Just realized that I haven't done any product reviews or beauty-related posts in awhile, and so today, let me share with you my thoughts on the Missha The Original Tension Pact which I have been using for over a month now. I received this as gift from a friend who went on vacation to Korea last winter and completely forgot about it afterwards, lol. Thank goodness this product still has half a year before its expiration date!
Missha's The Original Tension Pact has four variants - Perfect Cover which comes in a beige pact, Natural Cover which comes in a beige pact, Tone Glow Up which comes in a blue pact, and Intense Moisture which comes in a lavender pact. The latter, as seen on the photo above, is the one that I'm using. All variants come in three shades, and as always, my Missha shade is
23. Good thing my friend got my shade right! :]
Unlike the cushions that I have tried before, Missha's The Original Tension Pact comes with a densely woven net on top which acts as a filter that prevents you from 'picking up' too much product for a 'more even' application. The puff that comes with it is a bit different, too. It's slightly denser and a tad 'puffier' than the usual blue puff. Surprisingly, you only need a few pats on the tension pact to cover your entire face.
As for the formula, the Intense Moisture Variant is creamy yet lightweight, and gives light to medium coverage. Not only does this pact conceal fine lines and cover minimal flaws [redness, uneven skin tone], it's also super moisturizing and gives your skin a radiant, dewy glow.
This product also offers sun protection at SPF37 PA++. A bit lower than my usual SPF50, but that's okay since we're experiencing colder weather these days.
Its lasting power is pretty decent, too. It stays put for at least 5 to 6 hours before it starts to settle on the fine lines around my eyes. Nothing a quick touch-up could handle.
Overall, I really enjoy using this cushion and I'm considering to repurchase in the near future. I love how it hydrates my skin especially during this time of the year when the air is cold and can be very drying on the skin. Plus points because it brightens my skin and gives it a nice glow
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EYES: The Face Shop Style My Eyebrow Pencil
1 Grey Brown,
Clio Kill Black Waterproof Brush Liner, Innisfree Super Volume Cara in Black. CHEEKS: Missha Cotton Blush in Vintage Robe. LIPS: Vice Cosmetics x BT21 Phenomenal Velvet Single in Mang.
The Missha The Original Tension Pact retails for 15800 won [around Php 680 or $13]. It doesn't come with a refill, but you can purchase them separately at 9800 won each [around Php 400 or $8].
The color is a bit off, it has a weird gray sheen to it. Coverage is not as buildable, product just stays on top of the skin and stays shiny. If you try to dust it with setting powered areas were the product has not turned tacky will become cakey. Dry spots become really pronounced. It’s just too much work for a product that is supposed to be easy to apply.
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020
I assume this would work well for most, but I have extremely dry skin. Not terrible, but clockable.
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2020
Very orange looking I thought in photos had more pink undertone but it doesn't. Does not make any foundation much brighter.