Yet another ingenious Korean Beauty creation by Ha Jiwon, popular Korean actress and K-beauty trendsetter.
Claims to be a multi-tasker that firms skin, hydrates, and ‘grips’ makeup all in one for a flawless, plump complexion.
Spoiler: YES I agree with every single claim! It performs as promises.
Glow Recipe explains how it works:
The unique jelly texture melts into the skin with gentle patting, creating an ultra smooth canvas for flawless makeup application. Fragmented hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates while fullerene acts as an “oxygen magnet” to brighten complexion. The makeup gripping properties also helps the silky smooth application of any foundation or sunscreen used afterwards. The Jelly Pack is also nicknamed the ‘corset mask’ for its instantly tensing and firming effect. For their video click here.
At first, I was immensely skeptical of this product, its claims and ingredients. Then I played with it on back of my hand and I thought I’m definitely going to hate it. But I knew Christine from Glow Recipe loves this product and truly recommends it.
The packaging is a solid opaque plastic bottle with a pump. Disadvantage I cannot see when the product will come to an end and at what stage I need to stock up. Yes it’s become a staple for my makeup routines especially in summer.
With an open mind I gave it a go the following morning on my face. I dispensed 2 pumps of the schmicky clear odourless gel on index finger. Then spread evenly on face, it felt like spreading sticky honey on face. Unlike regular water or oil based serum it didn’t absorb or melt in skin.
Once schmeared all over, instructions said pat pat pat. Once the patting motion started, it felt sticky. Not in a disgusting way but not in a pleasing way either. My skin felt like that sticky schmicky tape ready to trap whatever I slap on next. In a matter of few seconds, the skin was dry, smooth and firmed from a sagging ol prune to nice juicy grape.
I used my L’oreal Cushion foundation with Real techniques sponge and it felt like the product clung onto the skin so well. Finished makeup, applied my Soap and Glory Kick Ass Powder and set off for the day. I did blot my face at lunch and everything appeared to be in place.
Fast Forward to 6pm: makeup was intact, product hasn’t moved at all. I’ve tried this with all my bases (see my morning routines) below. It was worked really well with all bases. In terms of application tools I used RT sponge, brushes and good ol’ fingers. I found sponge and fingers worked best with lots of patting motions. Much to my surprise this product photographs really well.
Ingredient Speak:
The formula is Free of: Parabens, Synthetic Dyes & Fragrances, Mineral Oils.
Not only has my skin appreciated a decent primer but also loving how firm, taut and hydrated my skin feels. From an ingredient speak perspective the fourth inci is Niacinamide, you know how much that tickles my soul. Addition of Rose water, Rosemary water, Chamomile water, Fermented Black tea (works as humectant), Cogon Grass root extract, Water Lily Flower extract, Sea Daffodil Flower Extract, Glycerin, Adenosine, Hylauronic Acid with a blend of some preservatives and thickeners.
Suitable for all skin types, although dry skins might need a little bit more. In fact, I don’t know how it will perform in winter given my skin is a bit more demanding.
All in all, thumbs up from me unless winter skin makes me change my mind.
HHW.com
xx
Hidden Harmony World 
Sounds promising! I’m always interested in Asian beauty products, but feel little bit hesitant to purchase them as I’m unsure will they meet the claims. Have you tried banilla co.’s Clean it Zero? You’d love it!
This brand certainly is as intriguing as its promising. I haven’t tried Banilla co. balm as one of them has mineral oil and it really congests my skin 😦
Sounds promising! I’m interested in Asian beauty, but always wonder if the products meet the claims (like in Korea, the people who advertise something are true trend setters). Have you tried banilla co.’s Clean It Zero? You’d love it!
Have you tried it with any other skincare (moisturizer or sunscreen)? I’ve tried it a few times, but it seems to work best as an absolutely minimal routine (Jelly Pack and cushion, nothing else), which is unrealistic because I need to moisturize and wear sunscreen. I thought maybe I’m doing something wrong… –Angela
Well I tried with sunscreen, serum and moisturizer (different routine-after the post was published) and it worked great and layered with makeup too. Actually I’ve liked it in isolation too, skin looks good after. I guess it depends on texture and consistency of serum and moisturizer layered with. Do you allow time in between in each step? xx
Yes, I’ve tried it with moisturizer + Jelly Pack + sunscreen and just Jelly Pack + sunscreen, letting the layers dry each time. The Jelly Pack’s grippy consistency just seems to make each layer gunky. Sometimes I think I’m taking crazy pills because Jelly Pack clearly works for some folks.