During Suzykirei Beauty Day, if you spend over ¥18,000, you get a free luxury sample set. I was just a little short of ¥18,000, so I chose this one. The ¥990 price point is perfect... cheaper than budget cosmetics at around ¥1,500, but more expensive than budget cosmetics at around ¥700. It's a perfect price point. I already have a fair amount of cotton pads in stock, but since it's something I use every day and it's a consumable, I thought this was fine. This was my first time using it, and it didn't pill and felt smooth against my skin, which was great. The size is just right. I've used a variety of cotton pads, and this one is one of the best. I think high-end cotton pads like Credo, Benefique, and Cosme Deco are excellent, but this SK-II is so good it could easily compete with them. SK-II itself is well-known, but this product isn't as well-known. I think it deserves more attention... it's a hidden gem. It's pricey, but I'd buy it again.