Review: OZ Naturals Super Youth Eye Gel

The quest for the holy grail eye cream always seem to be a never-ending journey. Today I'm sharing a new eye cream - OZ Naturals Super Youth Eye Gel . Interestingly, if you search for the Super Youth Eye Gel on Amazon, the product listing name is Best Eye Gel Eye cream for dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles with no mention of "Super Youth".  A lot of claims for ONE product!

OZ Naturals Super Youth Eye Gel

Review: Valentia True Glow Eye Cream and Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask

There's not that many brands out there that would be confident enough to provide a lifetime money back guarantee. A brand that does definitely warrants a try. Valentia offers this confidence on all their skincare products.  On top of that they have best buzz words - organic, vegan, cruelty free and American made.

Their True Glow Eye Cream also claims to solve all eye concerns: moisturizing, diminish fine lines and wrinkles, gets rid of dark circles AND puffiness!  All this packed into a bottle for $25! Sold on Amazon with hundreds of reviews, this is one of the most popular eye creams on Amazon.

Valentia True Glow Eye Cream

Review: Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Spot Corrector

Not sure how to describe Clinique's Even Better Eyes Dark Spot Corrector.  Is it skincare or is it makeup? If you say it's skincare, it has color. If you want to call it makeup, it's really used as an eye cream. I first tried it in one of those small packet samples and loved the texture so much that I decided to buy the full size.

Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector with metal applicator

Let's start with my usual bullet points.

Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Spot Corrector Facts

Blogmas 2014 Day 6: Review Aerin Rose Hand and Body Cream

Today's post is a quick review of goodie that I received from my Glossybox - Aerin Rose Hand and Body Cream.  Bitter cold and dry winter is already here and I needed to switch up my hand cream to something more moisturizing. (My Bath & Body Works hand lotions are just not cutting it in this weather.)

Aerin Rose Hand and Body Cream (image from aerin.com)

Not going to go over my usual review stats as this was only deluxe sample that I am using.  Full size bottle retails $40 (yes! for hand cream) and comes in a 4.2 oz bottle. Probably not something I would have carried in my purse anyway, so the deluxe sample was very very welcomed!

The hand cream is a semi thick cream that instantly melts into your skin leaving it feeling and looking silky soft and matte. Seriously if it weren't lychee like scent (it doesn't smell like roses to me) it left behind I would have forgotten that its there. I love that it doesn't leave any heavy greasiness at all, I can seriously still open bottle caps without any slip or slide.

Sad that the sample is running out and I'm going to need to look for another hand cream to help keep it from drying and cracking.  For those who are curious on how I heal my dried cracked hands, I douse my hands in Aquaphor or Vaniply (depends which one is handy) every night. But these are just way too greasy to be used during the day when I'm working.  I've stocked up on some Bliss and AHAVA hand products, looking forward to giving those a try soon.

Let me know in the comments if you've tried other Aerin beauty products, they seem to be very pricey Estee Lauder. How are you combatting the winter?

Review: Equitance Brightening Serum & Spot Corrector

If you've seen my last post, you'll find that the Equitance Brightening Serum & Spot Corrector has made its way into my daily skincare routine. Equitance is a Japanese skincare brand with a skincare line that targets the brightening and radiancy of the skin. I've been lucky to try their key serum which retails for $125.

I'm definitely no stranger to Japanese brands and their brightening skincare products. Shiseido's White Lucent line and SK-II products constantly show up on my monthly empties. The important thing to remember is that Asian brightening products are not meant to make you look more "white", no matter what we do, we won't turn caucasian. Brightening skincare is meant to leave you looking radiant and healthy glowy.

Equitance Brightening Serum & Spot Corrector

Now for the facts:

Equitance Brightening Serum & Spot Corrector Facts

Review: My Current Morning Skincare Routine

I recently shared this picture on my Instagram account with my current morning skincare routine. Thought I'll quickly review it here as well and share the correct way of applying SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence.

Current Morning Skincare Routine featuring SK-II, Clinique, Estee Lauder and Equitance

These are all the products I use every morning now - I don't normally use a cleanser in the morning so it's not included. After washing my face with water and towel dried, I use a cotton pad, soak about a quarter size of the SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion and lightly wipe my whole face with it. Then I follow up with the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence by pouring a few drops onto the palm of my hand and then patting/pressing it all over my face. Depending on the consistency of the serum of the day, I'll debate on whether to apply the eye cream or serum next. Lately I've been testing out the Equitance Brightening Serum + Spot Corrector, which is a thicker formula so I apply my Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector first. This eye cream provides some light coverage to conceal my dark circles and will help de-puff and swelling around the eye. After the serum, I would spot treat any blemish and active breakout that I have with the Clinique Acne Solution Clinical Clearing Gel. Everything is finished off with a light moisturizer preferably something with broad spectrum SPF - the Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Face & Neck Cream gives off a pearlescent glow without being too shimmery.


I'm thinking doing a more detailed review on SK-II products since I've been spending so much money on them lately.  And will definitely share my daily night routine as well.

How does your morning routine look like? Does it contain any of these goodies?


P.S. The Equitance Brightening Serum + Spot Corrector was sent for me to review by Influenster.

Review: Caudalie Pulpe Vitaminée Eye and Lip Cream

Today's post is on the Caudalie Pulpe Vitaminée Eye and Lip Cream. This is probably one of the few products that I've sampled and actually went out and bought the full size afterwards. I originally got this deluxe sample from the Sephora 500 point reward. And to reemphasize how awesome these Sephora deluxe samples are, the sample was half the size of the full size!

But of course this post isn't about Sephora's awesome deluxe samples, but about this little eye cream. I say because this is a pretty tiny bottle.

Caudalie Pulpe Vitaminee Eye and Lip Cream (Image from us.caudalie.com)

Now here for some normal stats:

Monthly Empties: July 2013

A little late for a July Monthly Empties post, but I spent a chunk of my August planning and preparing for a week long trip to Disney World with the BF.  His idea to celebrate my birthday no where better than the magical land itself. =)  I want to post up my travel necessities too, so stay tune for that!

Here goes, my July monthly empties (haha, just realize it was all shades of green and blue):

July 2013 Monthly Empties

Monthly Empties: June 2013

Another month and another monthly empties post! At least I'm sort of keeping up. =)

June 2013 Empties

Monthly Empties - April & May 2013

Hello everybody! It's been a while since I did my regular postings. Scroll all the way down if you want to read a quick update from me and see what I've been up to. =) Now since I skipped a month, I present you Monthly Empties for April & May!

I had meant to write a April Empties post, but never got a chance to writing it, so there are individual monthly pictures. As promised in my March empties, this month was emptying bottles of skincare!

April 2013 Empties

Review: Dermalogica Clearing Mattifier

Wanted to share a staple in my daily skin care routine today: the Dermalogica Clearing Mattifier. I bought this a while back from a recommendation from my esthetician after she was clearing my breakouts during a facial. At that time, I was under a lot of stress at work and my skin broke out at its worst in my lifetime. She recommended the Dermalogica Clearing Mattifier insisting that it helps clear new breakouts within 24 hours. Well normally I wouldn't let anyone convince me like that without doing some more actual research on my own, but I was desperate so I gave in a purchase a tube at its original price at $45!

Dermalogica Clearing Mattifier (Stock Photo from Dermalogica.com)

Let's go through the facts:

Review: Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15

There's probably a bunch of Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment reviews online since Sephora has been giving these out as birthday deluxe samples to all Beauty Insiders. But I'll like to review them nevertheless.

Compared with a full size lipstick

This is a deluxe sample size product, not full size. But they didn't skimp on the packaging at all. Comes in a hardy metallic twist lock tube to ensure the cap doesn't fly off. The inner tube turns separately to twist the product out. I'm definitely very impress with the packaging. =)

The Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment is a clear lip balm retailing at $22 for the full size. It leaves your lips super glossy without feeling heavy despite the beeswax and other oil ingredients. I don't think it has the 6 hours lasting power as Fresh claims but it stays on long enough and doesn't make any lip color or gloss slip and slide too much. Also comes with SPF 15 which seems to be the new standard for lip balms nowadays.

You can see that the side of the tube nips at the balm stick

It has a citrus scent that smells sweet but not overpowering. Actually it was the scent that jogged my memory and made me consider the Blistex Complete Moisture as a very close dupe. Very close dupe except the Blistex isn't as glossy, but it has the same melt on your lips texture.One huge con with the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment is that the balm is too soft that the product breaks and smears all over the tube. You have to make sure you don't twist too much product out at once and be mindful of the amount of pressure you use to apply, otherwise the whole tube can break off with application. This is probably my biggest pet peeve with lipsticks. Don't think I'll repurchase, although I have read that the full size is a lot better in that aspect.

Did you get yours at Sephora? What did you think? I haven't tried the tinted one yet. Will see how that works out.

Review: First Aid Beauty (FAB) Ultra Repair Cream

Originally I had planned to review the Skin79 BB cream that I bought earlier in the year, but with the Sephora Friends & Family lurking around in October, I figured I'll review the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream first instead.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream (picture from Sephora)

When I bought the FAB set 2 year ago, frankly I was not impress. Originally I had hoped that the "intense therapy" of the cream will help me through the harsh dry winter, but it failed to do any more hydrating than my Aveeno Body Lotion. Needless to say it was sitting around my vanity nearly untouched.

A few weeks ago, I took it out and gave it a try again. My dad was hospitalized for a couple of days a few weeks ago. Either it was from the stress of worrying or I must have contaminated something on my face, my skin went bonkers! I wasn't exactly breaking out, but there were many clogged pores. My skin was irritated, itchy and patchy to the point where my face was just peeling and flaky. T_T I was so devastated! I was afraid to use any serums or my usual brightening moisturizers for fear it would only make the situation worse. But I can't just "let it be"!! So remembering the "relieve minor irritation" part of this cream, I whipped this out from the bottom of my vanity drawer and decided to give it a try.

And guess what? My prayers were answered! The first night, I applied it right before I went to bed. And the next day, I woke up to super hydrated skin! The flaky and itchiness was all gone. The dried patches were still there, but you can clearly see that my skin was healing. After a few days, my skin was back to it's old self. Enlarged pores were gone! Can't even see any of those clogged pores that was visible the prior week. Skin just looks and feels saturated (literally!).

Let's go through my usual review bullets:

First Aid Beauty (FAB) Ultra Repair Cream Facts

Review: Qiora Balancing Lotion

Before I start talking about the qiora Balancing Lotion, I want to give a quick background of the brand. qiora is part of the large Japanese Shiseido brand. It is not part of the skincare line that most of you in the United States knows about Shiseido. qiora has a smaller product line and is only sold at select stores. It is often seen as a higher end than the Shiseido skincare line like White Lucent and Beneficiance because it is far more pricier.

I bought a few products from qiora out of desperation when I was going through a long period of breakouts due to work stress. I was very fortunate to have very little experience with acne breakouts through my teen years and it was never a problem for me. But this past year, I was so stressed out by work and my relationship, I experienced the worst outbreaks ever that just won't leave me alone. I went to a Shiseido boutique store considering purchasing from their Pureness line but the sales representative actually recommended me to try out qiora instead (far more expensive, but quality and price are directly proportional right?).

I bought the qiora Face Cleanse and Moisture Balance also, which I'll review later. Here's some things I've noted about the Balancing Lotion.

Stock photo from qiora.com for qiora Balancing Lotion

qiora Balancing Lotion Facts

Review: Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate & Eye Concentrate

I finally finished up the Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate and now am in search of a new serum. It wasn't bad, but I don't know if I'll repurchase it.

Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate & Eye Concentrate

I originally bought it back in October as part of a gift set for $88 but retails for $137 (haul post here).

See how little I can pump out from the dispenser??

The clear Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate serum

Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate Facts

• Packaging - Nice sleek glass bottle with pump/drop dispenser so you never have to touch what's inside.
• Size - 1.7 oz is the biggest size available. Sephora has it available in various sizes.
• Price - retails for $98 for the 1.7 oz.
• Specifications - Evens skin tone, brings radiance to skin, boosts gene activity to make your skin look more youthful (from Lancome's website). See a difference within 7 days.
• Directions - Use daily in the morning and at night
• Ingredients - Need to add later

Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate Review

• Scent - Lightly fragrance, not obtrusive at all
• Serum Essence - Clear serum that makes you think it's one of those really high tech products. Very easily spreadable so that I can smooth it all over my face and neck. 
• How I Use It - I normally use it only during the night time because I have another product that I use during the day. I take a few drops and it is enough for me to spread all over my face and neck.
• Overall Experience - I tried some of their sample packets and loved them. I love how it brightens my skin tone immediately. But for some reason the full size product was disappointing. First off, the pump didn't work. I'm not sure if my bottle was defective, but every time I try to pump the serum out, I would only get 1-2 drops maximum. So in order to get enough product in my palm, I had to repeat it multiple times. After using the concentrate for 3 months, I feel like nothing really happened to my skin. The first few days had a nice effect, but it didn't seem like it lasted. I don't really have that much of a problem with fine lines and wrinkles to speak for its anti-aging aspects. 

It was an overall nice experience, I wonder if it's because I didn't use enough? A quick tip, if you can get your hands on their 7 day deluxe sample, there is at least 25% worth of the full size product in there. =) Well worth it if you want to try. I've also started using the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair, I'll see how it compares.

As part of the gift set, I also got the Génifique Eye Youth Activating Eye Concentrate. This I definitely would not repurchase.

Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Eye Concentrate

Very lightweight (excuse my dry hands)

Lancôme Génifique Eye Youth Activating Eye Concentrate Facts

• Packaging - Nice sleek glass bottle with twist cap.
• Size - 0.5 oz
• Price - retails for $59
• Specifications - Also suppose to brighten the eye area in less than 7 days diminishing dark circles and fine lines
• Directions - Use daily in the morning and at night
• Ingredients - Need to add later

Lancôme Génifique Eye Youth Activating Eye Concentrate Review

• Scent - Lightly fragrance also kind of pleasant
• Cream Essence -This is a very lightweight almost souffle-like cream. It's not heavy on the eyes
• How I Use It - Because this is so light weight, I only use it during the daytime after my Shiseido White Lucent Eye Treatment to keep my eyes moisturize. Normally just dabbing it with my ring finger and patting it into my eyes.
• Overall Experience - I don't think this eye cream really does anything for me. If I leave it on my eyes longer without spreading it out, it starts irritating the skin under my eye. At one point my under eyes were red and "rashy". I like that it's very lightweight and provides a bit more moisture than my Shiseido Eye Treatment but I don't see much effect on my crazy dark circles. =(

The eye cream lasted a long longer than the serum, I've used it for almost 6 months! But also only once a day. Coming up next would be my reviews on the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair for both face and eye.

Review: Yes to Carrots C Me Smile Lip Butter

I am totally obsessed with chapsticks/lip balms. I'm the kind of girl that always carries one in my bag, the days when I forget to carry it, it's like I forgot my phone or wallet.. haha... I just hate it when my lips are dry and I get chapped lips very easily. Usually I use Softlips, but I got this Yes To Carrots C Me Smile Lip Butter as a freebie from a beauty sample event so I gave it a try.

Yes To Carrots C Me Smile Lip Butter in Citrus

Interestingly enough, this lip butter is made from 95% organic all natural ingredients. It is suppose hydrate, condition and enrich lips. They come in 5 different flavors. It's the same size as regular Chapsticks with a tiny turn dial on the bottom. They can be found in most drugstores and generally cost $3-$5 ( a little more pricey than Softlips.) Yes To Carrots Lip Butter - Carrot .15 oz (4.25 g)

I generally don't like Chapsticks because I find it too waxy and I was afraid this lip butter will be the same. Thankfully this wasn't the case. The lip butter applies very thinly and smoothly. It keeps my lips nicely moisturize without drying for a very long time (as long as I don't eat or drink).  The scent, I'm not too crazy about. It reminds me of my lemon scent dish washing liquid. Haha.. =P  I think the other flavors might be better. It would have been nice if it contains SPF like the Softlips, their Pomegranate flavor comes with SPF.

Overall, I really love this product, I would want to try the Pomegranate one, haha, carrot might taste weird. =) 
I also got a container of their hair mask, will be reviewing that soon.

Review: Silk Whitia Paper Sheet Masks

Long awaited review on the Silk Whitia Sheet Masks I got in my Mar 2010 Sasa haul. I finally decided to put up the review because I noticed sasa.com has them in their Buy 1 Get 1 Free promotion again! Thought it would be a good time for you guys to take the chance to try them out. Haha, I see another sasa haul in the very very near future. =P

Collagen Moisturizing & Nourishing Eye Mask, Collagen Highly-Concentrated Collagen Milky Mask, Quick Moisture Whitening and Moisturizing Mask

These sheet masks were highly recommended by my favorite beauty guru fuzkittie. So I took the plunge and bought 6 boxes of these sheet masks: the Quick Moisture Whitening and Moisturizing Mask ($16.50 originally), Collagen Moisturizing & Nourishing Eye Mask ($15.20 originally) & Collagen Highly-Concentrated Collagen Milky Mask ($15.20 originally). Each box contains 5 sheet masks, so each mask were less than $2.

Here are the ingredients of each one:

Quick Moisture Whitening and Moisturizing Mask ingredients, includes hyaluronic acid!

Collagen Moisturizing & Nourishing Eye Mask ingredients

Collagen Highly-Concentrated Collagen Milky Mask ingredients

Mask Review

• Size - These masks fit my face perfectly, granted I think I have a pretty narrow face. Perfect size without overlaying along on my hairline. 5 stars!
• Scent - Lightly fragrance, they all smell the same. Actually so pleasant, it's very easy to sleep in. Haha. =P 5 stars! *****
• Mask Essence - Now interestingly each mask was slightly different. 


• Quick Moisture Whitening and Moisturizing Mask had a thick white formula, not runny at all so it's doesn't leave a mess on my face. A lot of the formula were soaked into the sheet mask. It does contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C which are key ingredients to any whitening product.
• Collagen Moisturizing & Nourishing Eye Mask had a lot of formula in each package! Way way too much and super runny. Not sure if it's because it's only an eye mask, so there wasn't enough paper to soak up the essence. I always end up making a mess. The formula is a cloudy clear essence. 
• Collagen Highly-Concentrated Collagen Milky Mask was pretty much the same as the Quick Moisture Whitening and Moisturizing Mask, formula-wise, very thick serum-like.


• Overall Experience - 


• I gotta say, I am super in love with the Quick Moisture Whitening and Moisturizing Mask. It instantly brightens up my face after application and it actually lasts, unlike some other masks I've tried. I was pretty tanned after my summer vacation in Dominican Republic. After 2 application of this mask, my face became noticeably lighter. The whitening effects were just too amazing. After the 15 minutes suggested time, I scrub the sheet mask on my arms. Haha, I don't want to waste anything! My face and arms both feel extra smooth and moisturize after washing it off. Definitely re-purchasing these over and over again to pamper myself.
• For the two Collagen series masks, I'm not sure how much I love them. Haha. I think collagen are more effective against fine lines. But I guess it's a good thing I'm not at that stage yet, so I can't really vouch for the effectiveness. But both of these masks didn't dry my skin or irritate my sensitive skin.

These Silk Whitia masks are just awesome. I was very worried about it as I have very sensitive skin, especially with the whitening masks (which are generally more harsh). But these masks are great, a real treat.

Just a quick note, although the directions tell you to use it daily, I only use them like once a week. =P  I'm too lazy to take 20 minutes of my time just laying there and not be able to sleep. Haha.

Let me know if you are also trying these out!

CVS Mini Haul: Revlon Limited Edition Nail Polish, Lip Gloss, St. Ives Cleansers

Recently did a mini CVS haul. My original intention was to get my hands on one of the limited edition Revlon Super Lustrous Lip glosses that Hollyannaree was raving about but they were totally out. :( But I didn't leave empty-handed, while I was there I picked up other goodies.

I picked up the new Revlon Limited Edition Super Lustrous Lip gloss in Firecracker instead of the pretty pinks and corals that Holly had. I was afraid to pick it out at first, because it was such a bright bold red, but it came out looking pretty nice. Smells candy sweet and goes on sheer! =)   Perfect for some summer pop of color.

Revlon Limited Edition Super Lustrous Lip Gloss - Firecracker

Here it is with the wand

Before and After - Left, I have only the Softlips Lip Balm on. Right is with the Firecracker lip gloss on top.

As this is part of Revlon's limited edition, you can check your local drugstores to see what they have left. I saw one color in Pink Pop still available here. 

 From left to right - Mint, Gum Drop and Cotton Candy

My local CVS still had the limited edition Revlon Nail Enamels in Gum Drop and Cotton Candy and I picked up Mint as well. The reason for these candy names is because they're actually scented nail polish!!! (Mint's not scented though) These nail polishes actually smell sweet straight from the bottle, it just makes it that much better that they smell equally sweet once dried on your own nails.

 Revlon Limited Edition Nail Enamel - Gum Drop

Gum Drop is actually a matte opaque lavender purple color with no shimmers or glitter. I'm not sure if I'll categorize the scent as gum drop, but the scent is definitely very sweet like candy. ^_^;; I got paranoid that bugs would start getting attracted to my hands. It was THAT sugary sweet. Although I find it kind of hard to work with, it comes out very streaky. =( So I had to do with 3 coats.
 

 Revlon Limited Edition Nail Enamel - Cotton Candy

Cotton Candy is a pale sheer pink with tiny gold shimmers, something more wearable for work. The scent was not as strong as Gum Drop so I find it more pleasant. It was also easier to apply. Definitely going to be one of my go-to nail polishes.

Revlon Nail Enamel - Mint

Mint is not part of their Revlon's summer limited edition, but I thought this was such a cute color. Haha, not sure when I'll actually wear it though. I'm more used to the normal neutral colors. =P This was also more of an opaque color. I just need 1 coat for the color to come out. Not sure if it's discontinued as I don't see it listed on Revlon's site, but i saw you can still get this color here.

Here are the swatches on my nail:

Swatches on my nails with base coat - Natural Light vs Flash

Besides all the makeup, CVS had a sale on St. Ives skincare products. So I picked up Fuz's current HG face wash - St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser and St. Ives Fresh Skin Moisturizing Olive Cleanser.

 St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser & Fresh Skin Moisturizing Olive Cleanser

The Green Tea Cleanser contains 2% salicylic acid for acne treatment. I have normal/dry skin and acne is usually not a problem for me (knock on wood). But during those times of the month when my hormones go haywire or when I get stress out at work, I tend to breakout on my chin and around my forehead. So I started using the Green Tea cleanser during those days to prevent more severe breakouts. It's lightly scented, but I can't pinpoint what it smells like, but it definitely isn't a pleasant smell, not bad, just not great either. It comes in a pump dispenser and 1 pump is all the product I need. It's not a foamy cleanser, but most acne treatment cleanser don't foam anyway, I think. Check here for ingredients.

The Olive Cleanser has now become my go-to cleanser. It doesn't dry out my skin and it removes makeup sooooo well! Like the Green Tea cleanser, it is lightly scented, but it's not all that great. It comes in the same bottle as the Green Tea Cleanser and all I need is also just 1 pump. The Olive Cleanser isn't a foam cleanser either.

And that's it for my mini haul!

Updated: I think Revlon is actually keeping their Limited Edition lip glosses permanently, I still see these glosses around drugstores all over NYC. Hope that helps! 

Review: O'slee Clear Spa Sleeping Mask

As most of you know, from my first cosme-de.com haul, I got a bunch of what they call "sleeping masks". So what are sleeping masks? Well, they're basically masks that you can use in your sleep. Haha =P  Okay, so some more detail, sleeping masks usually come in a cream/lotion form instead of paper masks and you can leave it on your face for a much longer period of time than the usual 10-15 mins. Perfect for lazy people like me that just can't ever find the time to chill out for 20+ mins with paper masks.

First sleeping mask I tried: O'slee Clear Spa Sleeping Mask USD $13.00 for 2 jars.

 

O'slee Clear Spa Sleeping Mask

 

Seriously "Clear" Spa Sleeping Mask

 

Jello like Sleeping Mask in the Jar

Mask Description

• Brand - Not sure, but it looks like a Chinese/Taiwanese brand. Only available overseas.
• Specification - For purifying, hydrating, relaxing and anti-oxidant
• Size - 50mL (1.75 oz.) size in a plastic cream jar.
• Directions - Use 2-3 times a week
• Ingredients - Aqua, Rosehip extract, Allantoin, 1,3 - Butanediol, Glycerin, Lubrajel LG, Proteasyl, VB5 Vitamin E, Licorice extract, Humecto Am-20, Triethanolamine, Germall plus, Perfume.  (all gibberish to me except the first 2).

Mask Review

• Scent - Rose scent. I think this is the brand's iconic scent. All their products have Rosehip extract. But I don't like the smell, haha mostly because it reminds me of the air freshener my mom uses in the bathroom. It's just a very plain rose smell. 1 star *
• Mask Essense - The mask is more like a gel. It looks really clear, but as you can see from the inside of the jar, it's blue. Very pretty just by looking at it and cool to the touch.
• Overall Experience - I apply the mask on my face after cleansing. I'm not sure if I'm using too much, but I realize I need to get about half a ring finger of the mask 3 times in order to cover my entire face. It applies very smoothly and feels really nice and hydrating. My entire face becomes all shiny because of the gel. I put my hair up with my Dariya Hair Pads to keep my bangs and hair away from my face. When I wake up the next morning, most of the gel is gone (probably rubbed it all over my sheets since I move around so much in my sleep), but when I wash my face, I can feel the slimy essence on my face. My skin looks very radiant afterwards! This is definitely a hydrating mask, I don't feel the need to put on any lotions or creams after I wash my face. My face doesn't feel tight like it usually does when I just wash it with plain water.
• Will I buy it again? - Probably, but I'll like to try the brand's other line first. =)

On a Personal Note~

I'm going to Taiwan & Japan next month! In less than 3 weeks! I'm so excited. I've been so busy planning and trying to find hotels and places to visit. BUT one thing for sure, I'm packing an EMPTY suitcase with me! Haha, can't wait to bring all those beauty goodies back from those 2 countries. =P

Review: Missha Green Grape Yogurt Sheet Mask

Finally got a chance to review this mask! I got the Missha Yogurt Sheet Mask in Green Grape during one of my January Missha Hauls.

 

Missha Beauty Shopping Haul Jan 2010

I decided to get them because they were only $0.60 on Missha's clearance page here. I've never been much of a mask fan because I have very sensitive skin. I once used a Shiseido mask that ended up irritating my face soooo badly, it got ALL red for a couple of days.
So for $.60 I got a couple of these.

 

Missha Green Grape Yogurt Sheet Mask (1 sheet - $0.60)

 

Mask Ingredients and Directions

 

Missha Green Grape Yogurt Sheet Mask  -- Actual Mask

Mask Review

• Size - This face mask is REALLY big, out of all the masks I've ever used (which isn't many) this was very big. It was too big for my face. The sides of the mask was covering my ears. The slits were off, mostly because the mask was too big. There were no eye covering pieces.
• Scent - Smelled exactly like its name, Green Grape. =P  It was actually a very nice relaxing scent that I enjoyed. 5 stars! *****
• Mask Essence - I think it was just right for my face. No dripping and messy essence overflow. The mask formula wasn't too thick like lotion nor too watery. =P
• Overall Experience - The directions say to leave on for 20-30 mins, so what do I do? Leave it on for 15 mins! (Haha, why? Because I really have very sensitive skin, my face turned red and rashy after 1 bad experience, so from now on, I try to be extra careful.) So for the 15 mins resting with the mask on, it felt very soothing, especially with the grape scent. After washing off the mask, my face felt very soft and radiant, as if I just exfoliated. Although the effects of the mask didn't last more than a day. I'll definitely get it again since it's only $0.60.

P.S. As of the time of this review, misshaus.com no longer have this mask in stock. But you can try their retail stores.