RAAAAAAAAARRRRRR!!!!
Haha! Just kidding...
I ❤ peel-off face masks :P This is my result of using the Freeman Cucumber Peel-off Mask:
WHAT DO YOU MEAN, "IT STILL LOOKS SCARY"???
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Boo!
Haha! Just kidding...
I ❤ peel-off face masks :P This is my result of using the Freeman Cucumber Peel-off Mask:
WHAT DO YOU MEAN, "IT STILL LOOKS SCARY"???
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
THE FACE SHOP: Volcanic Ash Self-Heating Mask
I was at one of the Asian malls the other day and I was pretty excited when noticed a new shop: The Face Shop!
My friend usually gets me stuff from this store whenever she goes back to Korea and so it was nice that there's a store here (I won't have to bug my friend anymore hehe).
One of the items I bought was their Volcanic Ash Self-Heating Mask from the Nature's Gifts line:
The mask looked really dark just by looking at it from the tube:
But it is not really very black like some of the other volcanic masks (MAC Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask):
See what I mean? The mask is more on the clear side.
PROS:
-Self-heating:
I definitely feel the thermal heat effects once the gel is rubbed onto my face. I like it because it feels pretty relaxing.
-Gives squeaky-clean feel:
The gel feels quite thick and so I was afraid that it won't give my skin a squeaky-clean feel after I had washed it off but it actually feels really clean and smooth.
-Good for oil-control:
My skin type is combination but it is more on the oily side during summer and so this is why I chose to try this since it claims to absorb excess oils while exfoliating the skin.
-Good scrub:
The volcanic ash particles are a good scrub! :p Makes the mask have a bit of a nice texture as well.
-Volcanic ash has benefits:
Volcanic ash is supposed to absorb toxins and strip impurities from the skin. I heard that it reduces skin inflammation.
CONS:
-Might not be too good for people with sensitive or dry skin.
The thermal effect might be bothersome to some. The volcanic ash particles might feel a little too rough.
-Length of time you have to leave mask on:
The instructions say to leave the mask on for about 10-15 minutes.
Not for people who don't have a lot of time? :P
Disclaimer:
This is not sponsored.
I bought this product.
This is my honest opinion and review from my own personal experience.
My friend usually gets me stuff from this store whenever she goes back to Korea and so it was nice that there's a store here (I won't have to bug my friend anymore hehe).
One of the items I bought was their Volcanic Ash Self-Heating Mask from the Nature's Gifts line:
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| Front |
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| Back/Description and Instructions |
But it is not really very black like some of the other volcanic masks (MAC Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask):
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| Thick clear gel with what I assume are volcanic ash particles/bits |
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| Bonus pic of me with mask on :P |
PROS:
-Self-heating:
I definitely feel the thermal heat effects once the gel is rubbed onto my face. I like it because it feels pretty relaxing.
-Gives squeaky-clean feel:
The gel feels quite thick and so I was afraid that it won't give my skin a squeaky-clean feel after I had washed it off but it actually feels really clean and smooth.
-Good for oil-control:
My skin type is combination but it is more on the oily side during summer and so this is why I chose to try this since it claims to absorb excess oils while exfoliating the skin.
-Good scrub:
The volcanic ash particles are a good scrub! :p Makes the mask have a bit of a nice texture as well.
-Volcanic ash has benefits:
Volcanic ash is supposed to absorb toxins and strip impurities from the skin. I heard that it reduces skin inflammation.
CONS:
-Might not be too good for people with sensitive or dry skin.
The thermal effect might be bothersome to some. The volcanic ash particles might feel a little too rough.
-Length of time you have to leave mask on:
The instructions say to leave the mask on for about 10-15 minutes.
Not for people who don't have a lot of time? :P
Disclaimer:
This is not sponsored.
I bought this product.
This is my honest opinion and review from my own personal experience.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Biore Porepack Review
1. Product Image:
2. Product Description:
3. Who is this for? Not for?
This product is good for people who want to remove any blackheads and other gunk out of the pores of your nose.
This product might not work for people with sensitive skin because you have to tug and pull the nose strip off... kind of like a band-aide.
Here, we wet our noses with water first, position the nose strip and stick! :) We found it works best if you add more water to the nose strip until it is quite moist.
4. Negatives
It can be messy because it leaves black residue on the nose (maybe the white nose strip will be better although you can't see the dirt from the pores as well as against a black background).
You have to deal with strange looks for about 10 to 15 minutes while waiting for the black strip on your nose to dry.
5. Results/Opinions:
I like it! :P You can literally see all the gunk you pulled out of the pores of your nose, especially on the black background. Its gross but kind of fun to see that it worked. :)
My bf approved! He was surprised by the results. :P Maybe I can get him to try it a second time. :P
Ninja gave a thumbs up when I asked him what he thought about this product and its effectiveness. I think he would try it again as well.
6.Would you repurchase?/Where you can buy it:
Yes, I would repurchase this product.
I've been buying the white Biore nose pore clear packs since my teenage years and the black colored one works just as well as the white one.
FTC Product Review Disclaimer:
This is not a sponsored post.I am not affiliated with the company.
I purchased this product on my own.
I am an amazon affiliate.
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| You get 10 individually packaged nose strips in one box |
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| "tear here" |
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| RAWR!!! |
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| 1 Biore pore pack nose strip (black color) |
2. Product Description:
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| Instructions |
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| How to use |
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| How it works |
3. Who is this for? Not for?
This product is good for people who want to remove any blackheads and other gunk out of the pores of your nose.
This product might not work for people with sensitive skin because you have to tug and pull the nose strip off... kind of like a band-aide.
Here, we wet our noses with water first, position the nose strip and stick! :) We found it works best if you add more water to the nose strip until it is quite moist.
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| My poor bf is forced to try the nose pack with me. :P He was in the middle of playing guitar hero.. hahaha! |
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| And another victim!!!! :P muahhaha! :P This is 'Jinja'. |
4. Negatives
It can be messy because it leaves black residue on the nose (maybe the white nose strip will be better although you can't see the dirt from the pores as well as against a black background).
You have to deal with strange looks for about 10 to 15 minutes while waiting for the black strip on your nose to dry.
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| Black residue from nose strip -__-;;; |
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| Awww... still smiling after all that I put him through! :P |
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| Ninja cheated because he wiped off the black residue so he has a clean nose. :P |
5. Results/Opinions:
I like it! :P You can literally see all the gunk you pulled out of the pores of your nose, especially on the black background. Its gross but kind of fun to see that it worked. :)
My bf approved! He was surprised by the results. :P Maybe I can get him to try it a second time. :P
Ninja gave a thumbs up when I asked him what he thought about this product and its effectiveness. I think he would try it again as well.
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| EEEEEEEWWW!!!! |
6.Would you repurchase?/Where you can buy it:
Yes, I would repurchase this product.
I've been buying the white Biore nose pore clear packs since my teenage years and the black colored one works just as well as the white one.
FTC Product Review Disclaimer:
This is not a sponsored post.I am not affiliated with the company.
I purchased this product on my own.
I am an amazon affiliate.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
I procrastinate.
gawsh...
feel pretty overwhelmed with all the things I have to do lately...
Just feels like there's never enough time in a day :P
I wish my body could require fewer hours of sleep so that I can be more productive.
I did quite a few things today though. After school, I attended a casual and fun meeting today :)
I volunteer for services for seniors :) and this was their annual meeting :) They had a book corner, raffles, gift envelops and a silent auction. They also had cake. Cake is always nice :)
I won these goodies from the silent auction by the way :)
I got a relaxation kit (the big purple thing on the left) and some moisturizing green tea massage soaps that come in this cute box with drawers.
These massaging soaps were in those drawers :) haha! I think they look like huge lego blocks :P I guess the shape of the soap is what makes it a 'massaging' one ;)
The box claims:
"Our luxury soaps are triple refined, delightfully fragrant and deliver a silky smooth later and are made from 100% pure vegetable oils."
Ah, I see they also have a website: http://www.shugarsoapworks.com/
You can check it out if you want.
As for the "Relaxation Kit"; I got a bath pillow, an eye mask, and a hair band :) Can't wait to have the luxury of soaking in a nice hot bath using those!
Thought those were pretty smart :P I won't have to worry about my pillow slipping off into all sorts of directions haha!
I wonder when I'll have the time to even do that =_=
Hope you all are having a much more relaxing and stress-free start of the week compared to me! -_-;
feel pretty overwhelmed with all the things I have to do lately...
Just feels like there's never enough time in a day :P
I wish my body could require fewer hours of sleep so that I can be more productive.
I did quite a few things today though. After school, I attended a casual and fun meeting today :)
I volunteer for services for seniors :) and this was their annual meeting :) They had a book corner, raffles, gift envelops and a silent auction. They also had cake. Cake is always nice :)
I won these goodies from the silent auction by the way :)
These massaging soaps were in those drawers :) haha! I think they look like huge lego blocks :P I guess the shape of the soap is what makes it a 'massaging' one ;)
The box claims:
"Our luxury soaps are triple refined, delightfully fragrant and deliver a silky smooth later and are made from 100% pure vegetable oils."
Ah, I see they also have a website: http://www.shugarsoapworks.com/
You can check it out if you want.
Thought those were pretty smart :P I won't have to worry about my pillow slipping off into all sorts of directions haha!
I wonder when I'll have the time to even do that =_=
Hope you all are having a much more relaxing and stress-free start of the week compared to me! -_-;
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
b.liv by Cellnique Product Review and "Off with your heads" Sample Giveaway!
I was provided with some skincare products from Selina called "b.liv" (pronounced "believe") by cellnique to
write a review.
These are the products that I received (You can get all of these at the b.liv website):
And this table shows the recommended skincare routine to follow:
The above is a picture of:
Step 1: Squeaky Clean cleansing gel (Click link for product details).
This is a sample size so the full-sized packaging does not look like this. The main functions are supposed to cleanse, exfoliate, and control oil.
This product did a good job of cleansing my face. It has tiny beads and so it also was pretty good at exfoliating as well. I usually have combination skin (Oily T-Zone and dry cheeks) and so it did keep my t-zone oil-free but it can leave your cheeks a bit dry if you don't wear moisturizer after.
Overall, this product does what it claims. It also really does leave your skin with a "squeaky-clean" feel.
Step 2: Off with those heads (Click on link for product details)
This is their full-size product. I think the packaging is pretty nice. Comes with a clear sleeve to cover the sleek metallic box.
This serum comes in a bottle that has a pump to dispense the product. Awesome way to keep skincare products hygienic. It has sort of a pleasant herbal-scent to it. As you can see in the picture above, the product is a clear gel and I'm usually worried it might make my skin feel sticky. But I was pleasantly surprised to feel the product absorb into my skin very fast leaving no residue. It didn't even feel like I had anything on my skin at all.
The directions say that you can apply up to 2-3 pumps but I found 1 pump to be plenty enough to cover my t-zone/areas with black and whiteheads.
One of the product precautions is that more oil may be secreted during initial period and that's what happened with my skin. Not a big problem. I just use facial blotters.
It cautions that sensitive skin may feel mild stinging. Fortunately, I did not experience any stinging.
I have used it for about 2 weeks already and I actually like it. It is a pretty good product. But if you want to see for yourself, b.liv is generously giving away "Off with your heads" samples to the first 50 people that email them (Scroll to the bottom of this post for details).
Step 3: Shrink & Tighten (Click for product details).
Again... nice sleek packaging...
I liked the way it was packaged. Looks like nothing can leak out.
The tip is a rubbery-plastic-like tube that you put over the glass bottle after removing the metal part. This serum has more of a liquid consistency compared to "Off with your heads". It smells a bit similar to "Off with your heads" but a little more stronger. It is supposed to reduce large pores, firm and brighten the skin.
Once I applied this onto my skin, it gave a slight heating sensation which I thought was pretty awesome. I felt like it was melting all the gunk out of my pores or something :P
I thought the serum would leave my face oily since it felt like it on my fingers but it actually absorbed into my skin really well.
Step 4: Quence Me/ Own moisturizer
As for this step, I just used my own moisturizer.
Step 5: Shield Me (Click link for product details).
I got to try a sample size :) I don't usually like to wear sunblock because they have that typical nasty scent but this one was pretty nice. It was light-weight and it smelled nice. I can wear it over moisturizer and not feel like its too heavy.
Step 6: Glow and Shine Mask (click link for product details).
This stuff is AMAZING!!! I got to try their sample size and I really need to get myself a full size bottle! This mask has a pretty rich and thick texture.. it also has tiny beads in it. Feels great on the skin. When I washed this mask off, I immediately felt AND saw a difference! My skin felt softer and smoother. It also gave my cheeks a pink flush of color!
Step 6: Leach me (click link for product details)
Face masks! :) "Leach me" claims to moisturize and it did. I had tried a drying mask that same day and it made my skin so dry it started to flake... eew...
"leach me" mask was drenched in so much product. You can literally see excess serum dripping from it. It is good for those who like to pat excess serum onto the neck as well :)
What can I say... face masks are always relaxing :) I left it on for about 20-30 minutes and it got rid of all the flaky skin. I did not use moisturizer after wearing this mask because my skin felt moisturized enough.
I still felt like there was serum on my face though. Maybe there was a lot of serum for my skin to fully absorb and I just needed to rub the excess in a bit more. I put on some mineral foundation on top of it and I was good to go though.
The b.liv skincare website is also having their latest NEWBIE PROMOTION (Buy 1, Free 1):
So if you want to take advantage of their deals, you can head on over to their website:
You can also check out their facebook fan page and see reviews from other bloggers (even male bloggers have reviews on these products :P):
write a review.
These are the products that I received (You can get all of these at the b.liv website):
Steps | Type | AM | PM |
1 | Cleanser | Squeaky Clean | Squeaky Clean |
2 | Serum | Off with those heads | Off with those heads |
3 | Serum | Shrink and Tighten + | Shrink and Tighten + |
4 | Moisturizer | Quench Me / own moisturizer | Quench Me |
5 | Sun Block | Shield Me | - |
6 | Mask | - | Glow and Shine and followed by Leach Me (once a week) |
Step 1: Squeaky Clean cleansing gel (Click link for product details).
This is a sample size so the full-sized packaging does not look like this. The main functions are supposed to cleanse, exfoliate, and control oil.
This product did a good job of cleansing my face. It has tiny beads and so it also was pretty good at exfoliating as well. I usually have combination skin (Oily T-Zone and dry cheeks) and so it did keep my t-zone oil-free but it can leave your cheeks a bit dry if you don't wear moisturizer after.
Overall, this product does what it claims. It also really does leave your skin with a "squeaky-clean" feel.
Step 2: Off with those heads (Click on link for product details)
This is their full-size product. I think the packaging is pretty nice. Comes with a clear sleeve to cover the sleek metallic box.
The directions say that you can apply up to 2-3 pumps but I found 1 pump to be plenty enough to cover my t-zone/areas with black and whiteheads.
One of the product precautions is that more oil may be secreted during initial period and that's what happened with my skin. Not a big problem. I just use facial blotters.
It cautions that sensitive skin may feel mild stinging. Fortunately, I did not experience any stinging.
I have used it for about 2 weeks already and I actually like it. It is a pretty good product. But if you want to see for yourself, b.liv is generously giving away "Off with your heads" samples to the first 50 people that email them (Scroll to the bottom of this post for details).
Step 3: Shrink & Tighten (Click for product details).
Again... nice sleek packaging...
The tip is a rubbery-plastic-like tube that you put over the glass bottle after removing the metal part. This serum has more of a liquid consistency compared to "Off with your heads". It smells a bit similar to "Off with your heads" but a little more stronger. It is supposed to reduce large pores, firm and brighten the skin.
Once I applied this onto my skin, it gave a slight heating sensation which I thought was pretty awesome. I felt like it was melting all the gunk out of my pores or something :P
I thought the serum would leave my face oily since it felt like it on my fingers but it actually absorbed into my skin really well.
Step 4: Quence Me/ Own moisturizer
As for this step, I just used my own moisturizer.
Step 5: Shield Me (Click link for product details).
Step 6: Glow and Shine Mask (click link for product details).
Step 6: Leach me (click link for product details)
Nice packaging...
Face masks! :) "Leach me" claims to moisturize and it did. I had tried a drying mask that same day and it made my skin so dry it started to flake... eew...
"leach me" mask was drenched in so much product. You can literally see excess serum dripping from it. It is good for those who like to pat excess serum onto the neck as well :)
What can I say... face masks are always relaxing :) I left it on for about 20-30 minutes and it got rid of all the flaky skin. I did not use moisturizer after wearing this mask because my skin felt moisturized enough.
I still felt like there was serum on my face though. Maybe there was a lot of serum for my skin to fully absorb and I just needed to rub the excess in a bit more. I put on some mineral foundation on top of it and I was good to go though.
HOW TO RECEIVE A FREE B.LIV "OFF WITH YOUR HEADS" SAMPLE:
With the Subject: "gurlythings"
Provide them with your mailing details and the first 50 people will receive a sample! :)
Special thanks to b.liv for hosting this sample giveaway!
The b.liv skincare website is also having their latest NEWBIE PROMOTION (Buy 1, Free 1):
BUY | Amount (USD) | FREE | |||
Off with those heads, 30ml or 45ml | 49 or 63 | Squeaky Clean (120ml, worth USD25) | |||
Shrink and Tigthen + | 49 | Shrink and Tighten (20ml, worth USD49) | |||
Kick Spots Out | 32 | Spots Got Shot (15ml, worth USD25) | |||
Submerge Me | 49 | Drench Me (120ml, worth USD25) | |||
You can also check out their facebook fan page and see reviews from other bloggers (even male bloggers have reviews on these products :P):
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Mario Badescu
I was browsing through the Mario Badescu website and and took their skin care consultation questionnaire (Take their questionnaire and after you are done, check your email because they will ask you if you want to try their samples for free. You do not need to buy anything. All you have to do is click on the link sent to your email to confirm that you want those samples).
The skin care quiz resulted in specific products recommended for my skin type.
I received their samples a few days ago and I just wanted to share what I got:
Enzyme Cleansing Gel (more info here):
I really liked the Enzyme Cleansing Gel and so I bought the full size one. It is a non foaming cleanser and it doesn't leave your skin feeling all dry and flaky but it still gives that really clean feel. For some reason, I feel like the gel looks kinda sparkly :P
Glycolic Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion (more info here):
The product application guide recommends me to moisten a piece of cotton with a toner and rub in the directions shown above all over the face until the cotton comes up clean.
I felt like this kind of stings but its pretty tolerable... it makes me feel like its working :P haha!
Hydro-Moisturizer With Vitamin C (more info here):
This moisturizer was pretty good. Didn't feel oily. I think I can finish this whole sample in two uses :P
Hyaluronic Eye Cream (more info here):
I like this eye cream. Quite creamy... I think this will last many uses before its finished. I need so little of this and my eyes feel pretty moisturized.
The diagrams came from the product application guide :P
I also got some masks/srub samples:
Strawberry Face Scrub (more info here):
I loved this scrub the first time I tried it!!! It smells soooooo good! I thought it was nice how you can use the strawberry seeds to scrub your skin :P It didn't really feel like I was scrubbing anything at all but once I washed my face, I really did feel a difference. It left my face really smooth... like all the dead skin was buffed off or something... pretty nice stuff :)
Special Mask for Oily Skin (more info here):
I've got combination skin and sometimes my T-zone can get quite oily. You can really feel your pores tightening when you use this mask.
Healing & Soothing Mask (more info here):
This one felt pretty nice... it helped relieve the redness in my skin.
So far I'm liking these products. I really like how Mario Badescu has good sampling service as well because it is always nice to try things before committing to buying full size products.
Have you tried any of Mario Badescu products before? How did you like them?
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