Thursday, April 24, 2014

50th Diamond: Face Shop Real Nature Face Mask/Sheet Review - Aloe Vera


Aloe Vera




Claim:
 calms down sensitive skin and provides moisture 

Aloe vera itself has a lot of function. It's good for the hair, it's healthy to eat, and it actually make a great face mask as well.


This mask smells fresh and clean which I enjoyed very much. It is also very hydrating and moisturizing. Most of these face sheet masks have moisturizing effects. But other than moisturizing and calming, I think this mask doesn't really have any other significant effects. It works well on sensitive skin though. I still prefer the green tea one better.

If possible, you might consider making a homemade aloe vera mask by yourself. It's really easy and there are lots of recipes all over the internet. Do have fun experimenting! So far I know, aloe vera has a cold base so it can help with irritations or inflamations at times.

Sincerely yours,

Alicia. V


49th Diamond: Face Shop Real Nature Face Mask/ Sheet Review - Lemon


Lemon



Claim:
A brightening mask sheet containing fresh lemon extract to brighten dull skin tone while maintaining translucence.

This would be the first face sheet I have ever tried and I'm definitely not disappointed. It smells a little bit like lemon but it kind of smell like those fresh fruit soaps. Not the cheap ones, the nice ones. 

As I applied it to my face, my skin tingles a bit and I felt some urge to just rub my face, but hey, it's still tolerable. It's not the allergic reaction kind of itchiness. I bought his mask twice already and both times, it works quite well. Everytime after I applied the mask, my face always feels hot/warm. Like how your skin and muscles feel after you exercise.

As for the effectiveness, it's definitely effective for me. Everytime I wear this mask, the next day, my face would look bright and feels soft and clean too. This mask is definitely a favorite. It also has a lot of extra essence inside the pack.

On to the next mask!

Sincerely yours,

Alicia. V


48th Diamond: Face Shop Real Nature Face Mask/Sheet Review - Green Tea


Green Tea



Claim:
A hydrating & energizing mask sheet containing green tea extract to fill dry skin with refreshing and hydrating moisture.

I always use normal face cleanser and tonic before applying the mask. Oh, and don't forget to put the mask in the refrigirator for around 3-5 minutes. It gives an extra soothing effect. To be honest, this sheet is one of my favorites and yes I am definitely buying it again! 

It has a soothing smell, that's not too much and also the face sheet fits my face, unlike Etude House's mask that looks like its made for small round faces. It does not smell like green tea though...

As for the effectiveness of the mask, I must say that it's quite effective. After wearing the mask for 20 minutes, my face feels soft and fresh. 

As for brightening, I can't really see that much effect; however, I did realize my face looks more fresh and healthy. It's either because I ate healthy food and exercised or the mask really did its job. Oh and there is definitely some extra essence left in the pack. Quite lot of them.

I really recommend this mask for those who are searching for relaxing sheets. It truly is relaxing in a way, both for your skin and your brain. More post on Face Shop sheets coming up!

Sincerely yours,

Alicia. V

47th Diamond: Etude House I Need You! Alphabetical Face Mask/ Sheet Review - Yogurt Strawberry


Yogurt Strawberry




Claim:
Soft and moist


One thing I like the most from this mask is the fragrance. It smells really nice and I had to say, it's quite effective as well. If only it's shape fits my face really well, I'll buy this mask again. It smells faintly like roses and it is also fresh at the same time. Definitely relaxing. 

Regarding the effectiveness, my face also feels soft and moist after wearing this mask for 15-20 minutes. I really recommend this mask.

Overall, I personally think Etude House's face sheets are moisturizing and has a lot of different choices to choose from; however, as I have mentioned a lot before, the mask shape doesn't really fit me. Next up would be the Face Shop face sheets haul! I hope the reviews I have been making so far helped. If it does, I'm glad. See you in my next post!

Sincerely yours,

Alicia. V

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

46th Diamond: Etude House I Need You! Alphabetical Face Mask/ Sheet Review - Tea Tree


Tea Tree




Because I couldn't find any online photo of the face sheet...I decided to go with this one. Cheers to whoever put this on the internet.

Claim:
Troublecare

So this one is suppose to treat acne and sensitive skin. It smells like the elder flower one, only worse. But the essence feels really light to my skin although it did not treat my acne. 

I recommend this mask for those with sensitive skin; however if you're looking for a mask that treats acne and recedes the irritation, then I won't recommend this mask. 

As usual, expected of these korean brands, they have lots of extra essence in the pack. 

On to the next face mask!

Sincerely yours,

Alicia. V

45th Diamond: Etude House I Need You! Alphabetical Face Mask/ Sheet Review - Elder Flower


Elder Flower


c: goodwillbeauty.com.hk

Claim:
Soothing and moisturizing


The first thing I realized was the smell of the mask. It smells like those traditional herbal aromatherapy, but not the nice one. At least not for me. 

As for the effectiveness of the mask, I must say it is quite effective. I really liked my face for the next 2 days because it's so soft and bouncy. Moisturizing indeed.

Overall, I'd give this mask a 3/5. If only my face fits the face mask shape well...

Something to keep in mind, from here on I'm going to post a lot about face sheets because I have been trying a lot of them and I actually made a really long post but later decided that I should just make a different post for each one. Each post will be simple and fully 100% tested by me sincerely. Hope you'll follow me to the next post!


Sincerely yours,

Alicia. V

44th Diamond: Etude House I Need You! Alphabetical Face Mask/ Sheet Review - Bulgarian Rose



Bulgarian Rose


So here goes my first face sheet review. For your information, my skin is the oily/normal type and do keep in mind that every skin type reacts differently to each products. Here it goes. 


I LOVE the cover, don't know why I just love it ;)


Claim:
 Brightening


I had to say, my face does not really fit Etude's mask that well, because I think they are made for those with round small faces and small round eyes. No I am not trying to be racist or anything, 

As for the effectiveness of the mask, it does not brighten my face that much, although it moisturizes it. So I guess it is not really effective

The fragrance though, is not bad. Smells a bit like rose but in a very subtle way. It feels clean and refreshing, but probably because I put it in the refrigerator for 5 min before using them. 

A tip on using masks, if the essence irritates your skin at contact or you feel really itchy while wearing it, take it off and wash your face immediately. It's better to not irritate your facial skin because it can lead to a lot of other things such as acne problems or such. 

That would be it for my first post on face sheets. Don't worry, more posts coming up soon <3


Sincerely yours,

Alicia. V