Pure Smile Japanese Masquerade Sheet Masks Review

Pure Smile Japanese Art Face Mask
Price: $5.70 - $7.22 USD/ pc (Amazon)

Blogsters' Rating: 3.5/5

Packaging

I got 2 different masquerade sheet masks as a gift from my family (Green Dot and Pink Flower). They both have beautiful packaging and lovely artwork that illustrate the design of the actual mask. Although this product is mainy written in Japanese, It is made in Korea. 

Serum
One package contains 27ml of serum and contains Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E. Sure enough there is a lot of serum left over in the package once you take out the sheet mask. 

Scent

It is advertised to have a rose scent and sure enough, once you open the packaging, you can immediately smell a strong floral scent.  Although I am quite sensitive to cosmetic products with a strong scent, this particular one was not overwhelming or unpleasant for me although I would not recommended it to people who are sensitive to scented cosmetic products since the the mask has to be on the face for 15-20 minutes. The scent lingers after you remove the sheet mask as well unless you rinse off the serum afterwards.

Fit

A beautiful and elegant design on the sheet mask nonetheless but I found the material of the sheet mask a little thick so it does not cling to the skin as nicely as other thinner sheet masks. You would notice that as the serum is being absorbed by the skin / evaporates, the mask warps and create air pockets between the skin and the sheet. To avoid this from happening, you can apply the left over serum onto the mask and smooth it out over the skin once you feel like the mask is drying.  

After Use

I left the mask on my face for 20 minutes and skin definitely felt moisturized and gave off a healthy glow. Although I have to say that it left my skin a little sticky so I had to rinse off some of the residue. The texture of the mask also left an imprint on my cheeks but it went away after a few minutes.  

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Joyce

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FACEShop Olive Essential Toner

FACEShop Olive Essential Toner
Price: $12 CAD

Blogsters' Rating: 4/5

Today we bring to you one of our favourite toner from the Korean Makeup/ skincare brand- Faceshop. Traditionally, toner is used to neutralize PH level on the face and shrink the appearance of pores but Japanese/ Korean toners also moisturize. The Olive Essential Toner is one of the most moisturizing toner I've ever used and has become a staple in my skincare routine.

Texture/ Colour

It is translucent white in colour with a thick texture that is heavier than most other toner I've used. However, it glides on the skin very smoothly. After the product has been absorbed, the skin doesn't feel sticky or greasy yet feels clean and moisturized. 

Moisture

Usually toner is the first step of my skincare routine after washing my face. So it is the closest layer to the skin and helps lock in moisture. 

Application 

Aside from applying the essential toner to a fresh clean face, I also like to add a drop to my CC cream / foundation and mixing it in before applying it to my face. I find that the product would stick on the skin better and blends smoother. It also gives you a nice healthy, moisturize glow and streak-free guaranteed!  

I guess the only downside to this toner is that it contains alcohol. For those of you who use ionic facial machines (ie. Hada Crie) like myself, this is unfortunately not a suitable product for it.

I would probably purchase this product again for its moisturizing properties. 

If you like FACEShop, also check out my review on FACEShop White Seed Exfoliating Foam Cleanser.

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream [Beauty Review]

Hydro Boost Gel Cream (For extra-dry skin)

Volume: 47mL

Price: $20 CAD

Blogsters' Rating: 3/5 

Hi everyone! For my first beauty product review, I will share with you my most recent purchase from the new Hydro Boost line from Neutrogena.

The Hydro Boost line launched in 2015 and this gel based cream is one of the three products among the eye gel-cream and water gel. Hydro Boost contains three potent moisturizing ingredients which include Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin and Olive Extract. It claims to be a moisturizer for extra dry skin with intense hydration power while being able to quickly absorb into the skin with its gel based properties. 

When it comes to moisturizers, there are a few factors that I always have to consider. With extremely sensitive and dry skin, I need to use very hydrating products that do not contain irritative ingredients (such as alcohol and abrasive chemicals) especially living in a cold and dry climate. However, I really dislike the sticky and greasy residue that some products leave on the face. For these reasons, I decided to give Hydro Boost gel cream a try.

Texture: As a gel based product, this cream is very lightweight, easily absorbed by the skin and does not leave any sticky or greasy residue behind. It leaves the skin feeling fresh and is wonderful under makeup since it doesn't clump. 

Hydration: Although it is marketed for the extra dry skin, I will have to say that this isn't the most hydrating moisturizer I've used. It would be a good moisturizer for spring or summer when it isn't extremely dry and would make a good moisturizer during the day. But keep in mind this doesn't have SPF so do remember to apply sunscreen. 

Packaging: I'm not a fan of the tub packaging for hygienic reasons. Maybe a small spatula would help. 

At $20 for 47mL of products, I wouldn't call it a steal. The hydration level isn't as intense as I expected it to be either. However, the refreshing texture that this product offers does add some points to it. For a lightweight gel moisturizer, the Hydro Boost does a fair job. 

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