Hydrating, moisturizing, soothing and refreshing are the keywords I always look for in skincare and specially sheet mask.

I mask when I think I need some intense moisturizing treatment or some refreshing relaxing do nothing for 20mins time. And Loofah & Alow Vera Hydrating Mask Sheet from Lovemore gave me all that I wanted!

 
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(Product introduction)
Sometimes ago (Think last year) Garnier introduced a new innovation, Pure 3 in 1 cleansing product. A one stop solution to 3 problems - Blemishes, Blackheads and Oily Skin.

The first in the market, Pure 3 in 1 is a cleanser, scrub and mask all in one. Enriched with 3 powerful minerals, Smithsonite, Pumice Stone and White Clay, Pure 3 in 1 effectively and efficiently helps young Singaporean women to achieve Crystal Clear Skin in 7 days!

As cleanser :
On wet face and hand, foam up the product on your palm and massage onto the skin like a facial foam cleanser.
 
As Facial Scrub :
Just apply the scrub onto your wet face and massage in circular motion.

As Mask :
Apply the product on dry face using dry hand and leave it on for 5mins before rinising off.

*Review will be on seperate entry.

Disclosure:
I'm not affiliated with the company.
Product was provided for consideration.

Information extracted from press file.

P/S::
I saw this post siting in my draft and realised that I forgot to publish it!!!
It's better late then never right?? No?? :(

To celebrate Singapore's birthday, the Augest BellaBox theme is "I Love Singapore" and instead of the usual pink box, it was the "I <3 Singapore" prints tote bag.

There were 3 full size item in my August box
[Facial Fresh treatment mask + Clio Kill Slim eyeliner + China Glaze nail polishes]

I love these type of small tote bag, come in handy when I walks my dogs.

Vouchers....

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Enavose Probiotics Exfoliance Gommage
Price : SD$35 [80ml]  [Sample : SD$6.57 for 15ml]

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Facial Fresh Treatment Mask - Vitamin C Mask
Price : SD$10.95 [Each]

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Clio Professional Smudgeproof Brush liner - Kill Slim
Price : SD$22.90

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Skin79 Diamond Luminous Pearl Beblesh Balm
Price : SD$35.90  [Sample 7ml = SD$12.57]
Check out my reviews on various Skin79 bbcreams >> here <<

They didnt mention about the size [I have Oriental shimmery bbcream, which is the same bottle as the Luminous Pearl bbcream] - so I assume it to be about 20ML and sample is about 7ml.

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L'oreal Paris Dermo-expertise youth code boosting essence
Price : SD$ 39.90 [30ml]  [Sample 5ml = SD$6.65]

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China Glaze Nail Polish Temptation Carnation
Price : SD$15 [15ml]

One layer.... very sheer but the sheen is too pretty~

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Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference skincares
Oil-Free Regimen for oily skin
Price from SD$42 to SD$85

[One time use sample sachet]

I attended the bloggers session of the Elizabeth Arden Visible difference skincares launch sometimes back (post coming up soon) and will talk more soon.

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Total amount of this box of samples are SD$74.64

Monthly subscription fee is $19.95

I'll let you decide whether this Bellabox is worth your $$$$  (^_^)V

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Check out my previous bellabox entries ::
http://everbluec.onsugar.com/tag/BellaBox

Check out their partnership's brands ::
http://bellabox.sg/brands

Check out BellaBox Facebook Page for more details ::
http://www.facebook.com/BellaBoxSG

Check out BellaBox Box website ::
http://bellabox.sg/

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Disclosure ::
I'm not affiliated with the company.
Product was provided for consideration.

Garnier is proud to introduce its newly launched Second Skin Mask, comes in 2 types... Light and Aqua Denfense for brighter and healthier skin. Second Skin Mask was designed specifically to suit Asian women's facial features.

Using the  new weightless technology, Garnier Second Skin Mask is a thin translucent sheet that lies closely to the skin, reducing trapped air bubbles.

By being in touch with every part of the face, the serum is absorbed effectively, even on hard to reach areas such as the nose bridge and the sides of the nose.

Soft and smooth, micro nutrients soaked in the mask will penetrate into the skin giving the user a flawless, illuminated complexion in 10 minutes.

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In this entry I'm going to do an initial review on the Garnier Hydrating Glowing Essence 2nd Skin Mask.

With the understanding that skin is constantly exposed to external aggressions, such as air-conditioning at the workplace for long hours, Aqua Defense Mask is formulated to generously nourish the skin with its key ingredients- Tanggula Glacier Water, White Tea and Green Tea Extracts. Blended with Vitamin E, these ingredients form an anti-oxidant powerful enough to protect skin from harmful effects from the environment.

Ingredients list...
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With Tanggula Glacier Water, White Tea and Green Tea extract...

Here's my initial review on the Garnier Hydrating Glowing Essence 2nd Skin Mask... (One time use - since mask is temporary relief for different type of skin concerns.)

• The mask fit nicely on the skin 
  
• Cotton tissue type of mask sheet
  
• Mask feel cooling on the skin
• Feel really refreshing and soothing
• Moisturizing
• Didn't see any visible improvement on fine lines
• Pores does look abit less drying
• Doesn't cause any stingy/burning sensation (GOOD!!!)
• Didn't cause any irritation nor breaking out during the 20mins of masking
• Skin feel supple and soft after masking

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Over all, my complexion look fresh and skin look well hydrated.  (The effect doesn't till next day)

The mask feel soothing, cooling and very moisturizing on the skin.... but the mask sheet between my nose and mouth area start to feel abit dry after 20mins. 15mins should be more then enough.

When mask is dry, it will suck out the moisture from the skin - so to prevent it, PLEASE do not leave mask on the skin for more then 20 mins....  especially using cotton tissue type of mask.

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Suitable for all skin types.
Garnier laboratories natural ingredients that are gentle yet potent on the skin.

Price : SD$21.90 [5 sheets per box]
Available at Watsons, Guardians, major supermarkets, hypermarkets and selected departmental Stores.
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Garnier Singapore Facebook Page ::
https://www.facebook.com/GarnierSingapore

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Disclaimer: Product was provided for reviewing, I'm not affiliated with Garnier.

July 2012, Rachel K Cosmetics launched their Skincare line - SEE THE DIFFERENCE with Stem Cell technology

Hydrogel masks deliver 11-18% more moisture that traditional skincare sheet masks. The Hydrogel melts unto the skin, reaching directly to your skin's temperature.  It effectively locks in moisture while its Trans-Dermal Technology allows hydrating agents to penetrate at levels twice greater than other moisturizers.

This easy-to-use mask has stem Cells extracted from the lotus flower, which promote the division of skin cells, enhancing the skin's intrinsic ability to renew itself. Its gel-like texture contours the face leaving it soft and hydrated, while refining fine lines and wrinkles.

Its cool and refreshing formula, coupled with powerful bio-cleansing abilities, removes dead skin cells, cleans, refines and leaves skin smooth and glowing.

For normal, oily or acne-prone skin, its natural extracts work to clear out pores without irritation, while its hydrating ingredients deliver oil free moisture, ensuring that the skin is never over dried and alwasy vibrant.

Ingredients list.....

• Intense oil-free moisture

• Brighten dull skin

• Tighten pores

• Refines fine lines

• Controls sebum

• Calms and soothes

• Tones and Refreshes

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Temperature Sensitive Soluble Hydrogel mask
1 sheet (30g) = 1 essence Bottle (30g)

Review based on the initial thought of the mask. (One application - since mask is temporary relief for different type of skin concerns.)

• The mask is seperated into 2 parts for best fitting on the face contour.
• I find the mask is abit "small" (short) for my chubby face.
  Because the top mask only cover half of my forehead and didn't cover much on my inner cheeks.
• soft gel type of mask
  (great type of mask for intense moisturizing)
• Feel really refreshing and soothing
• Very moisturizing
• Didn't see any visible improvement on fine lines
• Pores look less drying (Pores look less "deep")
• Doesn't have the stingy sensation (GOOD!!!)
• Didn't cause any irritation during the 40mins of masking
• No breaking-out
• Skin texture feel refine and smooth
• My complexion look fresh and brighten up after the 40mins of masking

(Really brighten up my skin - even on my already fair skintone, I still notice the "whiten" effect!)

I do notice that I didn't release much sebum the next day - so this mask does aid in "oil-control" department.

See.. I tried to pull the mask near to my nose without breaking the mask....

Available at Selected Watsons
Price : SD$5.90

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Rachel K Cosmetics Facebook Page ::
http://www.facebook.com/Rachelkcosmetics

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Disclaimer: Mask was provided. Not affiliated with the company
My skin type : Mild combination skin - only oil up abit on T-zone area (mostly on my nose)

Leaders Insolution Hydrogel Eye Therapy Patch is a 6-in-1 eye mask from Korea.

Paraben Free
Preservative Free
Pigment/Colorant Free

6-in-1 effects

• Wrinkle refinement

• Elasticity care

• Moisturizing

• Nourishing

• Cooling and Soothing effect

• Brightening

[Click to enlarge] Ingredients list...

Contain one of the "IN" ingredients which have been so popular in Korea this couple of years.
Snail Mucus - good for moisturizing, clear acne, heal scars and reduce wrinkles. [This is not new in European countries, they have been using it in most of their skincares for more then 10years]

It a transparent jelly gel type of eye's patch mask....

After finishing 2 boxes (5 pairs per box) for a months (I used about 7 pairs - pass some to my sister) ... here's my thoughts on the Leaders Insolution Hydrogel Eye Therapy Patch.

• The mask doesn't feel too messy nor too watery wet when I stick it on my skin

• It feel pretty cooling/refreshing for the whole 15-20mins of masking

• The mask stay/stick pretty well on the skin

• Doesn't cause any skin irritation nor cause any break-out on my skin (During the time when I use these eye patches, I have abit of dry skin)

• Very moisturizing
• It does brighten up the under eye areas (the effect didn't last till next day)
  I believe most of you already know that masks are just a quick fix (temporary) provide skin with maximum hydration.
• Does reduce the fine lines (on my under eyes) temporary
• Skin around the undereye areas look moist and supple
• The gel will be fully absorbed into the skin in about 15 to 30 mins (the gel patch will feel thinner and less cooling) depend on each skin's condition.
• I have 2 boxes of this and when I used it 3 days in a row... it gives better result than using once or twice per week.

A good quick fix eye's patch for puffy, dry and tired under eyes areas.

I prefer this type of eye patch mask over "paper" type of eye mask..... because it doesn't feel messy and was so much hydrating that "paper" sheet eye mask.

Price : SD$16.90 [Per Box]

Exclusively available at below Watsons outlets:
- Ngee Ann City
- ION Orchard
- Bugis Junction
- Raffles City Shopping Center
- Tampines Mall
- Tampines One
- East Point
- White Sand
- Jurong Point
- Vivo City
- Toa Payoh HDB
- Compass Point
- Marina Square
- Parkway Parade
- Suntec City Mall
-Lot 1 CCK
- Ang Mo Kio Hub
- NEX
- Causway Point
- Katong Mall
- Junction 10
- Junction 8
- Anchor Point
- NTUC Hougang Mall
- Tiong Bahru Plaza

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Leaders Insolution Facebook Page ::
http://www.facebook.com/leadersinsolutionsg

Cossy Facebook Page ::
http://www.facebook.com/cossysg

Cossy's website ::
http://www.cossy.com.sg/

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Disclaimer:
Product was provided for reviewing,
I'm not affiliated with Cossy.com
Review was base on my experiences after finishing the whole box of 5 pair of eye patch.

Aloe Soothing Skin Renewal Mask - relieves skin stimulation fast with its Aloe extract which helps skin soothing.

LEADERS InSolution Mask - the upgraded version of Leaders Clinic Mask with newest technology and Natural ingredients.

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All Leaders InSolution Masks are...

• Paraben (preservative) FREE,
• No Mineral Oil, No Silicon, No Artificial Pigment

• Relief Skin Irritation (made of chamomile extract),

• Natural Preservative System (made of Azalea extract) and

• Natural thin & silky cellulose sheet mask.

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Ingredients list... [click to enlarge]

The Insolution mask(same as all Leaders's masks) - they use natural cellulose sheet and it stick on my skin nicely and the serum doesn't dry up fast.

(Taken with flash - it look soooo transparent!)

(Taken without flash - it look thin, light and stay on the skin well)

• During the 20 mins masking, my skin feel cooling and oh so refreshing.

• Skin doesn't feel stuffy

• Didn't cause any skin irritation
• doesn't cause any break-out

• No stinging/buring sensation

• Skin feel supple

• feel really soothing (especially during this super HOT and humid weather)

• Skin look and feel moisturized

• Pores look less dry
• Does calm trouble and tired skin

After removing the mask, I prefer to wipe off the serum with toner or just rinse off with water and then follow up with my skincare's routine.
(Why wipe off /rinse off the mask serum - well, that's because whatever need to be absorb into the skin already absorbed.)

Suitable for all skin types.

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Retail Price : SD$3 each
Available at Watsons Singapore

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Sole Distributor (Singapore): Cossy Ptd Ltd
Available at www.cossy.com.sg

Read more about Leaders Insolution ->>> click here <<-

LEADERS Insolution is a prestigious skincare line with estimated sales of more than 500, 000 masks monthly.
->>>>> For more information http://www.cossy.com.sg/details.php?id=48

Check out LEADERS Insolution Singapore Facebook Page
->>>>> www.facebook.com/cossysg

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Disclaimer:
Product was provided by CossySs
I'm not affiliated with CossySg not Leaders InSolution

[Review]

LAC Taut Gold Standard Collagen Infusion Mask is a facial mask that slips luxuriously onto your face to infuse concentrated premium collagen-enriched essence to firm, hydrate and brighten your complexion in just 7-10 minutes!

This intensive treatment mask smoothens deep and fine lines, infuses skin with precious moisture and lightens stubborn skin discolorations and dull skin. Antioxidant ingredients target dark spots and wrinkles caused by ageing and environmental pollution.

This mask is recommended for even the most sensitive skin type and especially for complexion with visible signs of ageing, dehydration and dullness

For the past few months, I tried to mask every week instead of once or twice per month. BUT BUT BUT... I'm lazy~

I find masking abit messy and troublesome..... plus I have a habit to mask after I showered and not rushing anywhere, so it's mostly done at night! Which kinda defeats the purpose of masking right?? Should mask it before heading out for a clearer, brighter and hydrated appearance!

Anyway, In this entry... I'm going to do first impression review of this mask ^_^

Ingredients list...

Here's my first impression of LAC Taut Gold Standard Collagen Infusion Mask

The Mask sheet feel like a "jumbo size mask" it abit bigger then the masks I've tried before - and I like the part where the sheet for the nose was abit longer(can cover the tip of my nose)... and the cut hole for the eyes are so HUGE!

The texture of the mask feel like a cotton sheet and it's abit thick compare to the normal "korean" masks that I've tried before.

• Even with wider/larger size and thicker texture mask - it still fit nicely on my face.

• Feel refreshing and soothing

• Doesn't have the stinging/burning sensation.
• Didn't cause any skin irritation
• Didn't cause any break-out too

• Very moisturizing

• Soft refreshing sweet floral scent
• Skin feel abit firm
• Fine lines look less dry
• Pores does look minimized

• After washing off the excess serum, skin feel supple and smooth
• Complexion look abit brighter
• Skin feel well hydrated, supple and smooth
• The redness on my cheeks does look abit lighter

• The effect last till next day

• I do enjoy the 10mins masking time

• After 10 mins, the mask still feel moist.(Not messy at all as the serum didn't drip off my face/mask)

Price: SD$49.50 for a box of 5pcs masks
Available exclusively at GNC stores islandwide.

Read more about LAC Taut Collagen :: http://everbluec.onsugar.com/LAC-Taut-Collagen-Drink-21411092

Disclaimer:
Product was provided, I'm not affiliated with GNC nor LAC Taut.

[A tiny Belif haul]

Last Wednesday, I finally gave in and got myself some Belif products at the newly opened/launched store located at Wisma. I got 2 item, Belif The true cream - aqua bomb and Belif First aid Aqua rush mask.

The store layout and concept were pretty simple and neat... nothing fancy or girly. No pics la (lolx...) I'm not that daring to dig out my iphone to snap around the store!  -_-"

But I did found one from their Korean Website - www.belifcosmetic.com

Belif First aid Aqua rush mask
Price: SD$38 for 50ML

This is a wash off mask - apply a thin layer on the whole face and let it sit for 10 to 15mins and rinse it off with warm water.

I tried this twice and it feel so nice and soothing - it does have abit of tingling feel on the skin between my upper lips and nose (because this is the drier areas on my whole face!).

Just 10 mins... my skin feel really soft and supple the flaky and rough texture on my cheek reduce abit ... to maintain the moisturizing feel, still need to seal it in with moisturizer. My skin does feel abit tight after afew mins from rinsing off.

I agree that this is an SOS for dehyrated dry skin!

Ingredients list [Click on the image to enlarge]...

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Belif The true cream - aqua bomb
Price: SD$54

Ingredients lists [click on the image to enlarge]...

They have 2 type of moisturizers (I tried both samples and I like it... and I was torn between both but .... I end up with Aqua bomb cos of the protective layer)

Aqua bomb >> Can feel instant hydrating, soothing and cooling sensation when applying the moisturizing, oil free, took awhile for the gel to absorb, but once absorb, skin feel supple, smooth and not oily/sticky. Does have a protective layer that wrap around the skin surface. Keep skin moisturized for the whole night.

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Moisturing Bomb >> (I have 3 of this sample packs) which last me about 7 days. It feel like a light cream moisturizer, does feel abit oily, but once absorbed, skin feel so smooth and soft (much softer as compare to aqua bomb)... keep skin moisturized the whole night. But I do not feel anything when I wash my face the next day. [Maybe I didn't apply much?]

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I like the soothing, cooling and protective layer of the Aqua bomb.
As for Moisturizing bomb, I love the intense moisturizing factor and how soft my skin feel.

I choose to get aqua bomb first, because I want the protective layer to wrap around my skin, cos I'm trying to heal my dry painful flaky skin ASAP - so Aqua Bomb feel like the best option.

Oh ya, both moisturizers and the aqua rush wash off mask have similar scent, not too strong or overpowering.. refreshing, very citrus-y (lime) and abit sweet! (I like the scent, so no complain)

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They also gave me a sample kit (consist of 5 samples targetting on your needs - I opt for dry skin)

Why belif....
I got some samples from them while walking along the road outside Takashimaya. At that time, my skin was so dry, tight and abit painful... and I'm willing to try any moisturizing products.

The moisturizers that I have were not enough - I was rotating Murad(for dry skin) and ROC (for combination skin) hydrating products (both were really hydrating on my "normal" skin condition, but this time both doesn't seem to work on my painfully dry skin  -_-)

I was suffering dehydration from sleeping in AC room(???) lack of water in my system(???) and it got worse after I came back from KL, Malaysia (I was there for an event, will blog about it soon!)

When I first tried on the aqua bomb, my skin feel so soothing and moisturizing that last till next day. When I touch my skin, it feel nice, not oily nor sticky, but when water touches my skin(when I wash my face la), I can feel a layer of slimy texture, kinda like a mask protecting my skin!

You know, when skin have wound (especially on dry and flaky) when I applying moisturizer skin will feel abit pain pain from the burning/ tingling sensation.(Similar feeling when putting water on wound -  that kind of mild burning pain feeling... aiya, I donno how to explain la...  it like 刺刺 lor) But I got no such feeling when I use either Aqua bomb or Moisturizing bomb!

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Well, that all ^_^

Edit: April 3rd 2012
I know this entry got some of you excited (received emails asking me about the products), and I'm glad that I'm able to do some "helps".
Especially Ming and Charlene (You all made me feel so happy from sharing <3)