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Monday, August 17, 2015

mask maven august 2015 (my first subscription service)

if you had looked at my skin care haul, there's lots of sheet masks. i still do enjoy my clay and gel masks, but i'm prone to being called in for things, so thats not always ideal-especially when it's freshly applied. sheet masks come in handy on those days. it's also nice when it's blazing hot out to put on a cool mask from your fridge. so with sheet masks being awesome, i wanted to try a mask subscription. i had seen/read some reviews and this seemed nice and cheap for a first timer. most subscriptions are around $20-30 for just one month. i did sign up for a 3 month subscription and did use a 10% off code i found on one of the reviews.

 it came in a white bubble mailer
 little thanks card
 this month is acne and pore masks
 description/how to use masks
all masks in a little pink tulle bag

now for masks:
snp troubled skin care essence sheet mask-this mask contains herbal extracts that will nourish the skin to heal and prevent troubled kin from breakouts. it also contains concentrated skin essence which will improve skin texture.
this sound nice for those monthly skin freakouts. i dont know what extracts are in it.

my beauty diary citrus firming aroma mask-this mask includes plant essence from hamamelis virginiana, lemon, and grapefruit which regulates the balance of oil content and hydration level of the skin. this will reduce the oily appearance of skin and keep it clean and clear.
this should be nice since my skin is oilier in summer with the heat.

 esfolis volcanic water essence mask sheet-this mask contains volcanic ash, an active mineral ingredient that will help the body resist and destroy bacteria, preventing you from breaking out.
this also seems nice for monthly freakouts and i do like volcanoes, so volcanic ash is the next best thing.

 beauty friends green tea sheet mask-green tea is rich in antioxidants which help to protect skin from free radicals. this mask will preserve your complexion and will help to condition your skin.
i haven't tried a green tea mask. i don't like the taste of green tea but maybe it will help my skin.

 beauty friends kiwi sheet mask-kiwi contains a lot of vitamin c which will help soothe rough and damaged skin. this will make skin smooth and soft while cleaning and moisturizing.
i do enjoy kiwi smells and moisture is a good thing for summer.

 face q luffa oil control sheet mask-enriched with natural luffa extract, the active enzymes in the mask will remove dirt and impurities from your skin which will enhance skin metabolism.
i looked up luffa, which is similar to a cucumber. i like the idea of enzymes nomming away at my skin like little pac man creatures.

 hanaka marigold oil control sheet mask-the ingredients in this mask include marigold and vitamin a which offer anti-acne, oil control, and anti-aging properties.
this sounds nice since it has multiple things going for it.

 pure derm strawberry yogurt mask pack-this mask contains vitamin e, collagen, strawberry extract, and yogurt extract which will soften and refresh your skin. it will also help remove impurities from your skin. use-clean and dry face, apply to face and massage evenly, after 5-10 minutes rinse off with water.
this sounds nice and i'm excited to smell it.

pure derm deep cleansing peeling gel x2-this peeling gel will deep clean pores, remove dead skin cells, and refine the surface of your skin. use-clean and dry face, apply and massage evenly, after 1 minute, rinse off with water.
this sounds good for a quick mask or after removing makeup. they included an extra, which was sweet of them.

you get a total of 10 masks, and an extra. which is nice for $18 (including shipping). i dont have many acne masks, which will be great to have. this is weird-but i like the korean writing, since not many korean products are sold where i live (except marshalls). this is a good subscription service is finding sheet masks are harder to find in your area, or if youre looking for interesting mask, but dont want to buy a bulk pack online.

Monday, August 3, 2015

current favs 11

BEAUTY FAVS
|urban decay grifter shadow|
this is great for a one shadow look. i like how it's pinky/purple and sparkly.
|50+ and 100+ sunscreen|
this is for me being super pale and getting burned easily. i do have to wear it all the time. also skin cancer and looking like a piece of bacon at 80 doesn't sound good either.

NON BEAUTY FAVS
|taco bell chicken quesadillas|
these are good and cheap. great since i hate cooking and love chicken. the sauce is a little spicy, so keep a drink handy.
|mountain dew baja blast|
going along with tacos, this is delicious. its supposed to be lime and mountain dew. i don't know, i've never mixed lime with mine, but it's still good.

FAILS
|i broke my nails twice, which i had to cut down|
i barely have any nail over my finger, even after growing them for 1-1.5 weeks. i keep hitting them on things at work by accident and they crack or tear.

*maybe more favorites next month since i will have some skin care things tested.*