My Beauty Diary Vienna Black Tulip Mask Review

Sorry I've been a lazy blogger lately >.< But here is the final mask review in the Blooming of Beauty series by My Beauty Diary.  

• Comes in a pack of 5
• Firms and Smooths Skin
• Moisturising, soothing and evens skin tone
• Suitable for all skin types

To Use:

1. Cleanse and tone face like usual
2. Remove mask from packaging and unfold
3. Place onto face and adjust accordinly
4. Smooth out the mask and massage the excess essence onto neck (I also rub the excess essence from the plastic mask that is ripped off from the cloth mask onto my arms and legs, I also squeeze the excess out of the packaging as well - just trying to get the most out of it and treating the other parts of my body =P )
5. Leave mask on or 20 - 30 minutes
6. Peel of mask, Pat and massage essence into face and neck to assist its absorption
7. Moisturise

Ingredients list of Mask

This mask felt really good on my skin and smelt really really nice. I noticed that my pores appeared to be reduced in size ^_^ My skin felt moisturised and supple. Most importantly my skin felt firm as well. When using the mask I could feel it kinda tightening my skin. I really like this mask, recommended. 

Pros:

Moisturising

Soothing

Clearer skin

Good price

Firming

Smell =]

Good Expiration time (3 years)

Cons:

Limited Edition

Hard to get at a store outside of asia - has to be ordered online

My Beauty Diary Peruvian Sunflower Mask Review

On to my second last mask of the Blooming of Beauty series of masks. This one is definitely one to try. 

• Comes in a pack of 5
• For supple and clear skin
• Revitalising and clarifying
• Moisturising, soothing and nourishing
• Suitable for all skin types

To Use:

1. Cleanse and tone face like usual
2. Remove mask from packaging and unfold
3. Place onto face and adjust accordinly
4. Smooth out the mask and massage the excess essence onto neck (I also rub the excess essence from the plastic mask that is ripped off from the cloth mask onto my arms and legs, I also squeeze the excess out of the packaging as well - just trying to get the most out of it and treating the other parts of my body =P )
5. Leave mask on or 20 - 30 minutes
6. Peel of mask, Pat and massage essence into face and neck to assist its absorption
7. Moisturise

Ingredients list of Mask

This mask felt really good on my skin, no reactions and very soothing. When I peeled off the mask the results were noticeable right away. My skin was smoother and felt and looked plumper (in a good way =p) Although not a listed characteristic from what I researched about this my skin did look brighter. I really loved using this mask. 

Pros:

Moisturising

Soothing

Clearer skin

Good price

Smell =]

Good Expiration time (3 years)

Cons:

Limited Edition

Hard to get at a store outside of asia - has to be ordered online

My Beauty Diary Formosa White Phalaenopsis Mask Review

Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a fantastic celebration. I slept through the count down -_-"  lol.
Next on my Blooming of Beauty Series by My Beauty Dairy masks reviews is the Formosa White Phalaenopsis Mask. 

• Comes in a pack of 5
• Whitening and Evens Skin Tone
• Suitable for all skin types

To Use:

1. Cleanse and tone face like usual
2. Remove mask from packaging and unfold
3. Place onto face and adjust accordinly
4. Smooth out the mask and massage the excess essence onto neck (I also rub the excess essence from the plastic mask that is ripped off from the cloth mask onto my arms and legs, I also squeeze the excess out of the packaging as well - just trying to get the most out of it and treating the other parts of my body =P )
5. Leave mask on or 20 - 30 minutes
6. Peel of mask, Pat and massage essence into face and neck to assist its absorption
7. Moisturise

Ingredients list of Mask

The mask made my skin feel a bit itchy but it was not unbearable. It soothed my skin. After I took the mask off I my skin looked clearer and a bit brighter. When I woke up in the morning my kin was very clear, smooth and skin tone was noticeably even. This flavour is definitely my favourite so far =]

Pros:

Moisturising

Soothing

Evened out skin tone after one use

Good price

Smell =]

Good Expiration time (3 years)

Cons:

Limited Edition

Hard to get at a store outside of asia - has to be ordered online

My Beauty Diary French White Lily Mask Review

Today I'm reviewing the French White Lily Mask from the My Beauty Diary limited edition Blooming of Beauty mask collection.

• Comes in a pack of 5
• Soothing and Whitening
• Suitable for all skin types

To Use:

1. Cleanse and tone face like usual
2. Remove mask from packaging and unfold
3. Place onto face and adjust accordinly
4. Smooth out the mask and massage the excess essence onto neck (I also rub the excess essence from the plastic mask that is ripped off from the cloth mask onto my arms and legs, I also squeeze the excess out of the packaging as well - just trying to get the most out of it and treating the other parts of my body =P )
5. Leave mask on or 20 - 30 minutes
6. Peel of mask, Pat and massage essence into face and neck to assist its absorption
7. Moisturise face like usual

Ingredients list of Mask

Smells like lilies =] which I totally love as they are one of my favourite flowers. 

Pros:

Moisturising

Soothing
Actually whitened/brightened complexion

Good price

Smell =]

Good Expiration time (3 years)

Cons:

Hard to get

Limited Edition

I haven't taken a decent photo of what the actual mask looks like because I use this during night time and lighting is horrible for a photograph =( but the masks look like the usual My Beauty Diary masks

My Beauty Diary Japanese Hydrangea Mask Review

Hey All =]
My Beauty Diary has released some LIMITED EDITION masks to celebrate the Taipei International Flora Expo. There are 5 different masks all in varying floral "flavours/scents" (can't think of a better word =S)
Today I'm reviewing the Japanese Hydrangea mask as it's the first one I'm trying =]

• Comes in a pack of 5
• Soothing, Calming and Oil Control
• Suitable for all skin types especially those who have oily or combination skin

To Use:

1. Cleanse and tone face like usual
2. Remove mask from packaging and unfold
3. Place onto face and adjust accordinly
4. Smooth out the mask and massage the excess essence onto neck (I also rub the excess essence from the plastic mask that is ripped off from the cloth mask onto my arms and legs, I also squeeze the excess out of the packaging as well - just trying to get the most out of it and treating the other parts of my body =P )
5. Leave mask on or 20 - 30 minutes
6. Peel of mask, Pat and massage essence into face and neck to assist its absorption
7. Moisturise

Ingredients list of Mask

The smell is divine (don't all flowers smell great anyways?). Probably smells like Japanese Hydrangeas, I would assume so anyways. The mask soothed my face but I'm not too sure on oil control considering I have dry skin.

Pros:

Moisturising

Soothing

Oil Control?

Good price

Smell =]

Good Expiration time (3 years)

Cons:

Hard to get

Limited Edition

Has anyone else tried these masks?

Next Up: More mask reviews =]

Bonjour Haul

It looks like I'm always hauling...trust me I hardly go physical shopping. I LOVE online shopping ^_^

My package came in the mail from BonjourHK. It's like SaSa in Hong Kong but most of their prices online are cheaper =] but the major downside to shopping with BonjourHK is that free shipping only applies if you spend over $200 US!! So usually I wait for the products I need to accumulate so I can get free shipping. I hate shipping costs =(

I got all this. I needed new SK-II facial treatment essence and I was running out but didn't want to pay local price...I think for the 215mL in Australia it is over $200AUD!! But on Bonjour it was $US103. The Australian dollar is currently strong and almost matches the US so buying online and buying in bulk is cheaper =] SaSa was a bit more expensive but now it's on sale for $US96!! FML...oh well they don't stock the limited edition My Beauty Diary masks or Shu Uemura lash curlers.

Clockwise from left: HadaLabo Tamagohada cleanser, HadaLabo Gokujyun cleanser, Shu Uemura Lash Curlers, SK-II facial treatment essence and Kose Cosmagic Blusher in 02 Peach Pink

New My beauty Diary Masks!! =]

Top Row: Platinum + Pearl Lift Stretch Mask, French White Lily Mask, Vienna Black Tulip Mask, Formosa White Phalaennopis Mask

Bottom Row: Gold + Marine Collagen Mask, Peruvian Sunflower Mask, Japanese Hydrangea Mask

The flower My Beauty Diary Masks are Limited Edition released to celebrate the Taipei International Flora Expo. 

Will have more info and reviews on future posts ^_~

Birthday Month Giveaway! - OVER

Hi all!
October is the month of my birthday and boyfriend. So I'm feeling a bit generous. I'm having a little giveaway =]

What you will get:

1 x Nail File

1 x China Glaze Nail Polish in Love Letters - works a nice base or over coat for french manicures

2 x Hair Velcro

My Beauty Diary Masks - Apple Polyphenol, Pearl Powder and Japanese Cherry Blossom (my fav)

beautymate eye patches - Bright eyes, collagen smooth and Q10

2 x Missha Cleansing oil samples (good for new users - it's a great makeup remover and gentle as well)

1 x Nose pore patch

Rules

* 1 entry - Must be a Follower

Also...

* 2 extra entries for making a blog post (Use any images to link)

* 2 extra entries for having a side link bar on your blog about this giveaway

* 1 extra entry for commenting - with links to your blog and what you entered

Will hold this contest up until mid november (that's when uni finishes for me)

Think that's about it ^_^

Good luck =]

xoxo Shan

BeautyMate Bright Up Nano Eye Mask Review & upcoming mini giveaway =]

I finally finished my Law assignment =D I stayed up for 24 hours doing this monster. After this I'm gonna treat myself to a face mask because my skin has become fatigued. Red Bull has made my skin oily and porous =( Currently I'm using My Beauty Diary yoghurt mask ... it smells so good =]

Room is soooo messy

On to the review...
A while ago when I was doing one of my hauls I got some eye masks and plenty of My Beauty Diary masks in the haul. This is the first time I've tried this mask so I'm going to do a little review on this =]
I got this for about $6-7 dollars so it's not too expensive. Each box contains 7 eye patches.

BeautyMate Bright Up Nano Eye Mask

On the pack of the box: Japanese Nano Technology - The newly imported nano technology, combined with close-fitting mask cutting, can effectively release essence nutrients into skin cells to bring you a unique sin care experience.
Research has shown that Vitamin B3 can interfere the transmission of melanin up to the dermal cells, thus help to minimise dark circles and signs of tiredness. Yeast extract also helps to prevent the formation of dark circles and improve skin texture. Algae extract can enhance blood circulation and stimulate metabolism, keep your eyes healthy and energetic, bright and fresh.


Claims: Enhances blood circulaiton, whitening, moisturising

This is my under eye area before application, some dark shadows and lines.

There is plenty of essence on the eye sheet. On application it felt quite soothing but after a bit my skin felt some irritation. Maybe that' just me =/

After the application for 20 minutes. Notice how my eyes are a bit brighter. None of the photos has been retouched =]

Pros: Lots of essence 

moisturising

brightening

tightening

not too expensive

Cons: Hard to get, check out BonjourHK. that's where I got mine from

stung a bit

Also tomorrow is my birthday =] Having Korean BBQ...YUM!!

Also be sure to check back soon as I'm gonna do a mini birthday giveaway =] 

♥♥

My Beauty Diary Pearl Powder Mask Experience

I love using most of the My Beauty Diary face masks. They're affordable for their quality. I got mine for $9.70 a box from a large beauty site comparable to SaSa. 


I was using the Pearl Powder Mask last night. This is the second time I've used this one but this time the experience wasn't that great. My face burnt for the first 5 minutes =( ouch. However it did do some of its claims which are softening, whitening and nourishing. It's good for dull or damaged skin.

Pros: Whitens/Brightens

Slightly softer skin (not too sure because I always use SK-II facial treatment essence which keeps my skin soft and plump)

Cons: Burning sensation in the beginning. 

So many varied pricing online

Did anyone else get the burning sensation with this mask? I know for the Apple Polyphenol one some girls have had the burning feeling when using that mask, which I did too =(

Tsubaki Head Spa Review

Hello


I've been so obsessed with my hair for a couple of years. I use to dye it for 5 years straight and it has take its toll on my hair. So from that I've given my hair a break and have not coloured it for one year except to dye it a very dark brown which I think is much safer than dying it a light copper colour. Even though I've given slowed down on the hair dye my hair is still fragile and grows really slow now :(


So I've invested in Moroccan Oil (will do a review on that) and lots of other hair care products. If you've read my previous post on my SaSa haul I did purchase the who ESSENTIAL damage care product range but I think I'll save it for when I dye my hair a lighter colour for summer. So before my SaSa haul I bought the Shiseido TSUBAKI Head Spa range, however it came in the mail later. 


Both brands are good for damaged hair but I think the ESSENTIAL hair range better suits coloured hair whereas the TSUBAKI Head Spa is for scalp care. 

Left to Right: Shampoo, Extra cleansing (shampoo?), Massage Spa Mask, Conditioner


Here's what I researched about TSUBAKI:
Tsubaki means camellia in Japanese. The range contains tsubaki oil to which repairs and nourishes damaged hair. The Head Spa range was released in March. There are also 2 others, red packaging and white. The red is for normal hair whereas the white is for extra damaged coloured hair. 


I'm hoping the range I bought will help my hair grow faster *fingers crossed*

Here's what SaSa says about the *Extra Cleansing (Shampoo)*
description
Shiseido Tsubaki Head spa contains a high purity of tsubaki (camilia) oil & many other natural ingredients, is specially designed for advanced scalp care. Using just once or twice a week will help remove all the chemical residues from hair products, at the same time deeply nourish each hair strands like a quality hair spa at home. This is your key to healthy & beautiful hair growth. Your hair will restore its healthy shine and smoothness. 

how to use it

1. Take Appropriate amount and massage to damped hair for ~ 3 minutes.
2. Rinse it off with lukewarm water.
3. Recommended to use 1-2 times per week.

*The Massage Spa Mask*

description Shiseido Tsubaki Massage Spa Mask contains a blend of high purity Camellia Oil and Rose hip fruit extracts, it helps promoting blood circulation while massaging the scalp , make hair shine and glossy. It cleanse while provides moisture to your hair, softening the scalp. To head spa effect is created using hot water during shower , conditioning the scalp , hair texture will be smooth, soft with you feeling effortlessly light and fresh.  how to use it Recommend to use together with Tsubaki Shampoo and Conditioner for better nourishment effect. Use the mask once a week. Take appropriate amount and spread evenly through every hair strands while giving massage to your hair scalp. Leave in for 5~10 minutes. Rinse off thoroughly Shampoo and Conditioner is self explanatory  Review Scent: Smells very nice and floral My hair didn't fall out as much in the shower. Also you don't need a lot of the product, just a tablespoon full of product should do. I applied the shampoo to my scalp and washed my head really well. Then I gave it a quick rinse and applied some of the Extra cleansing product. At first sight it looked like oil but when I applied it to my scalp it lathered really well. I left the product on for a while, you could continue washing your body, shave legs etc. while it works on your scalp and hair. Finally I applied the conditioner to the ends of my hair then worked it into my scalp. Gave it a good rinse after afterwards. My hair was really soft and manageable. I think I will do a recapped review and see how my hair goes after 2 weeks of continuos use. I use to use Pantene Volume collection but I think it makes my hair fall out =( xoxo