Face [Sheet] Masks!

Hello again!

Every once in a while it's nice to pamper the skin. What better than face sheet masks?

These are a bit different from your average face mask. Sheet masks are soaked in serum or "essence" ready to be left on the face for amazing looking skin after!

There are many different types of treatments. I tend to like the brightening/whitening/moisturizing ones!

Some notable ones I've tried include

Milk Moisture Mask

I purchased this at the H Mart in Mira Mesa for 99 cents! While this did not whiten my skin like I expected it to because I saw it had milk (and milk contains lactic acid), it did not whiten at all. Maybe the lactic acid concentrations were really diluted? However, this did leave my skin feeling super soft and hydrated!

Love and Beauty Papaya Brightening Mask by Forever 21

Yep, I typed it! Forever 21 skin care!? Hahaha imagine that! Love and beauty is a cosmetics/beauty sold through Forever 21 and I must say their products aren't too shabby. Forever 21 is a Korean company, as is their Love and Beauty line, so I'm not surprised they'd do well in this department. As for the results, my skin looked two shades lighter. Wowow! And for $1?! Definitely repurchasing more of these!

My Beauty Diaries Alpha Arbutin

You've probably heard of this mask. This contains A-Arbutin for instant whitening. I wouldn't say this gives an obvious whitening effect, but I can tell my skin becomes brighter and more awake-looking!

My Beauty Diaries Bulgarian Rose

This is pretty similar to the A-Arbutin in terms of whitening and moisturizing. However, the A-Arbutin results are more obvious!

Look at my collection! I still haven't often around to using them all n__n".

I was reading some reviews on the more expensive ones that I wish I could afford like Sulwhasoo and Shiseido! The whitening results on those look impressive!

Whitening/Brightening Post!

Welcome to my (semi) Product Heavy Post!

I personally prefer and don't mind maintaining light skin as I feel I look better this way. And why did I include the two words whitening and brightening? They're two different things to me. I feel that whitening is a more obvious color change than brightening, which simply livens up the complexion.

I wanted to share some products with you that I've tried and love! The pictures included are the products I currently have. I feel that sharing photos I took makes it more personal!

1) Soaps:

Block and White Milk Protein: contains "active whitening complex,"(whatever that means) , vitamins C and E, as well as alpha arbutin (my favorite whitening ingredient)for instant whitening gratification! Titanium dioxide is also included for UV protection! What I especially love is that I can dedicate a bar for my face and it doesn't dry it out or irritate my poor sensitive skin— a problem I've had with pretty much every other whitening soap (unless it was goat milk). Hurray!

Annnnd, I have found the whitening effect to be more obvious than Likas! To think I used that for all these years breaks my heart a little. I hate that finding the right soap product is through experimenting... Even with the reviews I read, everyone's skin is different, so I just have to see for myself.

Canus Goat Milk Soap Original Version (not pictured)

I randomly purchased this at Sprouts one day after reading the ingredients! They were all natural and I already knew for a fact that goat milk has brightening properties. This original version was great for my face aside from my body. The scent, however, was a bit off putting at first (think old lady and dead roses haha), but if you can overlook that minor detail, you'll love this stuff! I'd also like to point out this product focuses more on brightening and evening skin tone.

Moving on!

Placenta Soap: Placenta has been known to keep the skin youthful, soft and rosy... like a baby's! Glycerin is also found in the product for moisturizing purposes. As for whitening? I can see that it works, but you have to keep at it for results.

2) Face

Himalaya Fairness Face Pack

An insta-whiten/brightening face pack at a cheap price! I simply leave this on for fifteen minutes (or until dry) and voila! My skin looks and feels prettier.

Himalaya Fairness Cream
I use this on my face every morning and night and I use it on my body when I see fit. Again, an instant glow to my sometimes lackluster skin keeps me happy!

And another...

Himalaya Under Eye Brightener
The under eye cream that brightens and softens the delicate eye area! My dark circles have been reduced greatly!

Himalaya products are amaziiiiiiing, and I can't wait to try more! I purchase my products from trustworthy eBay salesmen!