Mask Monday: ☾ Love Luxe Beauty Sailor Moon Sheet Masks

As a big Sailor Moon fan, I'm really excited to share these with you guys! 

I recieved many of these masks last Christmas because, my friends know me well. You all know anything Sailor Moon, official or not, is a must have for me. I even got doubles so, happy Mon is happy.

Years ago, I saw the Japanese Sailor Moon masks online and really wanted them but didn't get the chance to. Those were the ones with the actual faces on the mask and I believe they were official mech. I could be wrong tho.

Last year tho, many Chinese brands came up with Sailor Moon makeup and beauty products. I didn't buy anything but I knew about them thanks to the internet. I saw eyeshadows, eyeliners, eye lashes and so on. I guess after ColourPop released the SM collection, others wanted to try too.

So, these masks are from a brand called Love Luxe Beauty, a Chinese brand I haven't tried before. From what I saw online, they have pretty cute things.

The SM masks feature the inner scouts, including Chibi Moon. I got all of them but Mars, which is ok, I can live without her, hehe.

Each Scout has a different fruit but they all of them claim to hydrate, nourish and repair the skin. They also say they include "acid" which I believe stands for hyaluronic acid. The translation is a bit funny. Venus' is a milk mask, and it's the only different one.

They are all pretty and bright with a chibi version of the Scouts and their representative colors. Their tiaras are a little different tho but they are all really cute.

Sailor Moon's is all pretty in pink and it is a strawberry mask.

Sailor Chibi Moon's is pink and mint green and it is a peach mask.

Sailor Mercury's is all blue, of course. It is a cranberry mask. (Fun fact: there's a Card Captor Sakura wand there! hehe)

Sailor Jupiter's is green with more green and this one is an avocado mask.

Sailor Venus' is an orange, orange mask! This is a different one tho, it says it's a VC & Milk mask.

Of course I haven't tried them all but, this what I've noticed so far; these masks are plain white and even tho they have a specific fruit on each of them, they have no scent at all, which was slightly disappointing cuz most of them sounded really good. They come soaked in product and they are actually hydrating. I liked the fact that they didn't irritate my skin or gave me any weird reaction. The serum absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky feeling.

I wouldn't say they are the best ones out there but they are good for hydration, leaving your skin smooth and with a healthy glow even on the next day.

I think these can be found online and it's defo a fun thing to have if you love Sailor Moon too. 

Mask Monday: Fresh To Go Pumpkin Mask Sheet

It's spooky season so I thought this mask would be perfect! I randomly found it a while ago and wanted to save it for October, then I realized this was an exact copy of the TonyMoly Fresh to go masks~ Oh well.

I find the presentation really cute and Fall like, the mask came soaked in the product but sadly, it didn't have any scent. I was reaaally looking forward to that.

It may not have the same quality as a ToyMoly mask but, it worked just fine. It hydrated my skin and left it glowy and soft.

It had been a while since I last had the chance to use a facemask to have a little relaxing break so, I was happy with it, especially for the price I paid, heehee.

Jade Face Massage Roller

I love quartzs and gemstones, I do believe they have different types of energy in them and it's pretty cool that you can also use them to improve your skin. I know this is not a new thing, actually my friend Ceci recommended me to get one a while ago and, after the longest time, I finally decided to get a face roller. 

Jade rollers and rose quartz rollers are made to massage your face, relaxing the muscles to release tension and help with elasticity. They also improve blood circulation and reduce puffiness and wrinkles.

I chose a White Jade which is believed to strengthen the mind and promote peace, harmony and luck. Skincare wise it helps to cool and refresh tired skin, lessen the appereance of dark circles and brighten your skin.

The roller comes with 2 parts to massage different areas of your face: A wide part for the forehead, cheeks and neck; and the small one for the eye and lips areas.

We gotta keep in mind that our skin is sensitive so, you have to be gentle when you massage it. Even tho I'm still learning how to properly massage it, I do know that all the movements you do have to go upwards.

You can always put your roller in the fridge to have a cooling effect when you massage your face. It's also recommended to use it along with masks, cream or serum for a better absorption.

I just started using it so, if you have any other tip, feel free to share it with me. I'll make sure to make an update if I see any good result or change after using it for a while.

Mask Monday: LuLuLun Refreshing White Sheet Mask

After using LuLuLun facemasks, I can see why it is on of the most popular facemasks in Japan. Today we have the white sheet masks which are for a clear and translucent skin. Again, it is a 7 day pack so, you can use it everyday for a glowy and healthy look.

It contains Elderflower extract which is rich in vitamins, to give your skin a firm texture. The formula is very watery, not sticky at all and has a very subltle, fresh scent. Just like the others I've tried.

I don't wear then everyday everyday tho, it's more like every 2 days, at night. I do see a difference on my skin when I use them constantly, it looks healthier and more hydrated even on the next day. The quality of these masks (including the other 2 I've used) is really, really good.

I've mentioned this with my bestie before because we like to try different types and brands of face masks with different price ranges; it does make a difference when you use higher quality products.

I didn't change my skincare at all and they worked really well together.

I want to thank my friend Tomi again for introducing me and giving me the chance to try these masks. I'm in love now! 

I'll defo try to find and buy more LuLuLun products in the future.

I'll link the other 2 LuLuLun masks here in case you wanna check them out. They are all really, really cute!

♡ LULULUN Balance Moisture Face Mask

♡ LuLuLun Hydrating Blue Face Mask

bye bye~ ♡

Mask Monday: LuLuLun Hydrating Blue Face Mask

Today we have more Japanese sheet masks from LULULUN! 

This time is the LULULUN Hydrating Blue Face Mask. It also came in a pack of 7 masks, perfect for a week worth of masks. It is made for daily use and what I like about the packaging is that you can seal it after each use to keep the product clean and soaked in product. 

As the previous LULULUN masks I tried, they come with a lot of serum and a sublte scent. The formula is very watery and not sticky at all. 

It is meant for intensive hydrating care, containing cactus extract to calm sensitive, dry and damaged skin. It also contains isomerized sugar, which helps to maintain the skin's moisture balance. I think it's great for all skin types.

I didn't use them every day, it was more like 3 times a week but, my skin felt so soft and hydrated and looked glowy after using them. 

I think I keep mentioning this but, I find the size of these masks more suitable for my face. Other brands tend to make them much bigger. They are also made with 3 layers: the one in the middle holds the essence, and the other two distribute it into the skin.

If you want to check the other LULULUN face masks I've tried, make sure to click here!!

Tepezcohuite Night Cream

Months ago my mom randomly found this cream when she ran out of the one she was using and needed a new one. For some reason she couldn't find the one she wanted and ended up picking this one. We were not familiar with this product or even the brand yet, we both started using it.

It is the "Del Indio Papago" Tepezcohuite Face and Body Night Cream. It is one of those things you find by accident and end up being pretty good.

Let's start with... what is tepezcohuite? I had to do some research here because I had no idea~ Tepezcohuite is a tree that grows in Mexico, specifically in Oaxaca and Chiapas, and apparently it has properties to heal the skin. It is also known as "the tree of the skin."

It can be used on skin lesions, you can apply it on burnt skin for relief, it is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, healing, regenerative and even works as an insect repellent, hehe.

It has hydrating, firming and anti-aging properties. It softens the skin and helps to fade blemishes and dark spots on the skin. It also claims to help with oil control and sebum and regulate the skin, so it's perfect for oily to combination skin. It contains collagen and vitamin E.

So, even tho it is not super attractive to the eye, it is a product worth trying. 

There is no much to say about the presentation. It is a simple brownish plastic pot with a sticker full of info. The cream itself has a light brown color too with very small pearls that, apparently, are bits of the tree bark.

It does have a strong scent but it's not a bad one. It just smells like "old fashion" cream! It is a night cream so, it is a bit thick but it absorbs nicely. Some people use it as a mask but personally, I've been using it as my night cream. The tree bark peieces kinda disappear as you massage your skin with the cream. Dunno how that happens...

In my experience using this cream for a few months now, I can say it really works well. There was a time where my skin was in a very ugly condition with bad acne. I kinda blamed it on my stress and having to constantly wear a mask. (anyone else has/had this problem?) And after constantly using it, along with my skin care routine, my skin improved a lot. I wouldn't say it's perfect but, it looks a lot better.

My skin accepted it pretty well, and even my mom liked it.

Price wise it is super cheap! It's around $35MX in Farmacias Guadalajara. I noticed that it can be a lot more expensive online. There's also a day cream that I haven't tried and other products that I'm sure can be as good as this one. 

I like it when you find these kind of unexpected surprises in products you discover by accident.

Mask Monday: Naisture Sheet Masks

Long time no Mask Monday! Today I wanna share some Korean sheet masks I found in a Canadian Dollar store, the brand is called Naisture and it's my first time seeing them and trying their products.

Naisture comes from the words: Natural + Moisture= Naisture.

I could only find these 2 types but they did have a big variety of masks for different purposes. Checking their instagram account, they have many more different lines of sheet masks. 

I kept 2 and gave the other 2 to my bestie because, we love trying new facemasks.

The ones I tried were:

Naisture Just in 15 Min Sheet Mask with Dragon Fruit

This one has anti-aging and anti-oxidant benefits to improve elasticity. It claims to give you a hydrated, firm and glowing skin.

I'm not too familiar with dragon fruit so I don't really know the smell of it but, this mask smells kinda sweet and delicious. It reminds me of something but, I'm not too sure what. (Not dragon fruit tho...)

This may not be too important but I loved the way the directions were presented on this particular mask. The little pics and the "tip" are just too cute!

Another random thing I noticed is that the sheet mask came with a pattern! LOL. It was still made out of that cotton material thing (I think it's cotton?) but it had details to it. It was nice.

It says it doesn't contain sulfates, silicones or parabens (had to google that last one). Even tho the formula is watery I found it slightly thick but not sticky at all. It absobed into my skin nicely.

After using this mask, my skin felt hydrated and soft and I woke up to a glowy looking skin.

15 Minutes Mask Pack in Lovely Strawberry

I think this one was the one I was more excited about. It also has a watery formula, not thick or sticky. It absobs quickly and the skin feels fresh and hydrated after using it. Its main purpose is oil control, so it's perfect for oily to combination skin.

The only thing I didn't like was the fact that it doesn't smell like strawberries!! It actually has no scent at all~~~~~

I do want to mention both masks were not as big as other korean masks I've tried, which is nice! Both of them were gentle to my skin and even tho they are not the best ones I've ever tried, I liked them. I think they do the job for a very good price. they are great when you want to pamper yourself on a budget. 

I kinda want to try the others they have. 

I'll leave the link to their website in case you wanna check it out: naisture.com

Dr. Jart+ Premium | BB Beauty Balm |

This mini BB cream is also a part of the Sephora Beauty CLUB along with the Cicapair cream. It comes with 5ml.

It's supposed to be a multi-action skincare + make-up + sunscreen (SPF 45). It is basically described as a multi-function product.

It's perfect for:

♡ Dryness

♡ Redness

♡ Lack of luminosity / uneven texture

♡ Acne / blemishes

♡ Loss of firmness / elasticity

According to the website, it is great for all skin types too.

The formula is super lightweight, and just like the cicapair, it has a slight herbal scent mixed with sunscreen. 

The shade I have (because the box came with it) is "01 Light- Medium" but I don't think it's right for my skin tone. It gets better as the product sets on the skin tho.

It has a light to medium coverage, I've tried other BB creams that have better coverage but, it does even your skin tone, helps with redness and gives a nice, healthy glow to your face. 

Skin without VS with BB cream. I didn't apply any concealer to see how much it covers. It does make a difference.

But even after applying it, I could still see blemishes

Durability was great tho, my skin looked great at the end of the day, even if I wore a mask at some point. 

Even tho it is not a bad product, I've tried better. I don't think this would be my choice, especially because it isn't exactly cheap. 

I'll continue using it cuz I don't want to waste it, maybe along with concealer or in a good skin day. Hehe.

I thought I should include a pic of the complete look that day because, I rarely do my makeup these days, hehe. X

NIVEA Matte Effect Purifying Cleansing Gel

 I started using this product after running out of my regular cleansing gel from Miniso. To me, Nivea is a trustworthy drugstore brand because it is always gentle with my skin, it's affordable and, it does the job. 

This cleanser claims to deeply cleanse your skin and to reduce the oil excess, balancing your skin. It has small pearls that gently exfoliate your skin, leaving if fresh and soft after using it. 

It actually has 2 types of pearls, the blue ones that disappear as you rub and the super small white pearls that work as the scrub

it is a gel formula so it doesn't foam when you rub it on the skin.

It contains seaweed to revitalize the skin and it has a very fresh scent to it. 

I wouldn't say it gives me a matte effect, which I'm ok with but, it does remove the oil excess. It is recommended to use only once a week, I honestly use it more than once, to be honest but it's well known that exfoliating your skin frequently isn't exactly good for the skin. Maybe twice a week?

I've been using it for over a month and my skin accepted it pretty well! No breakouts, no allergies or weird reactions. I'd defo recommend it if you're looking for a gentle and soft scrub.

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Dr. Jart | Cicapair Derma Green Solution Tiger Grass Cream |

I've heard so many great things about Dr. Jart that I was very excited to finally try some of their products.

A couple of months ago (around November I think?) I bought the Sephora Beauty CLUB feat. 3 products from this Korean brand but I starting testing them this year.

The products in this box are: The Cicapair Derma Green Solution, Ceramidin Cream (which I'm also trying atm) and the Dr. Jart Premium BB Multi Action Skincare + Makeup.

Today we're going to focus on the Cicapair Derma Green Solution which is a color correcting cream. This one is a sample size with 10ml, it has SPF30 and other ingredients like centella asiatica and leaf water.

I was surprised to see the cream is actually green! Which makes sense because one of it's purpouses is to help with redness on the skin. The smell is a very strong herbal scent that goes away ones it sets on the skin.

You're supposed to apply this cream after your skin care, it'll work as sunscreen and as a good base. You have to warm the product with your fingers before applying on the skin, and then rub it gently to cover the whole face. It does look greenish at the beggining but the color changes to match your skin tone almost right away. I was impressed.

It is made for all skin types.

To actually see how it works, I've been using it as my only makeup, along with some concealer on my pimples and dark circles because my skin hasn't been the greatest lately. But I do think you can use it alone on good skin days. Even tho it is not a full coverage thing, it evens out your complexion and gives a very nice and natural glow to the skin. Plus, it doesn't feel thick or sticky.

I lasts througout the day, which is great.

Before: My skin with just skincare.
After: My face after using the Cicapair cream. It definitely looks more even.

My finished makeup using only the Cicapair cream and some concealer.

I really like this product and I'd love to buy a bigger version when I run out of it. Even tho I've been using it for a while, I still have a lot of product. A little goes a long way. It's like, a magic cream! Haha. Defo recommend it if you have the chance to try it. 

Now I kinda want to try more products from this brand.

Mask Monday: DERMAL Collagen Essence Mask

"Skin confidence with DERMAL makes you beautiful and healthy"

These masks were the first ones I tried when I was starting to get into the whole K-beauty world. They have a special place in my heart, hehe.

I believe there are older posts where I mention them but, yeah. I was pretty much talking about how to use sheet masks...

Dermal is a Korean brand that focuses on facemasks and skincare products using "effective and safe" ingredients to help balance the ph and improve your skin.

Even tho they are Korean, each mask has the mask target in english, making it easy for you to choose, depending on what you're looking for or what your skin needs. They have a large variety! I've tried some of them but, defo not all. 

What I like the most about them is that they are made for all skin types and are gentle to my super sensitive skin. They never give me any reaction! And my skin looks and feels extra hydrated after using them.

Today, I'm only going to focus on the 3 I currently have:

Green Tea Collagen Mask: (Firming, moisturizing and health)

It helps to protect the skin. Green Tea extract works as an anti-oxidant and helps to protect skin from environmental damage. It leaves your skin feeling soft, refreshed, hydrated and healthy looking.

Apricot Collagen Mask: (Moisturizing, firming and brightening)

Apricot Extract is good for sensitive, dry and irritated skin. It contains vitamin A & C. It gives you hydration and keeps the skin moist and elastic.

Bamboo Collagen Mask: (Moisturizing, refining and firming)

Bamboo extract protects the skin and gives dry skin the moisture it needs. This mask also contains vitamin E and collagen.

They are all super moisturizing, the formula is not sticky at all and they scent is very subtle. To me they all smell the same tho~~~ Idk, maybe it's just me.

I think I've mentioned it before but, most Korean sheet masks tend to be super big! Dunno why! But still, they do the job.