Real Nature Mask Lemon by The Face Shop

I'm on the roll with the product reviews, aren't I?! This post is dedicated to all my friends who have been "pestering" me into trying out face mask sheets. You guys have finally succeeded! *lol* What : The Face Shop's Real Nature Mask Lemon Where : The Face Shop, The Fort branch Price : Less than P60 (I threw out the receipt! *boo*) On my short trip to Manila last year, we decided to hang out at The Fort and while the "oldies" talked over their unfinished crabs & beer, my lil sister and I ventured towards The Face Shop outlet nearby. She stalked the BB creams & foundations while I hovered over to the shelves filled to the brim with different kind of face masks... I've never really been interested in face masks but I heard that the the ones from TFS were good and affordable. So, there I was, looking at all the variants. My head was spinning. Which one should I get? Timidly I approached the SA and asked which mask would be good for brightening the face ( I had been suffering from skin dullness for far too long). She handed me this mask and explained that it was "bursting with vitamin c" and that this had a very fresh citrus scent. I got two packs without even thinking about it. On the back label it says that the Real Nature Mask Lemon has extract grounded from fresh lemon. It is "a brightening mask sheet containing fresh lemon extract bursting with vitamin C to densely penetrate the skin and brighten dull skin tone while maintaining its translucence." It comes with what I assume are korean instructions and an english translation. I highly appreciate the english translation since I know for a fact some korean products don't have that. Another plus is that the english is actually grammatically correct! Since it's my first time to use a face mask (in sheet form) and also my first time trying out TFS I decided to do a bit of research on some of the ingredients listed (yes, I can be weird like that)... Some stood out. Glycerin - humectant, draws moisture from the air which leads to helping the skin retain moisture. Citrus Medica Limonum (lemon) fruit extract - has skin brightening, exfoliating, antibacterials, antiseptic & astringent properties. Sodium Hyaluronate - hydrates deep down to the deeper layers of the skin. Rumex  Crispus root extract - anti-aging & anti-inflammatory. I love that this mask does what it claims to do which is brighten. My skin significantly brightened after using the mask. I also like the fresh citrus scent and that slight cooling sensation I got upon application. Another plus for me is that this mask left my skin feeling really soft and moisturized! In my opinion, the only downsides to this product is that it isn't readily available in Zamboanga (I have to ask friends to ship it to me if I wanna have more packs), it can get a bit pricey if I stock up on them for everyday us and that the fit of the mask is a bit awkward on my face. As you can see in the picture above, the mask is obviously too big even for my big face! *lol* Overall I'd still want to repurchase this mask and add it to my weekly skin care routine because it's a nice addition to my routine. How about you? Have you tried TFS face masks? Which ones and did they work for you?

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Review : Krave Mineral Oil Eliminator & Skin Hydrator + Giveaway!

A few days ago I received the Krave Minerale Oil Eliminator & Skin Hydrator from the lovely Miss Ruffa of JAILEX COUTURE. I was ecstatic about the offer since I've been meaning to get my hands on this product ever since it was reviewed by Say! Dear Lord, I thank you for bloggers like her that introduce awesome products to followers (and beauty bloggers) like me! Miss Ruffa of Jailex Couture was also God sent since who doesn't like FREE products, right?

Read on for the full review plus a little surprise!

Old packaging.

New packaging.

Super cute packaging! <3

Shipping / Shop Packaging : ★★★★★

Shipping was superb. I received this the day after Miss Ruffa sent it to me. It was wrapped up in bubble wrap to insure its safety plus there was a sweet little note attached to it. You guys already know I'm a sucker for details.

Design : ★★★★★

I really like the fact that they revamped the packaging of the oil eliminator. The original version came with a flip-up top and it could get pretty messy especially if you're the type to chuck your products into your kikay kit that'll eventually be chucked into the bottomless pit that is your bag. *LOL* Now the product is safe from "accidents" because it has a sturdy screw top lid.

Effectiveness : ★★★★★

I've been using this for only a couple of days but already it's sealed its place in my heart. I've tried it as a primer as well as a finishing veil. As a primer it has provided me with a smoother surface to buff my foundation on. As a finishing veil it has kept the oilies at bay for about 4-5 hours with very minimal touch ups and by touch ups I mean very minimal blotting. I continue to hope that this product works well for me.

Overall : ★★★★★

I have a huge problem with loose powders but this product works so well on me that I've decided to make this an exception. That's how much I love it! It's powder is finely milled and feels really soft and silky on the skin. It looks like a ghastly white powder in the container but once you pat or buff it onto the skin it turns translucent and gives a very nice matte-but-not-flat finish wish I'm really diggin! It comes with only 3g of product but I tell you, a little goes a long way. I'd definitely repurchase this at P285 from Miss Ruffa of Jailex Couture!

DISCLAIMER : Product was sent to me for review purposes but all opinions stated are unbiased and my own.

Comes with a cute lil "puff" for application.

Comes sealed with Krave M. sticker which you peel off to use the product.

Now for the surprise! One (1) lucky Philippine based reader will get to bring home her/his very own oil eliminator & skin hydrator courtesy of Jailex Couture! Just follow the mechanics below...

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Giveaway starts today, June 01, 2012 and ends on June 15, 2012. I shall be announcing the winner very shortly after the contest ends. This is for my Philippine based followers only. Good luck every one and enjoy! 


Disclaimer : This product was generously sponsored by Jailex Couture for review purposes however all opinions expressed in this post are purely the blogger's own.

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