Review: My Beauty Diary Aloe Mask

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My Beauty Diary is one of my FAVORITE sheet mask. It is affordable and my skin reacts well to it. The skin around my cheeks area was feeling dry and rough. So, I decided to put on a sheet mask to hydrate my skin. I decided to go for the Aloe Mask because on the packaging it states for moisturizing and soothing. I cannot remember how much I purchased it for, but I bought this single sheet mask while in Taiwan. The beauty stores in Taiwan offers you to pick and choose single sheet masks which is a GREAT idea. You get to try many different brands and types, without investing in buying a whole box. A single My Beauty Diary sheet mask usally costs less than S$2 (~US$1.50).

For some reason, this sheet mask does not fit to my face nicely. The sheet mask around the nose and chin areas were too big. I also found that the design around the eyes area was not a good fit too. If I place the mask higher up on my face, it will cover my lower eyelids.

My Beauty Diary sheet mask is always full of essence, which I LOVE!! I usually leave on my sheet mask for 30-40 minutes before going to bed. My skin will usually feel hydrated and softer the next morning after use. However, for some reason, this Aloe sheet mask did not hydrate as well as the Q10 or Natto sheet mask. The next morning, I find that the skin around my cheeks area were still a little dry. Overall, my skin was more moisturized but I have seen better results with the other My Beauty Diary sheet mask.

For those that are looking for a noticeable improvement in skin hydration and texture, I would recommend the My Beauty Diary Natto and Q10 sheet mask instead.  

REVIEW: My Beauty Diary Sake Yeast Mask

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I am a big fan of My Beauty Diary sheet mask. Ever since I tried using it in the States, I have used quite a number of their sheet masks - Birds' Nest, Aloe Vera, Q10 Rejuvenating, Natto, Red Wine, Collagen, Black Pearl. My Beauty Diary sheet masks are of high quality and my ultra sensitive skin has not had any adverse reactions to them. The fit of the sheet mask also works well on my face. On this particular sheet mask packaging, it says it has moisturizing and whitening properties.
When I removed this sheet mask from its packaging, the scent of the sake yeast was pretty overpowering. Among the My Beauty Diary sheet masks, this is one of the least favourite in terms of scent. Even the Red Wine sheet mask's scent was not as overwhelming. The scent of alcohol in this Sake Yeast mask is not the most pleasant scent.

The direction says to leave the sheet mask for 20-30  minutes on my face. But I usually leave the mask on for at least an hour or until the mask is dried up. I do this because it is such a waste for me to throw away the mask that is still soaked with essence after 20 or 30 minutes of application.

My cheeks areas were dry and flaky before the mask application. After the mask, my skin feels tighter and brighter. Overall, my skin feels refreshed and well-moisturized. Apart from the overwhelming alcohol scent, I might reconsider purchasing this sheet mask. I bought a box of 10 variety My Beauty Diary mask for S$13-15 from Sasa Singapore. That means one mask costs about S$1.50.

Mild sake yeast is the by-product in winemaking. Yeast essence has anti-oxidizing function that whitens skin. It purifies pore, making skin soft, fresh and bright. Botanical collagen restores skin’s elasticity and repairing function. Gorse extracts hydrates for more translucent and radiant skin.

Patented moisturizing ingredient CosphingoTM maintains skin’s natural state of healthiness. It hydrates and locks moisture, restores skin’s softness and smoothness.

REVIEW: My Beauty Diary Mask Q10 Rejuvenating Mask

Q10 (a.k.a Ubiquinone or Coenzyme Q), Vitamin BT (Carnitine) and Lecithin have excellent effects as anti-oxidants, reducing the harm caused by the free oxygen radicals in the air on the skin, creating firm, elastic smooth skin. With natural plant moisturizing ingredients to soothe and hydrate the skin, it not only improves the hydration in the surface skin, but also provide a lustrous texture, steering the skin to function at it’s peak. Hyaluronic acid works hand in hand Nanospheres to provide for prolonged hydration effect, rejuvenating of the skin.

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HOW DO I USE IT?

I use it once a week to pamper my skin, when my skin needs some extra hydrating care. 

After thoroughly washing my face, I put on the sheet mask. It is so convenient that I can leave it on and continue to do my usual things. Usually, I leave the face mask on for at least 30 mins. At times, I might leave it on for longer when I feel that there is still so much essence left on the mask. After I feel that my skin has absorbed as much essence, I remove the sheet mask and massage the residue.

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT IT?

• Soaked with essence. Even after placing it on my face for more than 30 mins, there will still be essence. 
• Fits nicely on my face, except the nose area
• The face sheet mask is made of good quality material. It does not feel rough and does not tear easily. 
• It makes me skin feel moisturised and plump
• When I don't have enough sleep the night before, and I have a special occasion to attend to that day, I will use this mask prior to makeup application to brighten my dull complexion. 

WHERE TO BUY IT?

In the States, you can find it in some Ranch 99 stores. As well, as beauty stores that carry Asian beauty products (like those in the Asian towns). You can also buy it online at Sasa.com. It usually retails for USD$15. Each box comes with 10 sheet masks, so $1.50 for each sheet masks.

In South East Asia, you can find it at Watsons and Sasa.

REVIEW: My Beauty Diary Dark Circles Intensive Care Eye Mask

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Each pack comes with 5 pairs of eye mask

 

Available in Sasa, Watsons and Guardian

This magical invigorating and brightening eye masks are shaped like cute little fishes that hugs your eye contours to remove dullness and relieve fatigue.

 

Containing a blend of vitamins and rich plant extracts, the dual-system treatment formula targets the dullness and fatigue around the eye area, intensively infusing both beauty and vitality. The first radiant care system combines Vitamin C derivatives and Vitamin B3 along with Chrysin and Multi-Peptide reduces skin pigmentation, boosts circulation and restores healthy looking eyes. The second brightening care system of rich plan extracts consists of Rosa Centifolia essence, Ginseng extract, Horse-chestnut, Arnica montana and Common Broom eliminates dullness, evens out skin tone and relieves eye fatigue that works wonders to your eyes, reflecting clear dewy eyes and translucent beauty that mesmerizes.

The fish-shaped eye masks are so CUTE! They are so much fun to use!
However, the eye masks are not drenched with as much essence as the My Beauty Diary face sheet mask. The skin around the eye area feels cooling and slightly tingly when using it. After use, my eye area felt more moisturized and more toned. Because of this hydrating and firming effects, the eye area looks brighter. But I'll have to use it more to see whether its brightening property is more long-term and more noticeable.