January 2017

As much as I LOVE sheet masks, I've never been drawn/compelled to subscribe to a sheet mask subscription service. When I came across this company's sheet mask subscription service however...I was immediately drawn in. For the first time ever, I'm really tempted to subscribe to a sheet mask subscriptions service. I haven't yet subscribed as I've only seen two of their boxes (November and December), so I want to wait and see a few more boxes of theirs to see what it's like and if I continue to be drawn in by them, but if it's as compelling as their November and December boxes...I think I may very well subscribe. Especially since it's also very affordable and well priced in my opinion...and I love their company name. Face + Story = Facetory.

Anywho, in the meantime, I really wanted to try some of the masks from their November and December box so I went ahead and ordered them from the site. I was really drawn to pretty much all of their masks actually, so I was tempted to buy one of everything, but I knew I was going to be getting and buying more stuff from elsewhere (January is my birthday month) so I decided to keep it simple...which btw I was tempted to do that not only because I was drawn to everything, but because one thing to note is that they don't have a huge selection to choose from so it's not as crazy as it sounds. The selections is actually pretty limited, but on the flip side that made it super easy to navigate and check out their full selection without being overwhelmed by by tons and tons of masks to choose from.

Now enough of my blabbering and onto the goods...

NOHJ Pearl Modeling Foil Mask
https://www.facetory.com/products/nohj-pearl-modeling-foil-mask

This foil mask combines the luxurious elements of gold and pearl with horse oil to hydrate and creates luminous, clear skin. Horse oil is a highly moisturizing, yet easily absorbing ingredient that leaves the skin feeling silky soft.

While the horse oil has anti-inflammatory properties to relieve stressed skin, the silver lined foil layer maximizes brightening and skin nourishing effects.

FULL REVIEW: Pending

NOHJ Teatree Mud Mask

https://www.facetory.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/nohj-teatree-mud-mask

A cellulose sheet containing mud extract and tea tree to calm inflammation and cleanse any impurities in order to leave the skin clear and smooth.

FULL REVIEW: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2017/11/nohj-skincare.html

Oozoo Bear Black Space Pore Caring Mask

https://www.facetory.com/products/oozoo-bear-black-space-pore-caring-mask

This bamboo charcoal sheet mask contains witch hazel and tea tree extract which purifies skin and tightens pores.

It also revitalizes skin and improves skin elasticity by using the special ampoule. The ampoule residing in this bear’s ear contains a key ingredient called Oxyforce cellular active which improves the skin’s natural collagen production by increasing the amount of oxygen available to the pores.

FULL REVIEW: Pending

Oozoo Bear Water-Bang Hydrating Mask

https://www.facetory.com/products/oozoo-bear-water-bang-hydrating-mask

The potent ampoule that resides in this bear’s ear contains Cleomilk which is inspired by Cleopatra’s beauty secret milk bath.

Cleomilk is a plant-based moisturizer containing rich sesame oil, nigella sativa seed (black seed) oil, and aloe vera which hydrates and soothes dehydrated skin, accelerates the regeneration of the skin barrier, and traps in moisture.

The combination of Cleomilk in the ampoule and nourishing coconut water in the sheet mask forms a powerful of hydration leaving you with soft, dewy, and healthy looking skin.

FULL REVIEW: Pending

Oozoo Face Gold Foilayer Mask

https://www.facetory.com/products/oozoo-face-gold-foilayer-mask

A 3 layer gold foil mask that hydrates and strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier, this Oozoo mask contains 60% pure saccharomyces and coffee arabica seed oil.

The super power ingredient, saccharomyces, is a fermented yeast that helps revitalize tired skin while the coffee arabica seed oil helps hydrate and slow down signs of aging.

The layer of gold foil prevents the essence from evaporating, leading to a long-lasting hydration and glow to the skin.

FULL REVIEW: Pending

Wonjin Effect 3 Step Water Bomb

https://www.facetory.com/products/wonjin-effect-lightening-tone-up-mask

This new mask by the famous Wonjin Beauty Group is receiving lots of love by Korean women on social media for being super hydrating.

It is a three step mask that includes a nourishing and brightening toner, anti-aging ampoule and a highly moisturizing sheet mask containing hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and bamboo water that all work together to create moist and plump younger looking skin.

FULL REVIEW: Pending

Wonjin Effect Lightening Tone up

https://www.facetory.com/products/wonjin-effect-lightening-tone-up

Get brighter and younger looking skin with Wonjin Effect’s Lightening Tone up Mask. This special “real skin” material is used by Wonjin to speed up the recovery of their cosmetic surgery patients. The flexible sheet material perfectly conforms to the face. It is soaked in a creamy essence containing 8 different brightening ingredients such as ginseng, rice, milk, and lotus.

FULL REVIEW: Pending

References...
1. Facetory

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Hi Guys! Sorry I've been MIA, but my skin has been going crazy! Both my face and my neck/chest have been freaking out and breaking out for some reason and in an effort to get things under control, I stopped trying and using new skincare products.

It started happening for the very first time last fall and lasted for a couple months before I thought I got it under control, but it started up again at the beginning of the year and I have no idea what is going on but I decided to just stop everything and keep things real simple and low key.

I've never broken out and had acne like this before in my life and it's kind of freaking me out, but it seems to be calming down now (knock on wood), however I still want to let my skin breathe and take a break for another week or so to really let it fully calm down and hopefully go back to normal and stay that way. I don't want to jump the gun, so I hope you will continue to bear with me during this time.

I do have a hand mask and a lip mask that I could try, so I think I will try those those things out and review them for you guys over the next week. I also have a couple new lip balms and hand creams as well, but in the meantime I hate going for so long without a post so I figured now was a good time to share some Korean/general skincare tips which you may or may not already know about.

In no particular order...

1. Patting

You never want to rub a product into your skin. You can lightly spread the product out, but then you want to pat. Whether you're applying skincare, makeup, or drying your face/body/hair with a towel you never want to rub.

In terms of skincare, patting allows products to penetrate and sink in better, gets the blood circulation going in your face, and because you're not rubbing or tugging will help to prevent wrinkles. Bonus tip, when you're done patting your skincare in, you can take it to the next level by rubbing your hands together to create warmth and enveloping your face with your warm hands...just cup your face with your hands. This will allow the warmth from your hands to help your skincare penetrate better and deeper. It's also probably why makeup looks and applies better with your hands...the warmth from your hands helps it to blend and meld into your skin better.

Speaking of makeup, you also want to pat that onto your face, which is probably why cushion and cream products are prevalent in Korean beauty...at least that's how I feel. Cushion foundations, cushion blushers, cushion sunscreen, cream products etc...Korean women use these things with a puff to pat these things onto the face. Even when using cream products, they use an air cushion puff to blend it out by patting. You always want to pat pat pat.

Same goes for your body and hair. Body wash is fine since it glides on your skin and doesn't pull or tug, but when you dry your body you definitely want to pat it dry with a towel vs. rubbing. You don't want to rub your hair with a towel either. You want to lightly pat and squeeze instead in order to minimize the friction damage to your hair.

2. Up & Out

You always want to fight gravity...not help it, so you always want to go from the bottom up (chin to forehead) and follow the contours of your face from the center out. Whether you're patting in your skincare, removing a mask, or patting your face dry you always want to go in an up and out direction. I've noticed that a lot people tend to remove masks and sheet masks from the top down or from side to side, but it's always best to go from the bottom up...no matter what it is you're doing.

3. Facial Massage/Yoga
I've yet to find a massage cream that I like, so I usually only find myself following this tip when I've worn makeup and I double cleanse with an oil first, which isn't very often, but this is something that a lot of Korean women do everyday...although a rich moisturizer will do the trick as well. BTW, you never want to do this on a dry face...you want to make sure you've got a lubricant of some sort that is nice and slippery as not to create any friction and rub and tug the skin.

Anywho, there are a bunch of different techniques, which you can google search and find a routine online, but basically it involves you using your knuckles and/or your fingertips to massage the muscles in your face. Doing this you will increase the blood circulation to your face and help to firm and tone your facial muscles and skin to prevent wrinkles and the signs of aging.

However, there are also techniques that don't require you to use your fingers to massage your face...you can also do some facial exercises aka facial yoga, which you can also google search and find online.

Here's a massage technique that I like to refer to: http://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/makeup/a9864/korean-beauty-skin-care-routine-facial-massage-exercises/

Here's a list of facial yoga techniques: http://www.livestrong.com/article/219892-exercises-for-firming-a-sagging-face/

4. 10-Second Rule
The 10 second rule refers to the max amount of time it should take between a shower or washing your face and applying toner. If you didn't already know, water is bad for your skin. Great to drink and hydrate internally, but bad for your exterior skin. It dries it out. Counter-intuitive I know, but I read somewhere about how the water removes the lipids from the surface of your skin allowing the moisture to leak out or something like that...don't quote me on it, but just know that water is dehydrating and not good for your skin topically. It's often why your skin feels dry and tight after you get out of the shower.

Anywho, 10 seconds is the max amount of time you should allow between water being on your face and applying toner because the longer it takes the more dehydrated your skin will become, so the faster you can apply that toner and lock in the moisture the better off your skin will be so you want to make sure to always have toner available at your fingertips so you can follow this 10 second rule. If you don't have any toner on hand then you want to use whatever skincare you have available at your fingertips to lock in the moisture.

I personally am pretty good about following this rule when it comes to my face, but terrible when it comes to my hands. First of all I really need to stop using hot water to wash my hands during the winter, and secondly I need to keep a misting toner and hand lotion by the sink because my hands are prime examples of what happens when you don't follow this 10 second rule...especially since I wash them soooooo many times throughout the day. My hands get real dry even though I slather on the lotion at night before I go to bed...unless I'm using the TonyMoly Sleeping Pack. That seems to be the one exception that helps my hands.

5. Humidifiers

A dry face is never a happy face, so we should always do our best to keep it hydrated...no matter our skin type. Whether your skin is dry or oily or somewhere in between we all could use some extra moisture and hydration to keep our faces happy...especially during the winter when the air gets arid and cold. Not only does the cold air dry out your skin, but the heaters we use to stay warm are even worse for our skin, so humidifiers are a great way to help counter that...and if you don't have a humidifier or don't want to invest in one then hanging a wet towel near you will do the trick to infuse some moisture into the air around you. This is a "humidifier hack" that a lot of Korean women use including my own mother whom I learned this from.

My mother's been doing this for me and teaching me this trick since I was a little girl. She would always hang a wet towel in my room because she doesn't like humidifiers. She feels like the damp environment inside of the enclosed humidifier tank creates and harbors germs/bacteria so she would always drench a clean towel to hang instead and then take it down and throw into the washer in the morning and then hang a new wet clean towel the next evening. As an adult I'm not as vigilant about doing this for myself, even though it really does make a difference and is good for your skin, but my mother swears by it as do many Korean women.

6. Never let a sheet mask dry
I was actually guilty of this when I first started using sheet masks, but have since learned that it's not good to let a sheet mask dry on your face in the slightest. You should ALWAYS remove sheet masks while they're still wet. You don't want to wait until it starts to dry because then it will actually start to draw the moisture out of your face instead of adding it in. So when the instructions on a sheet mask tell you to remove it after x amount of minutes then you want to make sure to remove it after those x amount of minutes and not leave it for any longer...or if you do, that it remains wet for the duration that you have it on and that it's not starting to dry up on your face...unless it's intentional and meant to perform that way like mud/clay sheet masks which tells you in the instructions that it will be dry and tight.

7. Avoid the sun like a vampire

We all know that the sun is bad for our skin and that we need to use sunscreen, but even beyond skin cancer it can cause pre-mature aging, dark spots, etc. all of which are things that we don't want so it's important to wear sunscreen EVERY SINGLE DAY, and not just apply it but reapply it throughout the day...even when its cloudy or if you're staying indoors. You want to make sure to always shield yourself from the harmful UV rays which can still penetrate through the clouds and the windows and reach your skin.

Korean women are super vigilant about this. Compared to most non-east asian women, Korean women go to great lengths to protect their skin, so on top of being super vigilant with the sunscreen they also turn to hats, large sunglasses, umbrellas (for sunny days), long sleeves or separate arm sleeves, and gloves etc. to help protect their skin from the sun at all times throughout the entire year.

This is an area that I personally need to be much better about. Definitely better about applying sunscreen than I used to be, but I definitely have room for improvement especially with the re-application and I really need to be better about utilizing other things like hats and arm sleeves especially when I go hiking. Not that you have to go overboard (like the pic above), but you want to remain vigilant about protecting your skin...even when you feel like you're not that exposed to the sun because those UV rays will find you.

8. Exfoliation
You never want to over exfoliate, but regular exfoliation is important and helpful for having and maintaining awesome skin. It gets rid of pore clogging dead skin cells which allows your skincare products to penetrate better and more deeply, encourages cell turnover, and improves blood circulation to the area leaving you with fresh, healthy, glowing skin...and it's something that is engrained in the Korean culture. Korean women not only exfoliate their face, but their entire body as well. In fact it's something that not only women do, but men as well.

I have been exfoliating my entire body since I was a little girl and I feel like that's a huge part of why my skin is as healthy and ok as it is given how much sun exposure I've gotten throughout my life with no protection whatsoever. I mean it could've been a lot better, but it's not as bad as it could've been given that I was born in Hawaii and raised in Hawaii, SoCal, and Las Vegas. All very sunny places where I spent a majority of my youth at the beach with no sun protection because I hated and REFUSED to wear sunscreen when I was younger...heck I'm still not great with my sunscreen game. I'm a lot better than I used to be, but I'm still not as consistent and good as I could be. So given the amount of sun exposure I've had throughout my entire life without protecting it, I credit regular exfoliation with my not looking like a shriveled old prune.

If you'd like to know more, here's a vogue article about Korean exfoliation practices: http://www.vogue.com/13427539/korean-exfoliating-wash-cloth-mitt-dermasuri/. Those neon green, red, sometimes yellow exfoliating mitts are something that I always have on hand at all times. I even have one that goes on a wand to exfoliate the skin on my hard to reach back. They're super cheap and effective, so I recommend getting some for yourself. Your skin will thank you...but only use those for your body. You don't want to use it on the face as it will be too abrasive for it. Just search for a "Korean Italy towel".

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These last two tips...I don't know that they're necessarily Korean skincare tips, but these are just good tips to know and follow nonetheless.

9. Steam
Steaming your face before skincare is great because it opens up your pores and allows your skincare to penetrate better and deeper to work to it's full potential. This is why I like to shower at night before I do my night time skincare routine. Even though water is dehydrating and bad for you, especially hot water, jumping into the shower right before you do your skincare is good, so as long as you follow that 10 second rule, because the steam from your shower opens up your pores allowing all your skincare to work its magic. I also like to cleanse my face while I'm still in the shower, then tone as soon as I get out and follow up with the rest of my skincare.

However, if you are a morning shower person or don't want to schedule your shower around your skincare, then you can invest in a facial steaming device, use a hot towel, or sometimes I actually make a cup of tea and hold my face over it, which feels really good by the way, because I suck at drinking hot beverages and need to let it cool down anyways so why not take advantage of the steam.

10. ASAP
I don't know about you, but I can get real lazy with my skincare. Especially when you've got multiple steps in your skincare to get through...so as soon as you get home at the end of the day before you have a chance to sit down or do anything else you should take off that makeup and do your skincare routine asap. This way you'll get it out of the way and done with and are less likely to get lazy and skip it. Secondly, because you've completed your skincare earlier in the evening your products will have a longer amount of time on your face to really work it's magic vs. you doing it right before bed and the products not having as much time to work it's magic on your face because a lot of people, myself included, don't always get the full 6-9 hours of recommended sleep.
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So that is it for now. Hopefully some of these tips were new and helpful or served as a reminder. I know I don't always keep up with and abide by all of these rules/tips, but I do try to follow them as much as I can.

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Origins Superstar Minis Set

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/origins-superstar-minis-set

Our small wonders in a cotton pouch are all set to give and the perfect introduction to Origins fab faves.

This Set Includes:

High-Potency Night-A-Mins™ Mineral-Enriched Renewal Cream (1 oz): Delete dullness overnight & replenish moisture so skin wakes up radiant and refreshed

GinZing™ Energy-Boosting Moisturizer (1 oz): Instantly hydrate and rev up radiance, rapidly refresh and revitalize lackluster looking skin with a healthy vibrant glow

Checks And Balances™ Frothy Face Wash (1 oz): Balance combination skin, discourage excess oil production and protect dry zones; skin feels comfortably clean, never tight, pulled or parched

Modern Friction™ Nature's Gentle Dermabrasion (0.5 fl oz): Exfoliate without irritation; remove rough patches and uneven spots and dull dead cells, minimize pores and leave skin polished, smooth and soft

GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream To Brighten And Depuff (0.5 fl oz): Instantly reduce dark circles, virtually erase unsightly bags and puffiness, restore and refresh radiance to tired eyes

Clear Improvement™ Active charcoal mask to clear pores (0.5 fl oz): Clear the way for skin to act its best: draw out deep-dwelling pore-cloggers, absorb environmental toxins, dissolve impurities; skin looks clear, feels perfectly pure

Make A Difference™ Rejuvenating Hand Treatment (0.5 fl oz): Help repair daily damage, richly hydrate and lavish skin with a silky, never greasy feel

*Also includes recycled Tote Bag

HOW TO USE

High-Potency Night-A-Mins™ Mineral-Enriched Renewal Cream: Squeeze a small amount onto fingertips; gently smooth onto clean skin until absorbed; use P.M.

GinZing™ Energy-Boosting Moisturizer: Squeeze a small amount onto fingertips; gently smooth onto clean skin until absorbed; use A.M.

Checks And Balances™ Frothy Face Wash: Squeeze a small amount into hands; massage into damp skin, being careful to avoid eye area; rinse thoroughly and pat skin dry with a towel; use A.M. and P.M.

Modern Friction™ Nature's Gentle Dermabrasion: Squeeze a small amount into hands; massage into clean, dry skin; add a splash of water and rub in circles to exfoliate, being careful to avoid eye area; rinse thoroughly and pat skin dry with a towel; use 1-2 times per week

GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream To Brighten And Depuff: Squeeze a small amount onto ring fingertip; gently pat into clean skin around the eyes; be careful to avoid immediate eye contact; use A.M.

Clear Improvement™ Active Charcoal Mask To Clear Pores: Once a week, open pores with warm water; apply mask and allow to dry; rinse well

Make A Difference™ Rejuvenating Hand Treatment: Massage into hands as needed

INGREDIENTS

High-Potency Night-A-Mins™ Mineral-Enriched Renewal Cream

-Vitamins C, E, and H -Magnesium and Calcium: Relaxing essential oils.

-Chestnut Extract: Renews skin.

-Wheat Germ: Repairs the skin barrier.

Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 40, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Myristyl Alcohol, Peg-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil*, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil*, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome/Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Juice, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Wax, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract, Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Coleus Barbatus Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract, Panthenol, Biotin, Folic Acid, Pantethine, Glyceryl Stearate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Phytosterols, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Salicylic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Squalene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Pca, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocotrienols, Calcium Carbonate, Carbomer, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol

GinZing™ Energy-Boosting Moisturizer

-Coffee Beans: Contain impressive health benefits from antioxidant age-fighting to memory boosting.

-Ginseng: Strengthens the soul, brightens the eyes, opens the heart, and when taken regularly enhances vitality and prolongs life; stimulates physical and mental activity without the side effects of other stimulants.

Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Panthenol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil*, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil*, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter, Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Wax, Dimethicone, Coleus Barbatus Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract, Trehalose, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phospholipids, Sodium Pca, Arginine, Caffeine, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Biotin, Folic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Polysilicone-11, Carbomer, Pantethine, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Lecithin, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol

Checks And Balances™ Frothy Face Wash

-Mint: Rejuvenates and purifies pores; sweeps away impurities.

Water, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Behenic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil *, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil*, Lavandula Hybrida Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil*, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Linalool, Peg-3 Distearate, Tourmaline, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-7, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

Modern Friction™ Nature's Gentle Dermabrasion

-Rice Starch: This ancient Japanese beauty secret has the power to lift skin-dulling debris.

-Lemon Oil: A purifier and aromatic essential oil, it kick-starts the exfoliation process and provides antioxidant properties.

-Aloe: Known as "nature's first aid kit," it hydrates, softens, soothes, and nourishes the skin.

-Peppermint: Provides cooling and relaxing effects on the skin.

Water, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamide Mea, Glycol Distearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil*, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Oil*, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Oil*, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Extract*, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil*, Citral, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Sulfate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Chloride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Laureth-2, Edta, Disodium Edta, Trisodium Hedta, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)

GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream To Brighten And Depuff

-Coffee Beans: Has impressive health benefits from antioxidant age-fighting to memory boosting.

Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Peg-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Silica, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract, Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Pantethine, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Caffeine, Coleus Barbatus Extract, Yeast Extract, Folic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Wax Peg-120 Esters, Biotin, Tribehenin, Myristyl Alcohol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Steareth-20, Dipeptide-2, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sorbic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499)

Clear Improvement™ Active Charcoal Mask To Clear Pores

-Active Charcoal: Absorbs 100- to 200-times its weight in impurities.

-White China Clay: One of the gentlest and most effective clays, it draws out impurities and toxins while clearing the skin of excess oil, dirt, pollutants, and other waste materials.

Water, Myrtus Communis (Myrtle) Leaf Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Butylene Glycol, Montmorillonite, Polysorbate 20, Peg-100 Stearate, Charcoal Powder, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Peg-150 Distearate, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Sorbitan Laurate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Simethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Trisodium Edta, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol

Make A Difference™ Rejuvenating Hand Treatment

-Rose of Jericho: Helps skin stay hydrated and reduces the signs of aging.

Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dioleate, Trehalose, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Anastatica Hierochuntica (Rose Of Jericho) Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Padina Pavonica (Thallus) Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil*, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil*, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil*, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil*, Plumeria Alba Flower Extract, Magnolia Acuminata Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Iris Pallida Root Extract, Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Micrococcus Lysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol

Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.

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High-Potency Night-A-Mins™ Mineral-Enriched Renewal Cream (1 oz)
http://www.origins.com/product/15352/18757/skincare/moisturize/moisturizers/high-potency-night-a-mins/mineral-enriched-renewal-cream
Review pending

GinZing™ Energy-Boosting Moisturizer (1 oz)
http://www.origins.com/product/15352/26237/skincare/moisturize/moisturizers/ginzing/energy-boosting-gel-moisturizer
Review pending

Checks And Balances™ Frothy Face Wash (1 oz)
http://www.origins.com/product/15342/11226/skincare/cleanse/face-wash-and-cleansers/checks-and-balances/frothy-face-wash
Review pending

Modern Friction™ Nature's Gentle Dermabrasion (0.5 fl oz)
http://www.origins.com/product/15343/46936/skincare/cleanse/exfoliators/modern-frictiontm/natures-gentle-dermabrasion
Review pending

GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream To Brighten And Depuff (0.5 fl oz)
http://www.origins.com/product/15348/11641/skincare/treat/eye-care/ginzing/refreshing-eye-cream-to-brighten-and-depuff
January 19th, 2017: This stuff is awesome for the mornings, which is when they recommend you use it. It's this pearly pink cream, that actually reminds me of calamine lotion, but it is the most beautiful and brightening and awesomest eye cream ever...for the mornings to brighten. Not necessarily for actual skincare benefits. BUT, if you want something to really brighten up the eye area and provide that healthy radiant glow then this will be your best friend. It certainly is my new best friend, as it gives you the most beautiful pearlescent sheen that just immediately makes you look alert and wide awake and well slept and healthy.

As far as actual skincare benefits though...I don't really have issues with my eye area other than waking up with a pillow crease if I don't use a really good eye cream before bed so I don't feel qualified to pass judgement in that area...although I feel like this would be weak in the skincare department seeing as how it's not the most hydrating eye cream. Seeing as how brightening it is, I guess it would work to hide dark circles but I don't think it would do much beyond that. Honestly I would call this an under eye highlighter that provides some hydration rather than eye cream because to me this is strictly for brightening purposes in my book. If it weren't for the crazy beautiful radiant glow I would probably be like meh whatever about this product...but since it does give you that beautiful radiant glow I will most definitely be getting a full size of this to use.

Clear Improvement™ Active charcoal mask to clear pores (0.5 fl oz)
http://www.origins.com/product/15346/11588/skincare/treat/face-masks/clear-improvement/active-charcoal-mask-to-clear-pores
Review pending

Make A Difference™ Rejuvenating Hand Treatment (0.5 fl oz)
http://www.origins.com/product/15359/10989/bath-body/hand-foot-care/make-a-difference/rejuvenating-hand-treatment
Review pending

References...
1. Macy's link above

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Hanaka Facial Tighten Mask

Size: 0.40 Ounces

Fight wrinkles and dark spots at the same time with this tightening mask.

HOW TO USE

Using fingers or brush, spread the gel in an upwards motion starting from the inside area of the face to the outside. Leave for 10-15 minutes; skin will feel tight. Wash face with warm water to remove residues.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Corn Starch, Propanediol, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Escin, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Scutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Caffeine, Fragrance

VERDICT
January 15th, 2017: I got this because I loved the packaging, especially the little iron icon on the front "ironing" out wrinkles, and I've got a lot of wrinkles on my forehead to address, but this didn't really seem to do anything other than maybe ever so slightly brighten my face the teeniest tiniest tiny bit...or maybe it was the lighting? I think it was the lighting and me wanting so badly to find something...anything different about my face so I didn't feel like I had just wasted my time, money, and energy for nothing because honestly it just felt like I had applied clear glue to my face, let it dry (which it dries down exactly like glue would..if you've ever done arts and crafts and gotten glue on your fingers then you know what I'm talking about), and then rinsed it off...which btw it takes a bit longer to rinse off. After it's dried down, when you go to rinse it off with warm water it reactivates it and turns gluey, so you gotta do many passes to completely rinse this off your face. Not that it's difficult to take off, it just takes a bit longer to remove, but once it's completely rinsed it doesn't leave behind any residue thankfully.

Like I said, I've got a lot of wrinkles on my forehead so I was hoping this would help to address them but they were still there to greet me afterwards. It was no better, no worse, just the same...the EXACT same, so I'm going to recommend a pass on this one. Save your $2 because this is totally not worth it. Your face will look and feel exactly the same as it did before. No changes whatsoever.

Hanaka Hyaluronic Acid Sleeping Pack

https://www.beauteque.com/hanaka-hyaluronic-acid-sleeping-pack-hydration/

https://www.yesstyle.com/en/hanaka-hyaluronic-acid-sleeping-pack-ex-300ml/info.html/pid.1044742717

Size: 300 ml

Infused with three types of hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, jojoba oil along with aloe, cactus and camellia extracts, this sleeping mask replenishes skin overnight for a soft, dewy and glowing complexing the next day.

Dryness Out! Three kinds of Hyaluronic Acid, whitening Vitamin C and many kinds of botanical extracts: Aloe Vera, Camellia, Cactus. Help skin drink deep to replenish lost moisture. It creates dewy glowing skin by morning without wash.

HOW TO USE

1. Use after cleansing skin and skincare regimen. Apply to entire face with moderate amount of gel.
2. Whiten and plump the look of skin for the next day.

INGREDIENTS

Sodium Polyacrylate (and) Dimethicone (and) Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Trideceth-6 (and) PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, 1.3 -Propanediol, Glycerol, Chlorphenesin De-ionized Water, Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl glycol, Water (and) Chondrus Crispus Extract (and) Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactose (and) Cellulose(and)Hydroxypropy, Methylcellulose (and) Jojoba Esters (and) C.l. 77007 (US: Ultramarines) (and) D&C Red No.30 Talc Lake (and) TocopherylAcetate (and) Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lactose (and) Cellulose (and) Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (and) Jojoba Esters (and) C.I. 77492 (US :Iron Oxide) (and) Tocopheryl Acetate (and) Ascorbyl Palmitate, Water (and) Glycerin (and) Algae Extract, Carbomer, Triethanol amine, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-indica Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, L-Ascorbic Acid, Perfume.

VERDICT

I LOVE this sleeping pack. I love the super lightweight clear semi-liquid-y gel formula which glides on beautifully, the fun and colorful suspended beads of concentrated goodness, and most of all the awesome results that it gives. This leaves my face so hydrated, soft and smooth and RADIANT. My face has such a healthy radiant glow the next morning, I don't even need a highlighter because I've got a natural strobe going already. That whole "replenish lost moisture...dewy glowing skin" portion that is mentioned in their description is totally true and on point.

This does have a noticeable scent...not overpowering, but definitely noticeable. I'm not sure how to describe it, but I like it...I think it smells nice. Not a florally scent or warm vanilla-y scent, or anything like that. It's more of a...candy sweet scent? Well...I don't know that it's necessarily candy...I don't know why I'm having such a hard time trying to find words to describe the scent, but what I do know and can tell you is that it does smell good...and this is coming from someone that is not a big fan of scents and fragrances.

The only con is that it does go on a bit sticky and tacky...depending on how thin or thick of a layer you put on will determine how sticky and tacky your face will be, BUT regardless that stickiness/tackiness does go away...eventually. Again, depending on how thick of a layer you put on will determine how long it takes, but I like to slather on a nice layer (the instructions say to put on a moderate amount of gel) so I like to give it a good hour, at least, before going to bed so that it has time to sink in and de-stick and de-tack...are those even real words? I think I just made those up, but you get my gist right? If I know that I won't have an hour and will be going straight to bed I'll skip this, but if I know I have at least an hour to spare before going to bed then I will slather this baby on.

I got this in one of my Beauteque BB Bags, but it's nowhere to be found on the actual site so I went searching for it elsewhere. Yamibuy has it for cheaper than YesStyle (both of which I have ordered products from and so far have not had a problem with), but regardless it's totally worth either price. In fact I wouldn't mind paying even more for this. If I had to shelve out $20 for this thing I totally would, but the fact that you can get this ginormous tub of awesome goodness for so cheap just makes it that much more awesome. I would definitely recommend giving this a go because who doesn't want amazingly awesome dewy healthy radiant glowing skin? Right?

Hanaka Innerskin Three Step Mask-Hydrating

https://www.beauteque.com/hanaka-innerskin-three-step-mask-hydrating/

Moisturize a dehydrated & drab complexion with this nourishing 3-Step Hydrating Mask from InnerSkin!

STEP 1 - Hydra Soothing Essence: This richly moisturizing essence contains Hyaluronic Acid and a combination of plant and fruit extracts, like grapefruit extract and olive bud extract, to help protect and moisturize the skin.

STEP 2 - Power Spot Eye Patch: This intensely brightening eye patch will improve a dull and uneven under-eye area with the use of Vitamin B3.

STEP 3 - Hydrating Mask: With two highly moisturizing ingredients, Golden Silk Cocoon Extract & Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, this face sheet mask will help the skin retain moisture, providing you with a smooth and delicate complexion.

HOW TO USE

After cleansing the skin, apply Step 1 (Hydra Soothing Essence) over the entire face, avoiding the eye area.

Using dry hands, apply Step 2 (Power Spot Eye Patch) under the eyes.

Fix Step 3 (Hydrating Mask) over the face, completely covering the Step 2.

Leave in place for 20 to 30 minutes. After removing Step 2 and Step 3, dab remaining essence into the skin

Tip: Use your mask after a workout or sauna session. This allows for better absorption since your pores will be open

INGREDIENTS

STEP 1 - Hydra Soothing Essence: Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, C13-C-14 Isoparafin, Laureth-7, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Epiloium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Portucala Oleracea Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, PolySorbate 80, Dimethiconol, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Betula Alba Bud Extract, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Bud Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Bud Extract, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate.

STEP 2 - Power Spot Eye Patch: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, PVP, Glycerin, Arbutin, Niacinamide, Water, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Eucommia Ulmoides Leaf Extract, Achyranthes Fauriei Root Extract, Asarum Sieboldi Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Saposhnikova Divaricata Root Extract, Cnidium Offcinale Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Dimethicone, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Dehydroacetate.

STEP 3 - Hydrating Mask: Water, Glycerin, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ceteth-10, Ceteth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Portucala Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefuit) Fruit Extact, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglutamic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogentaed Lecithin, Dimethicone, Sucrose Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Silkworm Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisae Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Pantolactone, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, PEG-8

VERDICT

STEP 1 - Hydra Soothing Essence: This bouncy gel type essence smells like chlorine...it's got that freshly chlorinated pool scent to it, which took me right back to my youth when I used to swim on the local community team. Anywho, it doesn't smell once you pat it into your face so not a big deal. It sinks in nicely, isn't sticky or tacky, and it gives you a nice layer of hydration to keep off your skincare.

STEP 2 - Power Spot Eye Patch: The eye patches are these super thin plastic-y feeling strips that are delicate. I sort of ripped one of them a little bit as you can see in the pic below (my left eye, but your right side on the screen), so handle them with care. They stuck to the face really well, but I literally felt like I was just sticking strips of super razor thin tape under my eyes. They didn't appear to have serum or anything infused in them. They were a teeny bit uncomfortable going on, but once I had it on and put the sheet mask over it, it was fine.

The cool thing about these eye patches though was that they dissolve and disappear. After 20 minutes I went to remove the mask and found that the eye patches had completely disappeared from my face...but you gotta make sure the sheet mask completely covers the eye patches like it instructs you to do. There was a tiny sliver of eye patch that wasn't covered by the sheet mask so that sliver of the eye patch was still there, but the rest had completely dissolved. When I went to remove that sliver that was left behind it started to dissolve in my fingers which were covered in serum from removing the mask, so the serum must activate these eye patches somehow.

So despite my initial reaction, this ended up being pretty cool, unique and innovative (I've never tried dissolving eye patches before) and my under eye did end up feeling nice and hydrated and smooth.

STEP 3 - Hydrating Mask: The sheet mask also smelled like a freshly chlorinated pool, and the scent was stronger than it was with the essence...it was pretty strong coming out of the packaging, but once I got it on the face it dissipated and I didn't really smell it anymore thankfully. It has a pretty standard fit, but the eye and mouth holes aren't very big. For me the eye holes were fine, but I have very small eyes. As for the mouth it was a bit small for me so I did try to stretch out the mouth hole and I did manage to open it up a little bit, but not much as this is made of a thicker cotton material that doesn't have a lot of give to it, so if you need to enlarge-n the holes by more than a little bit I would cut in slits with a pair of scissors.

It was a little cooling on the face, but not by much and while this did leave my face nicely hydrated that was about it. While my face was soft and smooth, it wasn't any more softer or smoother than it was going into this masking session. This is supposed to be a hydrating mask and it does do a nice job of hydrating so it's not fair to expect anything more from this sheet mask, but there are other hydrating sheet masks on the market that are just as hydrating if not more so and go above and beyond so I wasn't blown away by this sheet mask. If you can't tell, I find that I'm becoming sort of a sheet mask snob so it takes a lot for me to really love a sheet mask.

OVERALL: Not to say there's anything wrong with this 3 step system...it is effective and kind of cool and does what it claims to address...hydration, but amongst the sea of hydrating masks out there in the market it doesn't have that certain defining je ne sais quoi to set it apart...or I could just be in a particularly nit picky mood, but at $7.99 a pop this ain't cheap and I want to be wowed. While you do get more...an essence and eye mask in addition to the sheet mask, I just don't know that it's worth it. Like I said, there are other sheet masks on the market that are cheaper that provide just as much if not more hydration than this 3 step system, so it's a pass for me. The dissolving eye patches were cool, but having experienced it now, once was enough...it's not enough of a draw to go and spend another $7.99 on this.

References...

1. Beauteque

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