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GlamGlow Bubblesheet™ Oxygenating Deep Cleanse Mask

A first-of-its-kind oxygenating deep cleanse mask with Green Tea Teaoxi® that works to reveal glowing skin.

This carbonated fizzy foam mask effectively removes dirt, excess oil, and makeup buildup. The translucent cleanser begins the oxygenating transformation into a face-forming foam cushion and 3-D microbubbles foam in all directions for the ultimate detox. The black bamboo charcoal sheet is infused with a microbubbling cleanser, featuring Green Tea Teaoxi technology and the essential amino acid l-arginine for radiant skin. A subtle tingling sensation awakens the complexion, while fresh citrus invigorates the senses.

HOW TO USE

Dampen face and unfold mask. Place onto the face, aligning with the eyes, nose and mouth area. Smooth all around the face. The oxygenating microbubbles will start to form within 60 seconds. Leave on for approximately 3 minutes. Remove mask and gently massage face with remaining cleansing bubbles. Rinse clean with water.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Glycerin, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Retinyl Palmitate, Allantoin, Arginine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide Np, Sodium Pca, Sodium Chloride, Saccharide Isomerate, Polyquaternium-10, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Cocoate, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Limonene, Citral, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol

THOUGHTS

November 9th, 2018: Meh. I felt very indifferent about this mask, which is not how I should feel after using a pricey $9 sheet mask. If I'm spending that much money on a single use sheet mask that I'm throwing into the trash after a few minutes of use, then I should be super impressed, but I'm not. I can't even say that it's good. Not that it's terrible...it didn't do anything bad to my face, but the problem is that it didn't do anything...at all. It was like it never happened...like I never used it. It did not clean, much less deep clean and it did not reveal glowing skin like it claims above. I didn't even smell the fresh citrus which was supposed to invigorate my senses. I got a big fat nothing.

I will say that I loved the texture of the sheet mask...it's made of that plush velvety soft material that I LOVE for sheet masks, but that's about it in terms of positive things I like about this mask. While it did bubble up, I've definitely tried others that bubble up much more than this did, and I had to wear it for longer than the 3 minutes they tell you to leave it on for, for it to really start to bubble up and for some reason it didn't bubble up in certain spots as you can see in the pic below. I don't know why it didn't bubble up all over uniformly.

Anywho, it just didn't do anything. I had to go in with my normal cleanser after using this because my face did not feel clean at all. It just felt like I rinsed it with water. I mean I'm glad it didn't do anything negative...it didn't irritate my face or make me breakout or anything, so I guess nothing is better than having a bad or adverse reaction, but this was a total waste of time and money and therefore gets a big fat pass from me. If you want a bubble mask that actually works and does something and is much cheaper than the $9 that this one is, then I would suggest Berrisom's Oops Soda Bubble Mask - Poretox: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/11/berrisom-skincare.html. Even though that one doesn't cover the entire face and is only used on the lower half of the face, it is leaps and bounds better than this one.

GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment

Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/ghdu/
GlamGlow: https://go.magik.ly/ml/ghfi/

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 g

Our most advanced clearing treatment with Activated-X charcoal, a super absorbent carbon, to attract toxins and dirt from the deepest and toughest areas. Developed by GLAMGLOW® to help fight common skin concerns. Designed for men & women. SUPERMUD® for super clear super poreless skin. Visibly see your pore congestion pull-out & encapsulate within the mask. Immediate and amazing results in just one use.

HOW TO USE
Apply a thin layer to clean skin. Leave on for 5 - 20 minutes. Remove with water. For optimal results, use as a full face mask 1-3x a week.

*Use as directed. If irritation occurs, limit frequency of use and if persists, discontinue use and consult a physician. Avoid eye area. Use a sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using and the week after.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Kaolin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Mandelic Acid, Carbon, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf, Tartaric Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Hectorite, Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499)

THOUGHTS

October 19th, 2018: Oh boy, this made me break out so bad...in all fairness though it does warn you that it's not for sensitive skin, but it's a clay mask and I've tried a lot of clay masks and specifically Kaolin clay masks like this one before so I figured I would give it a go anyways...I so regret that.

I had been wearing a lot of makeup lately and my pores felt yucky and like they needed a deep cleaning, so I decided to whip this out to try. Application was fine. It was a thinner liquid-y mud/clay formula, so it spread and applied nicely. It does smell like licorice, which is not my favorite scent, but not a big deal. However, immediately after I had applied it...it started to sting and burn and as time went on it only got worse and worse. It got to a point where I just had to get it off my face. I had it on for about 6-7 minutes before I had to tap out and just go and wash it off my face and my face was not happy. After removing my face was red and splotchy and in an effort to calm it I sprayed on a crap ton of calming and soothing toners and essences and went in with hydrating serums and moisturizers. Despite that the damage had apparently already been done. I woke up the next morning with the worst breakout...which sucked considering how well my skin was doing.

My guess is that my skin did not like all the acids that are in here because as I stated above, I have used a lot of different clay masks before and specifically Kaolin clay masks like this one is before and I've never had this issue...but shame on me for not listening to the products warning...although If you've been reading my blog for awhile now then you know that I'm always confused about whether I have sensitive skin or not. Sometimes I'm afraid it's going to be sensitive and it's resilient and sometimes I think it'll be fine but it's not, so I can never tell, but this time around it very much was sensitive. Uber sensitive, so if you have the slightest inkling that you might have sensitive skin than I would just say stay away...listen to GlamGlow's warning and stay far far away. This is not the product for you.

References...

1. Sephora
2. GlamGlow

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Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser

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Size: 100 ml

A gentle cream cleanser to remove make up, cleanse and condition delicate facial skin without dehydrating or irritating, leaving it looking soothed, purified and perfectly prepared for moisturising.

Olive Leaf Extract, a powerful antioxidant and tonic, helps slow the visible signs of age lines while soothing, hydrating and firming the skin’s appearance. Vitamin B noticeably reduces pore size, astringent Yarrow extracts and trace element Zinc assist to visibly tone, firm, and energise the skin, giving a natural radiance to the complexion. Polysaccarides and Fucoidans from Red Seaweed provide lasting hydration and visibly even out skin tone. Plantago Extract and Beta-glucan from Oat soothe and thoroughly cleanse, leaving facial skin looking beautifully healthy.

HOW TO USE

Massage gently onto facial skin morning and night. Rinse off with warm water. Ideal for normal and dry skins. Continue facial treatment with Grown Alchemist toner and preferred facial moisturiser.

INGREDIENTS

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Aqua (Purified Water), Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate (Plant), Cetyl Alcohol (Plant), Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract Benzyl Alcohol (Plant), Plantago Lanceolata (Plantain) Leaf Extract, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil Expressed, Sodium Dehydroacetate (Organic Listed), Xanthan Gum (Polysaccharide), Lactic Acid (Plant), Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Tocopherol (Plant), Myroxylon Pereirae (Peru Balsam) Oil, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Zinc Oxide (Mineral), Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil, Santalum Spicata (Sandalwood) Wood Oil, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Algae (Fucus) Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Linalool (Plant), Limonene (Plant), Benzyl Salicylate (Plant) Farnesol (Plant), Benzyl Benzoate (Plant)

THOUGHTS

September 21st, 2018: Oh no. No, no. no, no, no. I may have only tried this once, but that was enough to know that I don't like this and will never use it again. I just recently hated on a product, so I hate to be so negative back to back, but no. No, no, no.

Why is it that expensive more luxury brands always seem to have a strong perfume-y scent? What's up with that? What about us people who are very sensitive to smells? On the one hand I guess it's good for my wallet because it will deter me from more expensive luxury products, but let me not digress. As you can guess, this has a very strong perfume-y scent that I DID NOT enjoy...a scent that did not go away with rinsing this off my face. Not only that, this is a cream cleanser. Not a creamy cleanser, but truly a cream cleanser as the name implies.

Now I've tried creamy cleanser formula's before, but this one...the formula of this cleanser legit looks and feels like a moisturizer...a heavy cream moisturizer that was suffocating feeling on my skin. Perhaps if you have very dry skin and want some heavy duty moisture with your cleanser than you would like it, but for me it was too much...way too much. It felt like I was cleansing my face with a super emollient moisturizer, which is not what I want. I want my cleansers to be light and airy and make my face feel clean and refreshed...fresh being the operative word, but this...this just weighed my skin down and made it feel not clean.

I'm all for a hydrating cleanser that doesn't strip the skin, but this was overkill in my opinion. Unless you have obnoxiously dry skin or you actually like that heavy duty emollient suffocating feeling, I say pass. Pass, pass, pass.

If you're looking for a hydrating cleanser than I would recommend Innisfree's Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/01/innisfree_30.html or First Aid Beauty's Face Cleanser: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/01/first-aid-beauty.html which have a creamy hydrating formula without feeling like an emollient moisturizer.

Also, if I'm going to splurge on a cleanser I would much rather spend my money on Youth to the People's Kale + Spinach + Green Tea Superfood Cleanser: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2017/05/youth-to-people-skincare.html, which is so much better in my opinion and pricey, but still cheaper than this one.

References...

1. https://www.grownalchemist.com/us/skincare/hydra-restore-cream-cleanser-olive-leaf-plantago-extract.html

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