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Farmacy Bright On Massage-Activated Vitamin C Mask with Echinacea GreenEnvy™
Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/hkv7/

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml
A color-changing vitamin C clay mask that brightens and detoxes skin by removing buildup and impurities to visibly improve the appearance of skin texture and tone.

Brighten and detox in one step with this color-changing vitamin C clay mask that changes color as it transforms the appearance of skin. The formula brightens and detoxes by removing buildup and impurities to visibly improve the appearance of texture and tone. As you massage it into your skin, the vitamin C capsules burst, turning the mask from lavender to green, so you know it's working to bring out your brightest, most perfect skin. This mineral-rich clay removes excess oil and impurities to visibly diminish the appearance of pores, while a blend of fruit-derived AHAs and vitamin C brightens and clarifies.

HOW TO USE
Apply a generous amount evenly to clean skin, massaging in circular motions until color transformation has occurred.
Avoid eye area.
Leave on for five to ten minutes, depending on skin sensitivity.
Rinse with water to remove.
May be applied two to three times a week.

***Precautions: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun. Use sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product and for one week after discontinuation.***

INGREDIENTS
Micro-Encapsulated Vitamin C: Releases powerful brightening and clarifying benefits to leave skin looking brighter and more even toned.
Kaolin and Bentonite Clay: Helps detox skin by removing excess oil and impurities and visibly diminishes the appearance of pores.
Fruit-Derived Blend Of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Bilberry, Sugarcane, Orange, Lemon, Sugar Maple): Help support natural cell turnover to reveal a brighter, smoother looking complexion.
Aloe + Superfood Blend Of Apple, Broccoli, Kale, Blueberry and Cucumber: Help nourish, moisturize, and soothe skin.

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Kaolin, Glycerin, Bentonite, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauroyl Lysine, Chromium Oxide Greens, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Betaine, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Abies Sibirica Oil, Cellulose Gum, Sucrose, Mica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Manganese Violet, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Algin, Bioflavonoids, Limonene, Linalool

THOUGHTS
November 18th, 2018: This stuff totally works. I had forgotten that I even had this, but I was doing some decluttering and cleaning and found this rolling around one of my drawers, so I decided to give it a whirl since I had been wanting a brightening product to use. Somehow I didn't have any on hand and so I've been waiting for Black Friday to roll around to get the Blithe 9 Essential Seeds Essence: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2017/04/blithe-skincare.html...but then I saw this had the words "bright" and "vitamin c" in the name, so I tried it out right away and I was not disappointed.

This is a clay mask that looks and feels like any other regular clay mask. It applies and spreads nicely and while it says it comes out of the tube lavender and turns green (here's the Sephora swatch)...

I found that it came out of the tube white...maybe a very very light mint, but definitely not lavender. Please ignore my dry crusty hand, but does this look lavender to you?

At any rate, it definitely does turn green as you massage it on the face, which was cool and made it a little more fun and interesting to use. While on the face it did sting a little bit initially, but nothing that was unbearable or anything like that and it did die down and go away as time went on, so not a big deal.

I left it on for about 8 minutes or so before rinsing it off with warm water. It does rinse off easily, but can get very messy, so I would recommend using a wet washcloth to wipe this off...I had puddles of green water all over my sink and bathroom floor and running down my neck, but maybe I'm just a messy face washer. I feel like people are so neat and pretty when washing and rinsing their face, at least the people I've seen on youtube and stuff, but I am not. I don't know how they do that because I'm just a hot mess at the sink, but there I go off on a tangent again.

Anywho, once removed, this left my face feeling so silky soft and smooth and definitely was noticeably and visibly brighter and more even toned than it was before. My face just looked a lot healthier and alert and awake and nice. I was surprised by what a noticeable difference this made on my face. Also, I felt like my skincare went on better and nicer after using this. If you're looking for a mask that will give you immediate gratification then definitely give this a try. It's not cheap, but it works and is totally worth it.

If you're more looking for a product to work wonders on the pores than I would suggest the Dr. Brandt Pores No More Mask: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2018/10/dr-brandt-skincare.html (which also gives you immediate gratification), but if you're looking for some immediately noticeable brightening action than definitely give this one a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed...BUT do pay attention to the precaution that they give since this does contain AHA...so remember your sunscreen.

Farmacy Dew It All Total Eye Cream with Echinacea GreenEnvy™

Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/ghig/

Size: 0.5 ml / 15 ml

Treat the total eye zone with the cream that truly does it all! Our bestselling formula brightens, hydrates, de-puffs and fights the signs of aging, stress and fatigue for a youthful, more radiant appearance.

Minimizes signs of aging. Echinacea GreenEnvy™ contains a high concentration of the phytochemical cichoric acid, a potent natural antioxidant which helps protect and firm the skin by inhibiting the enzymes that break down collagen. Dew It All also contains algae and rose hip extract to help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Boosts moisture. This weightless hydrator is infused with hyaluronic acid—nature’s moisture magnet—that goes deep within the skin’s surface to boost moisture and elasticity.

Soothes & renews. Baobab fruit and vitamin C help support cell renewal to reveal a youthful, radiant glow, while chamomile and calendula extracts calm and reduce redness.

Primes for color. Sinks effortlessly into skin. No stinging. No tackiness. It’s the perfect eye primer!

HOW TO USE

Morning and evening, tap a small amount above and around eyelids and under eyes. Smooth gently with inward sweeping motions to avoid stretching skin.

INGREDIENTS

Echinacea Green Envy™, Algae, and Rosehip Extract: Help brighten, visibly firm and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid: Boosts moisture and visual elasticity.

Baobab Fruit Oil: Aids in cell renewal to reveal a youthful radiance.

Chamomile and Calendula Extracts: Help reduce redness and promote soothing benefits.

Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Jojoba Esters, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Patented Echinacea Purpurea ‘Greenenvy’ Root Extract, Candelilla/ Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Undecane, Adansonia Digitata Seed (Baobab) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Gluconolactone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Tridecane, Arachidyl Alcohol, Ribose, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Behenyl Alcohol, Strelitzia Nicolai Seed Aril Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Gellan Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose Gum, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Amino-Esters-1, Calcium Gluconate, Amino Ester-1, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Muricatum Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Algae Extract, Salicylicacid, Ocimumsanctumleafextract, Tocopherol, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Lawsonia Inermis Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Extract, Pearl Powder (Margarita Powder), Sorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Glycolate

THOUGHTS

October 24th, 2018: This stuff is AMAZING. It's got a formula that I hate, but I LOVE this stuff for one reason, a big reason...because it works...to keep the evil sleep creases at bay. Despite the fact that I hate the heavy emollient suffocating formula this has, which to be honest I don't understand why an eye cream would be formulated to be this emollient since the skin around our eyes is thinner and more delicate and it seems unnecessary, but at any rate I love this despite that because it works wonders on my eye creases.

I'm someone that shoves my face into my pillow when I sleep. I can't help it. I've tried to sleep on my back, but I invariably end up on my side with my face shoved into my pillow. It's what's comfortable and works for me and I've thought about getting one of those silk pillowcases, but they're just so plain and not pretty...which is a stupid reason for not getting one, especially if having a silk pillow really does help to protect your skin and hair as it claims, but honestly...they can also be stupid expensive. I think Sephora has one that's like $100...for a stinking pillow case! A, as in one pillow case...not two...not a set, but one pillow case.

Anywho, I also just love my current pillow cases. If you don't already know, I LOVE cute things and I found this super cute fabric at Joann's that I absolutely love and so I made my own pillow cases out of the flannel fabric and it's so stinking adorable...but it's really not skin friendly at all. My super cute and adorable pillow cases were carving deep crevices into my outer eye and ironing that sucker in like nobodies business. It was like the San Andreas fault was trying to set up shop on my outer eye. It was getting so bad and so quickly that I actually considered giving in and not using the super adorable pillow cases and trading them in for a better fabric. I even considered giving in and just buying that stupid expensive pillow case even though just the thought of spending so much on a pillow case pained me.

But then I got this in my Fall 2018 FabFitFun box and I gave it a go and omg it's amazing. It plumped that sucker right up and keeps it that way. No more sleep creases...or in my case crevices. Now I can continue to use my super adorable pillow case without having to worry about the deep crevices that were forming on my outer eye. What a win win. Although...that fabric is still not great for the skin in general...and hair too overall, so I probably shouldn't use it so much...but I mean, how cute is this print?

Sups adorable right? I made it into a bed sheet too...so maybe I should just keep it as a bed sheet and switch out the pillow cases, but oh my god I love this print. I wish they had this print in a variety of other fabric types too, but they only had this print in flannel 😞

Anywho, this is a heavy emollient cream though, so I don't apply it all over the eye. I just strategically target it to my outer eye crease just where I need it because when I first tried this and used it all over the eye area, like it suggests, it caused milia and I had little bumps forming on my eye area, which can happen when you use product that's too heavy for the skin and like I said above, the skin around your eye is thinner and more delicate so it doesn't take much...hence why I don't understand why one would create an eye cream that is so thick and emollient, which speaking of emollient this does take a bit of time and effort to pat this baby into the skin. Definitely not a quick absorber, but I've found that using it in conjunction with the anti-aging side of my Foreo does help it to sink in faster and better.

I initially thought using less product was the way to go to speed up the process and also prolong the use of this product since it ain't cheap, but that just made it less effective, so don't be stingy. Make sure to get enough of the product and just be patient or if you have a Foreo use that to help it along. It can be a bit of a pain in the ass, but it's worth it because it keeps those pesky sleep creases away. Come Black Friday, you can bet that I'll have a couple of these in my cart ready for check out...which speaking of, can you believe November is just around the corner already? The holiday season is creeping up on us! I'm so excited! I love the holidays 😍

Farmacy Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask with Echinacea GreenEnvy
Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/cxla/

Size: 4.1 oz/ 117g

A warming massage face mask that nourishes and revitalizes the skin for a glowing, smooth complexion.

This face mask enhances and hydrates the skin for a younger appearance. It features an intensely moisturizing combination of honey (a natural humectant used since ancient times), propolis (an antiseptic found in beehives), and amino acid-rich royal jelly. Echinacea GreenEnvy™ is a unique variant of echinacea purpurea, which contains a high concentration of the phytochemical cichoric acid—a potent, natural antioxidant that enhances hydration and the purifying benefits of honey. Glycerin attracts moisture to the skin and provides hydrating effects for a suppler appearance. When glycerin comes in contact with the skin and is gently massaged, it transforms into a rich cream with a warming sensation to create a luxurious experience.

HOW TO USE
Cleanse and tone the skin. Use the spatula to scoop a generous amount from the jar and spread a thick layer gently across the face from forehead to chin (avoiding direct contact with eye and lip areas) and down to the neck and décolleté. Massage for one to two minutes, and the mask will begin to warm as it transforms to a rich cream texture. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse off and pat face with towel to dry. Follow with your favorite Farmacy day or night treatment, such as Sleep Tight or Rise ‘N Shine. Use two to three times a week for most effective results.

INGREDIENTS
Echinacea GreenEnvy™ Honey: Heightens the hydrating and purifying benefits of honey and is full of potent natural antioxidants. It is made by bees that live on Farmacy’s farm.
Honey, Propolis, and Royal Jelly: Supports skin renewal for a younger appearance.
Essential B Vitamins: Help to smooth dry skin and renew its look.
Glycerin: Attracts moisture to the skin and provides hydrating effects for a moist, supple skin appearance.

Glycerin, Diglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Honey, Water, Flavor, Vanillyl Butyl Ether

Farmacy’s Honey Potion face mask is not tested on animals and is formulated with naturally derived ingredients. It is free of formaldehyde and artificial coloring. Echinacea GreenEnvy™ honey is full of potent, natural antioxidants, and is made only by bees that live on Farmacy’s farm and pollinate the Echinacea GreenEnvy™ flowers.

THOUGHTS
June 25th, 2018: This looks and feels just like honey when you take it out of the pot, but as soon as you start to massage this into the skin it really does transform immediately into a thick white cream (as you can see in the pic below) which makes it easier to spread on the face. Despite being a thicker cream though it doesn't feel heavy or suffocating, although that could be because I was too distracted by the heat to notice. Speaking of, this really does heat up. I was kinda caught off guard by how fast and "hot" it got. I thought it would be a gradual warm up, but it went from 0 to 60 instantaneously.

The heat, which is pretty intense, is not like a warming temperature heat, but rather a spicy caliente heat...like if you had touched a super spicy pepper and then touched your face. That kind of heat, which is not at all what I was expecting. I was expecting this to warm up gradually and comfortably like the eye masks that I love so much. I thought what a great idea. The warmth will open up the pores so that all the skincare goodness can penetrate and work it's magic better. It's not that kind of warmth.

As soon as you stop massaging it into the face though, that spicy heat does die down. It's not as intense as it was initially massaging it around. It kind of goes away and just leaves behind a slight sensation...burning sensation? You know like after you've tried something spicy and drink milk and whatnot to calm it down, but it doesn't go back to normal right away? It's better and you're not experiencing that intense spiciness anymore, but there's still a sensation left behind? That kind of feeling. I hope that made sense and you understand what I'm trying to say. Anywho that's how your face feels...with the exception of the philtrum area (the area between your nose and your lips).

Every time I breathed out through my nose it seemed to activate that spicy heat sensation, so I continued to feel the intense spiciness there and that's where all my focus was during this whole masking session. All my attention was centered around my philtrum and trying not to breath/breath slower, so I wouldn't activate that spiciness as much and watching the clock to see if I could wash this off my face yet. If you couldn't tell already, I really did not enjoy this masking session, but I have to admit it was effective.

After I was finally able to wash this off my face (I did leave this on for the longer 15 mins despite the spicy heat), this left my face feeling very soft and smooth and supple and it looked a bit brighter and healthier and radiant as well...although I wouldn't say it was "intensely moisturizing" as described...but it is nourishing, revitalizing and smoothing. I do agree with that part of the description.

Overall I did enjoy the effects of this mask...just not the actual masking session. Perhaps I would enjoy it better if it were wintertime, but again it's not really so much a temperature heat as it is touched a spicy pepper heat so...spicy is spicy whether it's summer or winter so perhaps I would still feel the same way even if it were cold...although I did have my A/C going when I used this since it's hot outside so that defeats the whole purpose of this train of thought.

Anywho, that sort of spicy burning sensation that I'm having trouble describing lasts even after you wash it off and lingers for a bit...I think it lasted for about another hour or so after washing it off. It truly is just like eating a spicy pepper. Even after you've drank the milk and calmed it down it doesn't truly go away and you don't go back to feeling normal for awhile. It takes time, as does this mask.

Looking at the ingredient list I see that it does contain ginger, which if you've ever had ginger then you know it can be quite spicy, so I wonder if that's where the spicy heat is coming from, but I just did not enjoy that spicy sensation which lingers even after you wash it off...which is probably why I'm gonna say it's a pass for me despite the excellent results. There are other products out there that give amazing results without the torture...ok torture is a bit dramatic, but without the uncomfortableness, which is why I honestly don't see myself reaching for this ever again.

If it weren't for that spiciness I would say this is awesome and recommend that you check it out, but man I really did not enjoy that spicy sensation...as if you couldn't tell by all the complaining I did in this review...btw, how many times have I said spicy in this post? But I can't help it. It really got to me and that's all I think about and that comes to mind when I think about this product, but maybe it's just me. Am I crazy? Has my skin just become super sensitive? It does have great reviews on the Sephora website, although like I said above it does give great results and is effective...it's just that dang masking session is uncomfortable, but I don't see anyone else complaining about it...although I only skimmed through a few of the reviews. Have any of you tried this? What was your experience like? I'd love to know.

References...
1. Sephora
2. https://www.farmacybeauty.com/products/honey-potion-1
3. https://www.farmacybeauty.com/products/dew-it-all-total

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Etude House Calming Cheek Patch

https://amzn.to/2XPGVqW
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Size: 4 g x 2 sheets

Textured cheek patches have a creamy under layer to soothe and moisturize dry, irritated skin. Offers deep hydration and nutrients to your cheeks.

Hydrogel sheets: Deep-Moisturizing. Brightening. Firming. Skin Calming.

HOW TO USE

1. After washing your face, apply the patches for 20 minutes.

2. Remove the patches and dab the remaining essence until absorbed by skin.

THOUGHTS
JUNE 24th, 2018: These were super cute and fun to wear, but was it anything amazing? No, but it did reduce the redness on my cheeks and provide the area with some hydration, although I don't know that I agree with the "offers deep hydration" phrase, but it did provide some hydration and was soothing.

If you're getting these to just use at home, then I don't think it's worth it. You could get an actual full sized sheet mask that performs better for the same price point, but these would be great for spot masking on the go. They're so much more convenient and unobtrusive compared to a full sheet mask, so these would be great to use on a plane, in the car perhaps or if you are camping or have been hiking or out and about in the sun and could use some calming soothing hydration you could slap these on. Plus, should anyone see you with them on out in public they are super cute and adorable.

Depending on how you plan to use it will determine whether it's worth it or not. If I'm home and looking to do a masking session, I would rather just use a full sheet mask on my entire face so it's a pass...but if you're someone that's constantly on the go and would like to have something on hand to spot mask then go for it.

Etude House Heating Eye Mask

https://amzn.to/2JLJ1hL
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Size: 20 g / 1 Sheet
Smartphone, computer, doing homework overnight … Your tired eyes need rest! Heating Eye Mask provides comfortable rest to your dry, tired eyes with its cushiony texture and warm feel.

This self-heating eye mask relaxes and soothes tired eyes and ensures a good night's sleep. Cute cat pattern and the light scent of lavender help to relieve tension.

Eye relaxation. Deep sleep. Aroma therapy. Lavender Scent.

Warm Steam Eye Treatment (about 40 degree). Relaxing tired eyes.

HOW TO USE
1. Open the product and take out the Heating Eye Mask.
2. Slowly tear along the cut line in the middle on the back side of the eye patch.
3. Place the white surface without the character print on skin around the eyes and hang onto the ears to wear.
4. Close your eyes and take a rest while enjoying the warm sensation that lasts for 20 minutes.

Caution: Use only as directed. Avoid storing in high/low temperatures or in areas exposed to direct sunlight. Stop using if it causes any allergic reaction or any problems arising.

THOUGHTS

June 12th, 2018: OMG I LOVE THESE! These are not only super adorable, BUT they are effective and super comfortable to wear...well it's made of a comfortable material. These are soft and flexible, so they feel great on the skin and easily flex to fit the contours of your face...but the fit was a bit small. At least for me. The one and only pitfall, in my opinion, of this product, although I do seem to have a bigger than average sized head in comparison to most Koreans.

In Korea having a small face is a beauty standard. Telling someone they have a very small face is actually a compliment. Me...I do not have a small face/head. I don't think it's overly large by any means, but it definitely isn't Korean/Asian small, so the fit of this was a bit tight for me. The loops where you hook it over your ears...I wish it was just a little bit longer. Although the other eye masks that I've tried, which are also Korean/Asian fit me fine.

Anywho, I could still get it on and wear it, but it was a bit tight...so I tried stretching out the ear strap, but ended up tearing one of them completely, so if you have an larger sized head like me then you'll probably encounter the same issue. If you have a standard small asian sized head then it probably won't be a problem, but enough about head sizes...on to the other stuff.

This has a strong lavender scent, which is supposed to be relaxing. I'm someone that is generally sensitive to scents, but I didn't find it to be bothersome. Did I find it to be relaxing though? I don't know...I mean I was relaxed of course in general from the whole eye masking session...laying in bed in my comfy pj's with some music going in the background and using the actual eye mask, but I think that had more to do with the whole process and the fact that I was relaxing and not because the lavender scent calmed me down and made me relax...I don't know that I fully believe in aromatherapy, but if you do and it works for you then this does have a strong lavender scent.

Regardless, this does a great job of soothing and de-stressing my tired overworked eyes. I have extremely dry eyes (a symptom of my thyroid issues and the fact that I live in a dry desert climate), but on the days that I used this the night before, I feel like my contacts do feel more comfortable and for longer so it definitely seems to help address my dry eye situation. Before I would have to take out my contacts and switch to my glasses at the end of the day, but when I use these I can actually keep my contacts in all the way up until I go to bed. Now, it doesn't completely cure and get rid of my dry eyes, but I feel like it does help make them less dry than normal and better.

Overall the effects of this in comparison to the other eye masks that I've tried are pretty much spot on, but in terms of the texture and the fabric composition, the material that it's made of, that's where these eye masks differ and these are a nice compromise between the SNP Warming eye masks: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/01/snp.html and the Kao Megurhythm eye masks: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2017/01/kao-eye-mask.html.

These Etude House eye masks are soft and flexible, but not as soft and flexible as the Kao eye mask...BUT it is still super cute like the SNP masks...if not more, in my opinion, so if you don't mind sacrificing a little bit of comfort then you will definitely love this one the best out of the three. However, if you don't care about how cute the eye mask is and all you want is ultimate comfort then I would stick with the Kao Megurhythm eye masks. While these are still nice and comfortable, and definitely loads more comfortable than the stiffer SNP eye masks, they are still not quite as comfortable as the Kao eye masks.

Etude House Bubble Pore Cleansing Patch
Ebay: https://go.magik.ly/ml/bziz/
https://kollectionk.com/collections/etude-house/products/etude-bubble-pore-cleansing-patch?lshst=collection

Size: 7 g
The wash-off type Bubble Pore Cleansing Patch cleanses impurities, and the pore astringent effect of Grapefruit Carbonated Water™ Bubble tightens pores on the butterfly zone characterized by excessive sebum secretion.

Pore-tightening. Pore-cleansing. Pore-minimizing. Bubble therapy. Fresh grapefruit scents.

HOW TO USE

1. After washing the face, open the product and closely attach the patch on towel-dried face while aligning it with the nose and cheek. (The solution may settle, so rub the surface of the product in a circular motion to mix the content well before use.)

2. After 10 minutes when carbon bubbles are generated, remove the patch.

3. Gently massage the remaining residue on skin, and then wash off with lukewarm water.

*When Grapefruit Carbonated Water™ rises, your skin may get red or burn, but they are normal reactions to the massage effect of bubble.

If the burning sensation persists for more than 15 minutes, discontinue use and wash off with lukewarm water.

*DO NOT apply over 15 mins.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Betaine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Carbonated Water, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance

THOUGHTS

February 3rd, 2017: I got an unexpected and un-welcomed visitor on the side of my nose this evening, so I decided to whip this baby out and give it a go.

This carbonated bubble mask, meant to target the butterfly area (nose and cheeks), was made of a super soft and plushy Bamboo fiber that felt really nice on the face and smelled really nice too...it had a sweet citrusy scent, probably due to the grapefruit in it. I wish it would've been a bit bigger to cover a little bit more of my nose and especially the rest of my cheeks, but it was an adequate size for what it was. As for the adherence, it didn't feel the most secure on my nose, so I tried to sit still as much as possible and that did the trick as it didn't slide down at all.

As is usual with most carbonated bubble packs, this too felt ticklish as the bubbles formed but it wasn't too bad. The packaging notes that as the Grapefruit Carbonated Water bubbles up the skin may get red or burn, but I personally didn't experience either of those things, thankfully. It was just a bit ticklish and that was it. Also, it starts to bubble up very quickly, so sadly you only get to have a cute cat face for a few seconds before the design starts to get enveloped by all the bubbles.

After all was said and done, my un-welcomed visitor was on it's way out so I was happy...it hadn't cleared out completely, but it was a lot better. It was less red, less painful, and flatter so it did seem to be effective in helping to clear out the pores. As far as the pore tightening, it did "shrink" them some, but I've tried more effective pore shrinkers.

While I love the packaging and it is effective in helping to clear out the pores, I don't know that I would repurchase this. I find it rather expensive for something that cleans such a small and targeted area. Perhaps if you have dry skin and only have sebum and oil issues in the nose area, then you might want to go this route with the targeted nose patches, but for me I would rather use one that covers a lot more real estate. Usually they don't make full sized bubble masks that cover the entire face, but they do make them to cover the lower half for around the same price, so I will stick with those. The one I really like is the Berrisom Oops Soda Bubble Mask: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/11/berrisom-skincare.html, which is awesome.

Etude House Repair Lip Balm - Honey Cera

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Size: 0.14 oz
Honey Cera Repair Lip Balm is with a moist texture that glides lightly onto lips with a smooth and moist finish.

HOW TO USE
Glide lightly to lips.

INGREDIENTS
Petrolatum, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl, Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Macadamia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Synthetic Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin, Honey, Ceramide 3, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron

THOUGHTS

January 25th, 2017: Umm...its good. It's good and it does do its job very well, but I, me personally, am not a fan.

Once you get past the first top most layer, which is a little dry and waxy feeling (like hard wax feeling) or maybe stiff would be a better description, but once you get past that it does get slippery smooth and glides on the lips really nicely. It smells like real honey and feels like it too...so much so that I thought it would also taste like honey, but it doesn't. It doesn't really have any taste to it at all actually.

Anywho, it is hydrating and nourishing and does do a great job of keeping my lips nicely hydrated and smooth, but I don't like how it feels on my lips. It's not sticky or heavy or anything like that, but I do notice it on my lips and I am not a fan of products that I can feel on my skin...I don't like feeling my skincare. When I'm wearing this lip balm though I can tell I'm wearing this lip balm. If you were to do a blind test on me of random lip balms, I would totally be able to pick this out and tell which one this was.

Like I said, it's not heavy. In fact it is lightweight, but it doesn't FEEL lightweight...which probably doesn't make any sense and you're probably thinking what the heck is she talking about, but it's true. How to explain...you know what it is? It's not that it's heavy, but I can still feel it because it creates a barrier on my lips and is very emollient. Looking at the ingredient list I see that there's also petrolatum in this product in addition to the honey, so I think those two ingredients are what is responsible for creating that barrier on my lips and making them feel very emollient...which I personally rarely like products that are very emollient. It does happen, but not very often. On the flip side though because it is emollient and creates that barrier, once you slather this baby on it does last a long time on the lips.

That being said, it doesn't drive me bonkers to the point where I can't stand it and I don't want to be wasteful and it is very good performance wise, so I will still use this up...I'll probably just stick to applying this before bed so that I can't feel it while I'm asleep, but I have no plans to repurchase this. However, as long as you don't mind emollient feeling products I would say go for it and give it a try because if it weren't for the fact that it was emollient feeling, I would have no problems with this lip balm and actually really like it....although it is a pricier lip balm. I got mine for $8.99, whereas I can get a chapstick from the drugstore for $3.99 or less, but then again this has honey and ceramides in it so it's supposed to be really great for the lips and provide lip care benefits aside from just hydrating the lips, so yeah. If you don't mind emollient products then go for it, otherwise you can sit this one out.

Etude House I Need You Wash Off Yogurt Mask - Strawberry

Size: 1 oz

Etude House's "I Need You, Yogurt!" facial massage pack is a wash-off cream infused with fruit and yogurt extracts that nourish and replenish thirsty skin. Packed with antioxidants and intense cleansing properties, the strawberry yogurt brightens the skin.

HOW TO USE

After cleansing and prior to toner application, massage yogurt into face. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth. Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin), Glycerin, Sucrose Palmitate, Polyacrylate-13, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyisobutene, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance, Yogurt Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Mannan, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sucrose, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Tropolone

THOUGHTS

OMG this looks, feels, and smells just like strawberry yogurt. If I didn't know any better I would have thought I was slathering some actual strawberry yogurt on my face. Also, it smelled so delicious it was giving me some serious strawberry yogurt cravings...and I was really tempted to give it a taste...but I didn't.

Yummy delicious scent and aesthetics aside, this actually performs as well. It left my face hydrated, smooth, and nourished and the biggest thing that made me a fan is that it took my struggling not so great skin (it's still recovering from a really bad reaction to a sheet mask) and made it look a lot healthier and bright.

Another plus is that these are packaged in awesome little sturdy capsules so they would be great for travel as well. I will most definitely be repurchasing some more of these to have on hand. I only got the strawberry "flavor" to try this time around, but I know they do have 3 other flavors so I will definitely have to try them out as well.

Etude House Cat Headband

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Size: One Size

The cutest cat headband you can wear while washing your face. Forget about those fly aways and push all of your hair up and out of your face as you cleanse away!

HOW TO USE

Put over head and pull up to the top of the head so it sits at the top.

THOUGHTS

So adorable and so cute, but sadly a little bit too small for my large head. It fits, but its a bit too tight for my liking...also, I seem to have a flat head so it keeps crawling up the back of my head and won't stay in place. Not the products fault, but if you're someone that also has a flat back of the head then you'll probably run into the same issue.

Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner

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Size: 500ml
This is a 10-in-1 toner which offers a total skincare solution for the pores. The Wonder Pore Freshner balances the skin’s PH levels while also improving the skin’s immunity against damage. It prevents pimples, dark spots and wrinkles from appearing while also minimizing the appearance of visibly enlarged pores. With its amazing formula, this toner deeply cleanses deep-seated dirt and fills the pores with nutrients coming from natural herb extracts.

HOW TO USE

Dispense an appropriate amount of the toner in a clean cotton pad and spread all over the face using outward motions. Afterwards, warm palms by rubbing them together and wrap hands around the face to allow better absorption.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/ Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Cham- Aecyparis Obtusa Water, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Gentiana Lu- Tea Root Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetic Acid, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol

THOUGHTS

Nice toner. No way to tell if it actually balances the pH level of my skin, but it leaves my skin feeling nice, cool and fresh. This does contain alcohol, but it doesn't irritate my skin at all and it doesn't strip my skin either. It's still nice and hydrated. Not a product that knocks my socks off, but it's still a great solid product. This would be a great starter toner for someone new to Korean skincare or just skincare in general to dip their toe in. I will definitely use it up, but I don't see myself repurchasing this again in the future.

References...
1. Memebox
2. Beauteque
3. Etude House
3. Kollection K

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