My Beauty Diary Cooling Mask review

Cooling Mask

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My Beauty Diary Masks have always been my favourite masks... because not only are they affordable, but most importantly, they work and enhance the condition of my skin (except for this Red Vine Mask)

I was intrigued with this Cooling Mask because it advertised itself as moisturizing and relaxing your skin. I also loved the snowflakes on the packaging (I am a total sucker when it comes to pretty looking packaging).

The Chinese name is: 冰沁活氧面膜

Function

• Relax
• Moisturize

Ingredients

Purified Water, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Glycerine, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Extract, Licorice Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Seaweed Extract, Methylparaben, Algae-Yeast Complex, Bio-Active Silanols, Lecithin, Nanospheres 100, Vegetal Collagen, Citric Acid, Peppermint Extract, Arnica Extract, Menthol, Laminaria, Triethanolamine, Green Tea Extract, Gingko Biloba Extract, Marigold Extract, Elderberry Extract, Butcher's Broom Extract, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Tween 20, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethanol, Methyl Lactate, Perfume

(I had to highlight Peppermint... as it was so hard to find)

how mask looks like

Impression

• Very cool minty feeling
• Smells medicated
• Strong minty scent
• Slight stinging sensation

Directions

1. Cleanse and tones face thoroughly before applying mask. 
2. Put the mask on and leave it for 20 - 30 minutes, then peel off. 
3. Gently massage the excess essence on the face and neck to assist absorption. 
4. No rinsing is necessary. 
5. Follow with your daily moisturizer. 

Use 2 - 3 times weekly for maximum effect.

fail on their part... it is even hard to read the text in "real life"

Pros

• Made my skin feel softer
• Lovely cooling sensation

Cons

• Left my face with pimples on the jaw line
• made my skin very dry

one cooling mask

Despite the "cool" feeling (pun not intended), I will not be purchasing these anymore... it caused my jaw line to break out :(... A mask is supposed to enhance the condition of your skin... Instead... This mask left my skin with pimples on my jawline (which lasted for a month)... 

Score: 5/10
Website:no website

My Beauty Diary Red Vine Mask review

box of My Beauty Diary Red Vine Mask

It seems that Red Wine has become more and more common as a facial mask, because of its amazing antioxidant properties.

Being a pioneer of Paper masks, My Beauty Diary is no different in providing a line of Red Wine masks...

back of package

Ingredients:

WATER, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT, YEAST EXTRACT, STYRENE / ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, DIMETHYLSILANOL HYALURONATE, POLYSORBATE 20, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROLYZED LACTOBUMIN, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, NASTURTIUM OFFICIONALE FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SQUALANE, DIMETHICONE, CARBOMER, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

one Red wine mask

Claims:

Antioxidant: contains polyphenols in Flavonoid serves as an effective antioxidant to fight against free radicals and suppress the formation of collagen dissolvent, keeping skin elastic.
Convergent skin and boost circulation: Anthocyans and tannins boost circulation and convergent skin, leaving skin white and tight with natural blush.
Amazing Nano spheres Technology: Structured with plenty of tiny holes, it enhances absorption of nourishment, leaving skin moisturized.

It is ideal for all skin types, especially loose and dull skin.

contents/info/instructions

impressions:

• smells like grape juice
• makes skin feel very soft
• leaves skin feeling cold (not sure why)
• lots of essence (dripping)
• use with caution (makes your skin very vulnerable)

how mask looks out of the package

Directions:

1. Put the mask on cleansed and toned face. 
2. Leave it for 20-30 minutes and peel off. 
3. If some serum is left, gently massage for better absorption. 
4. No rinsing is necessary. Followed by usual skin care products.

I find that using moisturizer makes my skin absorb the mask better (maybe because it is more acidic)

Pros:

• really nice smell (smell of slightly fermented grape juice (not yet a wine but not juice anymore))
• moisturizes skin (making skin really soft)
• lots of essence!

Cons:

• makes skin very vulnerable after
• size of mask is awkward... (couldn't fit my features properly)

how mask fitted on my face

I was not very impressed with the placement of the "holes" on the mask... I found them quite "incompatible" with my features... most My Beauty Diary paper masks fitted well... but I'm not sure why these did not... (I assumed they were all the same...)

score: 6.5/10

website: 

Face Q Red Pomegranate +CoQ10 mask review

packet of mask

product overview:

• amount: 30g
• Product from Taiwan
• Function: Whitening + moisturizing + re-hydrating
• Each Box comes with ten packets of mask.
• Suitable: all skin type especially dry and delicate skin

After doing some research, I discovered that FaceQ is a sister company to My Beauty Diary. 

back of packaging

Translation:

In Turkey, people consider the Pomegranate to be a fruit from heaven because it is rich in nutrients which benefit the skin. Red pomegranate and Anthocyanin are two powerful anti-oxidant ingredients. It fights against dullness and dehydration. Chamomile extracts is also added to avoid further dark pigment formulation, helping skin to restore its natural glow. After application your skin will become supple, smooth. 

Description:

FACE Q MASK SERIES Red Pomegranate +CoQ10 Mask include triple moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid: Hyaluronic acid macromolecules potent restore moisture. Hyaluronic acid stays closely with the skin, improving moisture retention even after flushing.

Small molecule hyaluronic acid penetrates the skin deeply, reaching the ultimate moist. Also includes pomegranate extract, with two antioxidants: Pomegranate polyphenols and anthocyanins. Powerful antioxidant helps improving skin dull, dry and adding chamomile to prevent pigmentation, skin look so rosy and revealing a natural bright luster. (Sasa.com)

Ingredients (from Sasa.com): 

• Pomegranate Extract: restoration and maintenance of the skin. Maintain skin‘s vitality.
• Idebenone, CoQ10: whitening effect
• White willow bark extract: conditioning with exfoliating, whitening effect
• Silver Needle Pekoe: natural antioxidants.
• Morus alba extract: whitening effect

how the mask looks like

This mask is made from 100% wood pulp and silk, these ingredients help infiltrate the nutrients into your skin and is more flexible to fit on your facial features. (I did not agree with this though)


impressions:

• has a sweet fruity smell (not exactly pomegranate but smells really nice)
• lots of essence
• mask sticks on face really well (great for multitasking)
• little air bubbles
• gives a stinging sensation to mouth area

I didn't like the material... see the bubbles?

Overall, I think this is a fair mask, as being a sister company to Beauty Diary, I find there are certain similarities (e.g. lots of essence in mask and smells really nice). But I was disappointed that it created a stinging sensation to my upper lip and lower lip area. I liked that the mask fit my features well, but it created small bubble air pockets... I liked to use the remaining essence on my arms and legs (yes, there was THAT much product left).

score: 7.8/10
website: http://www.facequeen.com.tw/ (I couldn't find this product on their website :O)