Quick Review for a Facial Sheet Mask

I was going to write a review for a beauty blender sponge like thing from e bay but I have yet to use it. Had this whole she-bang plotted in my head but I have yet to  implement any of my ideas for the review. Instead of the well planned one, I am going to give you this shoddy half-ass review. I ain't telling you nothing and I don't think a "review" is an apt word for this. 

I can't seem to find a name to this package but it looks like this. I think the name of it is ah sa mo based on the red letter next to the characters but not sure. I'm not sure if I even translated it correctly.

Do you want to know what's so weird? This whole packaging is translated into English and that might mean that it's made for English speaking customers but I have yet to see it distributed in the big asian markets. The only reason I got this was from my sister who received this as her birthday gift from my mom. I think I told you about this little boutique of asian skincare store she goes to. If you read the back, it's all comprehensible English. So if you're left wondering what goes into these things and was left with nothing but confusing Engrish from previous asian masks, then wonder no more.

It has a herbal, medicinal smell, not unlike the review for the herbal shampoo I posted before.  Come to think of it, I think they have similar packaging styles and may be related. Anyhoo, this mask came in two pieces. One for the top and one for the bottom. It came wrapped in to pieces of plastic each and was moist but not dripping. The mask also had an odd yellow tinge to it and felt a bit gelatinous to the touch. Wow, how off putting. 

See the two separate pieces? That was annoying. After applying the first top part, I was struggling to see and pick apart the plastic that the bottom part was enclosed in. That was annoying and would be better if left whole. Also the smell is quite strong but I don't mind it. For some reason, when I smell herbal and medicinal scented things, I automatically think that it's good for me and have no qualms about it. As for the quality of this collagen infused, guaranteed to restore youth without having to suck it out of a infant face mask, it's questionable  My skin did feel nice but I don't think that it made a dent in my daily, hard and downtrodden life. Sigh. I still think that the best mask is the Nature's Republic one that I reviewed before. I don't know about it restoring you or moisturizing my face but it really did brighten up my skin. Here is the list of ingredients and the instructions.

God, what a buzzkill was this review? I know father time waits for no one but come on! With my upcoming birthday month, I am in no mood to celebrate myself lately. This  lady complemented me and told me I looked 19 and I almost hugged her in gratitude. I was told that after turning 30, age becomes insignificant but I don't believe them. What a bunch of liars. I'm looking at that age and I just can't seem to stop hyperventilating. I always told my parents that I was turning old starting from age 11 and now I'm here deluding myself that I'm perfect and in the prime of my youth. But between you and me, that's a bunch of crock. Tell me the truth, does it get any easier? Is it because I'm unmarried and without kids? Because according to my mother, that's exactly why I'm panicking. The whole by the time I was your age nonsense. Screw that, I have an active imagination and will continue to reside in fantasy land until I can act in a mature and adult manner. Commencing thumbs in ears and humming elevator music.

Face Q's Caviar and Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Mask

 There is a blistering heat wave here and one thing that I use to keep me cool while keeping my looks from deteriorating any further are face masks. I put them in the fridge and after a hard day, I put these on. I usually get mine from The Face Shop because I can get them in store and it's about $1 each but then I saw these Face Q's Caviar and Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Masks. I forgot how much I paid for these but I remember them being a bit pricer than my regular masks.

The packaging looks so adorable and while I can't read what this says, I assume it has something to do with anti-aging and skin repair based on some drawings in the back. I also googled Hyaluronic Acid  and it states that it is used in skin repair when used for cosmetic purposes. 

Here is a list of ingredients, luckily in English and nothing seems out of the ordinary. These have a light scent that may bother some but I found it refreshing. When removing the masks, they were soaked in the liquid and I had to wring them out so that they would actually stick instead of sliding on my skin. The masks themselves were made of good quality and I did not see anything ripping.

This is what I like about these mask. See the edge? Usually most masks would just be a big circle but these had ear hooks that help your mask stay on. It fits comfortably and all around my face.

The other part that I liked were that the mask also extends to the neck and had the piece of fabric come below the jaw and it has an opening for your ear as well. It wraps against your neck comfortably, so that you get the most coverage. Now this did burn for a short time but after you get over that stage, the mask dries down comfortably with no sticky residue. Of course my face did appear brighter, but that's probably just a temporary side effect. I haven't broken out nor am I seeing dramatic changes so this mask is just so-so. Meh, I would probably just this up but save my money for some other masks but I hope that other companies would pick up on the shape and style of the mask.

It's so hot that I've gotten too lazy to cook and have been drinking my meals. Smoothies and juices. Too hot to cook. Do you see my finger?

A mosquito sneaked up on me in the night and bit not only the finger but in between it as well. The only other place that sucks even more than the fingers is the face. Never on the face. My finger plumped up like a juicy sausage and I was in a foul mood. But revenge came fast and swift. With a heroic war cry of " I've killed better mosquitoes than you mother fer" I got it. Haha!

As you may or may not know, my skin is extremely temperamental. If it doesn't like a product, give me three days and I will break out in cystic acne all over my t-zone and cheeks. That's why I'm always careful to use the same products for my face. I've decided that most Korean skincare products don 't match well with my skin, especially any Missha, Innisfree and Etude House skincare items. The makeup works well but skincare, not so much. But one thing that I love, which isn't Korean, but that's where I got it, is the Body Shop's Tea Tree Oil Facial Toner. Sorry for not flipping the picture. I managed to get this is Korea, but found out that they sell this in the US as well. Foolish of me but I also bought the foaming cleanser in Korea as well. The cleanser is ok, but the toner is something special. Every time I break out, I wipe this over my face after washing, and no more new pimples. The existing ones don't look as bad, and sometimes decrease in size. I don't know if there is a difference between the one in Korea and the one in the US, but I am willing to give it a try whenever I run out. Yes this has a strong scent, but it doesn't tighten my face or dry it out so if you are sensitive to scents, this may not be for you.