Epielle Facial Essence Mask: Green Tea & Aloe

OVERALL RATING: 4/5

WHERE TO BUY: Asian markets

WOULD I REPURCHASE: Yes

PRICE: $1.00

POSITIVES:

- Easy to apply and remove

- Moisturizing and soothing

- No irritation or breakouts

- Affordable

NEGATIVES:

- Only good for 1 use

- Could be hard to find

MY THOUGHTS: This is my first time ever using a sheet mask! I like how it was so easy to put on. You simply place the sheet onto your face, leave it on for 20-30 minutes, and remove it when you're done. No messy creams to spread onto your face or wipe off.

This one is green tea & aloe, which claims to detoxify and soothe. After using it, my skin felt calm and moisturized. Nothing too dramatic, but great for a pick me up when your face is feeling tired or dry. My skin is really acne-prone, but I didn't experience any breakouts or irritation which is always a plus.

As far as price goes, it could go either way. $1 is cheap but it's only good for 1 use. This doesn't seem like a big brand, so it might be hard to find. I got mine from a korean market called Greenland.

What it looks like when you first take it out of the packet.

I know, it looks silly :)

Asian Skincare Haul

I've heard so many good things about Laneige, so I practically ran to it when I saw it being sold at an Hmart. This whole set was $45 which is a really good deal since one full sized product is around $30. It comes with a power essential refiner and balancing emulsion, plus small sizes of refiner, emulsion, cream, essence, and eye gel. My sister also has the water sleeping pack which is amazinggg. I was sharing with her but now I'm gonna have to get my own, haha.

I also really wanted to try sheet masks because they seem really gentle. I got ampoule, green tea & aloe, collagen & vitamin e, strawberry milk, and eye collagen.

So far so good with everything. These products are keeping my skin moisturized without any breakouts or irritation.

LUSH Catastrophe Cosmetic

Sorry for the lack of updates! The last few weeks of school can get pretty busy, finishing assignments and studying for final exams. I'll be going on vacation soon, so I won't be able to update very much. I really wanted to post something new though, so here's a LUSH review! Hope you're not getting sick of them yet :)

OVERALL RATING: 4/5
WHERE TO BUY: lush.com, lush stores/counters
WOULD I REPURCHASE?: Yes

MY THOUGHTS: This is a soothing mask which is great for sensitive skin. To me, it smells like a mixture of yogurt, blueberries, and clay. There are also little chunks of what looks like blueberries mixed in. Like other fresh face masks, you have to keep it stored in the fridge.

The consistency is thick but creamy and spreads onto my face easily. I leave it on for around 10 minutes. Once the mask is dried, it starts to crumble off whenever I move my face. I wiggle my nose or raise my eyebrows and there's a bit of powdery fallout. It's kind of messy, so I have to make sure I run back to the sink as soon as the mask has dried. However, the end result is soft, clean, and calm skin. It doesn't make me break out either, so I would definitely buy this again.

POSITIVES:
- Spreads onto my face easily
- Makes my skin feel smooth, clean, and calm
- Doesn't irritate my skin

- Doesn't make me breakout
- Affordable
- Fresh

NEGATIVES:
- Only has a shelf life of 3 weeks
- Must be stored in the fridge

- A little bit messy once it dries

LUSH Love Lettuce

Sorry for so many LUSH posts! They don't exactly have the longest shelf life and I want to review them while they're still fresh in my mind :)

OVERALL RATING: 4.5/5
WHERE TO BUY: lush.com, lush stores/counters
WOULD I REPURCHASE?: Yes

MY THOUGHTS: I got this as a freebie when buying some other products, so I wasn't expecting too much from it. It smells like a combination of lavender and vegetables. It sounds weird but it's not too offensive. You have to keep it stored in the fridge since it's as fresh as food. It's kind of a hassle to have to run down to the kitchen when I need it, but the coldness feels really soothing. It's spreads onto my face easily and has little scrubby bits that exfoliate as you rinse it off.

My skin is left feeling clean, calm, and smooth. The face masks that I've used before made me break out in a pimple or two the next day. I always just figured it was my skin purging itself of impurities. Love lettuce didn't make me break out at all which is awesome. It expires within 3 weeks which is kind of a downer; but that's the price you have to pay for fresh and natural, right?

POSITIVES:
- Applies easily
- Makes my skin feel clean and smooth
- Doesn't irritate my face or make me break out
- Affordable
- Fresh

NEGATIVES:
- Only has a shelf life of 3 weeks
- Must be stored in the fridge

Silly picture! -_O

20% Off Skin MD Natural

You might remember that a few weeks ago, I posted a review for the Skin MD Natural shielding lotion. (Click here for the review) The only con that I listed was that the product was a bit expensive. Well the company is now offering my followers a discount! Who doesn't love coupon codes?

Just enter the code MM10 during checkout at skinmdnatural.com for 20% off. (Code is valid for 30 days) Enjoy!

Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion

OVERALL RATING: 4/5
WOULD I PURCHASE: Maybe
WHERE TO BUY: http://www.skinmdnatural.com & some drugstores (their website has a store locator)

PRODUCT CLAIMS: Skin MD Natural is a shielding lotion, a very special type of lotion helping the skin restore its integrity, enhance its protective functions so that the skin is able to heal naturally and regain its youthful appearance. Skin MD Natural works by bonding with cells of the skin's outermost layer to form what works as an invisible shield. This layer of protection prevents environmental irritants and pollutants from penetrating the skin, while sealing in the skin's own natural oils and moisture, helping resolve the dry skin condition.

MY THOUGHTS: This lotion moisturizes really well, feels light, doesn't smell, and sinks in quickly. It's made with natural ingredients which makes it ideal for people with sensitive skin. This lotion also claims to help people with problems like eczema. I don't have any particular skin conditions, so I can't say whether or not it helps based on my experience.

The only con is the price. The bottle is small compared to other lotions like Aveeno or Nivea and costs 3 times as much. This is fine if you use it for your face or your hands, but a bit too pricey as a body lotion. If your skin can't tolerate regular lotions, then I think this is worth a try.

My favorites ways to use this:

- I applied this to my face before putting on my makeup and my skin felt so smooth. I felt like I didn't need a primer anymore. I've also mixed this with my foundation to make a tinted moisturizer.

- I absolutely hate the feeling of a greasy lotion inbetween my fingers. It's kind of one of my pet peeves. This stuff feels light and sinks in quickly, so I can use it on my hands without a problem.

POSITIVES:
- Moisturizes well.
- Makes my skin feel super smooth.
- Feels light, not greasy at all.
- Sinks in quickly.
- Made with natural ingredients.
- Gentle enough for sensitive skin.
- Doesn't have a strong smell.

NEGATIVES:
- Expensive. Price is a big factor for me. One bottle is only 4 oz and costs $18.

DISCLAIMER: Product provided by Skin MD Naturals for review.

My First LUSH Haul

My good experience with the Lux Naturals soaps made me a believer of natural hand-made products. So my boyfriend and I headed over to the LUSH store to check out their unique products like bath bombs and bubble bars. Once we walked in, I was so overwhelmed! I wanted to buy everything. The employees were also really nice and helpful.

- Angels On Bare Skin cleanser $4.70
- Butterball bath bomb $4.95
- Rock Chick gift set: Rock Star soap & Creamy Candy bubble bar $11.95
- Love Lettuce mask (not sure how much this costs, mine was a freebie)

What are your favorites from Lush that you would recommend? If everything goes well, I might go back to try more stuff. Everything smells so nice.

Lux Naturals Review Video

I just finished uploading a new video on YouTube where I review products from Lux Naturals. I'd really appreciate if you checked it out, if you want to of course :)

* CLICK HERE FOR LUX NATURALS REVIEW VIDEO *

Lux Naturals Shea Body Butter

OVERALL RATING: 4.5/5
WOULD I REPURCHASE?: Yes
WHERE TO PURCHASE: http://www.luxnaturals.com

REVIEW: The product comes in a jar with a screw top lid. The shea butter itself is very thick. It starts melting once it comes into contact with my skin. At first, it feels slightly oily, but it sinks in quickly after you rub it in. My skin is usually dry and sometimes itchy, and this shea butter doesn't irritate at all. It leaves my skin feeling moisturized, soft, and smooth. You only need a tiny tiny amount because a little bit goes a long way. The jar should last me a long time. I've been using it for the past 3 weeks and I've barely made a dent. At $16.00, you recieve 4.2 ounces of product. I love how nice this feels on my skin.

I was hoping this particular scent would have a stronger vanilla smell, but I definitely think it leans more towards lavender. I'm not really fond of it. However, I don't think this is too much of a con since the shea butters come in many different scents. I'd definitely purchase this product, probably in a different scent.

POSITIVES:
- Moisturizes well
- Sinks in quickly
- Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
- Affordable considering a little goes a long way
- Made with natural ingredients
- Comes in many scents

NEGATIVES:
- Feels a little oily at first
- Jar isn't good for travel

NOTE: These pictures were taken when I first received the product.

really thick in the jar


it starts melting on contact with my skin


... into a sort of oil. pretty neat!

DISCLAIMER: Product provided by Lux Naturals for review.

Lux Naturals Soaps

OVERALL RATING: 5/5
WOULD I REPURCHASE?: Yes
WHERE TO PURCHASE: http://www.luxnaturals.com

REVIEW: I have dry skin, so I usually stick to body wash. I like the squeaky-clean feel of bar soaps, but they really dry out my skin. A few weeks ago, I received some products to try out from a company called LUX NATURALS. I was very interested in their brand because this is my first experience with natural, hand-made products.

I really love these soaps. For $6.50, you get 4.5 ounces of soap - more affordable than other brands like Lush.They're handmade with natural ingredients that are gentle on my skin. They lather well and make my skin feel squeaky clean without the dryness.

There are so many different scents to choose from, and the bars look adorable with their bright colors and designs. The scents are very accurate. What you see on the label is really what you smell.

The only negative is that they dissolve a bit quickly when exposed to shower water. However, this can be avoided as long as you store the soaps in a dry place when not in use. Instead of using the whole bar in the shower, I cut off a piece in order to make them last longer. I would definitely recommend these.

POSITIVES:
- Amazing scents
- Cute colors/designs
- Affordable
- Produces a rich lather
- Not drying to the skin
- Handmade, animal friendly, vegetarian, eco friendly, and petroleum free

NEGATIVES:
- Soap dissolves quickly if you leave it exposed to the shower water

Moonlight Pomegranate - my favorite so far


Red Delicious Apple - looks & smells like a real, crisp apple!


Cinnamon Bun - yummy and warm


Vanilla Lavender - nice, soft smell


$3 soap saver


a small piece of soap (this is cinnamon bun)


they produce a nice lather


they also lather well with a shower pouf

DISCLAIMER: Products provided by Lux Naturals for review.

Review: C&C Eye Makeup Remover + EOTD

Clean & Clear Soothing Eye Makeup Remover [Oil-Free]
requested by Miss Josie. hope it helps!

Overall Rating: 9/10
Would I Repurchase: Yes

POSITIVES:
- Affordable: prices vary depending on where you buy it, usually around $6
- Easy to find: most drugstores/grocery stores that sell clean & clear have it
- Doesn't irritate my eyes, even when I'm wearing contacts
- Doesn't leave an oily residue or dry skin
- Removes eye makeup quickly and easily

NEGATIVES:
- Some people might prefer a smaller opening.
- I got too much in my eye while I was wearing my contacts & my vision got a bit blurry for a minute. No pain or irritation, just blurriness.

Overall: I'm very pleased with this product. It removes my makeup quickly and easily without any irritation. At first I was hesitant to buy it because I'm loyal to the Neutrogena Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover. This one works just as well and is cheaper by around $2.

information on the back of the bottle


list of ingredients


it says it's oil free, but it has 2 parts..


shake it up before using it.


the opening of the bottle


apply some to a cotton pad


before: udpp, cork, mulch, typographic, & shroom e/s,
maybelline pulse perfection mascara, prestige black waterproof eyeliner


after: makeup is all gone!


the cotton pad with makeup. looks gross, haha.


q-tip that took off my waterproof mascara

Yogurt Mask?

Makeupalley Product Reviews for YOGURT MASK

So I was browsing through makeupalley product reviews, like I do everyday. I seriously love that site! I hardly buy anything now before reading the reviews on MUA first. Anyways, I came across the reviews for the yogurt mask. 42 reviews, 100% repurchase rate?? Seems good, I hope! So I went with my dad today when he went food shopping, and I picked up a tub of plain yogurt. It can't hurt to try, right? Haha.