MyChelle Dermaceuticals Hydrating Cactus Mask $25.49
I got this product from Vitacost.com back in January. It was my first time to try out their products but I always wanted to because there are many positive reviews on Vitacost. Their products seem very unique, as you can see this face mask contains cactus! I didn't know that cactus is beneficial for your skin!
It says in the description box "A potent hydrating treatment with blue agave and cactus to soothe and soften skin. Smithsonite and malachite deliver a multitude of skin protective antioxidants. This soothing treatment provides moisture binding properties to deeply nourish and lubricate dry skin while uplifting aromatherapeutic essential oils calm the senses".
Basically you apply this face mask after you wash your face and wait for 20 minutes, and then rinse with warm water to get nourished and moisturised skin.
It looks like tooth paste or something, I guess the colour is from Blue Agave which nourishes and calms your skin. It smells really fruity almost like chewing gum! I apply enough amount of this mask to cover my skin and immediately my skin starts tingling. It feels like it's burning my face and I freaked out when I used it for the first time, I thought it was some kind of allergic reaction. But it calms down after 5 minutes, and my skin after I've rinsed the mask with warm water feels so soft and moisturized. I was shocked. I thought it was worth the pain. Since then, whenever I feel my skin is dry and dull, I use this mask to wakes up my skin and hydrates.
The only downside of this product is the price. Originally it's $31.79 and $25.49 on Vitacost for this small tube (35ml). I only use it once or twice a month so it might last quite long but still I think it's overpriced. But if you're looking for an effective face masks, this is one of them.
Have you tried anything from this brand MyChelle? What's your favourite face mask?
Models Own : Freak Out!
I always wanted to try out their glitter nail polish because they looked unique and different from the ones from other brands. Their ones have got the mixture of chunky and small glitter in many different colours and it just looks really nice on nails.
So when I found their stand in Boots, I got 3 colours with the offer "Buy 2 get 1 free" and gave one of them to a friend of mine. The first colour I picked up is Freak Out!, which has got blue and purple glitter in it.
Unfortunately the brush is crap. Can you see that it's bent? I guess the glitter is pretty big and was pushing the brush in the bottle for quite a long time or something, but whatever the reason is this brush makes it so hard to apply the nail polish. Thank god it's glitter one, if it was the normal colour I would not be able to use it at all.
I added this glitter on top of Make Up For Ever Black Tango Nail Polish in Blue Black (Full review HERE) and it gives really beautiful effect like a stained-glass. I'm thinking of getting a black nail polish and add this glitter on top, that would look beautiful as well. In summer, I might pair it with my favourite nail polish from usul airlines in pastel blue!
Do you have nail polish from Models Own? Have you tried their newest colours which smell of fruits?
L'Oreal Paris Glam Shine Stain Splash £7.99
I first got to know about Glam Shine Stain Splash when it was introduced as "Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stains" in the video by Allura (WATCH HERE) in December. Since then I was waiting for someone to sell on eBay so that I could get my hands on it but luckily I was able to pick these two shades up in Superdrug with this amazing offer "Buy one get one free"!! Unfortunately the colour range is much better in the US, and the shades I really wanted the most didn't seem to be sold in the UK. (They're Pink Resistance and Lilac Ever After by the way) As I don't ware deep colour on my lips, I choose these wearable colours.
Lolita
It's the lightest shade out of 8 colours sold in the UK. It's a pretty beigy pinky colour which you can wear to work.
The sponge applicator fits perfectly on the lips and it makes it super easy to apply.
It feels almost like water when you apply it, it makes sense because 30% of the formula is water according to the website. It's super sheer but definitely biddable.
I wear this colour on a daily basis since I came back to Japan. It doesn't give too much colour on my lips but definitely brightens up my whole face. It makes me look healthy, which is important for me because my coworkers always comment on how I look saying "Oh my gosh you really look pale, do you want to rest?" or "You look dead today". But I think it helps me looking healthier than usual as they don't say that when I'm wearing it.
It looks a bit shiny in this photo but it becomes matte after like 30 minutes. The colour stays for more than an hour (it's hard to tell because it's not a bright colour which you notice obviously when it's gone) but if you wish to keep shiny lips, you need to apply lipgloss on top.
Romy
This colour is a bit more pinky and brighter than Lolita.
It looks pretty bright blue toned pink on the applicator.
Still it's sheer and wearable.
It looks much pinkier than Lolita on the lips. It doesn't look too opaque in this photo but it's the brightest I can wear! I only wear this shade when I'm not wearing too much makeup on my eyes otherwise I look OTT. I love this colour but I tend to wear Lolita much more often especially at work, because Romy catches attention and I don't want to look like I'm trying too hard at work if that makes sense.
Overall, I love this product so much that I regret not buying more. I wish I could get my hands on the shades sold in the US because they have more wearable colours in my opinion. Have you tried this product yet? If you live in the US, which colour is your favoruite? And also, do they have the same colours in the US and UK in different names?
