REVIEW: Kuan Yuan Lian paper moisturizing mask

So this is officially THE first time I have ever used a paper face mask -- the only other mask I think I have used in my 26 years is the Queen Helene mint mask (classic green mask clasically paired with robe & hair rollers!)

The box looks like this and costs around $9.60 for a box of 10.

Description:
Kuan Yuan Lian NATURAL CARE Moisture Mask contains some natural botanical extracts like rose, orange blossom, lily, aloe vera, chamomile, and even hyaluronic acid. Skin is immediately replenished. White Rose extract enhances skin's resistance to help form a water-binding mechanism to prevent the loss of skin moisture. Leaving skin moist, supple and radiant. Recommend for the dehydrated and dry skin.

Directions:
1. After cleansing face, take the mask out and put it on face
2. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Take it off and gently massage face by fingertips to promote further essence absorption
3. Use it 1-3 times weekly.

Open Mask

Anyways, after some minor confusion, I was able to successful apply the mask. Basically, just stick to face and remove plastic backing!

I tried to smooth it out as best as I could...the serum is quite slick and the mask itself is slippery and drenched! After a few minutes sitting on my face, I could feel the mask getting tighter. It also kind of itches...hmmm...I think it might be the hyaluronic acid? The itching doesn't last too long. The smell was decent, but not anything particularly impressive. :P

After about 25 minutes, the mask *still* felt pretty moist. I didn't want to waste any of it, but even if I had waited another 15 minutes, it would still probably be wet to the touch!

Off it goes!

After massaging the serum into my face, I felt like my face itself was a little plumper. (hopefully not swelling lol) It did feel a little 'tight' so I just applied my regular Olay night moisturizer over everything. My skin admittedly is not so great right now due to a certain time of the month. So far, nothing has agitated my skin and caused a break out...hopefully this mask won't either! Will update with thoughts in the AM!

And just for kicks, here is DOMO-KUN! He gives a big Domo welcome to .maitai (so jealous, Hawaiian princess!!!), randomnesswithKhris (lol, love this name!) & abcgrrrl! (holla!!!)

Good night! ♥

**(2/9/10)Morning update: Skin feels "plumper" & quite soft. Nothing extraordinary, guess I have to try a few more times this week until I start noticing more differences.

Review: Catena Crystal Collagen Anti-wrinkle Eye mask

A little background...at 26, I have a problem with fine lines under my eyes. They are especially pronounced when I smile BIG...not so much crows feet, just under the eyes. Sad. I wish I had my sister's genes, zero lines! Also, I am trying to drink more water as I find that decreases their appearance as well.

That aside, time for the Catena Crystal Collagen Anti-wrinkle Eye Mask! (6 pairs/box) Purchased from Sasa.com. Easy as 1-2-3-4



1. There is a built in tear so no scissors needed...carefully open and pull out mini-tray. Just be careful to open foil-side up otherwise the serum will spill out! (Note serum on bathroom counter :( )

2. The pads feel like slippery jelly blobs...like a sea slug perhaps? I think I picked one up once in a touch-pool at the aquarium. Anyway, place these little suckers underneath your eyes and adjust accordingly.

Eeeiii...you can see every pore & bump on my unshopped face :( Ah well, we are all trying to restore our faces to their very best so we won't have to shop/photoedit/heavily conceal in the future, no?

3. *Relax* for 20-30 minutes. Great thing about these gel pads is they stick to your face quite well so you can stay upright, just enough time to catch your favorite show!


4. Remove pads and discard!

*RESULTS*

Overall, a nice cooling effect which I found very therapeutic! They smell nice too (slight sweetness but not too strong...very gentle and clean) which adds to the at-home-spa quality. You will notice some tightness once the serum has absorbed. I didn't expect these pads to get rid of my lines, just thought they would be something to help nourish the area and maybe diminish their apperance temporarily. With continued use, perhaps it might do some good, I will update! (I'll probably use 2x/week)

Goodnight! What my skin probably needs most now is beauty rest...

Sasa Haul

Goodies in the mail make me feel spoiled! :D My Sasa haul made it here today, despite the bone-chilling weather!

The packages were tightly secured in tape and each box was stuffed to the brim with packing peanuts. Just about every item was individually wrapped in bubble-wrap.


I finally wrangled out each and every item...I can't wait to try everything out!

• Silk Whitia on Sasa.com -- currently on a buy one-get one sale, so I purchased their Collagen moisturizing & nourishing eye mask AND their Quick action moisturizing mask. Their buy-one/get-one sale continues until Feb 22nd! I noticed that these masks were packed in nice, sturdy packages and they were actually heavier than all the other masks = more serum and great quality!
  
• DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
  
• My Beauty Diary masks in Black Pearl & Whitening combo pack
  
• DHC lash tonic
• Dejavu Fiberwig
• Somang Makeup base
• Kuan Yuan Lian masks in Whitening & Moisturizing
  
• Catena Collagen Crystal eyemask in moisturizing & Anti-wrinkle
  

Reviews will be posted as products are tested. :)

I just wanted to briefly rave abot the Somang makeup base packaging -- it is absolutely lovely and princess-y. I took a comparison picture of the lid:


Why can't all American products be packaged like this? *sigh* ;)