TheFaceShop: Lovely Me:ex Magic Pink Powder Mask

Posted by: Jennifer
This wash-off mask is one out of the other three in the collection (Magic Pink Powder Mask, Grapefruit Moisture Mask and Pore Ghassoul Mask) aimed towards different skin concerns. The one I purchased is for troubled skin consisting of two main ingredients: "calamine and salicylic acid". According to the instructions, you apply it once or twice a week after toner, wait 10-15 minutes and then rinse off.
(You can read Emily's review of the Grapefruit Moisture Mask Here)

Origin: Korea
Product: 65g / 2.2oz.

Review:

So I am finally getting around to reviewing this product - comes in a cute baby blue container with pink product that has a jelly-like consistency. It goes on your skin quite sheer and light and does not harden when dried. This mask is easy to apply and goes on smoothly as well, but no dramatic results! My skin does feel smoother, cleaner, and calmer afterwards though (no whitening effect). I would say this mask is not that bad of a product, but it is not fantastic enough to keep repurchasing. Like Emily said, there are a lot better products to choose from on the market. The mask also has a pretty strong scent that is not too overwhelming.

Overall Rating:

3/5 - Average

Purchase/Price:

Can be found at TheFaceShop stores.

Read more...

TheFaceShop: Lovely Me: Ex Waterful Grapefruit Mask

Posted by: Emily

Review:

Who could resist such cute packaging? It’s conveniently packaged, adorable, and smells great. When Jennifer and I saw it at a new Face Shop location, we were sold. I purchased the pink one which has moisturizing properties for dry skin, meanwhile she bought the blue one that calms troubled skin. (She should be reviewing it soon.)  Anyway, outside of the cute packaging we didn’t really expect much from this product. To be honest I have yet come across a product from The Face Shop that I was impressed with. However, I’m really interested in their Chia Seed line that was launched recently.

According to the directions, you could either wash this mask off after about 10 minutes or leave it on overnight. I usually leave it on overnight because I feel like that would be more beneficial. The mask is clear, smooth, and easy to apply.  The scent is not too heavy and really does smell like grapefruit. It does moisturize my skin and leaves it softer the next morning. I bought this for the winter when my skin was really dry and needed some hydration. The results aren’t wowing and I would say any other mask I use makes my skin feel the same way. 

Overall, it’s not a product I would repurchase. I don’t use it often because I have better masks to choose from. 

Overall Rating:

3/5 – Average product 

Purchase:

I purchased this for about $14 at The Face Shop. You could probably find it on Ebay for a similar price.

Read more...

TheFaceShop White Tree Snow Exfoliating Foam Cleanser

 (화이트트리 스노우 엑스폴리에이팅 폼 클렌저)

A gentle scrubbing cleanser infused with white fine beads to remove any dirt or dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, leaving it smooth and refined. Suitable for all skin types.

Origin: Korea
Product: 140mL / 4.72 fl. oz.

Before Foaming

After Foaming

Review:

Although this product looks like it will guarantee whitening, I did not see any dramatic whitening effects. The cleanser only slightly foams, but not into huge bubbles and it is not a creamy type of cleanser. I purposely bought an exfoliating cleanser to remove dead skin cells and the appearance of acne scars. As a result, this does make my skin look smoother without having to dry my skin or break me out. I have used this product for a few months already, but there is no drastic changes in my skin (in whitening or fading acne marks). The scent is soft and smooth on a low note with a velvety texture.

Overall Rating:

3/5 - Just a regular scrubbing cleanser, nothing spectacular.

Purchase/ Price:

TheFaceShop Stores.

Read more...

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Light Oil

(미감수 브라이트 클렌징 라이트 오일)

Posted by: Jennifer

A gentle makeup remover made from organic rice and rice water suitable for all skin types.

Origin: Korea
Product: 150mL / 5.07 fl. oz.

Enlarge to see how oily/shiny the product makes your skin.

Review:

Although the product says it is suitable for all skin types, it definitely is not. Since I only use eye make up, I purchased this product solely for eye makeup removal. However, it only dried both the skin around my eyes and on my eyelid. After purchasing, I discovered on the site that it's a makeup remover most suitable for oily skin. Although my skin was not really dry to begin with, this remover was very strong and ended up making my skin patchy. In addition, this product lightly burned and irritated my eyes. I only used a drop of it too! Maybe I was not suppose to use this as a eye-makeup remover?

I actually purchased this because of a similar product under the same collection that was actually really good (Rice Water Bright Lip & Eye Remover / 미감수 브라이트 립 앤 아이 리무버). I didn't think there would be a vast difference between the two.

The texture of the product was very oily but smooth. The fragrance was light and fresh.

Overall I'm very disappointed with this product.

Overall Rating:

1/5 - The one star is for doing its job for makeup removal. Would not purchase again.

Purchase/Price:

About $15.00

Read more...