Tosowoong Dr. Troubex Sparkling Mask Review

Product Description: Provides intensive relief to irritated and troubled skin. The mask contains centella asiatica extract and aloe vera leaf extract which both work as perfect anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agents to help the skin recover. It is also specially formulated to aid with redness and keep the skin’s hydration levels balanced.

FYI, 까지 means until so the mask is good until August 2016.

How to Use: After cleansing and toning, place the mask on your face. Remove the mask after 10-20 minutes and pat in the remaining essence.

Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rh-Oligopeptide-1, Carbonated Water (100 ppm), Larix Sibirica Wood Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root/Stalk Extract, Asarum Sieboldi Root Extract, Quercus Mongolia Leaf Extract, Persicaria Hydropiper Extract, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Corydalis Turtschaninovii Root Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Machilus Thunbergii Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Allantoin, Betaine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Perfume
According to CosDNA, there are no irritants in the mask and the only acne trigger is the Butylene Glycol.

Price: I purchased the Tosowoong mask from Memebox for $1.50 and the retail value is listed as $3. You can also find them at RoseRoseShop for 25,000 won in a set of 10 masks and Korea Depart for $29.95 also as a set of 10. I suggest ordering the mask from Memebox if you're interested since they have the best price and shipping is much faster.

My Skin Type: I have oily, acne prone skin which can be sensitive at times. In my battle with hormonal cystic acne I'm often left with red, angry looking post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation regardless of whether I pick at the pimple or not. I tend to look for sheet masks that calm, soothe, and brighten my skin.

My Thoughts: The mask has a light floral scent which doesn't linger around for long. It smells like a perfume I can't quite place. Drives me nuts when I can't properly describe a scent!

The fit is definitely on the wider side. I'm usually grumbling about sheet masks not covering the sides of my lower face. This one was a little too wide so I had to fold over part of the mask at the forehead and the sides.

The sheet is on the thicker side so it was very easy to unfold and place on the face. There's a good amount of essence on the mask but it's not overly drenched like I've seen with other masks. I was able to use the left over essence in the pouch two more times the next day.

The area around my eyes was a little itchy during the 20 minutes I wore the mask but it wasn't unbearable. I really liked how my skin was sufficiently hydrated after the mask. Most masks are too hydrating for me and I usually don't have to continue on with the rest of my skin care. This Tosowoong mask is great for anyone with oily/combination acne prone skin. I did notice that some of my chin acne appeared less red an hour or so later. AND, the next morning my chin acne looked like small dots that could easily be covered. They literally shrunk in size overnight. I will definitely pick up some more of the Dr. Troubex Sparkling Masks for future breakouts and I highly recommend it to anyone that is suffering from irritated skin or acne (even hormonal).

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Velvizo Marine Spa Vital Mask Real Brightening Review

Velvizo started out as an internet shopping mall in 2008, only selling their products at the Shinsaegae Department Store. The brand has slowly been expanding their reach into countries like Vietnam and China. Velvizo 벨비죠 (pronounced Bel-bee-jyo) comes from two words, Bello (아름다은= beautiful) + Viso (얼굴=face).

Product Description: Contains effective ingredients like niacinamide, grapefruit extract, and houttuynia cordata extract (chameleon plant) to brighten your skin tone, offer superior hydration, and help remove skin troubles. It is formulated without benzophenone, artificial flavors, mineral oil, and parabens. 

There are 3 other varieties in the Marine Spa Mask line:

Marine Spa Vital Mask Control Soothing 

Marine Spa Vital Mask Lifting Renewal 

Marine Spa Vital Mask Radiance Intensive

How to Use: After cleansing and toning, take out the mask sheet from the package and put on your face. Remove after 10-20 minutes of application and gently pat in the remaining essence.

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Ingredients: Unfortunately I mistakenly threw away the mask set box and there is no ingredients list on the back of the individual mask packaging. Sorry about that! I can tell you the main ingredients according to Tester are adenosine, acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract, and hyaluronic acid.

Price: Tester Korea sells a set of 8 masks for 14,400 won or $12.45. They do not sell Velvizo masks individually so it's either the mask set or nothing.

My Skin Type: I have oily, acne prone skin which can be sensitive at times. In my battle with hormonal cystic acne I'm often left with red, angry looking post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation regardless of whether I pick at the pimple or not. I tend to look for sheet masks that calm, soothe, and brighten my skin.

My Thoughts: There's not much of a scent to the mask but I do detect a slight fruity, citrus scent. It makes sense since there are grapefruit and papaya extracts in the ingredients. I really wish I had access to the full list!

The fit is almost perfect for my face shape. It's wide and long enough and covers the majority of my lower face which is usually a gripe I have with the fit of sheet masks. There is a gap at the sides of the nose which didn't bother me. You can take advantage of the eye flaps but I chose to flip them down. (Sheet masking = catching up on K dramas. Latest obsession is Cheese In The Trap!)

There's plenty of essence on the sheet mask which is on the milky, lotion-y side. I find this kind of essence to be a little too hydrating for my skin type in general. There's quite a bit of left over essence in the pouch although it was hard to scrape out the next morning. The mask dried out in the nose and chin area towards the end but the forehead and chin area were still drenched with essence. I removed the mask after 20 minutes and waited 10 minutes or so for some of the essence to absorb. I applied an eye cream and a spot treatment and called it a night.

Final Thoughts: This definitely provides "superior hydration" which isn't exactly what I need, even in the winter time. The mask would be great for those with normal to dry skin. I didn't notice much of a difference in my overall skin tone or any brightening effects and it certainly did not "help remove skin troubles." In fact, the next morning I woke up to a triad of pimples on my chin and an unusually oily face. Now I have 7 of these Real Brightening Masks I'll have to give out to friends and family. Never buy a set of masks you've never tried before even if it's a good deal, lesson learned.

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Miss Spa Calming Facial Sheet Mask Review

I first discovered Miss Spa sheet masks when I was browsing through the Ulta website during Black Friday last year. There's a "Women Owned" icon on the back of the packaging and their products are free of sulfates, parabens, fragrance, and artificial dye. Products are manufactured in Taiwan but designed and developed in the U.S.

Product Description: This silky pre-treated paper mask is infused with naturally soothing botanical extracts and conditioners to comfort and moisturize. The gentle formula works to help relieve stressed, aggravated skin keeping it cool, calm, and collected. Perfect for stressed and dehydrated skin.

Price: As I mentioned above, I purchased the Calming Facial Mask at Ulta. It was priced at $2.99 at the time and I was able to receive 40% off of the original price. Unfortunately, this particular mask is no longer available at Ulta but you can find other varieties on the site. The mask can be found directly on the Miss Spa site for $4. You can also find Miss Spa masks at Walgreens and Walmart.

My Skin Type: I have oily, acne prone skin which can be sensitive at times. In my battle with hormonal cystic acne I'm often left with red, angry looking post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation regardless of whether I pick at the pimple or not. I tend to look for sheet masks that calm, soothe, and brighten my skin.

My Thoughts: As the product claims promise, there is no fragrance. I really appreciate brands that don't add extra fragrance into their products since it's so difficult to find. I had to undergo a minor procedure recently which forbade the use of any skincare, body care, or makeup with fragrance. It was quite difficult finding products in my stash so I had to simplify my whole routine. Anyway, got off on a tangent, there is a slight scent which reminds me of the Leaders Coconut Gel Masks.

The paper backing on the sheet mask makes it easy to place the mask on the face. However, it took me awhile to situate the mask so it would adhere tightly. The upper half of the mask is slightly big for my face shape and the lower half isn't long enough to cover the sides of my jaw area. The mask rips fairly easily so handle carefully when adjusting it to your face.

The mask contains plenty of essence which is clear in the pouch. There is enough essence left over for a few more uses so don't throw away the pouch. The essence doesn't feel sticky or heavy. I removed the mask after 20 minutes and the mask was still "wet." It took about 5 minutes for the essence to absorb and I continued on with an eye cream and serum. My skin felt sufficiently hydrated to skip the moisturizer. I had a cluster of small pimples on the lower left side and they looked less red and calmer an hour after removing the mask. There were even better results the next morning since the pimples were barely noticeable.

Final Thoughts: I'm quite impressed with this mask especially since I did not have any expectations for the brand. The Miss Spa Calming Facial Sheet Mask does everything it claims: soothe, calm, and moisturize the skin. I wish I had stocked up on more over Black Friday since I only paid $1.80 for each one. I'm hoping Ulta will restock this particular mask since you can get cash back with Ebates and take advantage of coupons or promotions within the site.

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Innisfree Skin Clinic Mask BHA Review

Product Description: This 100% natural cotton sheet is made from soft cotton hairs around the cotton wool and contains BHA to remove accumulated dead skin cells and leave your skin texture soft.
Available in 6 other varieties:
Vita C
Peptide
Collagen
Madecassoside
Hyaluronic Acid
Catechin

Re:cipe Slowganic Jeju Tangerine Sheet Mask Review

I'm a huge fan of Re:cipe skincare products like their Slowganic Cleanser, Cleansing Oil, and Spray Essence Water so I wanted to see if the brand's sheet masks lived up to my expectations.

Leaders 7 Wonders Himalayan Camellia Pore Minimizing Mask Review

Product Description: This advanced bio-cellulose mask visibly refines pores and smoothes rough texture. Soothes troubled and irritated skin and can be used on all sensitive skin types. Contains a full bottle of serum rich Himalayan camellia. Dermatologist tested.
Available in 5 other varieties:
7 Wonders Caribbean Coconut Calming Mask (read my review here)
7 Wonders Amazonian Acai Anti-Pollution Mask (read my review here)
7 Wonders Tundra Cranberry Anti-Aging Mask
7 Wonders Kalahari Melon Moisturizing Mask
7 Wonders Mediterranean Olive Brightening Mask

Leaders 7 Wonders Caribbean Coconut Calming Mask Review

Product Description: This Caribbean Coconut Calming Mask is an advanced bio-cellulose mask that calms red and irritated skin and leaves skin soothed and refreshed. Can be used on most sensitive skin types. Dermatologist tested. Enriched with nutrient rich coconut from the Caribbean.
Available in 5 other varieties:
7 Wonders Himalayan Camellia Pore Minimizing Mask
7 Wonders Amazonian Acai Anti-Pollution Mask (read my review here)
7 Wonders Tundra Cranberry Anti-Aging Mask
7 Wonders Kalahari Melon Moisturizing Mask
7 Wonders Mediterranean Olive Brightening Mask

Leaders 7 Wonders Amazonian Acai Anti-Pollution Mask Review

I've been eyeing the Leaders sheet masks sold at Ulta since they were first released about five months ago. These particular masks are exclusive to Ulta so you can't find them anywhere else. I was waiting for the 20% off your total purchase coupon because there are no restrictions on any brands. The majority of coupon codes available do not include Leaders products. I got a pretty good deal on them which I'll explain in detail down below.

Kocostar Lemon Slice Mask Sheet Review

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

You don’t have to keep on slicing those fruits you have at home because you can get the same amount of goodness with Kocostar’s Slice Mask Sheet! This is the perfect overnight solution to uneven skin tone. Lemon is a natural brightening ingredient which helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and other skin discolorations. This unique mask sheet also allows you to place the patches onto the areas you need more help with. Results are visibly instant after just one use.

Also available in 2 other varieties:
Cucumber - provides moisture and nourishment
Tomato - helps brighten up dull and exhausted skin

Dr. Jart+ Dermask Water Jet Soothing Hydra Solution Review

Product Description
A cellulose sheet mask that hydrates, soothes, and calms the sensitive irritation of the dehydrated skin.With its lightweight fiber mask material, this mask effectively delivers essential nutrients and moisture to the pores for an ultimate hydration therapy.This mask provides instant hydration to relieve the skin from dryness and diminish skin flaking. It features Aloe Vera and Phytoncides which are both exceptional ingredients in terms of healing and moisturizing. It contains natural anti-inflammatory properties which will help the skin to stay calm and avoid further irritation. This mask does not contain parabens, sulfates and phthalates which makes it safe for sensitive skin.

DD'ell All About Nature Gold Kiwi Mask Review

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Formulated with mineral rich deep ocean water and vitamin rich gold kiwi extracts, this Moisture Facial Mask delivers instant moisture relief while soothing, detoxifying, and treating skin pigmentation for a much brighter, youthful complexion.
There are 4 other masks in this line:
Snow Brightening Essence Mask
Aqua Collagen Moisture Facial Mask
All About Nature Manuka Honey Mask
All About Nature Tea Tree Mask

HOW TO USE
Place the sheet mask over clean face. Remove after 15-20 minutes. Pat in the remaining mask essence for full absorption.

INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredient: Contains Kiwi Fruit Extract 1000ppm
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, PEG-32, PEG/PEG-17/6 Copolymer, Panthenol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrihizate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Kiwi Fruit Extract, Sea Water, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance

PRICE
I received the Gold Kiwi mask in a 2014 Christmas Collection Memebox. You can purchase the mask at Spicy Avenue for $3 with a retail value of $7. Spicy Avenue sells two other masks besides the Gold Kiwi. One is in Manuka for dry skin and the other is in Tea Tree for soothing and skin troubles. I have tried the Tea Tree mask and thought it was just okay. All the masks are priced on the high side at $7.

SCENT
OMG this is the best smelling mask I've tried so far! Personally I love anything with a fruity scent and do not really gravitate towards straight up floral scents. I can really smell the kiwi in the mask. I'm not exactly sure how much 1000ppm is but I believe that kiwi is the main ingredient after opening up the pouch. As soon as I opened up the pouch, I got this delicious wave of kiwi/other fruits wafted towards my face. There is a very slight floral scent but it's predominantly fruity. I didn't think I was going to write so much about the scent but, clearly, I love the smell of this mask!

FIT
This is one of the widest masks I've ever used. I'm always complaining about sheet masks never fitting the lower sides of my face. Let me tell you, this covered those areas plus the sides of my neck. If you have an unusually wide face, you'll like the fit of DD'ell masks. There is a huge gap at the sides of the nose which is a common issue but it's a bigger gap than usual. I don't mind the gaps in the nose area as I'm more concerned with covering the sides of my face. There are eye flaps so you can choose to cover your eyes while wearing the mask or move the flaps out of the way.

MY THOUGHTS
Just for reference my skin type is oily, although it does get a little drier in the middle of winter. Some years it will change to combination in the winter but it can also stay oily. It really just depends on how rough winters are in NYC. I also struggle with hormonal cystic acne particularly on the lower half of my face and deal with major acne scarring and hyperpigmentation. Sometimes my skin can also be sensitive depending on how bad my breakouts are. The things I look for in a sheet mask are soothing and brightening effects and sebum control.
The majority of essence in the pouch is soaked up in the mask so there isn't too much leftover essence to use at a later time. I did manage to get two more uses with the essence but I was really digging and scraping it out of the pouch. The sheet itself is fairly durable and is easy to open and place on the face. I thought there would be essence dripping everywhere but, once I placed the mask on my face, there was no dripping or sliding happening with the mask. The mask is cooling and I really enjoyed wearing the mask because of the scent. I removed the mask after 20 minutes and the remaining essence absorbed nicely into my skin after 5 minutes or so.
I didn't have too many expectations for the Gold Kiwi mask since I wasn't all that impressed by the Tea Tree one. However, the next morning I swear the redness in my acne scars were significantly better and some of the cystic acne on my jawline had calmed down. My skin did seem brighter as well. I also didn't experience major oiliness in my T-zone area which can be an issue with some sheet masks. This particular sheet mask would be great for all skin types.

FINAL THOUGHTS
I thoroughly approve of this mask and would purchase it in the future. The question is...is it worth $7??? While I really did like this mask, it's not a miracle worker. I probably wouldn't pay $7 for this particular line of masks since there are so many great, cheaper alternatives out there. The good thing is you can find the DD'ell masks for $3 and I'm completely satisfied with that price.

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Skin Factory Solution A Plus Ampoule Mask Review

This is my first venture into the brand, Skin Factory, so here's a little background information about them. They are a Korean brand founded by a group of medical scientists from Seoul National University. They started as a cosmetics brand to offer pure and natural skincare products which emphasize the well being and balance of the skin for men and women of all skin types. Skin Factory has a "five free" line of products which are alcohol free, fragrance free, preservatives free, pigment free, and mineral oil free. The company is owned by Beauty Finest who also owns Skin Watchers, Yadah Korea, Hermippe, and Chamos Acaci.

Memebox Berrisom Animal Mask Set

After trying the Berrisom Horror Masks from Memebox, I really wanted to purchase their Animal Masks. I used every mask except for the Monkey Mask. The fit of the masks overall were not the greatest for my face shape. All of the masks I tried went into the front portion of my hairline so they were all big in the forehead area. The Panda and Sheep Mask were the worst offenders. I have oily hair, particularly on the roots, so the extra essence would make my hair greasier than usual the next morning. To prevent this I made sure to use a cloth hair band to cover my hair. All the masks have really cute ears but they would either flop over or get into the sides of my hair. Again, this is not great for someone with oily hair. The masks also didn't cover the sides of my cheek or jaw area and the mouth cut out was not wide or big enough for me. The Berrisom logo is printed on the left side of each mask underneath the eye area.

Berrisom Horror Mask Set

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I thought this would be the perfect time to do a mini review of the Berrisom Horror Masks. You can find them at Memebox sold as a set for $3 with a retail value of $6 here.

Memebox Ciracle Mask Bundle Set

I haven't tried any Ciracle products before but I have been tempted in the past to purchase several things from their anti-acne line. When their From Jeju Mask Set was released on Memebox, I instantly put in an order on the site.

Dewytree Deep Detox Black Mask Review

I'm really enjoying sheet masking these days and have been stocking up on my mask supply left and right. I just purchased the Berrisom Animal Masks and Horror Mask so I'll be reviewing those and the Ciracle Masks in the next few weeks. So, let's take a look at the Dewytree Deep Detox Black Mask.

Goodal Watery Blue Flower Calming Mask Review

I was going through my used sheet masks to feature in an upcoming empty products post when I realized it would be easier to write up individual mask reviews that were a little more detailed. With that said, I saw the Goodal Blue Flower Calming Masks on the Memebox site (they were also sold on Hautelook not too long ago) and thought they might help with my skin issues.

Memebox Tony Moly Earth Beauty Mask Bundle Set

If you read my last post, you already know I purchased quite a few things from Memebox over Labor Day weekend. This Tony Moly Earth Beauty Mask Set was one of the purchases I made during their holiday promotion. The masks are relatively new products on the market and caught my eye right away.