Review : Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Instant Eye Lift Algae Mask

Product Description
Instantly give eyes a revived, brightened and lifted look with this revolutionary system to dramatically transform eyes’ appearance in 10 minutes. The Instant Eye Lift is a two step process allowing the STEM CELLULAR™ Activator Fluid and pure marine algae Eye Mask to perform at the highest level of potency. Antioxidants and nutrients from the algae biomatrix masks are triggered when combined with the Activator Fluid, resulting in reduced appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness, leaving your eye area brightened and refreshed.

Benefits :
- Concentrated algae biomatrix technology is a great skincare alternative to cotton masks, which can be heavily penetrated with pesticide residue (classified by our government as "known, probable or likely" carcinogens)
and then subsequently processed with harsh chemicals (acephate, dichloropropene, diuron, fluometuron, pendimethalin, tribufos, and trifluralin). Pressed algae not only provides great skincare benefits but prevents pesticide laden cotton from being placed around the delicate eye tissue.

- Reduces the appearance of puffiness around eyes with organic cucumber, white tea, and arnica extracts.
- Brightens with Vitamin C.
- Has a firming effect on the delicate eye area and fights free radicals with a proprietary blend of apple, grape and lemon fruit stem cells infused into resveratrol-rich grapeseed.
- Hydrates and refreshes with organic aloe and algae.
- Encourages supple skin texture with hyaluronic acid and chamomile.

Bellabox was having a promotion, with 70% off their products and I took the chance to get a box of the Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Instant Eye Lift Algae Mask which was a steal at just $49.60 instead of the original $124. On their website, it retails at US$75 for 6 pairs. Still expensive to me.

Each box contains 6 sets of pure marine algae Eye Masks (12 total) and 6 Activator Fluid capsules which was a thoughtful combination, where you use only when you need it. There were times when I open the other brands'
packaging, only to be disappointed with dry eye patches, hence I really welcome this working mode from Juice Beauty though some might find it a hassle.

Juice Beauty’s STEM CELLULAR™ Instant Eye Lift Algae Mask is made without parabens, petroleum, propylene or butylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, pesticides, phthalates, artificial dyes or synthetic fragrances. Their products are also never tested on animals. 

This box of eye masks is recommended for those with signs of aging including fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage and also for the following scenarios.

When to use it :
Girls Night Out
While primping and prepping, apply the STEM CELLULAR ™ Instant Eye Lift Algae Mask for a bright-eyed look throughout the night.

At-Home Spa Day
For a pampering pick-me-up, apply the STEM CELLULAR ™ Instant Eye Lift Algae Mask while relaxing in a soaking bath.

Anyone, Anytime
To wake up tired, dry eyes, apply the STEM CELLULAR ™ Instant Eye Lift Algae Mask for a refreshed look.

Mommy’s Little Helper
Get ready for the day ahead, apply the STEM CELLULAR ™ Instant Eye Lift Algae Mask to de-puff and brighten eyes and save time on your beauty routine.

Perfect Travel Partner
To conquer jet lag, apply the STEM CELLULAR ™ Instant Eye Lift Algae Mask for a revitalized look upon arrival.

Each individually packed foil pack contained a pair of a large cresent-moon shaped eye mask that is dry with a soft cottony material. Pour a vial of Activator fluid on each pair of the eye masks in their original tray for soaking and apply them to the undereye area for 10 minutes after they have been fully saturated in the fluid.

The scent smells funny, neither offensive nor sweet-smelling but I have no issue with it since the scent does not linger for long. However, the eye masks can be a tad messy to use as the essence just keep dripping all over my cheeks non-stop for up to 15minutes. It feels slightly sticky hence my cheeks feel tacky as well, which made me clear my cheeks with water every now and then. Lying down, while using the mask makes it slightly better but the essence still drips. 

Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Instant Eye Lift Algae Mask is said to lift, contour, plump and hydrate the undereye area. I use it for up to 20 minutes and the area under my eyes look less tired and more refreshed. However, the fine lines are still apparent and there is no difference to the dark circles or eye bags.

With the steep price that it costs, I expect better performance but sadly, it doesn't deliver on my terrible undereye area.

Review : Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist

Product Description
This refreshing Hydrating Mist gives a burst of moisture that balances and tones the skin. A harmonic blend of certified organic, antioxidant-rich white and red grape juices, soothing aloe vera, nutrient-rich rosehip and grapeseed oil delivers a fresh, radiant complexion.
Clinically proven to present a significant moisturizing effect, increasing hydration by 11% for up to 1 hour and maintaining a 7% increase in moisture for up to 3 hours.

Key Ingredients
red grape juice : a powerful antioxidant with resveratrol, vitamin A, B, C
white grape juice : a powerful antioxidant with resveratrol, vitamin A, B, C
aloe leaf juice : soothes and replenishes moisture with over 75 nutrients
rosehip fruit extract : rich in vitamin C and essential fatty acids
oat extract : calms, soothes, softens and protects
vitamin E (tocopherol) : a potent antioxidant which protects cells from the aging process
vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate) : promotes healthy circulation, collagen/elastin, cell turnover
vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) : an antioxidant which stimulates skin rejuvenation
grape seed oil : a rich antioxidant which protects the skin
phospholipids : essential to cell membrane function and balance of skin's natural moisturizing factor

I love it when a hydrating mist is not just a hydrating mist alone, instead it does more than hydrating the skin like this latest Juice Beauty product which I have been using for the last few months.
Filled with so much antioxidant goodness, its the perfect anti-aging care for your needs.

Being such a big bottle, 200ml to be exact, I reckon it is going to take me some time to finish it and indeed it is. Despite using it for more than 2 months, I still had about 60% left. The bottle is quite heavy and cumbersome, hence its not exactly a convenient size to bring it around, so I usually transfer it to a smaller bottle to be used overseas.

The scent is overpowering and stank when I first starting using it, but now I am used to it. Some users have associated the scent to be that of ylang ylang.

When I first sprayed it on my face, the texture is kind of sticky. Just be patient and wait for a while and soon, it would sink into the skin, leaving an almost soothed skin tone.

Frankly speaking, despite the antioxidant goodness in it and being titled it as a hydrating spray, I think Bioglo Lifting and Moisturising Mist did a better job in hydrating my parched skin so sadly, this doesn’t work as well as that. While I believe in the long term goodness in using antioxidant ingredients on the skin, but where hydrating factor is concerned, this scored low on my list.

So if you have normal and sometimes dry skin, this product may be useful for you, not if you have severely dehydrated skin. But then again, what does not work on my skin may work on your skin.
That said, it does refresh the skin wonderfully and is a cooling sensation, especially under the humid weather in my country. But you have to be careful near the eyes though because it does sting.

It scored 3.5 from 22 users on Makeupalley

According to this source,  the ingredient Retinyl Palmitate (composed of palmitic acid and retinol) is rated as a moderate hazard ingredient and is also known to break down in sunlight and forms free radicals. Note that this ingredient is found to be in almost 40% of the sunscreens in the market. (source)

You can buy it on Amazon.
Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist - Amazon Choice Product
Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist ( Travel Size )

Ingredients

Organic Juice Solution of Vitis Vinifera Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (white & red grape), Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (grape), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) (vitamin E), Rose Canina Fruit Extract (Organic) (rosehip), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract (oat), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) (vitamin A), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract (grapefruit), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C) (vitamin C), Phospholipids, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Rosa Damascena, Cananga Odorata Pure Essential Oils (ylang ylang)

Source : Juice Beauty , Amazon

Review : Juice Beauty Organic Citrus and Aloe Shampoo and Conditioner

Juice Beauty is known for its antioxidant 100% organic juice base and for being without parabens, propylene or butylene glycols, petroleum, sulphates, PEGs, TEA, DEA, phthalates, GMO, silicones, pesticides, artifical dyes or fragrance

This 2 products came from the travet kit I bought from drugstore.com for US$16 and I have brought both along for my Japan trip. I love travel kits for its portability and its friendly sizes for me to try out their efficacy.
And the verdict for these 2 products is that I simply love it.

The texture of the shampoo is dark yellow in colour and poured out easily from the small hole in the travel sized bottle, however I cannot say the same for the conditioner. Its actually quite difficult to get the conditioner contents out of its bottle. Mainly because the conditioner texture is thicker.

Both smell refreshing and is soothing to the senses. A pampering treat for both the body and the nose. However, I have yet to see the shiny effect as proclaimed. Its supposed to give shiny and vibrancy to the hair which I did not see it, despite using it for the last 2 weeks. The contents are almost to the end and I do get soft and bouncy hair but not its shine.

Main Benefits :
citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) juice : anthocyanidins, vitamin A, B, C, K
aloe barbadensis juice : soothes and replenishes moisture, over 75 nutrients
vitis vinifera (white grape) juice : resveratrol, vitamin A, B, C
organic cucumber extract : humectant, hydrating
Organic plant extracts : energizing and hydrating
sunflower seed (helianthus annuus) : rich in vitamin E, emollient
grapefruit (citrus grandis) : clarifying and nourishing
lime (citrus aurantifolia) : rejuvenates the skin, contains large amounts of Vitamin C & flavonoids, astringent, brightens dull skin
organic essential fatty acids : emollient and antioxidant rich
oenothera biennis (evening primrose), linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed & borago officinali (borage) seed : rich in gamma linolenic acid: emollient, antioxidant, promote healthy skin growth, anti-inflammatory
vitamin B5 : panthenol nourishes and moisturizes

Shampoo Ingredients :

 Conditioner Ingredients :

Source : Juice Beauty

Review : Juice Beauty Organic Citrus and Aloe Hand and Body Wash

This organic juice solution is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, containing the following main ingredients
- aloe barbadensis leaf juice : soothes and replenishes moisture, over 75 nutrients
- punica granatum (pomegranate) juice : powerful antioxidant, anthocyanidins, vitamin A, B, C, K
- vitis vinifera (white grape) juice : powerful antioxidant, resveratrol, vitamin A, B, C
- lemon verbena : improves skin's texture, soothes skin, invigorating scent
- soothing sugar cleansers : gently removes impurities while protecting skin’s natural moisture balance

I got the travel kit for US$16 via drugstore.com purchase from USA.It consists of the body wash, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner but I will just be reviewing the body wash today.
I have brought it along for my Japan trip and its almost completely used up.
Full of antioxidant benefits, there is nothing much to hate about for this body wash.
It has a light citrus scent which is uplifting to the senses and lathers pretty well to provide a good wash for the body.
I really like this very much, if only its not that expensive in Sephora Singapore.