Review : Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask

Product Description
A powerful brightening face mask inspired by iontophoresis, a beauty treatment that saturates skin with a generous amount of beneficial ingredients to target spots and discoloration. A brilliant solution for radiant skin while diminishing the appearance of dark spots. Skin is bright, refreshed and moisturized.

• Soothes damaged skin with moisture
• Mask fits around facial contours, sealing in the mask essence for an optimal brightening effect

After a day out with my niece under the scorching hot sun at Gardens By The Bay, its time to replenish my skin with a brightening mask and Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask immediately comes to my mind. You can read my past reviews on Shiseido White Lucent Luminizing Infuser, Shiseido White Lucent Microtargeting Spot Corrector, White Lucent Luminizing Surge and White Lucent Multibright Night Cream.

Formulated without parabens, sulfates and phthalates, Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask is said to deliver the whitening ingredients deep into the skin through the power of Ion Force Technology, resulting in highly effective results.

The White Lucent Power Brightening Mask is made of a thick material and heavily soaked with essence, with an artificial odd scent that lingers. Unlike other masks, this sheet mask has no cutouts around the nose hence there is no gap, which is a good consideration, however the cutout at the eye area is pretty large, leaving the undereye area uncovered.

After a 25 minute treatment masking session, I can see my skin is literally glowing with radiance. My skin is softer, smoother and brighter looking.

If you have been looking for an effective brightening mask, Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask would be a good one to try. However, the price is high, so I would recommend you to reserve it for certain days when you really need to look good. If price is not a concern, go ahead and splurge on yourself - after all, that is what you work hard for.

Where To Purchase : Amazon | Shopee
Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask ( 1 pc )
Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask ( 4 pcs )
Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask ( 6 pcs in a box )
Shiseido Benefiance Smoothing Eye Mask ( 12 pairs )

Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask ( Shopee ) 

You can watch the video below to see how the model use her hands to lightly press over the face, after the sheet mask is removed at 0.44mins.

The mask scored 3.6 from 7 users on Makeupalley.


INGREDIENTS: 
WATER (AQUA), DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL (PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM), GLYCERIN, PEG-20, TREHALOSE, POTASSIUM METHOXYSALICYLATE, ISOSTEARIC ACID, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, LAURYL BETAINE, CARBOMER, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PEG-30 SOY STEROL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER, SERINE, XANTHAN GUM, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), GLUCOSYL HESPERIDIN, 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, LIMONENE, PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA ROOT EXTRACT, REHMANNIA CHINENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, SODIUM BENZOATE

Source : Shiseido

Review : Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment

Product Description
Intensive treatment packed with quinoa protein strengthens damaged hair with deep repair. Leaves hair feeling healthy, smooth and strong. 
Aveda's own pure-fume aroma with certified organic bergamot, mandarin, ylang ylang and other pure flower and plant essences.

I own a 25ml travel sized Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment which was part of my Tangs Beauty Box purchase. It came in just in time, as I finished a hair colouring job where my tresses were dry and stiff.

Review : Skin Inc My Daily Dose ( Chlorella + Vitamin A )

Product Description
A Chlorella serum that reduces the appearance of dark spots and dullness for a clearer, brighter complexion—designed to mix (or blend) with two other Skin Inc serums to tackle multiple skin concerns in one. This renewing serum contains a nutrient-rich extract of the algae chlorella to help improve dullness and reduce the appearance of dark spots for an even, luminous skin tone. 

Product Description
Take on skin dullness, uneven skin tone and signs of exhaustion around the eyes and dark circles for a healthy look—designed to mix (or blend) with two other Skin Inc serums to tackle multiple skin concerns in one. This serum rich in vitamin A is designed to improve fatigue and skin dullness around the delicate eye area. It supports natural collagen production, blood flow, and circulation of the skin, resulting in a youthful-looking appearance.

A good friend of mine, has been wow-ing about Skin Inc products for awhile and so, I decided to pop in by the store during one of our chit-chat sessions together. I have previously tried out Skin Inc Pure Deepsea Hydrating Mask and Skin Inc Renew Coenzyme Q10 more than 4 years ago but wasn't overly impressed then so perhaps its time to revisit the brand.

Skin Inc is a Singapore brand but their products are made in Japan, with 0% paraben and 0% scent. It has won over 100 awards from renowned beauty authorities and insiders across the globe. Said to be suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, the brand is famed for their custom serums, with patented encapsulation technology from Japan. The caviar-inspired capsules protect active ingredients from exposure to light and oxidation, keeping them fresh and potent for maximum effectiveness. The serums are versatile and compatible with any skincare and makeup product which one can add them to masks, moisturisers, primer and foundations.

In the store, I was tasked to fill in a Skin Identity Questionaire ( Skin Inc’s proprietary self-diagnostic tool developed by Skin Inc scientists based on decades of skin aging research ) about my skin problems and concerns. Thereafter, I was given 2 x 5ml sizes of the Skin Inc Serum in Chlorella and Vitamin A and told to mix both together ( 3 drops from each bottle ) to be used. 

Word of mouth is really powerful, especially when it comes from those who are close to you and I am definitely glad to have revisited Skin Inc this time. 

#1 Skincare Tip from Pony Park Hye Min

Pony Park Hye Min is one of Korea's most famous beauty gurus, with over 4 million subscribers on Youtube. So literally whatever she says, we will definitely listen.

Green Tea has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin which help to reduce redness and puffiness and Pony incorporates that into her skincare routine.

Review : A'Pieu Real Big Yoghurt One Bottle Smoothing Sheet Mask ( Apple )

Product Description
Yogurt extract and Lactobacillus components help strengthen skin barrier, helping to create a firm, healthy skin. L-Cell sheet with high transparency effectively conveying the active ingredient.

This is the last flavour in my A'Pieu Real Big Yoghurt One Bottle Sheet Mask stash. Comparing the plain flavour, strawberry flavour and apple flavour, I like the plain flavour the best, for its scent and effectiveness. 

Paraben-free and sulphate-free, A'Pieu Real Big Yoghurt One Bottle Sheet Mask ( Apple ) has a distinct artificially apple-scented fragrance although the fragrance becomes subtle after a while. Made of a thin and transparent L-Cell sheet mask material that boasts of excellent adherence and high moisture content, this Apple Sheet Mask helps to promote smoother skin from natural AHA ( chemical exfoliant ). AHA sloughs off dead skin cells and encourages faster cell turnover, resulting in healthy new skin. 

While the mask is totally soaked in essence while being pulled out of its packaging, there is no dripping messiness during layering, unlike some masks which kept dripping all the way to your neck. The cutting of the mask is more suited for smaller faces due to a shorter nose flap and slightly larger eye area and not being able to pull back all the way to the hairline and edges of my face. 

After a 25 minute treatment, I observed minimal dead cells on the surface of the skin, on my nose, where blackheads and whiteheads are aplenty. I use a cotton bud to gently rub it off. My skin looked slightly clearer and fresher too. 

Unfortunately, if you check the ingredient list, the concentration of their touted beneficial ingredients are pretty low in concentration, as they are mostly found at the bottom of the list. The only exception are Glycerine, a moisturiser, Betaine, a moisturiser and Hydroxyacetophenone, an antioxidant which are found in the middle of the list aka higher concentration. 

Glycerin : A humectant which works to moisturise the skin by drawing water from the air into the skin's outer layer. Forms a protective layer that helps to prevent moisture loss. 
Betaine : Helps skin to retain moisture due to its molecular structure. Reduce wrinkles on skin. Ability to smooth and soften the skin, reducing sensitivity to external irritants. 
Yoghurt : Lactic acid found in its composition accelerates the skin renewal processes and helps improve the moisture balance in skin, retaining softness, suppleness and a radiant and youthful looking appearance. 
Lactobacillius : strengthens the skin by aiding cell regeneration
Sodium Hyaluronate : sodium salt of Hyaluronic Acid, which is a humectant ( moisture-binding ingredient ) that keeps skin plump and hydrated. 

Where To Purchase : Shopee | Yesstyle ( GALORE8 for a further 2% -5% off )

A'Pieu Real Big Yoghurt One Bottle Moisturizing Sheet Mask

Ingredients : 
Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tromethamine, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Yogurt Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Nonapeptide-1, Oligopeptide-29