#MasqueSundays -- Laneige Water Sleeping Pack: All the Benefits of a Facemask Without the Scary Face

I love face masks and sheet masks, but wearing them...well, it's not my cutest look! Laneige to the rescue! They have developed the perfect skincare treatment for you (and me)! The Laneige Water Sleeping Pack is INVISIBLE, so you and I can apply the mask without feeling self-conscious about how we look while we are getting beautified! 

What does it look and feel like? Is it really INVISIBLE?

It is lightweight and clear. It's gel-textured similar to a serum. Once it has dried after 15ish minutes, it's practically untraceable. 

The 80ml jar will also give you some bang for your buck because a little bit of it goes a long way. The sweet sales woman at the Korean cosmetic store gave me a sample packet when I was trying out some BB cushions. I was quite surprised how little the 4ml packet was, but was even more surprised to find that the contents inside were more than I needed! 

What are the benefits of this mask?

The Laneige Water Sleeping mask works on all skin types. It has a purposeful light scent, thanks to the exclusive Sleepscent™, a trademarked blend of aromatic orange flowers with rose and sandalwood essences to relax the mind & skin while you slumber.

The water pack is also formulated with Ceramide SLN which works to strengthen the skin's barrier to prevent moisture loss. You definitely notice this moisture lock when you rinse your face in the morning. When you first splash water you can feel the pack's layer still on top of your skin.

The mask is also enriched with beta-glucan to deeply hydrate fatigued & dry skin. Beta-glucan is, basically, a sugar with some antioxidant properties and strong anti-inflammatory agent. So, it is an excellent ingredient for reducing redness and other signs of sensitive skin (yay!!).

How do you apply it?

After cleansing & toning at night, I smoothed the mask evenly on my entire face, but avoided eye contact. I made sure to apply* the mask at least 15 - 20 minutes before going to sleep so that it was able to dry. Then, I went to sleep. 

In the morning, I showered and rinsed my face well, and followed up with my favorite toner, currently, Thayer's Witch Hazel. You can use it once or twice a week.

RECOMMENDED: I, alongside many other bloggers (like Chriselle Lim who puts on her pack before long flights), definitely recommend you try out this mask if you are fighting dry skin and redness. When you wake up, your face is not greasy, just dewy and super soft!

Have you tried Laneige's Water Sleeping Pack? What did you think? Have you tried something similar?

*As always, make sure to test on a small area first.



Where to Buy:
- Laneige Water Sleeping Pack available at target.com for $23, 80ml.

-Thayer's Witch Hazel in various scents available at healthdesigns.com for $7.96; use promo code "mshealthyface" for $5 off!

Sources:
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, February 2007, pages 167-170; and Free Radical Biology and Medicine, February 2001, pages 393-402). 

http://www.target.com/p/laneige-water-sleeping-mask-80-ml/-/A-14897252

http://us.laneige.com/en/products/category/hydration/270283772.html
http://thechrisellefactor.com/2014/03/waterful/

#MasqueSundays: Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

A couple weeks ago, healthdesigns.com sent me a package with a bunch of awesome goodies, including, one of my all time favorites -- Queen Helene's Mint Julep Clay Masque.

I am no stranger to the Mint Julep mask. It's one of my favorite drugstore masks!  (Actually, the Mint Julep Masque was the inspiration behind Masque Sundays. It's been my go-to mask for years!)I love to use it straight out of the shower when my face has been cleansed, and my pores are open. When I'm done, my pores feel less clogged, and skin is cool, brightened and smooth!

The best part about the mask is that the 8oz. tube is less than $5!! The tube lasts me at least 10 treatments. It's available at many online retailers, including healthdesigns.com, which has it for only $3.51! Get $5 off with my promocode  "mshealthyface" So, that means it's free, and you can get other goodies, too!!!! 

TIP

Here's a great tip to make cleaning up after a snap! To make removal of the mask (and most masks) easier, use a large and thin piece of gauze to cover your entire face, and then apply the mask. When your done with the application, just lift off the gauze, and your clean up is all done!

Buy the Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask here:

http://www.healthdesigns.com/queen-helene-mint-julep-masque-8-oz

#MasqueSundays - Cel-Derma Ideal Radiance Hydrogel Mask

Two weeks ago, for #MasqueSundays, I treated myself to the Cel-Derma Ideal Radiance Hydrogel Mask,  aka the Hayumi Mask. Apparently, this is the #1 selling facemask in Korea. This mask promises to:

• Diminish wrinkles


• Firms skin/lifting


• Recovers skin barriers/pore care


• Increase moisturization/nourishment


• Whitening/Brightening

What’s it like?

This facemask is clear (as opposed to white), and comes in two pieces. The instructions ask you to apply the pack’s top section over the center of eyes, and the bottom section over the center of mouth.

When you first open the package and slide of the mask, you are immediately confronted with the slimy and gooey Hydrogel, which this facemask is so known for. The hydrogel is supposed to be temperature-activated and water-soluble. Basically, the heat from your skin allows the hydrogel to, essentially, melt into your skin, and all the beneficial ingredients, too. When you put the mask on, it feels like it is sucked to your face.



Did it work?

I really enjoyed this mask. The clear material the mask is made out of is really cool and innovative. After the application, my face definitely felt cool, moist, and firm after the mask. My skin did look slighting brighter after, too. However, I didn’t see any diminishing of wrinkles, although, maybe with increased usage I would. Additionally, I liked how the Hydrogel helps the mask to stay in place, which was a nice change to the usual readjusting I have to do with some masks.

Would I recommend it?

I would recommend this mask to anyone interested in trying in trying a new type of facemask. I would rate this mask a 4/5 because it delivered all that it promised, except, diminished wrinkles.

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#MasqueSundays - Psy Ceramide Sheet Mask

Everybody needs to take time out to pamper themselves a little bit! It is hard with our busy schedules, but if you mark a certain time once a week, or every two weeks, or even once a month, your soul will thank you! Last night I gave myself 20 minutes ;) I put on my silly Psy Ceramide Sheet Mask, marked my timer, and hung out with hubby, and watched "Swamp Pawn" >_< He's very much into shows relating to the swamp....#duckdynasty #swamppeople...you know... lolz

The mask was pretty impressive. It had a light, perfume-y scent. Definitely not overpowering, at all. It was felt fresh, and cool on my just washed skin. Actually, my skin was feeling a bit drier than usual, and so I was looking forward to the ceramide's hydrating effects.

What is Ceramide?

First, our outer most layer  = epidermis, and the top layer of the epidermis = stratum corneum (SC). The SC is super thin, but is super important as it is the main barrier of the skin. It keeps chemicals that come in contact with the skin from absorbing into the body, and it keeps water inside the skin from leaching out.

The SC contains three types of lipids-- ceramides, cholesterol and free fatty acids. These lipids have different chemical compositions and different functions throughout the body. There are nine different types of ceramides in the SC, conveniently named ceramide 1 through ceramide 9, and they account for 40-50% of the lipids in this outermost layer.

And......

Scientists have learned that people with eczema have significantly fewer ceramides in their SC. So, low ceramides = dry skin!

Don't worry! Replacing Ceramides Improves Dry Skin!!!

Recent studies have shown that lipids can be replaced with topical preparations. Interestingly, all three lipids have to be replaced at a certain ratio to restore the barrier function of the skin. If the incorrect balance of lipids is applied, it actually takes longer for the skin to heal.

So did the mask work?

Well, my skin was dry and irritated before the mask. After the mask, my skin felt soft, plump, and moisturized! I hope it had the correct lipid ratio....I'll have to ask my hubby to reread the label to me....lolz