Mediheal Tea Tree Healing Solution Essential Mask

After the Machu Picchu hike, my face had more breakouts and redness.  Good thing I packed the Mediheal Tea Tree Healing Solution Essential Mask to help revigorate my skin and reduce the redness.

The Mediheal Tea Tree mask is full of essence but not abundantly more like the MBD ones.  It had a nice half sheet protector so that the mask does not tear. The mask is soft and fits the face well.  I was half expecting the mask to be different such as extra soft texture or more essence but in the end it's just a nice regular mask.  Since it's cost a bit more than regular mask like MBD and innisfree, I don't think it's worth the money to repurchase.

Directions: after cleansing and toning, apply to face for 15-20 minutes.

Where to Buy: purchased on MemeBox

innisfree It's Real Squeeze Mask - Tea Tree

For my two week Peru trip I knew my skin would go out of wack.  To prepare, I packed some sheet masks with tea tree as preventative and follow up routines.   

I applied this innisfree It's Real Sqeeze Mask in Tea Tree in Cusco before the Machu Picchu hike.  Not only was it full of essence, the mask was soothing and soft.  This is similar to other innisfree sheet mask but the tea tree really stand out.  My face felt refreshed, a bit less red and even some spots less apparent.   It was definitely a good preventative measure to what's to come during the four day Inca Trial hike.

Directions: after cleansing and toning, apply the mask to face and leave on for 15-20 minutes.

Where to Buy: purchased from MemeBox

Travel Routine

Traveling doesn't mean that my skin routine takes the backseat.  I'm always on the lookout for travel size of my favorite skin products.   Here's my travel routine for the 2 weeks in Peru (limited for Machu Picchu hike):

- Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil

- Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash

- The Face Shop Blemish Zero Clarifying Toner

- innisfree Green Tea Balancing Skin

- innisfree Green Tea Balancing Lotion

- innisfree Green Tea Balancing Cream

- Amore Pacific Moisture Bound Intensive Vitalizing Eye Complex

- Bioderma Photoderm Spot SPF 50

All product reviews can be found on other posts except for the eye cream.  I will have to do a separate post later.

Tosowoong Dr Troubex Sparkling Mask

This is possibly the most stressful week ever - early meetings, pickup parents on Wednesday from the airport, eating out, vendor meetings, project blowup and added more projects to portfolio!  On top of that had to pack for two week trip with just 1 carry-on (is that even humane??).   Although I'm glad the work week is finally over I am freaking out about this 20 hour flight to get to Peru tomorrow.  I do hope I have all the essentials.

Given all the stress I'm surprised my face has not broken out like crazy but there has been a few more bumps along the side of the forehead.  I've had the Tosowoong Dr Troubex Sparkling Mask for a while and decided to try it out to see if it will calm my over hyper and sensitive face.   

At first glance the fact that the mask does not have a protector sheet is poor design since it's so easy to tear the sheet mask.  The mask also feels heavier and denser, not as silky and smooth as other masks. The essence level is also low because it dried out after 20 minutes while others last significantly longer.

My face felt less red and the bumps seem to have gotten smaller.  May need to use this mask for extensive time in order to see real difference though.

Directions: after cleansing and toning, apply mask for 15-20 minutes.

Where to Buy: purchased on MemeBox

Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence

Spring means it's time for a new essence!  I love Benton snail products so decided to try the Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence.  It is not as concentrated as the ampoule but have high content of snail bee filtrate.

I've been using this essence for a month and happy with the result.  The essence is gel-like yet light.  It applies well and absorbs quickly.  There is no fragrance which I like.  I use this only in the morning as part of my shorter morning routine.

Directions: after cleansing and toning,  apply essence and then apply moisturizer and sunscreen.

Where to Buy: purchased on Amazon

My Beauty Diary - White Pearl

I'm in love with all the My Beauty Diary sheet mask set.  Although they contain different types of ingredients, they all seem work like magic.  The sheet mask feels silky soft and filled with so much essence that it actually drips out of the package upon opening.  The great thing about the MBD mask is that there's a sheet protector for each mask so one can open them cleanly without ripping the mask.  

The MBD White Pearl mask seem ultra nourishing and whitening.  There is no smell perhaps due to the pearly nature.  Even after 30 minutes of the mask, the sheet mask has not dried out but I had to take it off to get some beauty sleep.  =)   There was also more essence in the package to apply onto face and neck after the mask was taken off.  Love it!

At less than $2/piece, the MBD mask sets are a must buy!  My goal is to try all the variety and assess whether there's a difference.  Stay tune for more!

Directions: after cleansing and toning, apply mask for 20-30 minutes.

Where to Buy: purchased in a pharmacy in Brooklyn, NYC.  Available on Amazon.

Skin Food Peach Sake Silky Finish Powder

As the weather turns warmer and the cloudy skin becomes sunny, it's time to control the oily and shiny sheen from my combination skin.  I wanted something light that will last all day without the need for refresh.  

I read through a lot of blog posts and Amazon reviews and nailed down to two choices - Skin Food Peach Sake Silky Finish Powder and innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder.  Even though innisfree powder seem to be more organic, I chose the Skin Food product because I don't like the innisfree mint smell and the shipping would've taken longer.  

I've been happy with my choice so far.  I love the peach fragrance of the Skin Food powder and the powder is translucent and silky.  I've been using it for a month and a half and find that it has great staying power where I don't have to reapply during the day. 

Directions: apply on face as appropriate to prevent oily sheen

Where to Buy: purchased on Amazon