Double Black Masks

Due to the dry heat, I've been really careful not to do too much clay masks as it can be even more drying.   Thus, it's been a few masks since I've used the Dead Sea mud mask.  I decided to add the Coni Beauty Hyaluronic Acid black mask to add back moisture.   It was a great combo!!  The Dead Sea Mud Mask cleansed and tightened my pores while the Coni Beauty Black Mask added moisture. Good thing the hubby wasn't around to get scared =)

Where to Buy: Dead Sea Mud Mask purchased on Amazon and Coni Beauty Black Mask was gifted by a friend  

Tony Moly Lemon Mask Sheet

The last time I was in Japantown I picked up a few Tony Moly Secret Nature sheet masks.  Since I needed a bit of skin brightening, I was glad I picked up this Lemon mask sheet.   This sheet mask does not smell particularly lemonish and has a great texture and full of essence.  If I had to compare, this mask is similar to My Beauty Diary mask - fit, texture and essence level is about the same.  But value wise, My Beauty Diary is definitely a better value.

Where to Buy:  Tony Moly store in SF Japantown

My Beauty Diary - Imperial Bird's Nest

I'm pretty sure I've posted about the Imperial Bird's Nest sheet mask from My Beauty Diary because but I'll post again because it's Chinese New Year and the packaging of this sheet mask fits perfectly for this holiday.  I am truly a MBD addict as I love every one of their sheet mask.  I have not been disappointed by the ones I've tried (and I've tried many).  Each is full of essence, fits well, and have a great sheet texture.  Try one and you won't be disappointed!

Where to Buy: gifted by a friend

klairs Pure Vitamin C

I've noticed increased pigmentation over the years.  To combat the pigmentation, I looked into Vitamin C extracts and serum.  This klairs Vitamin C extract was highly recommended from Sokoglam so I decided to try.

After two months of use, I don't see significant change in my pigmentation.  I started the first month with application twice a day and had to scale back to once nightly because the extract was too oily for day.  I find the extract to be light and easy to apply with the applicator but it causes a sheen.  For daytime it can make the face appear oily.  I plan on using this for another month before giving up and trying another brand.

Directions: after cleansing and toning, apply after serums but before emulsion and lotion

Where to Buy: purchased on Amazon

Balance Tread

I believe that beauty is not only about your skin, but your own being.  As such, for new year's resolution, my goal is to to workout once a week or at least twice a month (especially for months that I'm traveling).

I've been trying out a new workout gym called Balance Tread per my friend's Gina's recommendation.  It uses megaformer machine is a adaption of the pilates reformer.  On my first few classes, I was really struggling and the muscles ache/burn for days after.

No pain no gain, right?  =P

Mason Pearson Hair Brush

Mason Pearson Hair Brush: Mason Pearson Hair Brush

Updated Morning Routine

Now that my face has cleared up, I am back to a normal routine with my favorite products.   This includes:

Cleanser: Epionce Lytic Gel Cleanser

Toner: SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion

Essence: Asahi Hyaluronic Acid lotion and SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

Serum: Pore Corset Serum

Eye Cream: erborian Seve de Bamboo Eye

Emulsion: Etude House Moistfull Collagen Emulsion

SPF: EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46

Cute Taiwanese Sheet Mask

This mask was gifted by my friend Betty and since I don't read Chinese very well, I can't decipher the name or brand of the mask.   Can someone please help??

The mask was very light, sheer and had a ton of essence.  I would definitely buy again if I knew the name of the mask.  The packaging does seem strange since it has merely a sticker with some Chinese words.  Should I be concerned?

Where to Buy:  Gifted by a friend