Taiwanese Black Mask

It's cherry season and what better way to celebrate but to put on a black mask? =) 

This black mask from Taiwan was gifted by a friend.  I'm not even clear on what the name of the mask is since I can't read Chinese very well - although the name does have 'beauty' in it.  The mask did have a refreshing cucumber smell.  The mask was full of essence and fits the face well.   Face felt hydrated.

Where to Buy: gifted by a friend

Rootfoot Rose Water

I love face mist, especially when I'm traveling.  I was gifted this sweet smelling Rootfoot Rose Water and love it so much I can't stop misting my face when I'm home.  Not only does it smells like real roses but the spray is powerful and lasting.   Two to three mist is all I need for a quick face pick-me-upper!

Missha Super Aqua Pore-Kling

I used up the SK-II Clear Lotion toner recently and was looking for a purifying toner for the summer.   I discovered the Missha Super Aqua Pore-Kling toner on Amazon and decided to give it a try. 

The Super Aqua Pore-Kling came in a beautiful green glass bottle.  The toner is light and refreshing.  I don't find that my pores have tightened with use but the skin did feel more purified.  The cotton pad contained more residue than before.  This toner is perfect for the summer heat and sun!

Where to Buy: Amazon

Gilchrist and Soames at Gaylord Palms Orlando

I stayed at the Gaylord Palms Orlando for a recent work trip and was blown away by the size of the property, glass atrium and the water park/pool.   My suite had two balconies that overlooked the atrium.  Although the size of the rooms were large, the furnishing could be updated.  It was sparse and a bit outdated.  

The beauty products provided were made for the property's Relache Spa by Gilchrist and Soames.   With green tea and lemongrass, the products were refreshing without heavy smells.   The packages were on the smaller size.

Beauty Love Diary Purity Mandelic Acid Skin Renewal Flawless Mask

This is another find from my recent Taiwan trip.  The Beauty Love Diary sheet mask reminds me of my fave brand, MBD.  This Purity Mandelic Acid Skin Renewal Flawless Mask is sheet is sheer, super light, and full of essence.   One mask can last over 30 minutes.  

My face feels plump, firm and glowing after.   Wished I had bought a bulk of these masks!!

Where to Buy: Taiwan

Molton Brown at the Las Vegas Wynn and Encore Hotel

In my attempt to cover beauty products at the hotel brands, this post is about the Las Vegas Wynn Resorts.   I recently stayed at the Encore and was blown away by the decor, suite size and view.   The bath products were sleek and provided by Molton Brown.   The products were without paraben and contained tea tree and coconut.   The smell was nice and subtle.  I liked the fact that the lotion was creamy and thick - great for the desert dryness.

Location:  Wynn and Encore Hotels in Las Vegas

Banobagi Vita Genic Hydrating Jelly Mask

One of the mask I purchased in Taiwan was this Banobagi Vita Genic Hydrating Jelly Mask.  I was interested in knowing whether there were any differences between gel, jelly and regular sheet mask.

The jelly mask is like a gel mask in texture.  It's thinner than a regular sheet mask, although comparable to MBD (my favorite brand) sheet mask.   This jelly mask was full of essence and lasted 30+ min.   It was a good investment given it costed less than $1 in Taiwan.   Definitely a great buy and wished I had gotten more!

Where to Buy:  Taipei, Taiwan

Love for SK-II

I started a new bottle of SK-II Facial Treatment Essence and want to proclaim my love for this product!  I've been using SK-II now for over 18 months and it has dramatically changed my skin texture, more so than any other products.   This is the real thing and deserves the high premium!  

Apivita Face Scrub with Bilberry

I discovered this brand when I was in Barcelona, Spain at the end of March.   It's made of 89% natural ingredients and the brand is from Greece.  I liked the packaging of this face scrub and since it's under 3 oz, it's a great travel face scrub.  I also liked the fact that it was for brightening.

The scrub contains microbeads and feels a bit rough when putting it on for the first time.  The directions state to massage with the face scrub and let it sit for 20 minutes.  My face tingled with tightness and felt raw afterward.  I highly recommend following up with a sheet mask after the face scrub to restore moisture.

Directions:  put face scrub on palm and massage onto face.   Let it sit for 20 minutes and rinse off.

Where to Buy: purchase in pharmacy in Barcelona, Spain

Sexylook Black Mask - Cucumber

One of my beauty mask haul from Taiwan!!  I'm not sure about sexy look but this black mask has plenty of essence, silky and fits generally well.   The mask could be longer on the forehead and around the nose area.   The mask lasts for over 30 minutes and dries out well.   Face felt moisturized with a bit of glow.

Where to Buy: purchased in Taipei