WistfulBeauty

I got this cleanser for my brother who lacks a decent skin-care routine. One thing led to another an I ended up borrowing it and I fell in love. This may be my favorite cleansing foam as it doesn't dry out my skin like most foam cleansers. I'll go more into depth.

Claims
-features a  natural extract formula using fermented green tea to deliver fresh benefits.
-exfoliate/cleanse skin of impurities
-leaves skin moisturized/vitalized
-contains aloe vera which helps reduce irritation/redness.

While walking down the streets of Myeongdong, people were handing out free sheet mask. I didn't realize it was free, until the last day. You just have to walk inside the store, browse and leave with the sheet mask. [Of course, you could always make a purchase.] The whole purpose is to attract new customer since they have to compete with so many cosmetic stores and even sometimes store of the same brand.

 If you're wondering, I wasn't sent this product. My blog is like a little baby.



CURRENT SKIN CONDITION: DRY/SENSITIVE/DESERT

I stuck the mask in the fridge for a few minutes and popped it on my face. It gives off a nice cooling sensation perfect for the heat.

My skin didn't have any reaction to the sheet mask. When I took it off, my face was well-hydrated throughout the day. The only thing I do have to say is that the essence was much thicker than I was expecting. It didn't fully soak into my skin and gave me that dewy look. In my personal opinion, I feel like this mask is best suited for a pamper yourself night routine. I prefer using a product that lies on the lighter spectrum in the morning plus you're probably wearing makeup as well. This is just my personal preference.

2 plane rides. 24 hours. I'm finally in South Korea. The motherland of K-Beauty which is what my blog generates around. I headed to Missha to pick up some stuff and picked up this sheet mask which was a steal. 10,000 won for 25 sheet mask.

Ever since I did my review on the Cosrx Good Morning PH cleanser, I couldn't wait to get my hands on another COSRX product. With my desire to try out products from the brand gave birth to this review.

The serum I'll be reviewing is the Chanel Hydrate Beauty Serum. This serum was quite expensive, to be honest. It was $135 for 1.7 fluid ounces. Let's be honest anything branded with the Chanel logo is going to cost a pretty penny. It does not mean that the product is guaranteed to be wonderful. I'm not saying this to be negative towards the brand, but I know some people have this mindset where anything luxurious and expensive is automatically good. In fact, my mom is one of those people which is why I have access to this serum. Also, I've tried some of Chanel expensive skincare product and well... they weren't what I hoped they would be, more on that later.

Claims 
The Chanel Hydra Beauty Serum is a fresh and smoothing serum that is ideal for all skin types. It moisturizes,comforts,protects and boosts overall radiance.

Ingredients 

The serum costs $135 for 17 fl.oz which breaks down to about $2.70 per milliliter (ml). It has this floral scent to this product and I notice that a lot of Chanel or if not all there product has a fragrance. I'm not really fond of this particular scent because I found it a bit overwhelming.  The product is clear and is lightweight.



Thoughts: 
This product is lightweight and is hydrating. I will like to say that this will not give me the hydration I need for the winter, and the hydration level for me at least was meh. It wasn't a holy grail items and just reminds me of their previous items that I've tried that failed to impress me like the Mousse Confort rinse-off foaming cream cleanser which gave me that pore-tightening feeling which is an indicator that this product is quite drying on my skin and the Le Blanc brightening tri-phase makeup remover which wasn't the best at removing my makeup. If you are sensitive to fragrance then don't get this. Look somewhere else. You will most likely find a better serum than this at a better price point.

This would work for people who have normal to oily skin or anyone who just needs a bit of moisture.
However, if your skin is dry or sensitive don't get this. It won't do much in term of hydration and it could end up irritating your skin. This serum overall is best suited for the summer time rather than the winter.  You will need something more moisturizing.


Contact Info/Social Media 
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The thought of snail in skincare can baffle a few or light up a spark of curiosity, but snail is a pretty common ingredient in Asian skincare. It has many beneficial properties to it like skin texture improvement.  The product I'll be reviewing today is the Secret Key Snail Repairing Essence.

PACKAGING
There's nothing special in the packaging. It's a plain pump bottle with a plastic pump. The pump doesn't spurt out or anything crazy. It's sanitary as it prevents air-exposure and you won't need to keep your fingers into the product which it isn't sanitary.





CLAIMS
Secret Key  Snail Repairing Essence claims to offer moisture to the skin to that'll create a radiant skin. It'll brighten up your skin tone and improve any skin texture problem you might be facing. It'll firm and vitalize your skin.

WHERE TO PURCHASE

YESSTYLE- $7.96 🌸
AMAZON - $15.51


*Some of these links are affiliates meaning I WILL make a small commission if you use these links. I try to add links so you can compare prices+shipping detail to make the decision quite easier. There is a page dedicated to all my active affiliates link for those curious. Links with 🌸 will indicate if it's affiliated or not*

DETAILS

There are about a 40 ml of product and the product is clear. It has a sticky/slimy consistency which is supposed to be expected as this is a snail product. It feels a bit thick when you apply it to your skin, but once you start tapping it into your skin it becomes lightweight.




THOUGHTS.
The phrases that I would associate with this product is okay than holy grail. My skin has been dehydrated due to the fact I have not been drinking water and I started to have flakiness on my nose. In terms of hydration, it was okay, but  I was expecting more, to be honest. It didn't do much to help with my flakiness though. I feel like if you have dry skin it won't work for you, but it might work for oily skin.  After using this product for a month, my hyper-pigmentation hasn't faded or anything of that nature. It hasn't broken me out. That's all there to say.  I don't see myself re-purchasing this product again.


Contact Info/Social Media 
Business Inquires Emal: periwinkleastral@gmail.com
Instagram: @thefallenwaddles
Facebook: WistfulxBeauty
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It's been a long time without doing a single skincare review. The product I'm going to be reviewing today is the Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask. I do want to put a disclaimer, I do not have the full size of this, but rather the sample version of it.  I don't know if anyone cares for that information, but I just wanted to say it before people ask why the mask looks like a tiny pea in the photos.
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CLAIMS
Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask with advanced antioxidants is a hydrating treatment that reveals smoother, healthier-looking skin while enhancing luster and immediately softening the complexion. The innovative mask’s velvety whipped texture has a cooling effect to refresh the skin and the senses.
 It claims to be the solution to fine lines, wrinkle, loss of firmness, elasticity and dullness and uneven texture.

INGREDIENTS
Water, Glycerin, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Betaine, Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Poloxamer 407, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Menthoxypropanediol, Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium Edta, Sodium Citrate, Caramel, Citric Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Biotin, BHT.
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STARS OF THE SHOW 
-Black Tea Ferment (Kombucha): An advanced antioxidant that helps to defend against wrinkle-causing free radicals while softening, smoothing, and enhancing luster. 
-Lychee Seed Extract: Supports natural collagen. 
-Firming Polysaccharides: Help to reduce the appearance of fine lines. 
-Jicima Root Juice: Hydrates and nourishes. 


DIRECTION
❀Before using, cleanse your face and towel dry it.
❀Apply it over the desired area while avoiding the eye area
❀Leave it on for 5-10 minutes
❀Rinse afterwards.
❀Use 2-3 times per week.


DETAILS
To buy the full size version of the mask it would cost you $92 in US money without taxes. $92 isn't really walking around money or at least for me. I could buy a cart filled with Hershey's bar and call it a day. However, if you're someone who likes to invest in skincare than I guess you won't mind this price tag. The full size of this mask is 3.3 fl oz or 100 ml. I will say this, I didn't  need to use a lot of product to spread this across my face which is why I'm assuming this will last you quite a long time.  I don't know what in this product, but it has a refreshing smell to it. There's almost a slight banana fragrance in it, but it's like really slight.  The texture of this product is nicely whipped I guess the word will be and reminds me of finely mash potatoes. The product has an yellowish/whitish color to it, and I didn't really notice any color when I applied it.


FIRST IMPRESSION/THOUGHTS

Hello! How is everyone this fine evening? I'm munching down on some Spicy Cheetos. For a while, I thought it would be interesting to do a couple blog post centering around food (YUM) and the benefits they have on our skin.  It's going to be called Skin Food 101 and if you couldn't tell the first food I'll be talking about is Aloe Vera!


What is an Aloe Vera?
Aloe Vera is a plant that grows in tropical climates around the world. You can usually find it as an ingredient in drinks or yogurts. I have an Aloe Vera plant and I probably will be killing it after this for the gel...There are several benefits that you get from Aloe Vera, but I'm just going to focus on the skin benefits...

 Essential for Summer
 If you weren't aware, Aloe Vera helps with sunburn! Sunburn occurs when you had too much exposure to the sunlight which could be prevented by wearing sunscreen. It makes your skin irritated, red and burn.
Aloe Vera soothes and moisturize the sunburned skin allowing it to be less inflamed and helps it heal. Here a bonus, it's rich in antioxidants and minerals to help the skin heal faster which is great cause I'm assuming you don't want to be a red tomato for the rest of the week right?

Moisturizes Te Desert Skin
If you're suffering from dry skin, you'll like to learn that Aloe Vera moisturizes the skin. *I said this already, but besides the point.* It will soften your skin and won't clog your pore in the process. You gotta appreciate that. If you're someone who happens to shave on a daily basis and nick yourself a lot Aloe Vera gel can be an aftershave treatment to help the nick and razor burns heal. I will be sure to tell this to my older brother who really needs to shave off his goatee.....

OOF I'm getting Old. Aloe Help Me
Aging is something we dread. Yes, we all have to grow up at one point, there no denying that. But when you think that in about 10 years from now, you'll have wrinkles the appeal of growing up just dull down at least for me. I was happily surprised that aloe vera gel can help with aging. Aloe leaves contain a heck of a lot of antioxidants. This will include vitamin C and E and beta-carotene which will help your skin's firmness.

Dang Pimples on Picture Day (TE STRUGGLE)
If you're a fellow teen or just an adult who knows the struggle of acne than you're in luck. Aloe Vera gel can help with it! Aloe vera gel has anti-inflammatory properties helping you with redness and healing attributes helping acne heal with a lessened chance of scarring. The credit due for these amazing properties are the two hormones Aloe Vera naturally product which is Auxin and Gibberellins.

I hope this was helpful and I'll be sure to do more in the future if this does well!

Today, I'm going to be reviewing the Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Polish. If you haven't heard of Laura Mercier it's a popular makeup brand that is well known for having several cult favorites like the Laura Mercier  Translucent Loose Setting Powder. What you might have not known is the brand not only have makeup product but also have skin care products! I don't really see it's skin care product really talked about out on youtube or any way in that matter. I decided to test it out. Check out my social media accounts which is listed at the end of the post, now let's begin!




✿Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Polish claims to cleanse and exfoliates the skin. It also claims to help remove dead skin cells with purifying micro beads, while emollient soften the skin. It's suitable for all skin type and is dermatologist tested.✿



INGRIENDENTS: Aqua (Water), Polyethylene, Butylene Glycol, Glyercyl Stearate SE, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium C12-15 Pareth-15 Sulfonate, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-2 Cocamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Jojoba Esters, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-39, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteareth-20, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Titanium Dioxide, Parfum (Fragrance), Avena Sativa Kernel Flour (Oat) Kernel Flour, Disodium EDTA, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract (Sage) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Linalool, Geraniol Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Isoeugenol, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, CI 14700 (Red 4), CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 15985 (Yellow 6).


✿The direction is to place a small amount on your fingertips. Then gently massage it into dampened skin. Lastly, rinse with warm water.✿






This exfoliator is gentle on the skin yet effective which some gentle exfoliator doesn't do. If you had a sensitive skin type I feel like you would like this, because it isn't harsh and quite gentle. It won't irritate your skin when you massage this into your skin. This did not break me out which was good and it didn't disrupt my active acne bumps. After using this, my skin felt quite soft.