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Dermafique Bio Cellulose Face Masque Review

Dermafique Bio Cellulose Face Masque Review

Dermafique Bio Cellulose Face Masque Review

Hi guys,

Don’t we all love a good pampering session every now and then? I love masking, especially on weekends while the weather is changing outdoors.  Currently I am loving this new launch by Dermafique, which is their range of Bio Cellulose Face Masques. Why, you ask? Because it’s a perfect burst of hydration for the dry and dehydrated skin when the weather is changing and the skin definitely needs that added moisture burst. 

Why is the Dermafique Bio Cellulose Masque better than the regular Tissue based sheet masks?

The Dermafique Bio Cellulose Masque delivers superior hydration and efficacy, as compared to other masks. The range is made of biodegradable Bio Cellulose fibers, and are Made of 100% Natural Coconut Water. Bio Cellulose fibers have great absorbency and penetration. They don’t dry out on the skin. Ordinary tissue masks don’t adhere very well on the face and tend to fall off or slip and even tear off at places when trying to adjust. Bio Cellulose Masks are thicker comparatively, never tear off, and adhere to the skin perfectly and do not fall off or slide!

Dermafique Bio Cellulose Masques are derived from 100% Natural Coconut Water, they use patented technology and are dermatologically tested on Indian Skin as well!

Dermafique has launched 3 Bio Cellulose Face Masques,

  • Charcoal – For Anti Pollution
  • Pore Tightening –  For tightening pores and providing hydration
  • Tone Perfecting – To reduce uneven skin tone

The Dermafique Bio Cellulose Charcoal Face Masque offers deep pore cleansing which helps unclog pores and removes dead skin, leaving it cleaner, brighter and healthier. Charcoal sucks out the toxins and pollutants from the skin and the hydrating ingredients like glycerin, honey, green tea, etc. give that added moisture boost to the skin.

The Dermafique Bio Cellulose Pore Tightening Masque tightens skin pores and provides deep hydration to the skin. It detoxifies and purifies skin, making it look smoother, softer and firmer. The second ingredient here is Niacinamide which helps in reducing the appearance of pores, controlling the sebum/oil production and calming irritated/inflammed skin.

The Dermafique Bio Cellulose Tone Perfecting Masque leaves skin appearing more even toned. It improves skin complexion by reducing the appearance of blemishes and dark spots, making it look more youthful and radiant. The second ingredient here again is Niacinamide, and additionally it has Aloe Vera, Glycerin, Chamomile and Grapefruit extracts as primary ingredients that help nourish and hydrate the skin and add that needed moisture back to the skin making it soft and plump.

They are priced at Rs.299/- each and are meant for all skin types.

How to use:

Open the pack and unfold the masque, discard the non-woven film and place the mask on the face, remove the white plastic film and adjust the mask. Keep it for 30 minutes and then take off, gently massage/pat your skin or wash with water, if required.

My experience:

Dermafique Bio Cellulose Masque is definitely one of the best masks I have used. It fit the contours of my face perfectly and did not slide off even once. There was absolutely no issue in using it, no messiness or serum dripping everywhere as the masque holds the serum well.

I used the Tone Perfecting Masque and my skin felt soft, plump and hydrated immediately. Also there was no stickiness after removing the mask and the serum got absorbed into the skin. The masque was cooling and refreshing, and for summers if you store it in a refrigerator, it will be all the more refreshing. It’s perfect for a chilled weekend at home, where you do nothing and still get a facial like glow in 30 minutes.

Overall, I am pretty happy with the Tone Perfecting Masque and how my skin looked after. I would highly recommend the Dermafique Bio Cellulose Face Masques. You can buy them HERE

Sheet Masks 101: 5 On-The-Go Sheet Masks You NEED to Carry in Your Bag

Sheet Masks 101: 5 On-The-Go Sheet Masks You NEED to Carry in Your Bag

By Ankita

Hola Chica Bonitas

I hope all my beautiful ladies are doing really good. I was in the mood for some spa yesterday. Without wasting any time I quickly went ahead and checked the rate charts on various websites. Then, one look at my wallet and I was like ‘meh..may be next month’. Trust me, this is the story of every month.

However, I am one of those ‘never-say- never’, who is constantly in search of a decent ‘jugaad’. Believe me what I found out was more than a ‘jugaad’

What if, I told you, you could have your very own spa day, at less than half the price….and of course at the comfort of your home? Yes, mi amigos, for the next 4 minutes, I will be rambling about sheet masks and I promise, by the end of it you will thank god for bringing these little babies to the world.

What are Sheet Masks?

Sheet masks are basically fabrics cut into the shape of a face, soaked in potent serums, to give you the maximum benefit. The sheets can be made up of a variety of safe materials including papers, fibres or gel even! They come in many variants for different skin types and conditions.

Sheet Mask Vs Regular face pack

Why would you choose a sheet mask at all? Well for starters they are convenient to use, non-messy, travel-friendly and not to forget, most importantly, they are the mother load of nutrients. As opposed to a face pack that might dry out your skin sheet masks provide the right amount of moisturization your skin needs.

Right way to use a sheet mask

Easy as pie!!

– cleanse

– tone

-take the mask out of the packet and adjust it on your face

-keep it on for a good 20 minutes

-take it off and DO NOT WASH

-pat the product into the skin and finally moisturize

Voila!! We are good to go!

How often can I use a sheet mask?

There are no set rules regarding the frequency of use. Some people even vouch for, using it every day. However, you can start by using it 1-2 times a week.

My obsession with sheet masks started a few months back and guess what! After a lot of trying and testing, I have put together the Oscar winners of sheet masks just for my gal pals, so that you look gorgeous, even on the go.

Category 1: The fairest of them all

The Face Shop Bio-Cell Brightening Face Mask

This mask works as an elixir for dull skin. As mentioned on their website these are special type of sheets made out of biocellulose, the Face Mask by Faceshop gets adhered to skin flawlessly and delivers full nutrition to the skin. It has glutathione, which works wonder towards skin brightening.

The effect: smooth, glowing and bright skin. Why wait to be the evil queen from Snow White! I mean she was gorgeous right?

MRP: Rs.150/- (Buy HERE for 120)

Category 2: Age is just another number

Innisfree It’s Real Squeeze Mask – Pomegranate

Ever wondered the secret behind a vampire’s ageless skin? No, it’s not blood. That will be pomegranate juice. Power packed with real pomegranate essence, this mask is sure to take away years off your skin. This is a triple layered sheet mask that fits tightly over the skin and helps it stay hydrated for an extended period. You can now say good bye to wrinkles and sagging skin. Hello, beautifully radiant soft skin.

MRP: Rs.100 (Buy HERE)

Category 3: Bad day, be gone!!!

Anatomicals Botanical Purifying Tea Tree Cloth Face Mask

Bad hair days are very common. But bad skin days? They are horrible. Worry not, Anatomicals bring you the best of skincare for problematic skin with their Purifying Tea Tree Cloth Face Mask. One simple equation, Tea tree + Aloe Vera = unmatched radiance and clear skin

Blackheads? Whiteheads? Off with their heads!! A must have for oily skinned beauties

MRP: Rs.299/- (Buy HERE)

Category 4: Dry and Dead? Try this

Innisfree It’s Real Squeeze Mask – Shea Butter

Although I have never struggled with a dry skin issue, but, watching some of my friends struggling to get that ‘malai’ stick to their faces made me think..hmmm I gotta save their day and now they swear by it!!! Innisfree It’s Real Squeeze Mask – Shea Butter sheet masks provide just the right amount of moisture to give that baby bounce to your face. Soft shea butter deeply hydrates dry skin from within giving you that goddess glow. This, my beauties, is a Holy Grail product for dry skin.

MRP: Rs.100/-

Category 5: Girls just wanna have fun!!

MaskerAide Pre-Party Prep Facial Sheet Mask

I have saved the best for the last. Admit it, you rarely get time for that spa session or salon treatment your skin totally deserves, before a party. But that’s no excuse, not to look stunning!

MaskerAide Pre-Party Prep Facial Sheet Mask have a hoard of good ingredients like Argan Oil,Orange Peel Oil, Super Fruit Extracts, Rice Extract and Honey to energize, hydrate, brighten and prime your skin for a flawless and velvety-smooth finish. Pick one of these and get your diva on.

MRP: Rs.460/- (Buy HERE)

Sheet Masks take skin care to a whole new level. With almost negligible side effects, these are selling like hot cakes in the market. Not to mention, they do not burn a whole in your pocket. Using sheet masks religiously would definitely show visible results within a matter of months. Have these cute little ‘power banks’ to recharge your skin, in your bags and I can guarantee you, they will be your next Valentine.

Any comments, (compliments ;-)), views and suggestions are always welcome. Stay gorgeous and stay blessed 🙂

Editor’s Note: That’s a nice way of explaining and I loved all 5 you picked.

Do you use sheet masks? Which is your favourite?

Skin18.com Review & International Giveaway

Skin18.com Review & International Giveaway

About Skin18: SKIN18 believes in skincare instead of makeup.  Skincare products feed natural ingredients and nutrition to your skin while makeup is considered as a coverage.  A lady may not have perfect features but still look charming with beautiful skin, imagine a young girl with smaller eyes and big nose will still look good at the age of 18.  Founder of Skin18 concerns about her skin the most, and our mission here is to bring you products that will makes you look forever 18.  It is the best to start your skincare as early as possible but there is never too late just like having exercise for a healthy body.

And I absolutely agree, for me it always good skin that is important than layering and hiding it with makeup. If you have good skin, you always look good with or without makeup.

Taking care of the skin is of utmost importance for me, and I would always recommend skin care first than makeup. Korean skin care products are known from years and years. I have tried a lot of them before too from Memebox, BB Cream Shop, Cosmetic- love and brands like Skin79, Lioele, Innisfree, b.liv, etc.

This time, it’s a new site called Skin18.com and it is all about face masks. Face masks are a very important step in Korean skin care and the serums and essence the mask comes soaked in benefit the skin a lot. All you need is some 10-15 minutes to soak your skin in the amazing essences of the masks at least once a week and your skin will thank you for that 😀

I got some 15-16 masks from them including the 3 step masks and also 2 ampoules from them. I have been trying this out one by one every week. I am loving the masks untill now and I think I will love each and every one of these :p

I love their site, it is easy to navigate and shop and I got my stuff in 10 days without any customs issues! I am definitely planning a haul from them, a few things on my wishlist already.

I have something for you guys as well! This time, it’s an international giveaway, I have done this one after a long time. Also I am announcing the previous giveaway winners by tom, I am really sorry for the whole delay coz of the accident, etc.

We will have 3 winners! 3 of you can win this set below..

It is a Rafflecopter giveaway after a long time, all the rules are mentioned in the widget, just enter your details in it.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

It will start today and end after 2 weeks on 2nd September, 2015.

Good Luck 🙂

MeMebox Special #31 Earth & Sea Cosmetics- Unboxing & Review

MeMebox Special #31 Earth & Sea Cosmetics- Unboxing & Review

If you don’t know what a MeMebox is,read HERE. I got my first  Colour Box #1 in Red at first (reviewed HERE). This time they offered me to try a box which would be a surprise. I love surprises! So I was IN for it.

When I received the box,it was super heavy. (My previous box was makeup, so was quite light. This time it was skincare) It was this #31 Special Earth & Sea Cosmetics Box. It has 6 full sized skincare products!! Its bound to be heavy.

#31 Earth & Sea Cosmetics: When toxins, dirt and oil build up get under the skin, its waste-filtering system gets jammed, ultimately clogging up pores and making skin look dull. So, we’re bringing you nature’s clean up crew to clear the way for cleaner and brighter skin.

Charcoal, volcanic ash and mud all work together to draw out dirt and excess oil to extract stubborn impurities from deep within pores! Mineral rich marine energy works as the step 2 treatment for refining pores and replenishing moisture to the skin.

Our Earth & Sea Cosmetics Box offers the best natural ingredients to give you your best looking skin yet.

MRP: $29.00

Shipping cost: $6.99

Products in the box:

SECRET NATURE Volcanic Ash Pore Pack 100g- retails at $36
Enriched with organic Jeju complex and mineral rich volcanic ash, charcoal, green tea, and pine needle extracts, this Volcanic Ash Pore Pack works wonders for the skin by controlling excess sebum and tightening enlarged pores. Plus, it’s free of parabens, artificial fragrances, and artificial coloring, and is suitable for all skin types!

It looks very similar to the Innisfree Volcanic Clay Pore Mask!

ARIUL Spa Water 24 Hours Moisturizing Refreshing Mist 100ml -retails at $18
Ariul’s Refreshing Mist is made from pure spa water extracted straight from Beligium and extremely rich in minerals, various amino acids, and moisture. It works to deliver an instant replenishment into your skin, creating a moisture barrier for preventing any dehydration for the next 24 hours at the least. It also be used as a boosting serum for enhancing absorbance of other skincare products.

I love thermal water, spring water, spa water mists. Avene Thermal Spring Water is my all time favourite. Looking forward to trying this out.

ELIZAVECCA Elastic Pore Mask Cleansing foam 120ml- retails at $29

Suck out dirt out of your pores with charcoal while collagen extract from pig skin firms and hydrates skin. Spider extract makes this cleansing foam extra refreshing and suitable for sensitive skin.

WHAT IT DOES: Keeps skin feeling moisturized while removing excess oil and dirt from pores.

HOW TO USE
1) Apply appropriate amount on dry face. If too dry, use a tiny bit of water to spread cleanser evenly on entire face. Wash off with lukewarm water after 3~5 minutes.
2) After removing makeup, wet face. Massage a small amount of cleansing foam into creamy foam to remove excess makeup. Wash off with lukewarm water.

I like the fact that it acts both as a cleanser and mask. I know the spider and pig collagen extract does not sound good :/ But the Koreans and Chinese have the best skin in the world, all these weird things should be the secret. Definitely want to try this first :p

TOSOWOONG Super Aqua Cooling Gel 80g- retails at $34

The Super Aqua Cooling Gel is an ultra-cooling cream gel that provides long-lasting freshness and comfort to the face and body. Full of minerals and nutrients from glacier waters, this gel is ideal for cooling overheated skin and relieving irritated skin. Deep sea minerals also strengthen and moisturize skin so that you can have firm and supple skin all day long.

HOW TO USE: Evenly distribute a penny sized amount onto skin and massage until fully absorbed. Use daily morning and night after toning the skin.

It is supposed to be a moisture bomb and suitable for all skin types from oily to super dry. Its moisturizing and creates a moisture film on the skin and there is no oiliness or greasiness. If it delivers what it claims, this will be my go-to product for this winters.

DEWYTREE Mineral Healthy Sun Cut Loose Powder SPF36 PA++ 10g- retails at $34

Dewytree’s loose powder is enriched with natural minerals and essential oil for maintaining your skin’s moisture level and leaving a long-lasting silky finish to your makeup. Plus, it has a UV protection level of SPF 36 PA++ and uses an air pocket puff that does not clog pores with powder application.

Loose powder with minerals and essential oils plus sunscreen protection. Bring it on. I am yet to try on the shade, I hope it matches :/

SHARA SHARA Black Charcoal Mask Purifying 23g- retails at $2

Shara Shara’s Black Charcoal Mask contains high concentrates of charcoal powder and volcanic ash complex for clearing your skin of dirt, impurities and sebum clogging up your pores. It also works to soothe and protect sensitive skin with its wine and aloe vera leaf formula.

Again charcoal and volcanic ash. This time with wine and aloe vera. Sheet masks are easy to use, can be carried anywhere and I love how they are dipped in rich,moisturising serums and give an instant boost to the skin anywhere!

I think this box is perfect for people with oily skin or pore issues. So many products with volcanic ash, clay, charcoal and for deep cleansing. Its like a DIY clean up at home. Definitely recommend this box!

You can buy it HERE. By the way, the winners of the MeMebox giveaway are declared! Congrats guys, hope you get an amazing box of your choice. Do share the pics with me.

Have you tried MeMeBox before ? Which is your favourite ?