It's been quite a while since I posted up something. I apologize. =[ Its fall here, so I decided since its getting colder soon, I need to stack up on my face masks for my skin! As you know, face masks comes in varieties: wash-off, peel-off, and gel/cotton masks sheets. They suits ALL type of skin types. Yes, even trouble/acne prone skin. =) I think DIY facial masks are the best for sensitive skins because you can add and mix in your own ingredients (no harsh chemicals that fits your skin needs.
WASH-OFF Masks
Profile: Thick texture (like mud/clay masks)
Recommended Skin Type: All skin type (different wash off mask suits different skin type.)
Benefits:
- Detoxify/Nourishes the skin
- Help skin problems (like dries out pimple)
- Deep cleanse out pores
- Draws out oil from the skin (Great for oily skin types)
Cons:
- Hassel (since you have to wash your face again after face wash)
- Some masks are hard to wash off after it dries
- Some are smelly (some sulfur mask and clay mask smells terrible)
Favorites:
Proactive Sulfur Mask
Great for Acne
Smells like Sulfer
I put on acne over night
The Body Shop Honey & Oat Mask
Very Moisturizing
Can get the sink messy
Smells good
PEEL-OFF Masks
Profile: Some have gel texture while others have very
thick texture
Recommended Skin Type: Oily/Combonation/Normal
Benefits:
- Great for getting rid of black heads
- Peels away unwanted dead skin build-up
- Great for lightening acne scars
Cons:
- Make your skin really tight before peeling it off
- Some people says it enlarge pores
- Can irritate skin after peeling it off
My Favorites:
The Face Shop Nose Pack ($7)
Smells good
Very thick texture when putting it on
Got rid of some of the black heads
GEL/COTTON Sheet Masks
Profile: Individual Sheet Mask (One per packet)
Recommended Skin Type: All (different mask targets different skin type)
Benefits:
- Moisturizing
- Easy to use
- Does not get messy
- Has many varieties targeted towards different skin types.
- All of them smells great!
Cons:
- Size of mask sheet (some might be too small or too big for your face-problems for mouth and eye area)
- Other masks brand make the sheet too thin, causing it to break apart easily
My Favorites:
My Beauty Diary Masks ($13-16 per box)
website for more info: http://www.beautydiary.com.tw/en/aboutus.htm
Yes..I took a picture of this AFTER I used the mask (ahahha, or else it would be very bad to stick it on my mirror and put it on my face)
Black Pearl Mask (GREAT for lightening acne scars)
Strawberry Yogurt (great for oily skin)
DIY (do it yourself) Masks
Profile: Can be any type of mask you like
(Wash/peel/sheet)
Recommended Skin Type: All (You can put any ingredients you want that can fits your skin type)
Benefits:
- Ingredient control
- Organic/natural
- Saves money since you can use what you have in your house
Cons:
- Can be time consuming mixing the ingredients
- Can get messy
- The results can takes longer since you are using natural ingredients
Thanks for reading!
Stay happy and keep on smiling! =)
The Lively Mango
