Beauteque December Mask Maven 2016 review

Beauteque November Mask Maven 2016 review

Fall In Love With Your Skin


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Every month there could be 9-11 masks in every bag which can range anything including sheet mask, hand mask, wash-off mask, eye mask, foot mask and etc. If you buy it per month or up to 3 months it is $15, $14 for 6 months or $13 for 12 months.

Leaders Amino Clearing Mask - I think this was the first time that I've used Leaders and it is very thick in essence in its gel mask. My face did look more brighten throughout the day.
NOHJ Golden Modelling Foil Mask - everytime I use gold as a sheet mask, I think of radiance.
Shelim Ultra Hydrating Essence Mask - firms and elasticity; very watery with its essence.
NOHJ SuperFood Broccli Mask - moisturizing and a favorite of mines
Botanic Farm Natural Energy Avocado Mask - moisturizing
TonyMoly I'm Real Mask - Tomato - radiance, brighten
FaceQ Luffa Oil Control Mask - oil control
A'pieu Pore Deep Clear Black Charcoal Mask - pores
A'Pieu My Skin--fit Sheet Mask - Lime - brighten and clearing

I'm so happy that they have improved this month as prior to last month. I love the diversity this month.

Beauteque November Mask Maven 2016 review

Beauteque November Mask Maven 2016 review

Fall In Love With Your Skin

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Every month there could be 9-11 masks in every bag which can range anything including sheet mask, hand mask, wash-off mask, eye mask, foot mask and etc. If you buy it per month or up to 3 months it is $15, $14 for 6 months or $13 for 12 months.

I have to say that I am quite disappointed with this month's mask maven. Did they even try? Three masks were doubles and they added a hand, foot and nose strip. WTH?

1. A'Pieu Sweet Melon Mask - this mask was a repeat and I didn't like it. Just a mediocre sheet mask.
2. Annie's Way Peptide Anti-Wrinkle Mask - I gave these to my mom.
3. Annie's Way Honey Deep Moisturizing Silk Mask - I actually like this brand but I would have preferred a more diverse of brands this month. Anyway this mask is perfect for this upcoming winter.
4. AngelLooka Collagen Mask - this is a new sheet mask for me and it was quite moisturizing during my long 2-hour bus ride to Philly but it has alcohol denatured in it!
5. AngelLooks Ultra Moisturizing Hand Mask - This is also a repeat and I have tried it before but I'm not a fan of hand mask because you can only do so much with these one.
6. Aritaum Bamboo Charcoal Blackhead Nose Patch - gave to my teenage brother hahaha.

Beauteque June Mask Maven 2016 review

Beauteque June Mask Maven 2016 review
Skincare Sundae
Indulge in Complexion Care

Shipped : June 15

Arrived : June 16

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Every month there could be 9-11 masks in every bag which can range anything including sheet mask, hand mask, wash-off mask, eye mask, foot mask and etc. If you buy it per month or up to 3 months it is $15, $14 for 6 months or $13 for 12 months.

I brought it for a year to try it out. 

1. Dr. Morita - Green Tea & Amino Essence Moisturizing Facial Mask - reduction of fine lines is a good thing but it burn, itch, tinkle. Bad for my sensitive skin. I couldn't last 2 minutes with it on. But there's a lot of essence though. I didn't bother taking a picture because I just wanted to get it off my face ASAP!
2. No:hJ Manuka Honey Mask Sheet - anything with honey I like. This brand is also one of my favorites.
3. A'Pieu - Sweet Melon and Milk Mask - I didn't know this brand produce sheet masks. Very moisturizing but the essence or serum on the mask doesn't seem to be absorbed into my skin, just sit on top of my skin so not liking this. 
4. LoveMore - Wine Yeast Whitening Mask Sheet - I love these silk sheet masks and it helped with whitening and uneven skin tones
5. LoveMore - Rose Hybrid Whitening Mask - hydrating and brightening is what I need during the summertime. I enjoy this brand so much that I have ordered a box of a variety of flavored from this brand.
6. Daylight and Hue Propolis Mask - firms the skin, I was so tired that I napped for a hour with the sheet mask on . It moisturized my skin but couldn't tell if the firming worked after 1 use. 
7. Lus Essence Royal Jelly Mask - moisturizing but real smelly aka stinky.
8. iPuda Strawberry Mask - I'm glad that I got this over the Dermal brand because from the past mask mavens that contain dermal brands my skin didn't react well to it.
9. Hanaka Macaron Facial Mask - Hyaluronic Acid - it's a cute wash off mask. 

Summer 2016 Asian skincare routine

Step 1 - Pre-cleansing Oil/Wipes - Aritaum Aloe No Wash cleansing Water+ INNISFREE Jejubija Trouble Cleansing Gel

 

Step 2 - Cleanser - Purity made Simple Cleanser+Happy Bath Facial Yogurt Foam-Herb Essence
 

Step 3 - Peeling Gel - The history of Whoo Gongjinhyang:Seol Brightening Gel and Baviphat Urban Dollkiss Peach All-in-one Peeling Gel
 

Step 4 - Toner/Refresher -INNISFREE Jejubija Trouble Skin +HADA LABO Goku-jyun Alpha Lotion
 

Step 5 - Essence - Missha Time Revolution First Essence Treatment

 

Step 6 - Ampoule/Serum -MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Science Activator Serum 50ml+INNISFREE The Green Tea Seed Serum+ SkinINC

  

Step 7 - Sheet Mask - SooAe Charcoal Flower Mask + Hanaka Marine Mud and Seaweed Mask
  
Step 8 - Eye Cream -  BELIF Moisturizing and Firming Eye Cream

Step 9 - Emulsion - HADA LABO Shiro-jyun Milk and + goodal Luminant Plus Whitening Essence

 
Step 9 - Moisturizer -  DR.JART+ Ceramidin Cream 50ml
 
Step 10 - Sleeping Pack/Night Cream (PM) - Saint Peau Collagen Pudding Sleeping Pack



Step 11 - Make-up (am) -

HERA CC Cream+

MissHana cushion +


#2 [ Hanyul ] Luminant Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ 15g +

A'PIEU Air Fit A'pieu Cushion XP+


 Innisfree Ampoule Intense Cushion Cover



SKIN Nutritious Magic No Sebum Pact DX



TonyMoly Fruit Princess Gloss 1 Strawberry+



Clio Gelpresso WaterProof Pastel Upper Liner+



SKIN79 Kick It Side Fantastic Eyes #MEMORABLE BLACK


Clio Virgin Kiss Milky Water Tint

Step 12 - Sunscreen/Mist -  
Clio Micro Fine Collagen Mist

Shisedio Anessa 



Kose Suncut Cool Essence in UV Protect Spray - Aquary Floral

A'PIEU Air Fit A'pieu Cushion

A'PIEU Air Fit A'pieu Cushion XP SPF50+/PA+++ / #23
A'PIEU Air Fit A'pieu Cushion SPF50+/PA+++ 13.5g [Refill] / #23

  

I'm quite disappointed because this foundation makes your fine lines and pores really pronounced.
Probably I was spoiled with Hera and Sulwhasoo so I though I ventured out to the lower-priced cushions. I think this is best for people starting with cushion foundations because the price is more affordable.

Right now I am trying to use this quickly while it is still spring and the weather isn't sticky.

Moisturizing - not enough for my combination skin
Coverage - light
Wear - matte
Dewy Glow - none
Lasting Power - good for 6 hours if you don't touch your face
Oxidizing - none
Scent - none

Beauteque May Monthly BB Bag 2016 Review

Beauteque May Monthly BB Bag 2016 Review

Festival Friendly Finds
Be Fab and Fun

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Every month there could be 6-8 full-sized products in every bag which can range anything including make-up, skincare, body care, beauty tools, hair care, lifestyle products and etc. If you buy it per month or up to 3 months it is $24, $23 for 6 months or $22 for 12 months. The retail values can range between $65 to $85 in every BB bag.

I brought it for a year to try it out. 

Date Shipped: May 17
Date Arrived: May 23

1. PreLab Toning Peeling Tap - I was excited when I saw the brand, "PreLab" featured again in this month's bag. I'm in love with their sheet masks.
2. MilkyDress SOS Blemish Cream - Perfect cream for the start of summer when pimples start coming out and pollen in is in air for allergy sufferers. A bit smaller than I imagined.
3. TonyMoly Bamboo Gel or The Saem Fresh Bamboo Smooth Gel - I have seen and tested the TonyMoly Bamboo Gel in the Flushing Mall in NYC so I was looking forward in getting the Saem version because I haven't seen or used it yet. I'm all for using different brands of product.
4. The Saem Healing Garden Tea Cleansing Tissue - perfect for on-the-go.
5. A'pieu Glow Nail Touch in shade CR05 - PERFECT SUMMER COLOR! I will be using this today!
6. Kinepin Beauty Nail Company Nail kit - will come in handy
7. Finally A makeup bag that the material isn't cheap plastic and it's very sturdy. This is the second bag within this year that I liked.

Asian cushion foundation comparasion and interchangable refills 2015 - 2016

2015 - 2016 cushions
Originally, I was going to named the title, "Korean cushions", but I have 1 Taiwan brand, so I changed it to "Asian cushions" instead. Plus since there wasn't much blogging on which refills can interchange into which brands, so I decided to do it. Hope it helps someone out there!

I have separated my winter cushions and my summer cushions.

The winter ones here are the first half (will do part 2 in a couple of months) has more moisture.

1. IOPE XP Air Cushion sunblock N23 - all amorepacific in this post fits with each other.
2. Sulwhasoo Perfecting Brightening - doesn't fit into any other brands that I have.
3. HERA M&D UV Mist Cushion Ultra Moisture SPF34 15g - all amorepacific in this post fits with each other.
4. Clio Kill cover Cushion Founwear 04 Ginger - I couldn't remove the cushion our of the case-I really tried! I prefer this one more in the summertime.

 

Sorry, I switch the places for Hera and Clio in the pictures above.

5. #2 [ Hanyul ] Luminant Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ 15gx2 - $25 - surprising it fits into the Hera

6. N23 [ HERA ] UV Mist Cushion 15g x 2 - $33 - all amorepacific in this post fits with each other.
7. A'PIEU Air Fit A'pieu Cushion XP SPF50+/PA+++ / #23 - fits into the Hera, but Hera doesn't fit into a'pieu
8. Miss Hana #1 Warm Beige Radiant - too lose for Hera and MissHana cushion didn't fit into Hera.

 

My favorite is Hera UV mist ultra moisture for the winter.
The Sulwhasoo is the closest color with my skin but in my opinion I think it's better for people over the age of 30. So I gave the refill for my mom to use and she liked it a lot.
Kill Cover is perfect for all season, I used the refill during the winter months and it felt like a second skin. It doesn't rub off as much as the others. The Clio and Her UV mist ultra were the ones that I reached for the most!