Clarins Hydra-quench cream mask Review

Source: Clarins
What does it claim for?

Quickly restores moisture balance even in the most dehydrated skin by boosting natural hydration mechanisms. Smoothes fine lines leaving skin soft, fresh and comfortable. Also ensures a radiant complexion.

Active Ingredients:
Hyaluronic acid : helps skin maintain its moisture reserves.
Katafray bark : restructures the corneal layer, prevents dehydration.
Sobier tree bud : boosts microcirculation.
Vitamin E : protects skin from free radicals. E3P Anti-Pollution Complex protect




Packaging: I got a sample size in a pouch in which the amount of mask allows me to have two trials.

Texture: white Creamy

Scent: Floral

Directions to use: Leave it on for 5-10 minutes. It can also be applied to the eye contour area. Tissue off with toner/rinse off.

Result: I have seen a lot of good reviews for this product on the website. I have high hope on this product especially I love the Clarins HydraQuench Line. I have the Intensive Bi-phase serum and HydraQuench cream-gel which are my saviours for dehydrated and thirsty skin in
times. However, I am pretty disappointing about the trials because I don't see any hydration/cooling effects. I was wondering if I had not applying the mask correctly or the sample pouch was not stored properly at the store. I receive another sample size and I will give another try and see if there is any change of my perspective on this product.

1st trial: leave it on for 5-10 minutes and rinse off. The white cream mask remains the same after 10 minutes. It doesn't have any cooling effect or I feel like moisture on my face. I rinse it off.

2nd trial: Leave it on for an hour and rinse off. No hydrating effect.

For people who had already bought this mask. Here is a tip that I search for the review for this product (Source: Beetrice's Reviews) : If you want better absorption of the cream mask, it was suggested that you place a mask on top of the cream mask after 10 minutes and gently massage your face.

Comment:

I have tried hydrating mask in tube/container for several other brands: Aveeno, Biotherm, Lancome, Jurlique, Valmont. Except the Valmont one, I found that the hydrating mask in paper form is more effective.

My Daily Beauty Chocolate Mask

 

This mask is suitable for all skin types especially for dull-looking & rough skin.


Ingredients:
Purified water, Glycerine, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Theobroma Cacao (Cacoa) extract, Glycine Soja Peptide, Silaxanetriol alginate/Caffeine, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Anrantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Albumin, Squalane, Triethanolamine Styrene Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Tween 20, Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, Carbomer Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Methyl Paraben, Dimethicone, Fragrance.

Claim effects:
→ Enhance Radiance & Glow
→ Firming
→ Nourish & Moisturize

How to use:
1. Cleanse face thoroughly before applying mask. Apply toner if needed.
2. Excess essence from the packaging may be applied on the neck by massage.
3. After 20 minutes, remove mask and gently massage face to assist absorption.
4. Rinsing is not required.
5. You may apply toner, moisturizer etc. after application
6. Use daily for maximum effect.

Evaluation:

Type of mask: Paper mask.  Convenient, no rinsing is required. Let the serum of the mask totally absorbed before applying moisturizer.

Scent: smell like real chocolate.

Result: My Daily Beauty Chocolate Mask is one of my favourite mask that is effective.  After use, the skin 

looks brighter, paler, and moisturized immediately. However, the lasting effect is not long.

Repurchase:  Yes based on the results and the price.

Cosline Pomegrante Whitening Mask

I bought a small pouch for $1 from Sasa. This product claims for whitened and brighten the skin after use. Efficient for getting rid of the "yellowish" tone of Asian skin. The ingredients are not listed on the packaging. Even though the ingredients are listed, I won't understand Korean Language.  

Evaluation: 

Type of mask: Wash-off

Scent: Very good. The scent is like as much as the real Pomegranate fruit scent.

Texutre:  Gel-like texture that easily blend on skin.  I think that I use half of the pouch to cover my face and neck.

Results:
1st time use:
The skin looks smoother. But that's about it. No whitening effect at all. Will I repurchase? Definitely not even though it's for a dollar.
A buyer from Sasa mentioned that the white heads would be easily squeezed out after using this mask. I will try it next time since I already put moisturizer on my face. Actually, I tried not to squeeze any dirt from my face. I didn't have any pores before; however, I noticed that my nose pores become noticible as I started to squeeze the white heads out of my nose.

Regene Silk White Smooth Spongy Facial Mask

This mask is claimed to releasing white smooth essence for providing long lasting whitening effect.

When I opened the pouch, the mask is soaky with white fluid. After applying the mask on face, there is still so much fluid in the pouch, I applied it to my neck and hands.

After use, my skin looks brightened and refreshed. Whitening effect-Yes! but the next day, the whitening effect doesn't seem to last. I guess that I have to use mask every other day to keep the whitening effect on my face.

My skincare route is 1 cleaning mask and 1 moisturizing mask per week. Sometimes, when my skin becomes too sensitive during the weather, I would use Aveeno hydrating mask every day after washing the face, using it as a mask/moisturizer until my skin calm down without any irritation.

Borghese Fango Brilliante

I got this Borghese Fango Brilliante at The shopping channel for $42 (on sale price). It's expensive. I need a mud mask for even my skin tone and and deep cleansing. After reading the description of the mask and few reviews, this seems to be a perfect product for what I need. When I received this shipment, I was amazed that this product is hugh in size. I only needed very little amount to spread over my face. I had a stinging feeling on my face when I applied it. oh no..I thought that I would have allergic reaction to this mask. Actually, the stinging feeling disappeared after a minute. Upon 5 minutes, I feel the skin being so refreshed and cleaned after washing. I haven't seen the skin tone improved, but it seems to be a good mud mask for routine cleaning once a week. I only applied this mask to my T-zone area and chin. I don't use it for my cheek because this mask could dry out the skin.

aveene soothing mask

The product label claims to contain rich in nutritive elements. As soon as I apply Avene's Instant Soothing Mask I can feel it hydrate and nourish your face. Luscious and unctuous, it is quickly absorbed by the skin to quench its thirst for moisture and softness. Velvety and creamy to the touch, it leaves the skin feeling soft, soothed, fresh and revitalized. When my skin was very drenching for moisture, I left the mask on before going to bed. My skin became supple the next morning. I don't see much about my skin glowing. Maybe my skin condition is not bad, so that I don't see much difference in terms of glowing. In conclusion, I strongly recommended this product for anyone whose skin is drenching for moisture. I got this product at Shoppers for $30 sth.

This might not be the best mask for hydration but definitely it's a keeper for me, personally, my skin gets irritated during the season change. My skin would started to have bumps, flaky cheek/nose. I would use this product every night as a mask after hydrating toner and leave it on as a moisture to sleep until my skin gets back to its normal condition.

SILK WHITIA Aromatherapy facial mask -ROSE

I got this mask from SaSa. When opening the package, you can feel that package is quite heavy. The mask is totally immersed with the mask liquid. Once taking the mask out and apply it on my face, the mask is quite sticky. I can still see alot of liquid inside the package. I rub the liquid to my neck, my legs and arms to get the maximum benefit from this package. The instruction on the package said that the mask should apply for 20 minutes and then rinse. After 20 minutes, I still felt that the mask is quite wet on my face. I took my mask off after 30 minutes, I thought that I would feel a film of mask residue on my face because the mask was quite sticky when I first applied. Amazing, the liquid is totally absorbed by the skin. It gave a radiant and smooth look. Then, I applied the serum and moisturizer without rinsing the skin, and went to sleep. This morning after cleaning my face, I can still feel that my skin is soft and smooth. It's very hydrating and also I can see quite a difference on my skin tone on my face and neck. My face is much more paler and brighter. I wish that this mask comes with the neck portion. My legs and arms are quite soft and smooth too.

This package is definitely worthy to repurchase again.

Excellent Collagen Mask

Excellent Collagen Mask -Product of Japan
Formulated with active ingredient from Natural Extract

I got this mask free when I placed an order at Sasa. This mask claims to make the skin to be firm, healthy and radiant.

Action: Rich in bio-marine elastane, the mask improves muscle tissue elasticity restoring its smoothness and firmness o the skin. Toning, restructuring, this mask also cleanses the skin, helps it to eliminate impurities and restores the hydro content of the upper layers of the skin.

To use: Apply mask onto cleansed face. Fit cut-off portions over eyes and mouth. Tap lightly with a finger until mask completely adheres to skin. Leave for 20-25 minutes and rinse with water. Use twice a week.

Evaluation:
The skin seems to be whitened after the application. The skin tends to be dry. Water-based moisturizer would be beneficial after use. I feel the skin a bit tightened, but the pores on the skin seem to be the same, not minimized. (although I don't have large pores, but the some pores on my nose are visible) I wouldn't recommend to purchase it. Not much effect.

Sweet Honey Pack

Sweet Honey Pack- Supplement honey extract to make your skin moisturize and softly.
(Wash off type)

I got this Sweet Honey pack, product of Korea, for $4.5 U.S. from Sasa. The product label states that the product will allow the dry skin becomes more radiant smooth and also has whitening effect. It claims that the honey extract has multiple natural ingredients that exfoliate the dead skin and promotes metabolism; strengthen the elasticity of the skin.

Ingredient: COSLINE Sweet Honey Pack contains extract of honey (1700mg), which can smoothen rough and dry skin. Increasing skin brightness, whiteness and softness. Rich nutrient from honey can maintain skin in health condition as well as cleansing dead cell. Encouraging metabolism, and increase skin energetic and elasticity. Balancing skin moisturizing level, and controlling melanin synthesis. This product is not as sticky as real general honey. Wash off type for easy usage. (from the product description of Sasa.)

How to use: After cleaning the face, use sufficient amount to even spread on the face, avoiding the mouth and eye areas. Massage gently and leave the product on the face for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Evaluation:
The smell of the product is like Ginseng rather than Honey. The texture is a bit sticky , but not as sticky as the real honey. I am not sure if it's from the chemical used , or Ginseng is one of the ingredients. The product doesn't have any ingredients stated on the bottle. After the first use in December (winter), the face becomes smooth and softly and a bit radiant.

Kanebo Whitening mask

Direction of use: Wash your face well and pat your face with lotion first. Take a mask and spread on your face downwards. Leave 5 to 15 minutes (for very dry skin, 20 minutes) and peel from your face. Massage your face with remaining essence on your face.

The next day morning after use, my skin turned to be softer and moisturized. A few visible pores on my nose seemed to be smaller. I feel the skin cleaner, not sure about whitening...maybe a little bit.

Kanebo Collagen Firm facial mask

Kanebo Collagen Firm Facial Mask

Date of use: March 2008

Result: No change.

Feel: No obvious position result. I don't even feel that my face is moisturized.