Friday, 8 February 2019

Vitamasques Korean Skincare Sheet Masks UK Review and Photos

Vitamasques UK - K Beauty UK
Vitamasques are a Korean-British Brand focusing on affordable skincare that has no Sulphates, Mineral Oils and Parabens. They are also cruelty-free and vegan-friendly. Vitamasques sell a wide selection of sheet masks that cater to everyone and anyone including sachets for the face, hands and feet as well as sleeping masks.
WHAT'S INSIDE?
All of their masks can be purchased separately or in various bundles. Vitamasques kindly reached out to me to see if I wanted to try a selection of their sheet masks however not all of these I feature can be purchased as a bundle kit as a whole so I will link down below the masks separately and in the price section which masks come in similar collections to the ones I received.

WHAT DOES IT DO AND WHO IS IT FOR?
As I mentioned above Vitamasques cater for anyone and everyone however if you are looking for a specific mask or bundle for your skin type or concern then their website can help you easily navigate to the right ones for you.

PRICE

PACKAGING
Not only is the packaging fun, informative and easy to use, but the quality of the sheet masks is impressive too.

HOW TO USE
Aloe Vera Jelly Mask - This hydrating and soothing two-step jelly mask is very well saturated with tonnes of jelly which you apply to the face first by cutting open the top part of the sachet. After you have applied your layer of jelly you then go in with the sheet mask applying this on top, which is located in the bottom part of the sachet.

This fitted to the face well and is actually a great one to keep in the fridge and to take away on holiday thanks to it's refreshing, soothing and hydrating properties. Overall this is one of my favourite masks because my skin felt and looked visibly smoother. Leave on for 20 minutes.

I also have a live demo on most of the masks linked in the video above if you would like to see them in action.
Vitamasques Aloe Vera Hydro Jelly Sheet Mask

Multi-Vitamin Sheet Mask - This hydrating and refreshing b vitamin mask is well saturated with a gel-like serum to help balance out the skin. Great for all skin types the multi-vitamin mask stayed on my face well and afterwards my skin looked and felt instantly hydrated and glowy. Leave on for 20 minutes.
Vitamasques Multivitamin Mask

Bamboo Charcoal Sheet Face Mask - This black charcoal sheet mask is a wonderful pore tightening and detoxifying mask that's super soft to the touch with a pleasant smell. This is a great alternative to a charcoal mud mask if you want something that's less messy to draw out impurities if you're having a bad skin day. I really enjoyed using this as it helped my skin feel and look more refined. Leave on for 10-20 minutes
Vitamasques Bamboo Charcoal Sheet Mask

Tea Tree Sheet Mask - Great for combination, acne prone or oily skin this clarifying sheet mask is super hydrating and wonderful for oily and dry patches. I loved this mask as it was super soft, well saturated and fitted to the face perfectly. After application, my skin felt hydrated and more refined. Leave on for 10-20 minutes
Vitamasques Tea Tree Sheet Mask

Orange Slice Eye Pads - These handy eye pads are a great pick me up for tired eyes and even better kept in the fridge! Inside you'll find 4 sets that can be used over the eye or folded under the eye, you can even use them on the face and neck too. Overall the orange eye pads are wonderfully hydrating, refreshing and they smell so good! Leave on for 5-10 minutes.
Vitamasques Orange Eye Pads

Milk Sheet Mask - This adorable Milk Mask is a brightening and moisturising soft mask that is slightly scented. It can help nourish the skin and as per the Vitamasques website, this is another great one to keep in the fridge. Now although this didn't stay on as well compared to the other masks this still helped my skin feel soft and look instantly brighter. Leave on for 20 minutes. (Not Vegan)
Vitamasques Milk Sheet Mask

Pearl Sleep In Mask - This no-rinse mask sleeping mask with real pearl has a gel-like texture that when applied to the skin sinks in straight away. This comes with a mini spoon for you to mix the mask together which is fun and you even have enough for 2-3 applications.

Apply this as the last step in your evening skincare routine and let the beautifully moisturising mask sink into the skin overnight without the worry of having to wash it off. I really enjoyed using the mask as it helped my skin look glowy, instantly brighter and super soft.
Vitamasques Pearl Sleep Mask
LONGEVITY
The expiry date can be found at the bottom of the packet but usually, sheet masks can last for up to 3 years unopened.

WHERE CAN I BUY IT? *Affiliate Link
Vitamasques directly, Look Fantastic*, Glossybox* and HQ Hair*.

OVERALL THOUGHTS
I absolutely fell in love with this brand and everything they stand for. The masks all have great price points and the bundles are a wonderful way to either try out a few masks or give them as a gift to someone who adores their skincare!

The packaging and quality of the masks are impressive and it's great to see Korean quality skincare finally branching out here in the UK. I really hope you found this helpful and I look forward to bringing you more K Beauty Brands here on the PPB Blog and Youtube Channel.

I award the Vitamasques Sheet Masks Bundle as a whole a 4.9 out of 5.

* This was gifted to me but as always all opinions are my own.
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Wednesday, 13 June 2018

7 Drugstore Sheet Masks All Under £5 Tested and Reviewed

Best Drugstore Sheet Mask UK
This year there has been an explosion of Drugstore Sheet Masks coming to the market from Poundland to Primark, Simple to Aldi. So today in the 3rd post from my #drugstoreskincareweek series I'm sharing with you 7 New Drugstore Sheet Masks that are all under £5!
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sheet Mask Review
1. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrogel Recovery Mask £3.50 
The Hydrogel Recovery Mask is a two-piece gel mask which you leave on for 15-30 minutes. It claims to be an intensely hydrating and cooling mask that is infused with Hyaluronic Acid.

This was actually really easy to apply because it came in two parts and while on the face it felt comfortable, cooling and hydrating. Afterwards, my skin felt smooth and refreshed, however, I didn't feel this was an overly hydrating mask as per the claims. I left this on for 15 minutes but I think I would probably try this one again and leave it on for the maximum 30 minute time limit to see if it was any more hydrating. Nevertheless, this is an affordable and convenient pick me up mask.

Garnier SkinActive Charcoal Sheet Mask Review
2. Garnier SkinActive Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask £2.99* 
This Black Charcoal mask is well saturated and infused with ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, Black Algae Extract and LHA. The SkinActive Mask is supposed to be pore-tightening, purifying and hydrating and to me, it certainly felt hydrating and refreshing while it was working its magic. I left this on for the required 15 minutes and afterwards my skin felt slightly taught, glowy and hydrated. I much preferred this to the Blue Garnier Moisture Bomb version I reviewed last year and I have to say this was one out of three favourites.

Primark Holler and Glow Sheet Mask Review
3. Primark Holler and Glow Holler Back £3 
If you've seen this fun brand at Primark then you'll know there are endless interesting looking sheet masks to choose from to target different concerns. This gold holographic mask is aimed to hydrate the skin and I have to say this was my favourite visually, however, I did feel this felt the most papery compared to the others I tested. Nevertheless, this was still very saturated and it smelt pleasant too. On the skin I found this to be hydrating and refreshing and although I did have a bit of trouble with it sticking to my lip and chin area, overall this definitely made my skin feel and look hydrated.

Aldi Sheet Mask Review
4. Aldi Lacura Moisture Complex Sheet Mask with Green Tea Extract £1.99 for 2 
The new Lacura Moisture Complex Masks come in 3 different scents including Green Tea Extract, Chamomile and Pomegranate and the best part is you get two for £1.99! The Green Tea Mask includes Hyaluronic Acid and Moisturising Serum and aims to intensely moisturise and refresh the skin as well as help it feel balanced and pure.

Again this is a well-saturated sheet mask that you leave on for 15 minutes. Initially I found this a little harder to apply as there were no slits to help it fit your face snugly and I have to say this did smell a bit odd too, but afterwards, my skin felt balanced, hydrated and moisturised which is always a bonus.

Poundland Sheet Mask Review
5. Poundland Derma V10 Hydrating Vitamin E Woven Face Mask £1 
Poundland do sheet masks I hear you say! Oh yes and spoiler alert this was one of my favourites! The Derma V10 Mask is a hydrating Vitamin E Mask infused with Aloe Vera that claims to hydrate, moisturise and improves the skin's texture.

Upon application the mask is well saturated and super soft to the touch, it's also lightly scented. I left this on for 15 minutes but you can leave it on for up to 20 minutes. On the skin, it felt beautifully refreshing and hydrating and after I had removed the mask my skin felt so smooth and moisturised.

Simple Rich Moistue Sheet Mask
6. Simple Rich Moisture Sheet Mask £2.99
This kind to skin mask has no harsh chemicals, artificial perfumes or colour and helps condition dry and dehydrated skin. When applying the mask I do advise taking extra care as it is very delicate to the touch and can stretch a little because it is so thin. However, this mask is divinely soft to the touch, refreshing and felt just like a second skin! I left this on for the required time of 15 minutes and afterwards my skin felt nourished, soft and smooth and this was definitely another one of my firm favourites!

Masque Bar Rose Gold Sheet Mask Review
7. Masque Bar Rose Gold Foil Sheet Mask £4.98*
The most expensive of the bunch this foil sheet mask claims to nourish and hydrate the skin and contains Witch Hazel Water, Soy Bean Extract and Mushroom Extract.

I did love the fact this was Rose Gold, however, this was quite a rigid mask to apply and consequently, I found it hard to shape around the face. The mask was drenched in a very watery liquid and smelt a bit chemically which I think was due to the Witch Hazel, but while on the face it did feel hydrating despite it not sticking to my chin! I left this on for the maximum time of 20 minutes and I have to say my skin did feel and look smooth refined and glowy afterwards.
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Wednesday, 19 July 2017

Soap and Glory The Mask Force Review, Demo and Photos

Soap & Glory Sheet Masks
Yes, you heard it right, Soap and Glory have just released a selection of sheet masks, named The Mask Force Beauty Mask-Haves! This for me is possibly one of Soap and Glory's most exciting launches to date, so today I wanted to share with you everything you need to know about the mask collection...
Before I give you the 411 on each mask, I do recommend you watch the demo video I've linked above so you can get a feel for how these apply and what results you can expect from each.
Soap and Glory Miracle Moisture Mask
SOAP AND GLORY SPEED PLUMP MIRACLE MOISTURE MASK £3.50
- Leave on for 20-30 Mins
The Speed Plump is the only gel mask that comes in two parts. It's infused with Hyaluronic Acid and Soap & Glory's Pink Flower Power, as well as various other skin quenching ingredients. This claims to help smooth and hydrate the skin and it's especially good for dry or dehydrated skin.

Initially when I pulled this out the packet, I noticed how well saturated this was. It's also a little weighty compared to the conventional tissue mask.

Upon application I found this to be a bit fiddly and the bottom did slide off my face at first, however, once I got the hang of this I found it to be a great pick me up mask that's both refreshing and gorgeous smelling. Afterwards, my skin felt super soft, smooth and hydrated.

This would be a perfect mask to take on a long-haul flight also.

Soap and Glory Pore Refining Mask
SOAP AND GLORY THE FAB PORE PORE-REFINING SHEET MASK £3.50
- Leave on for 15-20 Mins
Next is the pore-refining tissue mask. This one helps to refine pores and absorb excess oils, which is ideal if you have oily or combination skin. The mask also contains mint and camomile to help both refresh and cool the skin.

Again this was super saturated and you could definitely smell the strong aroma of the mint and eucalyptus.

Upon application, this felt intensely cooling on the skin. Afterwards, it helped make my skin feel and look more refreshed and refined.

Soap and Glory Radiance Boosting Mask
SOAP AND GLORY BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL RADIANCE BOOSTING MASK £3.50
- Leave on for 15-20 Mins
Moving onto the radiance boosting mask which is infused with a number of brightening ingredients to help bring your skin back to life. This is especially targeted as a party recovery mask for dull or lacklustre skin.

Upon application, my skin felt immediately refreshed and towards the end, I even felt a slight cooling sensation too.

Afterwards, my skin felt lovely and revived and if you like you can also take the leftover serum in the packet down onto your neck as well.

Soap and Glory De Clog Mask
SOAP AND GLORY WHAT A PEELING DE-CLOG MASK £4
- Leave on for 20-25 Mins
The last mask in the collection is a peel-off mask, which as Soap and Glory put it, is 'for lifting out the gunk and junk!' This mask also comes with two pods for two uses as well as a spatula to apply the mask with.

Be warned this is a tad messy to apply and so I do advise doing this over a sink, with a towel on top to protect the sink.

It's recommended you focus this mask mostly on the t-zone or any specific problem areas, but I did actually end up applying this to the whole face as you do get a generous amount in one capsule.

Now, this is a peel off mask and as you can probably imagine this was pretty eye-watering to pull off afterwards! However, this definitely did a noticeably great job at fading down my blemishes and spots. The only downfall is this is a drying mask and so I would suggest replenishing the skin afterwards with a hydrating moisturiser or oil.

Soap and Glory Puffy Eye Attack
SOAP AND GLORY PUFFY EYE ATTACK EYE MASK £3.50
- Leave on for 20-30 Mins
Last but not least is the gel eye masks that claim to revitalise and refresh tired or puffy eyes.

Inside you get one pair of eye patches for one use only. I loved these as they were nice and thick and smelt of cucumbers. On the eyes they felt cooling, however, I think they would be even more refreshing if you put them in the fridge prior to application.

Afterwards, my eyes definitely felt and looked brighter. Again these would be ideal for a long haul flight or early start.

So guys, there you have it. I hope you found this helpful! Overall I was rather impressed with not only the number of masks Soap & Glory have released but also the variation of masks to cater for a range of different skincare needs and wants. And with these being an altogether accessible and affordable price point, I recommend at least picking up one of these beauties to try out!

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Sunday, 25 June 2017

St Tropez Bronzing Face Sheet Mask Review & Photos

st tropez self tan express sheet mask 
The St Tropez sheet mask is the first I've ever seen in this format before. Now I'm already a big fan of the st tropez bronzing face lotion as it gives a great natural looking glow, that sinks in straight away, so when I heard that st tropez had released a face tanner in a sheet mask form, I had to give it a go! So here are my thoughts...
Price
This retails for £14.99 here in the UK, although prices vary from store to store. I have linked where this is available both in the UK and US.
- Boots £15 (on offer for £9.99 at the moment)
- Feel Unique£8
- Beauty Bay* £6.25 
- Sephora* $9
- Ulta* $9
Packaging
The mask is from the ever popular Self Tan Express Line and inside you'll find two sheet masks, conveniently sealed in separate packages. On the back of both the outer packaging and foil packaging, is easy to follow step by step instructions.
Application
Upon application, it is recommended you cleanse your face beforehand, then you can go ahead and apply the face mask for the desired time. The mask itself is protected with a plastic film as it is quite delicate to handle.

Here are some pointers and tips for ease of application,

1. Choose the desired time you want to leave the mask on for...
 - 5 mins is a Light Tan
- 10 Mins for a Medium Tan
- 15 Mins for a Dark result.

2. Smooth out the mask on the face ensuring you covered your whole face with the sheet.

3. Wash hands straight after application and set the timer.

4. Once the required time is up, remove the mask and blend in the serum, ensuring you go down the neck and chest, and up onto the hairline etc. (I made the mistake of not blending the product out into the hairline, which resulted in an attractive line around my forehead!)

5. Wash hands again immediately.

6. Leave for the recommended 8 hours for the tan to develop properly.

I've linked the complimenting video above if you would like to see a live step by step demo also.

Immediately after my skin did look more glowy and the product did sink in really quickly, which was good. The next day I woke up to a lovely medium tanned face, I really like the intensity of the colour, despite the hairline error!

I left this on for 10 minutes for a medium glow.
Longevity
I'm now on day 3 and my tan still looks as good as the day I put it on so, so far so good!
Overall Thoughts
I have to say I really loved the concept of this, however, they're not the best value for money compared to how much you get in a bottle, and how many times you can use a tube of St Tropez Bronzing Face Lotion. 

Time wise this is a little more time consuming and I would consider this more of a luxury, pamper face tanner if you have a bit more time to spend of an evening. Overall I loved the fact that this sunk straight into the skin, giving me a beautiful glow and a lovely tan the next day. (just remember to blend into that hairline and down the neck!)

I award the St Tropez Bronzing Face Sheet Mask a 4.7 out of 5

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