Review: Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask by Valentia

Hey all!
Happy New Year!
I was lucky to test out some great products by Valentia *there will be a review on two other products after this (=*
I really, really, really like them so far.

Holiday food and stress have made my skin go crazy lately.
I feel like i'm in high school again,  I went back to using lots of acne cream andddd..
*dun dun dunnn* my skin dried out.
But of course, try as I might it was staying dry and tight.

I received this bad boy in the mail, the packaging was pretty and it even smelled yummy (what?!) and glanced at the ingredients first.
The ingredients were amazing, starting with water, aloe vera, kosher veg glycerin, algae extract, green tea extract,sea buckthorn oil, rosehip seed oil and goes on to even more greatness.

The consistency was different for me, it was gel- like instead of the usual cream. As an acne-prone individual I appreciated that.
Also, the fact that most moisturizing masks on the market I see are typically filled with some kind of cone, usually dimethicone- which is a no for my skin care.
I think this would be great for dry skin, balancing oily skin, aging skin etc. Sensitive skin individuals should patch test the product.

-Hunni



**I received this product in exchange for my honest opinion and review**

July Favs ^_^

Hey hunnibees!
Since July is well over I thought i'd put up a couple of my recent favs :D, i'll try to do this more often since I have at least one a month.

I have been using these products long enough to give them my stamp of approval and wanted to share them with you all!

First i'll start off with Blistex Lip Vibrance:

I really liked this lip balm, i'm not huge on lip gloss so I try to get a nice lip balm for day to day activities. I picked this one because of the sheer tint and spf factor and it was only $3. It smells like cherry and has a fine glitter, but not gritty at all like other balms that contain them. Also, the tube has a mirror on the top of the balm, awesome (=

Freeman's Feeling Beautiful Pineapple Enzyme Facial Mask:

I got this mask along with others when  Freeman was having an awesome sale, this is one of my fav's out of the bunch. At the moment it retails for $4-5. It has pineapple extract and AHA's that leave your skin radiant and soft. I love this every couple of days to help me even out, works great for post acne scars.Great ingredients, actual results, low price!

Dermablend Cover Creme:

This was a birthday gift, I had always wanted to try it but it was a bit out of my price range since I typically am used to bb creams. It retails for around $38 and is SPF 30. I was confused by the size at first but already knew of how amazing the brand is. I haven't even put a dent in this stuff! The coverage is great and I recommend it for post acne scar coverage. If you have oily skin, like I, use a powder after or mattifying primer. It works great but definitely make sure you wash your face well afterwords. 

Last, but definitely not least...

Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Grow & Restore Leave in Conditioner:

Well..*Takes Breath* this leave in right here...this leave in...is my L.I.C holy grail! It retails for $11, I do hauls of Shea Moisture products when they are BOGO and i'm usually fine until the next one occurs. This is my favorite leave in conditioner since I've been natural. It works so well with moisturizing and the slip is over 9000! I use it on soaking wet hair and its just..its love in a tub. The only negative is the scent, but its light and goes away. I also have the mask and will do a solo review on that item, if not it'll end up in my August fav list im sure!

 That's all till next time!

Love,

Hunni<3

Sasa Mini Haul!!

 Hey Hunnibees!

I recently recieved my small order from Sasa which is an awesome Asian beauty and health care store based in Hong Kong. Sasa offers a wide selection of beauty products from around Asia and usually has deals on free shipping for a minimum of $29 spent! Good deal, eh?

   I was so excited when I got the package, ah pink product is so cute- I can't deny that! 

So lets see exactly what we have here...

Ohhh pretty! (=

What I bought ( with links ^_^)

 Kuan Yuan Lian Natural Care Whitening Masks   (2)

 Beautymate Purifying and Brightening Nano Mask 

 VOV DAILY FRESH MINI PACK Wash Off Pack in Honey Lemon

Sana Hadnomy Collagen Mist

My total was $35 even, I thought this was an awesome deal for all that I was ordering!

Sasa typically has a sale for certain facial masks so I paid $12.40 instead of $16 for two of the Kuan Yuan Lian masks.

The packaging was so pretty! Even the characters on the box that you see in the second picture <3

I haven't began using this mask but I bought three mask packs to see the long term effects it will have on my skin. I have 27 in total so I have 6 weeks+ of use!

This is the VOV Daily Fresh Mini Pack in Honey Lemon, yes, I had to get something with honey in it (=. I plan on using this tonight actually.

I already have used the Sana Hadanomy Collagen Mist three times over and love it <3

I will be doing a review for each of these products, just have to figure out if I should do an initial review and final or just one review after testing everything out.

(P.S Theyre having a Free Shipping deal for just $19 right now!)

What do you all think?

and

What are your favorite skincare products? 

<3

My Beauty Diary: Black Pearl Mask Review (=

So my only experience with MBD is having their Arbutin mask months ago but i've been wanting to try their seemingly most famous Black Pearl mask (=

Luckily my sister had a few left and she let me use one ^___^

I have acne and spots on my face if you haven't yet noticed so I always like brightening products to make my complexion more even. I liked the Arbutin masks but one box isn't enough for a real change-just a nice pick me up for special events.

"My Beauty Diary Black Pearl Mask contains natural active ingredient of black pearls which whiten and soften skin. Pineapples, limes, and cucumbers accelerates metabolism of stratum comeum which gently remove dead epidermis cells. Has the ability to restore skin’s resilience and radiance with whitening and softening properties. Recommended for normal skin, especially for those with dull skin lacking elasticity."

 

Ingredients :

  Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Obiquinone, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Soluble Collagen, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Triethanolamine, Styrene/Acrylates copolymer, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, MEthylparaben, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Chonchiolin Protein, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide

Even from one mask I can see how it can have these results, it definitely brightened my skin and I'm going on the second day! Also my skin felt very soft to the touch. I'll also note that although it says that is is for use on normal skin I still loved it on my oily acne prone skin haha. The mask had plenty of excess serum, which I rubbed on my neck and upper chest. As for the leftover in the bag I clipped it so I could apply it before I sleep tomorrow (=

 I really enjoyed this mask and it reminded me why I loved them!

Lastly, previous to this I did a small order from Sasa which included three boxes of mask, two from one brand so I can see the continued effects and one from a different brand. A wash off pack and my favorite non spf moisturizer!

I can't wait to review them for you guys-well whenever it gets here that is (=

Love, Hunni