#Tosowoong Vitalizing Essence #SheetMask #Review

The Tosowoong Vitalizing Essence Mask is a cotton mask that claims to hydrate, nourish and brighten skin. It also claims to contain wrinkle-fighting properties and can improve skins' overall quality.

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Retinyl Palmitate, Thiamine HCl, Riboflavin, Niacin, Carnitine HCl, Pantothenic Acid, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Caviar Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance.
Key:
Healing & Calming Ingredients
Moisturizing Ingredients
Brightening Ingredients
Potential Irritants

Do not use this mask if you are sensitive to butylene glycol, ethyhexyl palmitate, retinyl palimate, tosopherol, dimethicone, or any other ingredients.

This single-piece mask comes in a bottle shaped envelope. The essence looks like a sheer white color, and has a strong perfume-like scent, somewhat "fresh"? It's thicker than water - like a typical facial essence.

The mask is stretchy cotton material that feel very soft and holds on to a good amount of essence. The cut seems a little strange, not much, just like the holes are not as centered as most masks - and the way the mask stretches causes it to bunch instead of stretch out and lay flat. Slightly annoying.

This mask dried up fairly quick - in under 30 minutes. It did brighten my skin a bit, but the entire time I wore it my skin had a slight burning sensation. I was glad to finally take it off. No noticeable irritation, but an hour later there is an oily film on my skin that I can not get to absorb with any amount of patting. This seems like a nice before-bed mask, but not if you can't handle your face sticking to your pillow.

Would I buy it again? No.

I purchased this mask from Memebox USA* if you're interested in trying it out for yourself! If you've never purchased from Memebox before, you can save 20% by making an account and purchasing through my referral link*.

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This post may contain affiliate links, marked with an "*" and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links - which costs nothing to the consumer but does help this site. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Get a Fresh Clean Scent for the Most Sensitive Noses with #Renuzit

Being a mom, and an allergy sufferer - I both appreciate and detest air fresheners. Sometimes, your home needs some gentle freshness that opening a window simply cannot deliver (especially in the middle of winter) but overpowering perfume scents are so hard on the sinuses, especially tiny noses.

Freshen up your home delicately and softly with new Renuzit Sensitive Scents!

Renuzit has released a new line of Sensitive Scents that include several different soothing aromas that calm and refresh your home without overpowering your nose.

Renuzit Sensitive Scents scented oil comes in a universal oil warmer that plugs into an electrical outlet. I received the scent "pure ocean water" and it smells fresh, like a warm breezy day.

Best of all - the prongs turn to fit any household outlet...

Renuzit Sensitive Scents adjustable scent cones are another familiar air freshening device, but can be placed anywhere in the home. I received the scent "pure water blossom and cucumber" which smells sweet and floral.

Renuzit Sensitive Scents deodorizing spray is a super odor neutralizer that can be sprayed anywhere and anytime you need a quick refreshening in the air, in a room or on your furniture. I received the scent "pure white pear and lavender" which smells like lavender with a hint of fruitiness. It's easy to spritz around the house before company arrives.

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. Baby and the Chi's blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at babyanthechis at gmail dot com. This post may contain affiliate links, marked with an "*" and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links - which costs nothing to the consumer but does help this site. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

#Tosowoong Aqua TokTok CO2 Fresh #SheetMask #Review

No matter how much time you spend on your skincare, it seems your pores still need a little one-on-one time sometimes. That's how my skin is, anyway. My pores just rebel after a while and need a little deep cleaning to be whipped back into shape for a while. I'm a big fan of carbonated masks, and was excited to try this new one from Tosowoong.

The Tosowoong Aqua TokTok CO2 Fresh Mask is a two-piece, carbonated mask that comes in two pieces - well, maybe three? The gel essence is separated from the mask pieces themselves. With this particular mask, you apply the gel - infused with glacial water, niacinamide, and propolis - then apply the mask pieces.

Ingredients: Step 1: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Alginate, Beta-glucan, Propolis Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Glacier Water, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water, Lippia Citriodora Flower Extract, Carbonated Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 20, Panthenol, Adenosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance.
Step 2: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Cellulose Gum, Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Onsen-Sui, Water.

Starting out, you'll open the bottom portion of the mask packet, and squeeze out the gel.

The gel is clear in color, with a sweet herbal scent.

It's slightly cooling, but has no real feeling on it's own - that's where the mask pieces come in.

For the second step you'll open the main portion of the mask and remove two pieces of mask - one small forehead piece and one larger piece to cover the lower portion of your face. The mask has a plastic coating on one side, and a special infused paper on the other to allow it to react with the gel. Make sure you look over the pieces thoroughly to ensure you are placing the "paper" against the gel.

When you apply the mask pieces correctly, you'll instantly feel the gel bubbling against your skin - this may cause a stinging sensation, and may be painful for those with sensitive skin. This bubbling action is what deep cleans your pores, as well as brightening and firming your skin with the mixture of ingredients included in the gel.
This mask, however, has a terrible fit - and the paper does not sit against the skin, because the plastic backing makes it too stiff. In order for this mask to bubble at all, I had to hold it against my skin with my hands, and I have less hand than face, so it didn't work very well.

Unfortunately this mask didn't work out for me, at all. The mask pieces didn't stay put, and were very uncomfortable to wear. In the short amount of time the mask was on my skin I did experience a nice brightening effect, but this mask is not comfortable or effective enough to be worth the hassle.

I purchased this mask from Memebox USA*. If you've never purchased from Memebox before, you can save 20% by making an account and purchasing through my referral link*.

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This post may contain affiliate links, marked with an "*" and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links - which costs nothing to the consumer but does help this site. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

#Cosrx Centella Blemish Ampoule #Review

If you follow me on Instagram, or have even paid attention to posts here where I recommend products - you know that Cosrx is pretty much my go-to brand. They use good ingredients with generally short ingredient lists for their products. There are only a handful of products from their entire line that I cannot use because of alcohol, but the rest of their products make up 90% of my skincare routine. I've been using their products for close to a year now, but only recently started reviewing them, starting with the Overnight Rice Mask then the new BHA Blackhead Cream. Today I'm reviewing a product that I've been using for a while, but still is a newer addition to my routine.

The Cosrx Centella Blemish Ampoule is like a serum, but with a higher concentration of "active" ingredients - in this case, centella. Centella Asiatica comes from a plant and is known to be antibacterial and healing. This ampoule is designed to not only heal acne and and soothe even sensitive irritated skin, but it also claims to control excess sebum and form a protective barrier to prevent irritation as well.

Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine,1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Arginine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose.
Key:
Healing & Calming ingredients
Emolient & Moisturizing ingredients
Star ingredients
Potential irritants/acne triggers

Do not use this product if you are sensitive to butylene glycol, carbomer, or any other ingredients.

This ampoule comes in a glass bottle with a dropper top - it's easy to use, and very easy to dispense just a few drops from at a time. I really appreciate that the bottle has a plastic insert at the top to prevent spilling and to clean the outside of the dropper of excess product so you're not wasting any of this precious ampoule.

The ampoule itself is green in color, due to the Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex. It has an extremely light herbal scent - but it really seems almost scentless to me. The ampoule has the same consistency of a serum; it's heavier than water but still fairly runny. It absorbs into the skin within a few seconds - but it can leave a slightly tacky feeling on the skin.
I find this tacky feeling happens more for oily skin types than normal-to-dry types. For this reason I find this ampoule may only work at night for super oily skin types, like me in the summer - right now my skin is dehydrated but oily, and absorbs this beautifully - but when well hydrated it can leave my skin greasy throughout the day.

I've been using the Cosrx Centella Blemish Ampoule for six weeks, during breakouts and clear-skin times, and am happy with the results. I struggle with hormonal acne, which can take a long time to clear up because it causes deep cysts under my skin. When I use the ampoule, I notice it reduces the redness and inflammation in my skin, and it does help my acne heal in about half the time (about a week for deep cystic acne). When paired with the Centella Blemish Cream (review coming soon) my acne clears up in a matter of just a few days - it's truly an amazing combo!

The Cosrx Centella Blemish Ampoule is a great option for those suffering from mild acne, or looking for additional help in their routine for more severe acne. Centella has amazing healing properties, and can also be a good option for rosacea.

I purchased this product from Memebox USA*. If you've never purchased from Memebox before, you can save 20% by making an account and purchasing through my referral link*.

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This blog contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

#Lindsay Sea Blue Magic #ModelingMask #Review

I'm falling back in love with modeling masks and have been impressed with the Lindsay masks so far. I'm looking for hydration as my skin has been dehydrated again, and looking a bit flaky in spots.

The Lindsay Sea Blue Magic Mask is a two-step modeling mask that takes the guesswork out of measuring out the perfect amount of liquid in traditional modeling masks. This variety of Lindsay Magic Mask contains natural sea-derived ingredients, including marine collagen, that balances the skins moisture levels to prevent dryness and flaking.

Ingredients: Step 1: Water, Butylene Glycol, Algin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Adenosine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Algae Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Ultramarines, Chromium Oxide Greens, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance.
Step 2: Glucose, Diatomaceous Earth, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Alginate, Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate, Magnesium Carbonate, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Betaine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Algae Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Ultramarines, Chromium Oxide Greens, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum.

This kit will include 5 sets of masks, a collapsible bowl and a spatula. I pour step 2 (powder) into the bowl first, this way I can tell if everything from the bottom has been mixed up with the top.

step 2 - powder poured into bowl first

step 1 - liquid poured into bowl second.

When mixed together you will have the consistency of pudding. Try to mix fast, and start applying right away - the longer you wait the drier it will become and the more difficult/lumpy the application will be. The mixture smells of minty ocean - a bit salty with a hint of peppermint, which I find somewhat relaxing. The mixture is a minty blue color, with specs of "oceanic" ingredients within.

Try to apply a thicker layer towards the edges for easy removal. Once you spread it on like you're frosting your face, it's time to relax and let this mask set and work its magic on your skin. This particular mask I also spread over my mouth to try and hydrate my lips as well. The mask felt cooling on my skin - which could either be from the peppermint and/or the fact that it's a jelly consistency on your skin. This modeling mask took a while to dry, and started to drip off of my face a few times before it started to set roughly 5 minutes in.

The directions suggest leaving the mask on for 20-30 minutes, but I found that this mask should be left on for 45-60 minutes because it stays softer so much longer. The mask took a bit of rolling around the edges to get off of the skin, but then removed easily in one big piece.

After removal my skin felt so soft and plump! My skin was also a bit brighter, but the hydration was phenomenal - the real plus for this mask.

I purchased this mask from Memebox USA*.

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This post may contain affiliate links, marked with an "*" and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links - which costs nothing to the consumer but does help this site. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

#Scinic Aqua White Black Dual #SheetMask #Review

Thank goodness it's warm outside today - sort of.. You know it was 70 degrees here a couple weeks ago, then all the sudden the temp dropped to below zero and we got more snow! My skin has been getting very dehydrated again lately, even with the mid 40's to 50's temperatures the past few days - so I'm not only layering essences and serums, but also looking for hydrating sheet masks too!

The Scinic "Aqua White" Black Dual Mask is a two-piece black cotton mask infused with charcoal, designed to hydrate, brighten, and detoxify your skin.

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Charcoal powder, Oryza Sativa Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance
Key:
Healing & Calming ingredients
Emolient & Moisturizing ingredients
Star ingredients
Potential irritants/acne triggers

Do not use this mask if you are sensitive to butylene glycol, carbomer, niacinamide, or any other ingredients.

Something I love about black masks is that they're super thick - meaning they can hold onto a ton of essence - but still super soft and floppy, able to hug all the contours of your face. It's a seemingly rare combo, but something about the cotton used or the charcoal infusion itself allows this to happen.

As with all two-piece masks, I unfolded the top half first, and applied it to my face. Immediate panic set in, as I saw the huge gaps on either side of my nose, and wondered how on Earth I would finagle the bottom half into covering some of these gaps...

However, I worried for nothing. Scinic was just looking out for side nose coverage here (my best guess), because when I applied the bottom half of the mask everything was covered. And I mean everything! This mask was like the sopping wet, hydration blanket my skin has been searching for - and the v-line attachment on the lower half of the mask really sealed the deal for me. This sweet comfy baby stayed wet for an hour before I had to get ready for Easter dinner. Damn...

Upon removal my skin was brighter, and so very hydrated - I couldn't believe it! My skin was literally glowing afterwards. My skin soaked up a nice daytime cream afterwards and my makeup applied beautifully. I need more of these - they give my skin life!

I purchased this mask from Memebox USA*.

TL;DR: This is a black charcoal hydrating mask that clarifies and brightens. It hugs the entire face and v-zone, and feels so squishy and wonderful against the skin. It stays wet for an hour or more, and leaves the skin hydrated and luminous. A must have!

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This blog contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

#Tosowoong Diamond Bird's Nest Aqua #SheetMask #Review

"Diamonds are a girls best friend," unless your broke as hell - then you're probably like me and hope to feel glamorous when you come across a diamond powder infused sheet mask, like this one from Tosowoong...

The Tosowoong Diamod Bird's Nest Aqua Mask is a two-piece hydrogel mask. The stars of this mask are diamond powder are swiftlet nest extract - of course I'm using the term "stars" loosely here. Diamond powder, as glamorous as it sounds, offers no actual benefit to the skin, besides the optical illusion of brightening and diffusing imperfections on the skin. Swiftlet nest extract, on the other hand, is a popular ingredient in Asia in both skincare and food. The extract is taken from swiftlet nests, which are constructed from the birds' saliva, and only bits are taken from each nest at a time so the birds can easily rebuild. Birds nest extract is supposed to rebuild collagen, aid in cell regeneration, and brightens and hydrates the skin giving an overall better complexion.

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Swiftlet Nest Extract (1,000 ppm), Butylene Glycol, Colloidal Platinum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Fragrance, Potassium Hydroxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diamond Powder (0.1 ppm).
Key:
Healing & Calming ingredients
Emolient & Moisturizing ingredients
Star ingredients
Potential irritants/acne triggers

Do not use if you are sensitive to castor oil, butylene glycol, or any other ingredients in this mask.

As with all two-piece masks, I apply the top half first so that I can get it situated, and then apply the bottom half accordingly and make sure I have enough mask between both pieces to cover my entire face. This mask has pearl paper on both sides, so you'll either remove one side, apply the mask then remove the other side - or you can remove both pieces of plastic and carefully apply the mask piece (which is what I do).

This mask is translucent with the diamond powder and titanium dioxide creating a silver sparkling shimmer all over the mask. The pieces applied easily, but they were still at first and didn't soften up until the essence had mostly absorbed into my skin. I got an overall good fit with this mask, but it wasn't the most comfortable to wear  - and while it seemed to have plenty of essence when I first opened the package, it seemed awfully dry when I had it on my skin.

When I removed the mask after about 20 minutes, I was a conflicted with my feelings about this mask. My skin felt plump, was soft, and looked brighter - but it wasn't very hydrated at all, which was surprising looking at all the hydrating ingredients this mask has. I was also a bit surprised to find large silver specs on my skin afterwards as well - like children's glitter, not fine or luminous at all. This mask was a bust for me. I love swiftlets nest extract in other products, but Tosowoong kinda let me down with this one.

I purchased this mask from Memebox USA*.

TL;DR: This mask contains diamond power to give a luminous glow, swiftlets nest extract to rebuild collagen and boost cell regeneration in your skin, and a slew of moisturizing ingredients. The fit is good but the material is stiff and takes a while to warm up. This mask is brightening and plumping, but not very hydrating.

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This post may contain affiliate links, marked with an "*" and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links - which costs nothing to the consumer but does help this site. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Blog Beauty Sale - Decant Edition

It's been a while since I've hosted a blog sale here. This one will work a little differently though. Recently I've been offering decanted samples of the products I use and love - and some of new things I purchased to try on my own and review. I've heard over and over that these samples are a much cheaper way to try out these products to see if they work out for their skin vs buying the full size and finding out it breaks them out, they don't like the scent, etc... So I've decided to offer them here, on my blog, for those who are not on Facebook or Reddit where I've previously offered them.

To make a purchase, please email me at lilbabyvenus [at] yahoo [dot] com with the subject "Decant Sale" and include your paypal address for invoicing along with the item(s) you wish to purchase. I accept PayPal as my only form of payment. Invoice must be paid within twenty-four hours or I will assume you've changed your mind. Each order will include a flat $3 shipping rate within the US to cover shipping and paypal fees. I can ship internationally via USPS, but for anything outside the US I can only ship 5ml sizes to keep costs down for shipping - shipping runs between $7-$14 for international first class envelope packages.

AT THIS TIME, I AM NOT LISTING DECANTS ON MY BLOG. PLEASE VISIT THE LINK TO MY REDDIT ACCOUNT VIA THE RIGHT SIDEBAR TO FIND MY LATEST DECANT SPREADSHEET. THANK YOU!

#BonVivant Rose Botanical Mask Pack #Review

Bon Vivant is a newer house brand of Memebox, my favorite Asian beauty retailer. When the brand launched, there were three different sheet masks available, and this is one of them. I've never had a lot of skincare with rose in it, but I've grown very fond of the scent and enjoy finding new items that I like with a fresh rose scent to it. For that reason, I was most excited to try this mask out when I received all three.

The Bon Vivant Rose Botanical Mask Pack is a botanical fiber mask. This mask claims to be clarifying and moisturizing, with damask rose as the star ingredient.
Damask Rose contains vitamins A and C which help clarify and brighten the skin. The unique mask material, made from actual rose fiber, is able to retain much more essence than a traditional paper mask, making it more hydrating.

Ingredients: Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Allantoin, Panthenol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer , Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Tromethamine , Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance.
Key:
Healing & Calming ingredients
Emolient & Moisturizing ingredients
Star ingredients
Potential irritants/acne triggers

Do not use if you are sensitive to carbomer, rose, or any other ingredients.

The mask package is paper lined with foil - the mask itself is folded up around a piece of mesh. You will carefully unfold the mask, , remove the half-circle of mesh, and apply the mask to your face. It can roll/fold up on itself easily, so try to do this process delicately - take your time.
The mask material is translucent with a high of pink color, due to being made from rose petal fiber, and has a squishy gauze-like texture that is slightly stretchy.
It smells heavenly - like roses, it's beautiful. The essence is like that of a regular essence, it's not thick but it's thicker than water. When applied, it gives a slight tingly sensation. Memebox claims this is from the essence adjusting the pH of your skin, which may be possible with the Tromethamine, but I don't know enough about that to say for sure. It's not a painful sensation, and it actually feels good if you're experiencing a breakout (like I am).

Even though this mask is thin, because it is able to hold onto so much essence, I can wear it for about 45 minutes before it dries up. My skin feels so hydrated while I'm wearing it and after removal. My skin looks brighter, calmer, and my acne is less painful. Definitely a keeper!

I purchased this mask from Memebox USA; (affiliate).

TL;DR: This is a rose botanical fiber mask made from rose petals and is scented like roses - avoid if you do not like or cannot use rose. This mask is thin, stretchy, fits well, and holds lots of essence. I found it to be hydrating, calming, and brightening. Would definitely repurchase!

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This blog contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

#Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Cream #FirstImpressions #Review

If you follow me on Instagram, you guys know I love Cosrx. My love for them started out slowly when I simply tried one product and was so impressed, I started testing new items as I ran out of what was in my current stash. Not all their products are golden for me, but a majority of them are - so I get really excited when I see new products emerge from their brand.
This cream was available for preorder from Jolse on March 4th, shipped out via EMS (for free as a special promo with the preorder) on the 7th, and I received it on the 11th. I've been using this cream daily for two weeks and feel like I'm ready to give my initial thoughts on it.

The Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Cream is designed to promote smooth skin - comparing it to that of a baby. It also claims it can unclog pores, reduce redness, and improve skin tone and texture.
This cream contains 4% betaine salicylate - which is a more gentle form of BHA than the more commonly used salicylic acid. The interesting thing about this moisturizer is that it not only contains BHA, and supposedly has a pH of 4-5, but it is also contains many hydrating and healing ingredients - and that's what is so unique about this cream compared to others.

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol , Dimethicone, Betaine, BeesWax, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Elaeis Guineensis(Palm) oil, Elaeis Guineensis(Palm) Kernel Oil,1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil.
Key:
Healing & Calming ingredients
Emolient & Moisturizing ingredients
"Active" ingredients (not acidic, but target something specific)
Potential irritants/acne triggers

Do not use this cream if you are sensitive to cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, beeswax, betaine salicylate, niacinamide, aspirin, or any of it's other ingredients.

The BHA Blackhead Power Cream comes packaged in an aluminum tube with a plastic screw-on cap. The cap has a "poker" on the outside that you'd traditionally use to piece a foil seal on aluminum tubes like this, but because of the plastic threading and opening, the tube actually does not have a seal and the "poker" is just an... interesting part of the design.

The cream itself it white in color and has a mild scent - it smells of tea tree ever so slightly, with a hint of centella. The scent lingers for a short time on the skin but disappears within a minute or so.

This has a thicker consistency, but it's very creamy. It spreads easily onto the skin, and absorbs easily, but seems to leave a light film on the skin, which helps with hydration, but can end up being greasy for oily-skin types like myself.

After absorption - can you see the slight sheen on my hand?

Cosrx actually warns that because of the slightly acidic pH (which I couldn't verify because neither of my pH strips could absorb this cream) it may tingle slightly. When applied to my hand for photos I felt no tinlging sensation, but sometimes I do feel this sensation on my face - especially when I use it in a shorter routine with an aha. This makes me wonder if a lower pH on your face does influence how well this cream works, but I've actually noticed no difference the following morning one way or another in terms of texture or reduction in acne or blackheads.

Speaking of blackheads - this cream unfortunately did nothing for mine. After two weeks of nightly, and sometimes daily use too, my blackheads on my nose stayed about the same. However the overall texture of my skin does look and feel better - my pores seem smaller on my cheeks and forehead and my skin does feel softer. I've noticed clogs in my cheeks pop out easier while oil cleansing as well, which is a plus for me - but just no difference on my nose...

I think the biggest question I've been asked about this cream while testing it out is "Where do you use it in your routine?" and after playing around I can safely say the best place for this cream is at the end of your routine. The directions indicate you should use this after toner, then apply spf - but that leaves a lot of open steps in between.
When used after a toner, the rest of the products in my routine had trouble absorbing and my skin ended up very greasy - this is much better suited as a moisturizer at the end of your routine. I had a small amount of luck applying my Innisfree Eco Safety No Sebum Sunblock over this during the day without any pilling but a small amount of greasiness, but when using the EltaMD UV Clear Sunscreen it couldn't "set" on my skin and just smeared away after an hour or waiting. So this is very tricky under sunscreen, as it seems too occlusive to allow anything to really settle on top of it.

Personally I would recommend this for all skin types for night-time that are looking for an improved skin texture and/or tone. I feel like dry skin types, or anyone who feels the BHA liquid is too harsh or drying, will really appreciate how moisturizing this cream is. I honestly don't like the idea of this during the day, unless you can find a good sunscreen to play nice with this.

I purchased product from Jolse, but you can also find is on Memebox USA*.

TL;DR: This is a very hydrating cream that contains BHA. The combo of BHA and moisturizing ingredients gives your skin a soft and smooth texture. I do not personally feel it is effective enough to remove or reduce blackheads, but it does seem to make larger clogs and blackheads come out easier during oil cleansing. I would recommend this for anyone who cannot use the BHA liquid because it is too harsh, or would like a moisturizing night cream that can smooth their skins' texture.

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