OZ Naturals Tinted Age-Defying Sunscreen [Review]

I recently tried the OZ Naturals Age Defying Solar Shield Broad Spectrum Tinted Sunscreen.

This sunscreen is spf 30 with Octyl Methoxycinnamate & Zinc Oxide that, when paired together, protect against both UVA and UVB rays.

This sunscreen is non-irritating, paraben-free, moisturizing, and is tinted to even out skin as well.

I found this sunscreen spread easily and absorbed quickly.

However, the tint in this sunscreen was too dark for my skin and made my skin look orange. While this sunscreen did not break me out, I would have to find a lighter makeup to mix with it to try and even it out on my skin in order to wear it.

You can find this product on Amazon.

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Support Breast Cancer Research with #GlamuletPinkOctober

Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death in women around the world. This October, Glamulet has launched a campaign to push towards an incredible goal: Glamulet believed that by the year 2050 no woman should die from breast cancer. But they need your help to make this dream a reality.

What is Glamulet?
Glamulet is a Charm brand, launched in 2014, that offers women a new range of trendy and elegant quality jewelry at an affordable price. Glamulet believes that every woman should be allowed to express herself and to feel pretty, and they design glamorous Charms and bracelets with the use of quality materials to manufacture them. Each woman can mix and match the Charms to create her own Bracelet. Glamulet empowers women by giving them affordable accessories to state their fashion sense, commemorate an event or symbolize a special meaning. Today, Glamulet is working hard to spread this vision worldwide and to better the life of every woman.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So this month Glamulet is offering special edition Pink Charms dedicated to this cause. 50% of all sales from these special Charms will be donated to charity.

You can support the Glamulet Pink October cause by purchasing one of these limited edition and beautiful Charms anytime before the end of this October.

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 babyandthechis 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. Baby and the Chi's is not responsible for prize delivery. 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.

Hey Pinkgo Girl: Herbal Essence Astringent Mask [Review] #mymaskstash

Today's mask review is of the Hey Pinkgo Girl Herbal Essence Astringent Mask.

I couldn't find too much information about this mask in English, so based on the name of the mask I took a guess as what it's main purposes are, and that would be pore care. When I see astringent I think of tightening, and looking at the cute illustration on the front of the packet I would guess that this mask probably tightens pores and maybe even controls oil.

This is a lace mask, which is what attracted me to it in the first place. I'm very familiar with cotton masks and have even tried a few silk masks at this point - hydrogels, sure! But lace? This sounded so fun I just had to try it! Again, the back of the packaging has no English except the ingredients list.

Ingredients: Water, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Algin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Carbomer, Triethanol amine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, PEG-8 ISOSTEARATE, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Arbutin, Morus Nigra Leaf Extract, Perfume.
[cosdna analysis]
Notable Ingredients:
Tremella Fuciformis Extract: increases moisture retention,  reduces wrinkles & fine lines
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid: increases moisture content, reduces inflammation, prevents moisture loss
Algin: 4/5 potential cause of acne, 4/5 potential skin irritant
Carbomer: 1/5 potential skin irritant
Triethanol amine: 2/5 potential cause of acne
Allantoin: soothing
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract: antimicrobial
Arbutin: brightening
Morus Nigra Leaf Extract: prevents melanin production

This mask does have a light fragrance, but it disappears quickly. The lace is quite thick, but there are holes to attach the sides of the mask to your ears to keep it in place. There is also a v-line attachment that of course also attaches around your ears. As soon as I got this mask situated on my face, my skin began to itch. I tried to keep busy but the itching didn't subside. I forced myself to leave it on for the recommended 20 minutes, and literally ripped it off my face. My face was red but did not appear to be broken out or reactive in any other way. The lace was still very wet, I probably could have worn this for an hour or longer but there was just no way I could be comfortable that long.

My face absorbed the essence on my skin very quickly and my skin soon started to feel tight and dry. As you can see by my skin analyzer readings below, this mask did provide a tiny amount of moisture to my skin, but not enough to be worth the 20 minutes of itching and squirming I endured. This mask left my face feeling tight and itchy, and caused a bit of redness. I also suspect it caused a couple new pimples, but I'm not sure if they're related or not.

I purchased this mask off Amazon in a sampler pack of 8, and unfortunately I will not be using any of the other 7 masks. I've heard rave reviews about these masks from others, so this was a huge disappointment for me. Especially when I had previously used a Hey Pinkgo Girl Hyaluronic Acid mask with no real issues.

You can find these masks on Amazon.

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 Glitter Chic is not responsible for prize delivery. 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.

Updated Skincare Routine with Product Recommendations | October 2015

Since discovering Asian beauty products and how effective and unique they are to the beauty world, my skin has flipped a total 180 and is something that I never thought I'd see it be in my lifetime. Earlier this year, I filmed a YouTube video showcasing how I performed my evening skincare routine, but didn't go into any depth about products used or why I chose the types or products or steps that I did. In this post, I'm hoping to cover what steps I take for my skincare routine, the types of products I use for each step, and some options that I've tried for that step as well.

I'm currently testing more products, so products I like in this post may change in a month or may stay the same. These are just some current products I've tried and enjoy for each step of my routine.

My skin is: oily, prone to acne, hyper-pigmented, can have dry patches in the winter, beginning to develop fine lines in certain areas & sensitive to alcohol.

Step One: Cleansing (including makeup removal at night)
Cleansing is the biggest step where I really pay attention to what the pH of the product is. I like to use an oil cleanser at night to remove my makeup, and since these cleansers are oil based, the pH doesn't generally matter - but when I use a regular cleanser it really does. I am currently using a oil cleanser from Innisfree, but to be honest I really prefer balm cleansers. They don't necessarily work better, but they work well and are less messy. I use the same oil cleanser on my eyes as I use on my face. Each one will come with it's own instructions, but I generally take a small amount and massage it onto my dry face and gently onto my closed eyes. After a minute or so I wipe my face with a damp cloth then rinse it with warm water. This minimizes the mess I make at the sink but still allows the oil to emulsify and rinse away cleanly from my face.

From what I've tried, I recommend:
~Innisfree: Apple Juicy Cleansing Oil (Memebox / Amazon - affiliate links)
~Banila Co: Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm (Memebox / Amazon - affiliate links)

I haven't dabbled too far into Korean cleansers because, in my experience so far, their cleansers are high foaming with a high pH and drying to the skin. Of course there are exceptions, but I have not tried them yet. In the morning I only use a regular cleanser, but at night I always use a regular cleanser after my oil cleanser to remove anything the oil cleanser may have left behind, including excess oil. My biggest concerns when searching for a cleanser with a low pH (I've found that low pH cleansers or more gentle on my skin, don't dry it out, and help my acne) and that it doesn't contain alcohol.

From what I've tried, I recommend:
Su:m37: Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick (Memebox / Amazon - affiliate links)
Hada Labo: Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam (Amazon - affiliate link)

Step Two: Toner
I rely on my toner to be a bit of a multi-tasker. I like my toner to have a lower pH like my cleanser, but I also want it to soothe my skin in the even that cleansing stripped it too much or if I'm just having a bad skin day in general.

From what I've tried, I recommend:
~Cosrx: AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner (Memebox / Amazon - affiliate links)
~Cosrx: Galactomyces Alcohol-Free Toner (Memebox / Amazon - affiliate links)

Step Three: Acid Treatment or Vitamin C
This step is dependent on either morning or evening. In the morning, I use a vitamin c serum because it helps lighten my dark spots, and the antioxidant properties of vitamin c help protect my skin from environmental damage during the day.

From what I've tried, I recommend:
~Paula's Choice: Resist C15 Super Booster (Paula's Choice *new customers receive $10 off their order of $15+ with my referral link* - affiliate link)
~C20 C21.5 Original Pure Vitamin C Serum (Amazon - affiliate link)

In the evening I use an acid treatment to help accelerate the cell turnover of my skin. This pushes impurities out sooner and also speeds up the lightening of dark spots and scarring. I use BHA two nights a week and AHA one night a week to avoid over-exfoliating my skin.

From what I've tried, I recommend:
~Paula's Choice: 2% BHA Liquid (Paula's Choice *new customers receive $10 off their order of $15+ with my referral link* - affiliate links)
~Paula's Choice: Resist Weekly Resurfacing Treatment with 10% AHA (Paula's Choice *new customers receive $10 off their order of $15+ with my referral link*  - affiliate link)

Step Four: Essence
This step is what I feel helps prepare my skin for the upcoming products I'm about to "feed" it. In the morning, I skip to a moisturizer after this step, but this step opens up the door for my evening routine.

From what I've tried, I recommend:
~Missha: First Treatment Essence (Memebox / Amazon - affiliate links)
~Secret Key: Starting Treatment Essence (Memebox / Amazon - affiliate links)

Step Five: Prescription Treatment
Curology (formerly Pocketderm) is now an essential part of my skincare regime. It's not an Asian beauty product, but it's done wonders to my skin and probably the one product I simply cannot live without at this point. My Curology updates can be found here.

Use my referral link to sign up for Curology to receive your first month free. 

Step Six: Serums/Ampoules
This is an evening-only step. Sometimes I try a serum that really does help my skin and I end up using the whole bottle. This step was easier last year (as I mentioned earlier) but I currently look for serums/ampoules that give my skin an extra boost.

From what I've tried, I recommend:
~Skin79: Snail Nutrition Ampoule (Amazon - affiliate link)
~Missha: Time Revolution Night Repair Science Activator Ampoule (Amazon - affiliate link)
~LJH: Tea Tree 90 Essence (Memebox / Amazon - affiliate links)

Step Seven: Sheet Mask
This is also an evening-only step, but it's one that I've found essential to my routine. Since I have a hard time finding several different serums at any one time that are affordable, I've essentially replaced having several layers of serums with a different sheet each night to claim new benefits. Also, by using a sheet mask, the nutritious goodness is pressed against my skin longer and given a better chance to absorb more than by just applying a serum.

I'll try any mask without alcohol or other harsh ingredients:
~You can check out past reviews here on my blog to find ones that I've enjoyed.

Step Eight: Moisturizer
This step is generally a lightweight moisturizer that I use in the morning before I apply my makeup or a bb cream, or in the evening before I apply a sleeping pack or heavier moisturizer that isn't suitable for daytime use with my oily skin.

From what I've tried, I recommend:
~It's Skin: Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream (Memebox / Amazon - affiliate links)
~SN: Plant Stem Cell Cream (Memebox - affiliate link)

Step Nine: Sleeping Pack
At night, I rely on extra moisture to counteract my skins' oil production for the following day. Sometimes, due to the weather or hormones, I just have super oily skin no matter what I do, but I've noticed by layering my moisturizers I have less oily skin the following day.

From what I've tried, I recommend:
~Too Cool For School: Pumpkin Sleeping Pack (Memebox / Amazon - affiliate links)
~Ladykin: Vanpir Dark Repairing Water Mask (TesterKorea)


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 Glitter Chic is not responsible for prize delivery. 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 Pure Propolis Mask #Review #mymaskstash

Today's mask review is of the Tosowoong Pure Propolis Mask. 

This mask is supposed to be lifting for the skin, but propolis is also calming and healing. I chose this mask because I was experiencing a hormonal breakout and wanted to calm my face. Any lifting or firming effects would be a bonus for me.

For reference; I am 29 years old and have skin which is oily, acne-prone, sensitive to alcohol, and dehydrated. I have closed comedones around my chin and jawline, large pores, redness, and some aging concerns. 

The entire back-side of the mask packaging is in Korean, but I was able to track down the ingredients list on Cosdna.
Ingredients: Purified Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Propolis Extract, Xanthan Gum, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Edetate Disodium, Allantoin , Dexpanthenol , Fragrance.
Noteable Ingredients:
Butylene Glycol: rates 1 out of 5 on Cosdna as a potential cause of acne.
Niacinamide: anti-aging, improves skin barrier, brightening
Propolis Extract: antibacterial, anti-inflamitory
Adenosine: anti-inflamitory

This mask had a fresh honey scent that disappeared when I applied it to my face. It was soaked with essence, but not dripping everywhere. This mask fit my face well, but left small gaps around my nose (not uncommon with any mask really) and I felt like the eye holes were a little too wide but it did hug around my eyelid and undereye area nicely. I removed this mask after 30 minutes, when it started to dry out.

After removal, my face felt damp but actually felt a bit tight. It did not feel dry, but tight like this mask really went to town trying to firm my skin. The results from my skin analyzer show that this mask wasn't very hydrating at all, but my skin basically normalized while wearing it. My oil level rose to what it usually sits at, and the moisture level of my skin started to drop. My acne was less red and inflamed after removal as well.

I'd recommend this mask for anyone looking to sooth redness, inflammation, irritation, or acne. Or anyone looking for a temporary firming effect of the skin. If you have dry skin, I would be prepared with a good heavy moisturizer afterwards.

You can find these masks on Peach & Lily, WishTrend, Memebox USA (affiliate 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 Glitter Chic is not responsible for prize delivery. 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.