Ad: Sponsored Masks from NutriFirst

Mid July, I received this from Amelia babe to review the face masks which are sold at www.NutriFirst.net.
I know it has been like 2 months. Too many face masks at home. LOL.

I'm quite particular with the quality of the face mask. There are too many brands in the market, especially the Korean brands (cheap if you buy in Korea).


Envelope with the masks!


Here's the business card. It's an online website (:



Short intro/info on the company, extract from the website:

NutriFirst was registered on 28 October 2003 and was incorporated on 3 September 2008.

NutriFirst Pte Ltd as a registered company in Singapore provides specially selected nutrition products with good quality and great taste by NutriFirst’s fitness consultants and athletes at affordable prices with the focus of excellent customer service. Our effort has paid off as we obtained numerous loyal customers and referrals.

Team NutriFirst is always open to any queries with regards to supplements and fitness.

We welcome feedbacks, as we hope to provide great shopping experience to all NutriFirst’s member by involving our members.

Your feedback is important for us to serve you better.

With more than 300 products and over 50 world’s renowned brands and a variety of flavours to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choices.

Ok, now here's the photos of the masks from DERMAL which I received.

































Purpose of Facial Mask:

The principle of single facial mask product is to use the short period of time covering on the face so as to separate the air and pollution from the skin temporarily.

Such helps to:
Enhance the temperature of skin;
Open the skin's pores;
Increase the skin cells' metabolic rate; and,
Promote the sweat gland secretion so as to increase the oxygen content in the skin.
It also helps in the excretion of dead epidermal cells, accumulated metabolic wastes and the oily substances from the skin that clog the pores, cause the skin to dry, and become a habitat for bad bacteria and a cause of skin aging.

The water from the mask will penetrate into the skin epidermis to soften the skin and enhance its elasticity.

The skin will be, therefore, healthy and charming.

There were too many of them for me to use it alone, not to mention that there's a mask for guys. So I decided to share with with my sisters, cousin and her boyfriend.

Do you notice something? There were many interesting type of mask such a Wine, Gold etc.

My sisters and cousin were having a hard time choosing the one since there were too many for them to choose for.


My cousin chose Arbutin, mainly for whitening effect.


Gabriel only took the male one since I need someone to try on it. 

My sisters took the Marine and Royal Jelly ones.


And I took the White one. 

What am I looking for in a face mask:

- Smell
If they smell like some chemical, I swear that no one will use that.

- Viscosity of the liquid
I won't want anything thick and sticky on my face because it will still stay after removing the mask.

- Effects
Though not immediate, but things like tightening should be felt immediately.

- The speed of liquid's absorbance to the skin.
It will be quite irritating if after removing the mask, the liquid still stays on your face for very long.


Putting the mask...

My review:
Overall, the thickness of the liquid isn't too bad. The smell was really pleasant.
After removing it, it only took me less than 5 minutes to pat my face till the liquid absorbs.

My sisters' comments:
"Really smell nice and refreshing. The Royal Jelly mask has a honey smell. Can't wait to try the wine face mask"

My Cousin and her boyfriend's comment:
"Not bad, my face feels tighter. Gabriel's mask has a man musky smell."

So visit www.NutriFirst.net for more health products! 

Introduction + History + Review of Mascara .

Introduction on Mascara:

Mascara is a cosmetic used to darken, lighten or colour lashes, also it can be used to thicken, lengthen and define eyelashes. Mascara comes in three forms: liquid, cake, and cream. It also comes in many formulas, tints, and colours.

The general purpose of mascara is to define, thicken, lengthen, and emphasise lashes. Mascara is available with tube and wand applicators. Ingredients in mascara include water, wax thickeners, film-formers, and preservatives.

Mascara brushes can be straight or curved, to curl eye lashes, with fine or thick bristles. Some mascara wands contain rayon or nylon fibers to lengthen eyelashes .

History of Mascara:

The first mascara product was invented by Eugene Rimmel in the 19th century. The word "rimmel" still means "mascara" in several languages, including Portuguese (rímel), Turkish (rimel), Romanian (rimel), Dutch (rimel), Persian (rimel) etc.

The word mascara derives from the Italian maschera, which means "mask" from Middle Latin masca or Arabic Maskhara or from Old Occitan masco . Modern mascara was created in 1913 by a chemist named T. L. Williams for his sister, Mabel. This early mascara was made from coal dust mixed with Vaseline petroleum jelly. The product was a success with Mabel, and Williams began to sell his new product through the mail. His company Maybelline, a combination of his sister's name and Vaseline, eventually became a leading cosmetics company.

Mascara is used to darken and thicken lashes, and was composed of colorants and carnauba wax. Users wet a brush and rubbed it over the cake, then applied it to the eyes. Mascara is used by women to enhance eyes as well as draw attention to them.

The modern tube and wand applicator was more appealing to the market than the old "cake" mascara. Max Factor was the first to create a mascara with a wand applicator in the product tube, which started the modern mascara products available today.

Composition of Mascara:

Modern mascaras can be divided in two groups: water resistant mascaras (often labeled waterproof) and non-water resistant mascaras.

Water resistant mascaras have a composition based on a volatile solvent (isododecane - an isomer of dodecane), animal-derived waxes (beeswax), vegetal based waxes (carnauba wax, rice bran wax, candelila wax), mineral origin wax (ozokerite, paraffin), pigments (iron oxide, ultramarine) and filmifying polymers. These mascaras do not contain water-sensitive moieties, offering an excellent resistance to tears, sweat or rain. As a result, these mascaras can only be removed with a specific make-up remover, able to dilute the dried mascara film.

Egg whites are often used in colored mascara.

Non water-resistant mascaras are based on water, soft surfactants (like triethanolamine stearate), animal-derived waxes (beeswax), vegetal based waxes (carnauba wax, rice bran wax, candelilla wax), mineral origin waxes (ozokerite, paraffin), pigments (iron oxide, ultramarine), thickening polymers (gum arabic, hydrophobically modified cellulose) and on preservatives. These mascaras can run under the effect of tears, but are easily removed with some soap and water.

Polymers in a water dispersed form (latexes) can bring some level of water resistance to the group of normally non-water resistant mascaras.

Waterproof mascaras are similar to oil-based or solvent-based paints. Non water-resistant mascaras behave like water based paints. For intermediate water sensitivity, mascaras and latex-based paints (acrylates) contain polymer dispersions.

[Credits to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mascara ]


Do note that Mascara can only be used up to 3 months once you have opened it . If you used longer than that duration , it may cause infection to the eyes . The bacterias are the ones which caused it .

Spoil mascara will have a very strong smell . You will know the smell when you use it . If it change , do throw it away .

Ok , enough of the introduction of Mascara . Now we shall go on to reviews .
MAKE UP REVIEW: MASCARAS.

Fasio POWER-STAY MASCARA 3D+ Air Tech(Curl Volume)

Features: Three new curl volume mascaras in sparkly pearl shades.
- Features advanced comb brush for easier application and coverage.
- Lifts and separates lashes for extra volume curl.
- Contains air powder.Hollow powder particles mean mascara goes on light as air and curl lasts much longer.
- Also contains volumizing polymers for thicker lashes with real presence.
- Curl setting polymers and micro screen polymers hold the curl longer,
while the water proof formula ensures the look lasts and lasts.
- Contains rosemary extract, a plant based moisturizer, and apricot oil,
a plant based protectant.

[Credits to http://www.fasio.info/sg/products/eye.html ]

Price: $14.50 (back in 2006)

Rating: 6.5/10

Reviews: This was the first mascara i have used back when i was Secondary 3 . I was really fascinated by how the mascara was used on BoA's eyelashes , ambassador for Fasio back then . It really seems good when you look at the magazine .

Indeed , it's good enough for volume . However , it dries up fairly fast and it clogs easily . I didn't use it too frequently so i don't really know why it's happening in it .

Bad thing about fasio mascara is that it's REALLY HARD to wash off . Last time , i used the normal makeup remover and i couldn't remove it . It can even stay there for at least 2 days . Even with my Fancl oil base makeup remover , it's a little hard to remove it .

Ever since , i didn't use Fasio mascara anymore .

Estee Lauder Lash XL Maximum Length Mascara

Features: Elongate your lashes to great lengths—up to 50%.
- Acts like mini lash extensions, extending, separating and wrapping each individual lash in a web of rich, deep color.
- Super Traxion Brush™* gently grips lashes. Pulls the formula through to the outer reaches of each lash.
- Interlaced bristles allow instant controlled glide over lashes, combing, separating and defining them.
- ElongEX™* formula, with stretchable silk fibers in a liquid wax matrix, wraps around lashes and extends them to extremes.
- Silk fibers are attracted to lashes, adding real length to each one.
The result: Up to 50% longer lashes.
- Ophthalmologist-tested .
- Fragrance-free .
- Suitable for contact lens wearers .

[Credits to http://www.esteelauder.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT637&PRODUCT_ID=2762 ]

Price: Unknown .

Rating: 7.5/10

Reviews: I got this as a sample from my aunt . I must admit that i was never a fan of European/USA cosmetics products . I am more of the Japan cosmetics fan .

I would say that this mascara really surprised me with it's effect . It's quite nice to use and easy to wash off . The mascara makes my lashes look longer than usual .

However , it's very easily to wash off , even by mere rubbing and tears fell off . It smudges a little , but it's acceptable . This mascara don't clog .

MAC SPLASHPROOF LASH

Features: Waterproof, long-wearing, length-defining, lash-thickening, and formulated to last. Won't clump, flake, or blot! Takes the splash! Go swim

[Credits: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT152&PRODUCT_ID=477 ]

Price:$21 (back in 2007)

Rating: 8.5/10

Reviews: This mascara is really great . Affordable and good . It's waterproof , so that you don't have to worry about tearing when yawning . It won't smudge or clog , so it's really easy to apply .
This mascara can be remove by oil based makeup remover without any problem . It just that it doesn't really lengthen my lashes . Overall , i like it very much .

MAC PRO LASH

Features: Lengthening, thickening, non-flaking, non-smudging... totally hard-wearing. Sassy and lush.
- Good to layer.
- Apply one coat of Pro Lash for enhanced, defined lashes.
- For more drama, build up the layers.
- To layer: apply, allow to dry, then apply again. Pro Lash works the hardest when applied right from the roots of the lashes to the tips.
- For volume, apply Pro Lash to the top side of the lashes first, and then to the under side.

[Credits: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT152&PRODUCT_ID=259 ]

Price: $21

Rating: 9/10

Reviews: This mascara is really great . It really makes my lashes to look thicker and longer . Like what it claim , non-flaking, non-smudging . However , it does clog a little .

It's not waterproof but tearing will not wash the mascara off . Great right ? This also can be removed easily by oil based makeup remover .


Anna Sui DX FULL

Features: Rose Scent
- Dolly look
- Lengthening effect
- non-smudge .

Price: $41 (but i got it cheaper xD)

Rating: 9/10

Reviews: I really like the scent of the mascara . It doesn't have the strong smell like what mascara have . Anna sui mascara is also recommended by a Makeup artist whom i know .

It really gives a dolly look . My lashes looks long and it doesn't really clog . I totally fall in love with it and has been using for 5 months (i bought it twice) .



Ok that's all for now . I hope the review on mascaras really help some of you about choosing mascara . Those are just my personal experiences .

Let me try more of them and i shall write more ok (:

More Reviews about other products will be up when i have collected more information .

Skin Food Review 1

Hello people ! This is my first review for products . It's a review on Skin food's skincare products .

These are the fews that i have tried in this month (:


Product name: Honey Black Tea Cleansing Milk
Size: 170ml
Price: $27.60

Instruction: Apply it evenly to your skin and massage softly until the make up dissolves. Wipe it away with tissue or wash it away using warm water.

Information: Light clean-feeling cleansing emulsion that helps to keep your skin moist and soft.

My rating: 9/10
Why: It has a very nice scent , honey and milk . I have a sensitive/dry skin , so the person actually recommended me Milk mania series . However , i don't really like the smell as the milky smell makes me puke .

This one is really different . Perhaps is the honey black tea that get rid most of the smell . After using it , it makes my skin soft and smooth . No irritation at all . The smell can last for very long .

This product does not really produce foam . However , it's good enough to remove my makeup cleansing oil . I have tried using just this to remove my makeup but it's not strong enough . Still , I never regret buying this product .

I will be trying the similar product but in different foam after i finished using this . Hopefully , it will be as good as the cleansing milk .

The product is suitable for all skin type , especially dry skin (:


Product name: Lettuce & Cucumber Toner
Size: 135ml
Price: $34.70

Instruction: Apply evenly after cleansing and gently press with palm to absorb.

Informtaion: A soft and fresh toner for moisturizing. Water rich lettuce and cucumber extracts provides moisture and vitamins, maintaining clean and clear skin.

My Rating: 10/10
Why: This product is really great . It has a nice smell , not very strong though . Very refreshing after used . It's also hydrate my skin . One of the best toner in Skin food , according to the Korea Website .

This product is suitable for all skin types .


Product Name: Snow Tea Eye Serum
Size: 20ml
Price: $30.50

Instruction: Apply directly around the eyes and desired area after lotion , leave on to absorb.

Informtaion: Snow tea is the sacred tea enjoyed by ancient Chinese emperors, believed to purify skin and soul. Specially designed to reduce dark circles, puffiness, and brighten the eye area. Its rich ingredients adds nutrition and moisture to the skin.

My rating: 9/10
Why: It has a pleasant smell , unlike the appricot one which xinying and i felt disgusted after smelling it . LOL . It really reduce my dark circles , not totally as i don't really have enough sleep .

Though this is a very small bottle , it can last you for very long . I bought this at mid December and it last till today , which i still have 3/4 of it left . This product is also a holy grail product in 2008 , check it at cozycot.com .

This product is suitable for all skin type .


Product name: Aloe Vera Foaming Cleanser
Size: 135ml
Price: $23

Instruction: Lather to foam. Gently massage on the face. Rinse it .

Information: For Oily to Combination Skin. Contains Aloe Vera and Cucumber for a remarkably soothing and hydrating experience for your skin. Aids skin in healing, also prevents acne and skin irritation.

My rating: 6/10
Why: Well , it's my mistake for getting a wrong one as it don't really suit my skin at all . It caused my cheeks to turn a little red and my skin feels tight after using it . Still , it's a popular product at Skin food .

It smells nice , something like eversoft cleanser . Too bad that i can't use it . It's very affordable .


Product name: Black Sesame Hot Mask
Size: 110ml
Price: $30.60

Instruction:
Cleanse face, apply appropriate amount of mask to your moist face and massage it smoothly and avoiding the eye area. Rinse it away with lukewarm water 3 - 5 minutes later.

Information:
Using natural ingredients of black sesame to provide a steam effect. Deeply cleanse pores for a clean, smooth and refresh feeling.

Rating: 9/10
Why: This product is really great . It leaves a smooth and soft skin after using . You can also feel and see the pores tightened after using it . There will be a hot feeling when you rubbed it against your skin .

Why 9/10 since i praised it so much ?

The answer is ...... THE SMELL . It has the sesame smell which i don't really like it . yucks , but still , it's good to use though i am only trying the sample .

This product is suitable for all skin type , except it varies for those with sensitive skin .


Product name: Rice Mask Wash Off
Size: 100ml
Price: $25.50

Instruction: Apply evenly after cleansing. Avoid eye and mouth area. Gently scrub and wash off with lukewarm water after 10 - 15 minutes.

Information: Exfoliating wash off scrub mask with minerals, vitamins and gamma oryzanol. Moisturizes and whitens the skin.

Rating: 10/10
Why: Same as the sesame one , it leaves the skin smooth and soft after using it . It doesn't really have a smell and it moisturizes the skin as well .

This is also a holy grail product in 2008 .

This product is suitable for all skin types .

Ok , that's all for now . I still got a few samples that i have yet to try . I shall write another review soon . Hope it helps (: