BEAUTY REVIEW: DAISO Charcoal Natural Pack Mask

HEY BEAUTY BABES!  

Today I'll be doing a review on DAISO Charcoal Natural Pack Mask!

As you all know, I have some problems dealing with oil seeds and blackheads, so I decided to give this mask a shot! I also came across quite a few number of beauty bloggers/youtubers who recommended it too.

This is what it looks like:

I CAN USE CHARCOAL ON MY FACE?!?!?
Charcoal is actually really good for our skin, especially for people with oily skin like me. It draws out all the toxins, impurities, dirt, excess oils and other micro-particles to the the surface of the skin , helping you to achieve flawless complexion and fight acne. Charcoal is proven to absorb thousands of times of harmful substances as compared its own mass, which makes it a really popular ingredient to use skincare products.

Where do I get the DAISO Charcoal Natural Pack Mask?
I bought it at IMM Daiso. AND IT'S ONLY SGD$2 OMGOMGOGMOGMOGMG.

What it claims to do:
Formulated with natural ingredients from Oak trees, it removes oils and all dirt and deeply clean the pores, leaving your sin clearer with less visible pores.

***WARNING: DO NOT apply on wound/eczema and be careful that this product does not get into your eyes. STOP using if there's any sign of irritation and consult a doctor if necessary.

Ingredients:
Water
Polyvinyl alcohol
Alcohol
Charcoal powder
Magnesium aluminum silicate
Micro-crystalline cellulose
PEG-60 Hydrogenated castor oil
Methylparaben
Cellulose gum
Xantham gum
Butylparaben
Disodium EDTA
Fragrance
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
(WOW That's a pretty long list of ingredients...)

Verdict:
Rating: 2/5
I can't really say that I hate this product a lot. It's just that it does not do what it actually claims to do. It is not completely painless to peel off the mask (YES IT IS A PEEL OFF MASK) but I am very (SUPER) disappointed that I don't see anything on the mask, not even one small blackhead. All I can see are my tiny little hairs. AND MY BLACKHEADS STILL EXIST. I would rather spend more on a pore strip that would work much better. 

Neither does it make my pores smaller. I've used it quite a few times already and yet the size of my pores still stays the same. I'm so very disappointed with this :(

However, one thing that I noticed for sure is that my skin became a lot smoother after peeling off the mask. 

I didn't steam my face before using the mask but I feel that it would not really matter as 1) my pores are already very big and 2) I wanted to see its ability and power to get rid of my blackheads. Since it couldn't do so, it just proves that the sticky formula of the mask is not powerful enough to "stick off" my blackheads. If my pore strips could do the same thing without steaming, so why couldn't the mask do the same thing?  

One last thing, NEVER EVER USE IT DAILY, USE IT AT MOST ONCE/TWICE A WEEK. The peeling actions can actually create fine wrinkles on your face if you use it too much. All that pulling is NOT good for your skin.

Summary
Pros: Cheap and affordable (SGD$2)
        Smoother skin

Cons: Does not remove my blackheads nor shrink my pores.
         Potential to create fine wrinkles (if usage per week >2)

So that's it for this review! I wouldn't really recommend people to buy this but I do admit it is fun and satisfying peeling off the mask. But at the same time I guess there's no harm in trying too as the same product might work differently on different people. And it's only $2!

Gonna seek a far more effective mask this time! >:(

So what do you guys think? Share your thoughts and leave your comment down below. :)

BEAUTY REVIEW: GARNIER Micellar Cleansing Water

HEY BEAUTY BABES! 

Today I'll be doing a review on GARNIER Micellar Cleansing Water!

I have a lot of problems dealing with blackheads and oil seeds and they're just SO SO ANNOYING. Therefore, I asked my facialist for advise and she actually recommend me to purchase a makeup remover product to cleanse my face on top of a normal cleanser.

So I tried to search up for a good one and came across micellar water and so I've decided to give the garnier one a try. I may be a little bias because this is my first time using micellar cleansing water and I can't make any comparison to other brands like Bioderma or L'Oréal blah blah blah... So I'll try my best to be as objective as possible!

****DISCLAIMER****
I DO NOT USE MAKE UP. Seriously, I rarely do. Please just get over the fact that not ALL girls put on make up ;/ So I can't do a review on how well micellar cleansing water removes make up. I'm just gonna be honest about its cleansing properties. Sorry about that!

What is micellar water? 
Micellar water is practically the new trend nowadays. It supposedly removes your make up, dirt and oil from your skin, gentle but yet effective. It contains micelles (aka lipid molecules, and that's how micellar water got its name) that floats in water. Simply put, when you apply it to your skin, these cleansing molecules make contact with the dirt and oil, allowing them to be swept away efficiently. It's THE BOMB for lazy people since it so convenient (no rinse etc.). Furthermore, it claims to be suitable for ALL skin types (depending on the product).

Where to get the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water?
Your local drugstore. I bought it at Guardian here in Singapore, you can find them in Watsons too! It cost somewhere between SGD$15~20, couldn't really remember the price!

 
As you can see, I've used about 1/3 of the bottle?!?

I bought the pink cap bottle one instead of the green one simply because the pink one is for sensitive skin. FYI, I have oily and slightly sensitive skin. I prefer using sensitive skincare products as they are more gentle on the skin! (THEY JUST FEEL GOOD, YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN?!?)

What it claims: 
-Efficient and easy to use product that cleanses and removes make-up gently in 1 step without rinsing or rubbing
-Hydrates skin
-Suitable for face, eyes and lips -Suitable for sensitive skin
-Hypollergenic, Fragrance Free, Dermotologically & Ophthalmologically tested

Ingredients:
Aqua/Water
Hexylene Glycol
Glycerin
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Disodium EDTA
Poloxamer 184
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
(Well, I don't even understand/know 99% of it)

I'm pretty sure this product contains alcohol but when I googled for it, people say that it's alcohol-free. However, isn't Hexylene Glycol an alcohol?? I NEED A CAPTAIN HERE.

VERDICT: 
I've been using this product for ~2 weeks now and I must say that I'M LOVIN IT ❤ I use it as a secondary cleanser to remove all the dirt and excess oil before washing my face with a normal cleanser. It's up to you whether you want to use it before or after. I don't think it really matters though. I just feel that using it before makes it easier for my normal cleanser to penetrate and clean my pores.

Initially, I was afraid that the alcohol will dry out my skin but surprisingly it does not! My skin really does feel hydrated and refreshed after using it. The micellar water really clears out all the dirt and excess oil on my face. You can actually see all that gunks on the cotton pad. EWWW, but oddly satisfying.

My blackheads and oil seeds are lesser but some are still there! The micellar water does not remove them but just cleanse your skin so that they're less likely to form.

The only thing that I don't like about this is that it leaves my skin feeling a bit wet(?) and soapy.

For the benefit of those who wears makeup:
After reading some reviews, it does remove your makeup but it seems difficult for waterproof eye makeup. Personally, even though I don't wear makeup, I would recommend using this as a makeup remover for your makeup residues and just get a eye makeup remover for your eye makeups!

Summary:
PROS: Affordable (as compared to Bioderma) yet effective
            Removes dirt and excess oil (MY SKIN FEELS SO CLEAN)
            Hydrating

Cons: Skin feels a little soapy

So... that's it for this review! I would definitely recommend the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water to those who are looking for a secondary cleanser like me. I guess that there's no harm in trying right?

I'm looking forward to try the Bioderma one after I finish this. I'll do another review again then!

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts and leave your comment down below. :)