The Face Shop Smart Peeling White Jewel is part in the smart peeling series. I previously used the Peeling Day White Jewel version and loved it. I’m not sure if this is an updated version of that one.

Pearl powder makes skin bright and radiant after exfoliation. Pearl powder ingredients make skin clean and radiant, giving  a brightening effect after peeling. Natural cellulose mildly works on skin removing dead skin cells

directions: Apply adequate amount on the face and massage for 1~2 minutes. Wash off with warm water. Use it once or twice a week and be careful not to let it slip into eyes.

Standard plastic tube package in 120ml size. It has a bit of powdery smell of crushed pearls. This peeling gel is slightly different then the usual peeling gels I’ve used. It is not as gel and smooth like. The texture feels more textured and matted. You can almost feel like there is tiny bits of stuff in there to aid in the exfoliation. I’ve been using it on and off for quite a few months now, mostly because I originally didn’t like it very much and stop. Now I’ve started up again and I’ve changed my mind about it somewhat.

This application was tested on my arm in the photo above. I found applying the method of the directions given did not yield good results, that’s why I stopped using it. It really didn’t do the job for me at all. I didn’t find it making my skin smooth or helping the dry areas of my face at all like peeling gel are suppose to. I then went back and decided to give it a few more tries and experimented a bit. Here is what I found was the best way that worked for me. My directions are take enough amount need to apply over entire face. I spread and pad it evenly onto my face, not massaging. Then let it sit about 1 minute and then begin massage for another minute.  So that’s the results as shown about. You can see the last photo when it is done using my method the gel becomes a very pasty textured clumps. Meaning it has picked up and rolled up the dead skins and such. Only doing it this way I found it actually works for me! Now, it’s actually useful and won’t be a waste and sitting in my cupboards. LOL I think padding it on and then letting it sit allows it to sink into the skin a little bit to catch all the dirt and dry skins. Cleans out the pores quite nicely too.
In comparison to other peeling gels, this one is a little rough on the skin. I’m not sure if it’s the pearl powders, I find it a little bit abrasive. It’s minor since this should only be used 1 -2 times a week anyhow.

Here are some places to get it.
momomango
sasa
yesstyle

Skinfood Black Raspberry Saeng-gi Essence Mask Sheet, could the name be any longer? 
I’ve been really slacking in my mask routine. This will be my first face mask from Skinfood.

The packaging feels so fancy and square.

This essence Mask Sheet contains rubus coreanus miquel extract, which was used to take care of coarse and dry skin in the old days, and sap from twelve herbal plants, to deeply moisturize the skin.

directions : After facial wash, take the mask and closely adhere it onto your face. Take it off after 10-15 minutes and pat your face until the remaining essence is absorbed into your skin.

Upon opening the package, the mask sheets seems quite filled with the mask essence. The mask sheet feels nice, it is pure cotton. It feels quite thick and sturdy.

But…. (took this photo after I used it) The mask shape is so UGLY! Look at that think, it’s so fat and short. It even fits really badly. There are no slits on the sides of any edges of the mask which makes it very ill-fitting. Makes it hard to fold over the sides of the face, it will make lots of ripple type spaces. Thus I feel it doesn’t allow for absorption as well since it keeps wanting to peel off my face rather then stay.
There is a really strong herbal medicine smell. Don’t except to smell raspberry, the herbal smell is way too overpowering. While using the mask, I feel it’s quite cooling with slightly cold tingling sensation. The mask sheet seem to dry out quite quickly, so that 10-15 minute time frame given is definitely correct. Unlike most mask I fine I can just leave them on for much longer. My face felt quite smooth and moist and here it is, the one thing that is a make or break for a face mask. The left over essence does not absorb completely into my skin!!! It is sticky, that is the worst feeling. After padding and waiting… and more waiting…. one hour passed. My face feels sticky. I end up have to wash my face, I can’t stand to have this sticky feeling on my face the whole night. Even after washing, my face still feels slightly sticky.  I did however find that it is quite good to cure those dry spots, so if I had really dry skin overall. This might be golden and absorb better. I wouldn’t encourage those with normal to oily skin to use this. Unless you want a sticky face.

To sum it up :
 strong herbal medicine scent
 nice cotton mask sheet
 really badly shaped mask sheet
 left over essence has sticky feeling

I’ve seen it at yesstyle & cosmetic-love.

If anyone has tried this, let me know how it worked for you.

Friday Faves #10 lovelys are here~

Sadly I’m not one to wear very many earrings but these heart cookie earrings are so cute.

Stackable message rings. I want a bunch of them.

Lupicia teas. I wish they would ship to Canada. I envy those of you who live in the US. I’m so jealous, so many of the teas look delicious.

Half color tights. I really need some of these. The blue & purple 

Transparent striped socks. I love thin socks for the summer. Can’t have enough, it’s about that time I organize my socks and get some new ones. That would also  mean I need more cute shoes too.

Face mask time. I’m falling behind in using all my masks. Etude House It’s Real Pack Broccoli is part of the It’s Real series which also includes carrot, sweet pumpkin, sea kelp and chestnut shell. There are mask sheet versions or the pack version which is what I got. Packs can be a bit messier since you have to wash it off in comparison to masks that you just pat dry when done. Well, the option is there for your picking.

The broccoli pack states it is formulated with real broccoli(2,500mg) for antioxidant care, giving you smooth & moist skin. The pack is free of parabens & mineral oils. More of a natural route. Hurray!

The package contains 3 cute plastic bottle shapes containing 25g the packs. I am going to mention that there is a lot in that little 25g size. If you are careful and following the opening procedure shown on the back of the box you have enough to use it twice times rather than just once per bottle. Use about half and seal off the top store it in your fridge for the next day. Thus getting 6 use instead of 3. I used the entire bottle for 1 use and found it was definitely way more than enough and ended up slathering it all over because I didn’t want to waste it.

opening procedure

I should also mention that on the back of the box also that there is a recommendation you buy their brush & a packaged of their face gauze and then apply the pack onto the sheets because it supposedly yields better results. I am just applying the paste directly onto my face, what could be more direct than that? If I want mask sheets, wouldn’t I have bought the mask sheets instead? Why buy the pack and have to go through the trouble of applying onto mask sheets. But I guess looking at it does make sense if it is intended to use the entire bottle per use. You apply half the pack onto your face first and then put the face gauze on top of the pack and then apply the remainder of the pack onto the gauze. Then I assume that would help hold it all in place and slightly better absorption with that double layer of product. The brush could be used to apply the product evenly onto the face with less mess then with bare hands.
The face gauze and brush isn’t an essential step, it still does the job just as well without it.

directions : After facial cleansing and prior to toner applications, massage pack onto facial surface. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Use 1-2 times per week.

Look at that disgusting looking texture.  I do spy little broccoli bits in there. I am not a fan of broccoli myself and I do indeed smell that hint of broccoli in there. More like broccoli gone bad, it smells a little bit like broccoli barf. Even looks like it.  It is very creamy and full of texture. Super gooey and easy to apply. It stays on my face without any issues, doesn’t budge. I applied(padded) the entire 25g onto my face, pretty thick layer. After about 5 minutes I found it was easier to massage it all around my face for an even better coverage. No bad sensations from using the pack either such as burning, stingy and such that happens with some packs. But this pack is natural after all, it should be expected!
No issues rinsing it off, the scent doesn’t lingers and actual smells a bit nicer not that it is no longer on my face. I’ve been having a bit of a dry spell around the area on sides of my mouth and nose and this really did the job. My entire face is really evenly moisturized and it does not even feel like there is anything on my skin. It is super smooth feeling. The pores on and around my nose even feels cleaned out. It did such a good job I can even overlook the broccoli barf smell while using it. If you are a fan of broccoli, it will most likely not bother you.

To sum it up :
 stinky broccoli smell
 lots of product in each bottle
 natural, paraben & mineral oil free
 great smooth skin & moisturizes well

Where to get it.
 g-market
 yesstyle
 K-starGoods
 roseroseshop
 koreacos
 korea depart

Next up, I might try the sweet pumpkin pack.