face masks

On the Shelf Vol. 1 – Face Masks

June 22, 2018 Swati 8 Comments

If you are skin care fanatic, you would know how it is to have your shelves overflowing with products. I was just cleaning my dresser a few days back and I found I have quite a collection of face masks. All masks I have are clay based. I wish I had something soothing and hydrating to use after a long day in sun and do not have to struggle while taking off. Any recommendations?

Sheet masks are a good choice in those cases but somehow they have never really worked for me, even the super-expensive ones from SKII.

Face Masks on My Shelf

Just Herbs Petal Soft Anti-Tan Rose Face Pack

Price : Rs 445 for 150gms

I had bought this with a lot of hope but it does nothing special. I was hoping it would get rid of the tan. It just makes the face look fresh. I like to use it in the shower now as a morning cleanser sometimes and washing off is not exactly easy, just like with other clay masks.

Just Herbs Instaglow Almond Complexion Pack

Price : Rs 445 for 150gms

I was hoping this would be a creamy mask but it also turned out to be a mud mask. Again nothing much, just makes face look fresher.

5 Skin Care Tricks I have Adopted Over the Years

June 20, 2018 Swati 7 Comments

I love using skin care but I am not the 10-step skin care routine person. I prefer to keep my things simple and uncomplicated though with recent posts you would not feel so. Lately, I have slipped into the habit of layering my skin care in which I end up using around 5 products easily but I am finding it too cumbersome. Then, I decided to stick to my basic skin care tricks which will keep my skin and me both happy.

You should ideally have a toner / face mist, serum, facial oil, moisturizer, body oil / body lotion and sunscreen in your skin care stash. You do not have to use everything at one go but these are the basic things you need to start with and then you can add just one more thing – an antioxidant serum which goes on before sunscreen to boost its efficacy. This is specifically helpful for working people and new mommies who hardly have time for themselves.

5 Skin Care Tricks I have Adopted

Using body oil in shower

When you are slick wet from shower, slather on a body oil. It is the fastest and best way to keep your skin supple and hydrated all day long. You could follow up with a moisturizer or body butter on areas which need something extra. If not body oil, choose a body butter which spreads easily when wet. Do not use lotion as it will be too thin and will get washed off with the water.

Your Opinion – Do You Like Sheet Masks?

December 9, 2016 Swati 6 Comments

Face Masks are the ultimate ways to relax. Different ones provide different benefits but I love the hydrating ones. But, one problem which I have with all the regular face mask is they need to be washed off. Mostly it gets very messy, especially when you apply it on the neck. And, this is when sheet masks come to the rescue.

Sheet Masks have been in the market for quite a long time now. Earlier I had used a few from the Korean brands available at New U. I have even forgotten the name of the brand. But, that is not the point. So, what I wanted to talk about today was if you like using sheet masks as opposed to the regular face masks.

Sheet Masks are less Messy

Cut the pack open, take out the mask and adjust it properly on the face according to the contours and you are done. Opening the sheet mask can be a little tricky sometimes if there is a lot of serum.

Inveda Cryo Mask Product Review

November 28, 2016 PSCfy Partner 2 Comments

Lately, my skin has really not been doing well so I got this inveda cryo mask at the right time. It looked quite exciting to me. Not everyday you come across a new sort of product. So, check out what I think about it!

Inveda Cryo Mask Product Review

Price : Rs 165 for 20 gms, quite expensive!!

Do you Know?

The first ingredient of this product is Diatomaceous Earth. It is a naturally occurring powder related to silica family. It is a detoxifying agent and its electrical charge helps it to attach to the free radicals and other toxins. It dries out the harmful toxins from the skin just like bentonite clay. It is more beneficial to consume it actually. But, if applied on the skin, it can draw out the impurities and exfoliate when removing it.

Kosmocare Fruit Enzyme Face Mask Product Review

July 4, 2016 PSCfy Partner Leave a Comment

This face mask has been sitting on my review table for like ages now! Unfortunately, in the interim period of March to May, I was not able to use a few skin care products due to medications and then I grew sloppy and left everything to time. And, slowly my skin started looking dull and uncared for.

To counter that, I started following my regular skincare routine since last month – sunscreen in morning, deep cleansing in the evening followed by face wash, exfoliation in regular intervals and face masks depending on mood. And, Kosmocare one was the first I started with. I like that it is light and non-sticky and does not stretch or make the skin tight as it dries off. Let us see what else does it do!

Kosmocare Fruit Enzyme Face Mask Product Review

Price : Rs 2000 for 100gms (way too expensive)

Skin Type, Texture and Fragrance

This face mask is meant for all skin types. It is transparent and has the texture and consistency of a soft gel which spreads easily on damp and dry skin, both. There is no particular fragrance to it, a good point for sensitive noses.