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Hi Everyone!!  I am here to review the Black Out Pore Tightening Mask by Secret Key! 
This mask is used to fight blackheads, whiteheads, and excess sebum while minimizing your pores! 


For the longest time I have had issues with blackheads and enlarged pores that I decided to give this clay mask a try and in all honesty, my problems still haven't gone away.

Let me start of with a quick description about the product.


The package comes in this black box that describes the ingredients and instructions on the back. 

The ingredients are:

• Black Charcoal
• Black Sugar
• Black Garlic
• Black Bean
• Black Sesame
• White Clay (kaolin)
• Rice Extract

Essentially, the black ingredients help with cleaning out pores and getting rid of dirt, sebum, blackheads, etc. While the white ingredients, kaolin and rice, help brighten your skin.

On the package, the directions say to spread the clay mask all over your face, avoiding the eye and mouth area, and wait 5 to 10 minutes for the clay to harden. Then wash your face with warm water. 



Now the inside of the mask looks like this^

The consistency is similar to other clay masks that I have used in the past. The mask is thick and creamy, but easy to spread around your face. It definitely has a strong smell and I found that it doesn't irritate me once I use it on my face. 

The mask is best used after cleansing and toning your face. I have used this mask for about a solid two and a half months and haven't seen any results regarding my blackhead issue. All the mask did for me is tighten my skin. Since the mask does harden up, my skin tightened up pretty well, but the purpose of the mask was to remove blackheads and shrink pores which I didn't see. 

On the positive side, after ten minutes of applying the mask I noticed dark spots around my nose and forehead. For those that don't know, my nose and forehead area are very oily compared to the rest of my face and I realized that the dark spots that appeared on the mask were excess oil! After washing off the mask, I was happy to find my skin squeaky clean. 


Although my initial expectations were not met, I found an alternative benefit for using this mask. I still have blackhead issues, but for the most part the mask removed the oil off my skin. Surprisingly, the mask did not irritate or dry out my skin considering the amount of oil it removed. 

I am almost finished with the product as of now and personally, I would not repurchase this as the main purpose of the mask was not effective for my skin. The only benefit I found from this product was removing excess oil on my skin, but the cleansers that I use do just the same.  

Overall, I would not recommend this product for those dealing with blackheads and large pores, but for anyone with oily skin I would definitely recommend. Since the mask does tighten up your skin, I would even suggest this on aging skin.

If you would like to buy this product, you can buy it here on Amazon for $9.90. 

If you use my code: YUGA3290N on the Amazon app you can get $5 off your first purchase!!

Enjoy!!

Disclaimer: This review reflects my own thoughts and opinions; I am not sponsored or payed to review this product.

Hey Everyone!!! I know I have been away for quite some time and many of you asked where I have been, but no worries because I am planning on posting more often from here on out!

For the past couple months I have been busy with school, work, and family that I completely abandoned my blog. :(

As of now, I have managed to find a stable schedule in which I can post weekly and not overwork myself. Since the holiday season is near, I will have more time off to review several products that I have been using and I can't wait to share it with all of you!

Here the schedule that I will be following from here on out:

Weekly Posting
Cosmetics Review

Biweekly Posting
Recommendations
My Cats >.<

Monthly Posting
Q&A

Random Posting
Sleepless Nights ☽ - Topics that you would like me to address + advice


Now for those that may be confused, Sleepless Nights is a segment that I will begin at the start of this month where I give my thoughts on topics that you guys suggest or I find interesting. Also, check these posts for updates as I am going to include them from here on out.

Thank you so much for the support and I hope you enjoy the new content!

 The lipstick comes in a small box with the logo ^^ 
I will honestly say that I was surprised by the packaging considering the hype over this lipstick and the price, but it was simple and easy to open unlike most fancy packages. 



Now the actual lipstick comes in this bright metallic red case, which includes a mirror on the side of the case, and it's actually very light to carry. The color that I got was the Barbie Doll Powder lipstick and I did choose this thinking it corresponded to the color of the lipstick (oops). There are four different lipsticks available right now on the official website and the color is the same for all.

Hey guys! I'm here with another review and this time it's the Nooni Goat Milk Pure Whitening Cream!! This cream is very unique in which the cream is filled with tiny gold capsules that turn into whitening cream as you apply! The capsules contain goat milk that help hydrate and whiten your skin. This cream is very moisturizing and helpful in keeping your skin smooth and wrinkle free!

Hey Guys! I have a new review on the Nooni Marshmallow Whip Maker!! This product creates thick cleansing foam in seconds!!

 This tool is absolutely amazing in producing thick foam from your cleanser. The great thing about this product is that you only need a little bit of cleanser to create tons of foam! Here is what the tool includes.
The container includes a pump that you manually use to create foam. The handle above^ is placed inside the container to pump up and down to cause air to incorporate with the cleanser to cause marshmallow like foam! Here is how it works.
The back of the container has labels indicating the amount of water necessary for this to work. As labeled above^ you fill up the container up to the water line.
Then, take your favorite cleanser and add a tiny bit of it to the handle as seen above^
(I used the Naive Peach Cleansing Foam that I made a review of check here)



Enjoy!!

Disclaimer: I bought this product with my own money and I am not sponsored. These reviews are my own thoughts and opinions on the product and is no way influenced by the maker.

Hey Guys! I'm back again with another review and this time it's the Dolly Wink Eyelash Extensions!
These are a Japanese brand and I got the #9 Natural Dolly, which includes 4 pieces of eyelashes (2 sets) and an eyelash glue.


If some of you are not aware Dolly Wink is an adorable Japanese brand produced by Tsubasa Masukawa (the girl on the cover) and all her products have a very girly theme. Her products are very unique compared to other store brands and I do enjoy using her products (if I could afford them).
Personally, I don't need eyelash extensions because I usually apply on mascara and I'm good to go, but I wanted to try these out because Dolly Wink is one of the brands that I trust. So let's get onto the review!

 Here is what it looks like once you open up the package^^
The lashes are quite thin and similar to my natural lashes so I did like that it made my lashes look naturally long and curly. The application was simple and not as troublesome as other brands that I have used. You don't need too much glue as the lashes are already sticky the moment you take it off the package. I only used a tiny bit of glue and it stayed on the whole night. The lashes are delicate and soft so it doesn't irritate your eyes or look super thick.

I was surprised at how real my lashes looked with the extensions. When I went out with these on, people kept asking how I got such long lashes and when I told them they were extensions almost no one believed it! Now this may differ for some people because I do naturally have thick lashes so these extensions only made them look long. For others it may look a bit exaggerated or fake, but I will say that these lashes are the closest to real lashes that I ever used.


Here is a closer look at the lashes^^
It isn't too thick or too long and I absolutely enjoyed using these. The great thing is that these actually last for quite a long time, I so far have reused them about 5 to 6 times and it still looks good as new. These are definitely good quality lashes and I would repurchase them (if these lashes will ever wore out). I have thought about using the second set as lower lashes, but it hurts me to trim off some of the lashes off because these are quite expensive. Note that there are various kinds of lashes (#1-#17) and I might review the others another time, but this one (#9) was perfect for my lashes.

I purchased these at my local Asian store and they sold them at around $27.99 which is quite expensive for false lashes, but I did find a much cheaper price on Amazon here for $13.16!

If you use my code:YUGA3290N  on the Amazon app you can get $5 off your first purchase!!

Enjoy!!

Disclaimer: This review reflects my own thoughts and opinions; I am not sponsored or payed to review this product.

All right guys I got a different product that isn't Korean, but Japanese! It is the Kracie Naive Peach Face Wash!  This one is quite pricey for people outside Japan as it is a LOT cheaper in Japan than it is here in the U.S. so luckily I know a friend from Japan that got this for me as a present.

Hey Guys! I have a new review of Skinfood's Black Sugar Scrub Mask!
This sugar scrub is used to exfoliate your skin and serves as a mask to keep your skin healthy. It gets rid of dead skin and oil of your face and leaves a soft finish. 
The scrub is used after you cleanse your face and I can tell you that this scrub will get rid of any oily or dead skin off your face. I have used this several times and my skin always feels soft and delicate by the end. I don't recommend using this every day because I ended up getting red spots around my cheeks from rubbing too much. It's better to use it once in a while or every couple days when you feel like you need a major facial cleansing. It definitely exfoliates your skin really well and I always use this when my face is getting oily or rough.
The inside looks like this^ 
The texture is thick and grainy so I recommend watering it down with serum or water to make it less irritating on the skin. I usually scoop some with my fingers and use a little bit of water to dissolve some of the sugar and rub it on my face in a circular motion. I do this for about 2-3 minutes and then I wash my wash with warm water. For me, the scrub is useful for refreshing my skin from all the gunk and really exfoliate my skin. It doesn't a scent to it and the container comes with a generous amount of scrub :) 

I bought this of of Memebox for $15 which I think its a decent price. If you would like to purchase this, you can get it 20% off using my link here:
                                   http://share.memebox.com/x/QGsFBH

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I bought this product with my own money and my review is my own thought and opinion. I am not sponsored by Memebox or Skinfood.

Edit: I noticed that the sugar scrub is sold out on Memebox so here is another link if you want the product now click here.

Hello! I'm back again with another review, and today I am reviewing the Monomola WOW! lip tint peel off tattoo. This product is quite similar to the popular Berrisom Lip Tint, but these are more pigmented and affordable! 


I tried out all the lip colors and I can say that all of the colors are very pigmented and bright. For me, every color looked very nice on my lips and I am very happy with the results. Each color is different from one another and appear lighter than the color of the packaging. 

The lip tint is very thick and dark when you first apply it, but it takes no less than 2 minutes to dry. Once it's dry, the tint is quite easy to remove and leaves no uneven coloring. I find that this lip tint is quite easy to apply and remove without pain or hassle. The tint may scare you as it first appears darker than the tube, but once you peel it off the color is actually very light. 

The only issue I had with this lip tint is the smell and longevity. The smell can be quite strong and once you peel off when it's dry the color does not stay on too long. When you test your lips on the back of your hand or napkin, come of the color comes off. I found that the lip tint lasted about 3 hours on my lips and it started fading from the inside of my lips. Although it's not super long lasting, it is easy to apply and surprisingly there is a lot of product inside one tube. 

Overall, I find this product great for the price of $0.99 each and will definitely repurchase. The issues that I had with the product are expected for the price and the pros outweigh the cons for me. I got all six colors for the price of $4.58 on eBay and if you would like to purchase all or one of the colors click here.

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I bought this product with my own money and all of my reviews are my own thoughts and opinions. I am not sponsored by any company or advertising for income.

Hey guys! I'm reviewing another Korean product that I am in love with and it is the Etude House Bubble Tea Sleeping Pack! This product comes in three different kinds: Green Tea, Black Tea, and Strawberry. For this review I bought the Green Tea one and it looks like this! 
 This bubble tea is used for keeping your skin moisturized throughout the night and keep it looking healthy. The Green Tea one is used specifically for keeping your skin clean and clear by taking care of your pores and sebum. I have always had a problem with my pores and this sleeping pack really helped take care of them. 


The packaging is very adorable and makes using it a lot more fun! The product comes in a cute little cup that resembles the bubble tea that you get at cafes. The cute part about this packaging is that it comes with a small white spoon attached to the lid. As seen in the picture, The product is filled with gel and small black capsules that resemble the "bubble" in the tea. These small capsules help keep the moisture on your skin and depending on how much moisture your skin needs, one capsule is usually enough for one night. All you need to do is detach the spoon from the lid and twist open the cup. 

Essentially, this is how you use this product:

• First, you take a small amount of gel and take out one or two "bubble" capsules with the spoon. As seen in the picture^
• Next, you take that amount into the palm of your hands and break the capsule apart using the spoon or your fingers.
• Once you break apart the capsule, blend the mixture together until the capsule is dissolved.
• Then, apply the mixture all over your face and massage thoroughly in a circular motion with your hands. Make sure that you pay attention to areas that you have problems with dry skin. 
• Lastly, once you have applied it all over your face, you can sleep with it on and wash off the next morning. 

Overall, I really enjoy using this product, the gel and the capsules help keep my skin smooth and moisturized even after washing it off the next morning. I do not have to worry about putting lotion on my face every morning before I go out. I personally recommend this product to anyone having issues with dry skin. This sleeping pack solved my dry skin problem immediately and I use this on a regular basis. Surprisingly, I do not have any complaints or issues with the product at all.

I only reviewed the green tea one, but if you would like me to review the other two types let me know :)

Here are the types:
Green Tea: Helps skin stay clean and clear (pores, sebum)
Black Tea: Helps improve skin elasticity keeping skin plump and glowing (recommended for aged skin)
Strawberry: Helps skin look healthy and dewy (lots of moisture to skin, recommended for really dry skin)

I bought this off of eBay for $12.59 and if you would like to purchase any of the three kinds click here.

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I bought this product with my own money, I am not sponsored by anyone or any company. My review is not influenced or altered by anyone, these are my own thoughts and opinions on the product.

Hey Guys! 

I got another review and this time it's the Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam by The Face Shop!

When you apply it on the cream starts off thick, but once you add a little bit of water it starts to foam up. It does not foam up too much, but it definitely leaves a smooth and soft finish to your skin. The cleanser is helpful in removing makeup, especially foundation, and removes all the dirt and oil off your skin.

The only downside to this product is that the cream can be too thick that at times it's hard to apply all over the face. I have used other cleansers and this one only seems to not foam up to my liking. The cleanser does not brighten my skin as it supposedly says, but that may depend on your skin type. I typically have a light tan skin and it may be hard for most products to really brighten my skin, nonetheless, the cleanser really helps keeping my skin clean and fragrant.

Overall, this cleanser is my personal favorite because of the smell and the soft finish to my skin. I did buy this on Amazon for $8.47, which is quite cheap considering it's a 5 ounce bottle. If you would like to try this out you can order on Amazon here. 

If you use my code:YUGA3290N  on the Amazon app you can get $5 off your first purchase!!

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I bought this product with my own money and I am not sponsored by Amazon or any company. These reviews are my own thoughts and opinions on the product and is in no way influenced by the maker.