TONYMOLY Tomatox Magic Massage Pack - Mask Review

This post is part of the mask series on this blog.

This is the 3rd mask I am reviewing you can read the previous ones here:

• Queen Helene - Mint Julep Masque
• MISSHA - BLACK GHASSOUL PEEL-OFF NOSE PACK

This mask is from a Korean brand, Tony Moly, which is one of my favorite brands and I love trying out new products from their range. Their packaging is always so cute and appealing that you can't pass it up. This mask is no exception, it comes in adorable tomato shaped box and the name is so fitting indeed.

What the product promises:
Tomatox Magic Massage Pack contains tomato water and tomato ingredients. This multi-function product brings instant magic brightening and vitalizing effects when being used as a massage cream, and cleansing effect when being used as a pack. This soft massage cream and cleanly wash-off mask delivers highly vitalizing, truly clarifying, magic brightening, hydrating and protecting effects to the skin, leaving the skin amazingly bright, clear and supple.

Tomatoes are known as a good addition to your skin care, they add moisture, fight acne and add radiance. It's the perfect ingredient for face masks, it's nourishing due to the properties of vitamins A, C, and K which enhances the skin. Also, the natural acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals found in tomatoes have great cleansing properties that remove makeup build up, dirt, and dead skin cells and neutralize oily areas of the face. They are the perfect ingredient for combating oily skin, as the acids in tomatoes help to control an oily build up in the skin’s pores – especially around the T-Zone.

Directions of use:
After cleansing, apply on dry skin and gently massage for about 1~2 minutes. After massaging, leave it on your face for 5~10 minutes. Rinse out with lukewarm water and pat with towel. Use 2~3 times a week.

This product is definitely one that is good to have. I like using this when my skin is a bit oily and dull looking. On days where I feel like there are breakouts coming out. when I notice a bit of pigmentation or redness going on. I feel like this mask combats the oiliness and the blemishes and leaves the skin feeling nourished and radiant.

I love using this mask especially when I'm traveling. long haul flights leave my skin feeling very dull, oily and dirty. I will use it right before I go to sleep. And feel instant results: the skin is squeaky clean, the skin looks brighter and any redness or pigmentation is less visible.

Pros:

• No Residue.
• Affordable.
• Smells great.
• Effective.

Cons:

• Tomatoes might irritate sensitive skin.

You can purchase it online on Amazon Here or on Ebay Here
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Queen Helene - Mint Julep Masque - Mask Review

This is the second post in the Masks series that I am doing on the blog.

if you haven't read the previous one, check it out here

What the product promises:
The original home treatment developed by a dermatologist that helps dry up acne pimples, rinse away blackheads and shrink enlarged pores. Simply apply to your face and neck. Within minutes, it firms and hardens, drawing out impurities from your pores. After the masque is removed, your skin will feel clean, refreshed and smooth. Even for individuals who are fortunately free of skin problems, this product is a refreshing facial treatment that helps relax tired muscles and ease tension lines on face and neck.

I've been using this mask for about 3 years now and it's still one of my favorite face masks.
I keep coming back to it and re-purchasing it over and over again.
You can apply this all over your face to help with acne problems or even if you're just want to pamper your skin and feel refreshed and glowing.

Directions of use:
Cleanse face and neck thoroughly. Apply masque generously and allow to dry for about 15 minutes. Leave on problem areas overnight, if desired. Remove with warm water and a wash cloth.

I use this mask once a month or as necessary. It's what I call a pampering mask. I don't use it for a specific skin issue I just love putting it on and enjoying a relaxing time at home. I will usually use it before a big event or at night when my skin is not at it's best condition or when I'm just stressed out.

This is an amazing clay mask for anyone but it really helps combat oily skin and helps achieve deeply cleansed complexion. also, if you are someone who is suffering from acne or breakouts you can even use it overnight as a pimple treatment just carefully apply it on using a cotton swab and wash away in the morning.

The scent is amazing smells minty and has a bit of a cooling affect when applied on. I apply a thick layer of it all over the face avoiding the eye area and leave it until it is completely dry (about 20 minutes).  It instantly absorbs excess oil, extracts impurities and helps minimize the appearance of pores.

Once washed off with warm water you will notice the difference immediately! The skin feels refreshed, squeaky clean, looks healthy and the pores more refined.

Super affordable can be purchased at any US drugstore for about 4$.
You can also find it online on iHerb

Pros:

• Not irritating.
• No Residue.
• Suitable for all skin types.
• Affordable.
• Smells Great.
• Leaves the skin refreshed and vital.

Cons:

• Contains Parabens. 

MISSHA - BLACK GHASSOUL PEEL-OFF NOSE PACK - Mask Review

I've been thinking of doing a series of posts for the longest time about masks that I'm using currently in my skincare routine.

This series will include different type of masks: Blackheads, Moisturizing, Detox, Peeling ,etc.

It will be featuring different Brands and price ranges.

Per usual I will start with a Korean brand :)

MISSHA - BLACK GHASSOUL PEEL-OFF NOSE PACK

What the product promises:

The peel off type nose pack is made out of Moroccan Black Ghassoul Clay and Pure Charcoal to help clean and remove pores and sebum.

Simply squeeze from the tube to make your own pack.

In addition to your nose, try using the pack on chin, forehead, and other areas needing pore care.

I've been using the pore stripes from Biore for years, So this mask just caught my eyes immediately.

you can apply the mask on the problematic area and as it dries it will become just like the famous pore stripes But, much more affordable. 

This product contains Rhassoul or Ghassoul which is a natural mineral clay mined in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. This mineral is good for cleaning the body and has been used by Moroccan women for centuries to care for their skin and hair.

It also contains Pure Charcoal which boasts beauty benefits for skin by drawing oil, dirt and other harmful substances from clogged pores due to its adsorption powers. 

Directions of use:

After washing your face and applying Toner, get appropriate amount and spread evenly onto nose.

Leave and let dry. Peel off after 15 minutes. Use 1-2 times per week. 

I use this mask once every 2 weeks. I apply this mask on my nose area to combat blackheads. 

I don't recommend using it as a full face mask! apply it only on your nose and chin! The reason is that it's very very sticky and may pull out hair from your face , sort of like waxing.

And having no eyebrows is not the look we're going for ;)

The scent is overwhelming and even obnoxious and I'm usually not sensitive to smells.

After the initial shock of applying it on I was glad the scent doesn't linger on. So waiting for 15 minutes won't be a torture. 

The application is surprisingly easy while still being very sticky but fuss free. You should apply a good layer of the product not too thin but not to thick and make sure to rub in deep.

Once the mask is completely dry you'd want to peel it very slowly and gently. while peeling off the mask you should notice some of the blackheads peeling off with it. So Gross but yet satisfying :)

Don't forget to wash off any residue and apply a good moisturizer.

After using this mask I do feel like I deep cleansed my pores, BUT and that's a big one I don't feel like it made any difference or an impact on the blackheads situation. Which is very disappointing.

I will use up this product and it's quite good for doing a deep cleanse from time to time. But I won't be re-purchasing this one again it just didn't do the job for me.

A day after I usually have peelings and dry patches on my nose. which I get when also using the Biore stripes. 

Pros:

• Easy to use.
• Not irritating.
• No Residue.
• Suitable for all skin types.
• Affordable.

Cons:

• Scent.
• Effectiveness.
• Skin Peeling.

If you are interested in trying it, it's available online on the US missha site- click here

or on eBay here

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