It's been awhile since I last reviewed facial mask, and today, let me share with you the clay mask that I've been testing out recently:

Velieve White Clay Masque

A wash-off facial mask that contains amazon white clay that absorbs excessive sebum and bodily waste leaving your skin clean, soft and dry. Temporarily contracts pores by removing dusty blackheads and helps to cultivate skin elasticity. It contains oats extracts to help maintain skin elasticity, accompanied by eco-certified aloe vera leaf extracts which act to ease stressed skin.

To Use:

Spread all over cleansed skin, avoiding the eye and lips area. Leave on for 10 minutes and wash away after with lukewarm water. Recommended to use once or twice a week.

VERDICT

Texture: Cream-clay base that dries off relatively fast, with very fine clay particles

Smell: Smells milky with a hint of aloe vera and very mild clay scents

Benefits:

• Temporarily minimize pores
• Gets rid of blackheads
• Exfoliate and brighten skin
• Has basic benefit of firming and calming skin
• Leaves skin moisturized and smooth
• Active ingredients are organic certified

Ingredients:

Cost: SG$34

Product Rating: 8/10

I was told that a blind test was conducted in South Korea with 100 women and the majority loved Velieve Clay Masque because it left their skin feeling mositurised and fairer. I've got to say that despite knowing that, I was quite surprised to be able to feel and see the difference.

I also did a little research on the top few ingredients on the list and I'm glad to find that they pass the test. So that's a plus~

This mask has quite a thick consistency and dries off relatively fast, so I would advice to start your application thinly on areas like the cheeks and layer up on oily prone areas like the nose rather than slapping on thickly. I just find that doing this helps the product to spread out more effectively.

I think the only area that let me down was the promise of removing blackheads, while it did seem to draw out my blackheads a little, it doesn't get them out. But I do have to agree that it made my pores of my cheek areas seem smaller, my skin firmer and less "angry" after use.

That's all for my review, do feel free to share with me your experiences if you get this mask!

Happy Masking!

Hi! Sorry for being away for more than a week, I had a rather spontaneous trip and I wanted a break from my social media life... plus my iphone died on me :(

Ever since 2015 started, I have been busy reviewing skincare products but I've got something new to share today! Yup, new hot news on makeup!

We have all heard of BB cream and even CCs, now~ There's DD Cream! I got the opportunity to put Velieve DD Cream to the test recently and I've got to say that out of all the fancy BB/CC/DD cream, this one is my favourite one so far.

Velieve DD (Definite Defence) Cream is said to be an upgraded "BB cream", that provides superb cover-ups and sufficient hydration, has triple functions (Anti-Wrinkle, Whitening, and SPF40 PA++Sunscreen ) and helps to brighten the apple zone of the face to achieve a younger look!

To Use:

After basic skin care, apply an appropriate amount all over the face

VERDICT

Texture: Cream base, dewy finish, feels like a moisturizer on the skin. 

Smell: Faint Apple Scent

Benefits:

• Triple Functional Product (certified by KFDA) : Anti-Wrinkle, Whitening, and SPF40 PA++Sunscreen 
• Superior Cover-ups & Hydration 
• Waterproof 
• Uses organic ingredients that are certified by Ecocert

Key Ingredients (I can't seem to find the full list):
Apple Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Matricaria Recubita Extract, Rosemarinus Officinalis Extract, Buddleja Davidi Extract and Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract

Cost: $38 (Promotion Price: $26.60, while stock last)

Product Rating: 9.5/10

I was told that the main purpose of this DD cream is to provide a after-filler effect makeup, so this product is great for those who doesnt want to go under the knife or in this case, needle. 

I love that the active ingredients used in this DD cream are organic certified but I'm a little bumped that I can't seem to find the full ingredient list to put my green beauty stamp of absolute approval.

That aside~ Most all BB/CC creams are multi-functional, and so is this DD cream. I was told that besides it being a makeup product, this DD cream contains a high dose of Vitamin C that helps to correct dull skin tone, Sodium Hyaluronate that boost hydration (as it has better ability to penetrate the skin than Hyaluronic Acid due to lower its molecular size) and Adenosine that provides some anti-aging benefits too as it supports healthy cellular activity and is a good anti-inflammatory ingredient!

Previously, I reviewed HKCPlaza's LJH Cellabel M.C. Vital CC Cream and compared to that, this DD Cream actually offers a slightly better coverage and the plus point is that it feels like I have moisturizer on rather than a foundation! It blends pretty well and the coverage can be built up. It leaves a slight glow on the skin, which will help you achieve that dewy korean makeup look. I love that it's light weight and while it makes my skin looks dewy, it doesn't make my skin look oily and I feel like my skin can still "breathe". On a whole, this DD cream last pretty well for me. I can go a whole day with this on, and touching up only my nose and cheeks area.

The only negative thing I have to say about this product is that the colour of it is slightly lighter than my skin tone, so I usually only apply one layer on and touch another layer onto areas that needs a little bit more coverage.


And that's all for my review! I will be doing a series of makeup tutorial soon, so do keep an eye out on that. In the mean time, if you are interested in this DD cream~ Do make use of their promo!

Stay Gorgeous!