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Showing posts with label face mask. Show all posts
Showing posts with label face mask. Show all posts

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Fighting Pollution In Style - Vogmask N99 Protection

Delhi has always been crazily polluted but the situation worsens as the year end. We welcome Diwali, not just with lights but highly polluting crackers. But that is not the sole culprit of all the pollution. As the weather cools down all sorts of dust starts settling in the air. Couple that with the burning of farmlands in the neighbouring states, and you have a formula for weeks of unbreathable air.

With air pollution becoming deadly this season, I opted to switch from regular air pollution masks to the Vogmask. Yes its super stylish but more than that it offers the highest grade of PM 2.5 particle protection.

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Fighting Pollution In Style - Vogmask N99 Protection

The mask comes in 3 sizes, small (mainly for children), medium (for people weighing upto 58kgs) and large for everyone else. The upper band of the mask that sits on the nose is bendable so that you can press it gently to fit against your face properly.

Fighting Pollution In Style - Vogmask N99 Protection

The masks come in various patterns to keep you stylish while you save your lungs from air pollution. The fabric is soft and gentle on the face. There are two ear bands on each side to hold the mask in place.

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Fighting Pollution In Style - Vogmask Rainbow
The Vogmask has an N99 filter, a carbon filter layer, and exhale valve. The material is washable and reusable which is good because these masks do not come cheap.


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Fighting Pollution In Style - Vogmask N99 Protection

The mask does make breathing easier in extremely polluted environs but I've noticed at times it cannot hold back the smell that can accompany gaseous releases found in the fumes of heavily polluting traffic.

If you are a first time user of an anti-pollution face mask note that you might initially feel a little claustrophobic as the mask covers your nose and mouth. But be patient and breathe normally for a few minutes and you will soon get used to it.

I do feel that the sizes might not be perfect for everyone. I should be using a size M as per my body weight but M feels too large on my face and it feels as if more air is leaking out from the mask. Size S fits me well and feels more comfortable to wear but this definitely means I will need to replace my mask sooner.

I've had quite a few people stop me on the road to enquire about the mask. I know people are worried about pollution and want to protect themselves, but the queries come in mainly because these masks are nothing like the standard ones available mostly at chemist shops. They are stylish and eye-catching for sure!

If you don't really bother about the style factor and are on a tight budget, fret not! There are cheaper anti-pollution masks available in the market. But do make sure your mask is at least an N95 because of the amount of pollution Delhi is breathing in this month.

Stay safe and do your bit to prevent pollution!



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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Organic Harvest Anti Tan Mask

Organic Harvest Anti Tan Mask is a mask targeted to help remove tan. The mask contains Seaweed jelly that is the core ingredient which helps remove the tan on our skin.

Organic Harvest Anti Tan Mask Review

The mask also contains olive oil to give moisturization, while Mulberry extract & Daisy flower extract enhance the skin and provide glow to the skin.

Key ingredients: Seaweed jelly, Olive oil, Vitamin C, Mulberry extract & Daisy flower extract, certified organic Xanthum gum in cream base.

The anti-tan mask comes in a small pot. It also houses a spill proof inner lid.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Skin18.com - Korean Skin Care Website - Mask Sheets - Review

Have you ever tried a face mask sheet? The ones which come with the funny little holes for the eyes, nose and mouth and make you look like a clown when you have them on?

Today's post is about face mask sheets that I got sometime back from a Korean Skincare Cosmetic Website called Skin18.com. These mask sheets are truly so adorable in their packaging that I wanted to click each and every one for you but will be restricting myself otherwise this post will be full of only images.

Skin18.com believes that you should focus on having gorgeous skin and use makeup only for enhancing your existing good looks. Korean skincare is known to focus on the ingredients in their products that target skin concerns.

Skin18.com - Korean Skin Care Website - Mask Sheets - Review
Skin18.com - Korean Skin Care Website - Mask Sheets - Review

I got a huge collection of different face mask sheets online from their website. Each of these retails around $3 which is way cheaper than the ones you get here in India at the moment.

Take a look at this one below. Is that cute or what! Each mask sheet comes packed in a foil based wrapper with a gorgeous image on front. The back side contains instructions on how to use the mask. Even though the text is mostly Korean they have pictures to show you how to use the mask.

Skin18.com - Korean Skin Care Website - Mask Sheets - Review, four seasons
Skin18.com - Korean Skin Care Website - Mask Sheets - Review

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Review: Iraya Anti-Acne Gel

I have been battling acne for a long time now. Some months back I tried out the Iraya Anti-Acne Gel and finally decided to post a review after trying it for quite a long time.
Review: Iraya Anti-Acne Gel
Review: Iraya Anti-Acne Gel

Iraya Anti-Acne Gel comes in a small glass jar with a screw cap. It is said to contain the goodness of 8 ayurvedic herbs that remove excess toxins to effectively heal breakouts and eruptions.

I personally prefer non-jar based packaging for the skin so that its easier to manage application with your fingers. For this pot based packaging I need to use a spatula so that I do not contaminate the whole pot.

Monday, July 14, 2014

H2O+ Sea Mineral Mud Mask Review

Long long ago I had got this pretty purple tube of H2O+ Sea Mineral Mud Mask in one of my Vellvette bag subscriptions and I uploaded this pic in the drafts but never got down to completing the review. I think I wanted to do a full review after the product got over (it was a tiny tube and I got a total of 3 applications I think)

Anyhow it totally slipped my mind but today I'll tell you what this is all about.

H2O+ Sea Mineral Mud Mask Review
H2O+ Sea Mineral Mud Mask Review


"H2O+ Sea Mineral Mud Mask is a mineral-rich, oil-free mud mask that deep cleans and purifies the skin while stimulating cell renewal with Kaolin Clay, Allantoin and Oil-Controlling Marine Blend"

Now I'm sure most of us are already aware of the benefits of Kaolin clay in absorbing oil and impurities from the skin. This is what gives this face mask a thick texture as well. Allantoin is derived from a plant called the 'comfrey plant' and is helpful in soothing the skin. There are other sea-extracts from different parts of the world that help in oil absorption and moisturization.

The H2O+ Sea Mineral Mud Mask comes in a tube (mine is a sample size but the actual product comes in a similar looking larger tube). The mask itself is blue in color and thick but easy to apply.

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Press Release: Avon Launches Naturals Herbal Cream & Mask

Glowing moisturised skin for winter!
NEEM the herbal miracle is known to have brightening, moisturising, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. This winter Avon launches Naturals Herbal cream and mask infused with Neem rich in anti-oxidants and essential vitamins for brighter moisturised skin from 1st use onward!

Naturals Herbal Cream & Mask also has Linzhi, a rare mushroom that is used as a preventive measure and to strengthen body immunity. The herbal ingredients Neem and Linzhi will leave skin looking radiant, energized and rejuvenated. The cream & mask come with three beauty benefits:
v  Makes your skin glow
v  Renews your skin

v  Improves skin smoothness


Monday, October 21, 2013

Caolion Face Pack - Blackhead Steam Pore Pack and Pore Minimizing Pack

A long time back I had got a pack of Caolion face masks - Caolion is a Korean company and these products are available on ebay. This pack has basically two steps to reduce your blackheads and pores. The first is a steam pore pack to remove blackheads while the second is a minimizing pack to tackle your pores.
Caolion Face Pack - Blackhead Steam Pore Pack and Pore Minimizing Pack
Caolion Face Pack - Blackhead Steam Pore Pack and Pore Minimizing Pack


The entire description is in Korean so I had to look up the description on the internet before using it.

Caolion Face Pack - Blackhead Steam Pore Pack and Pore Minimizing Pack
Caolion Face Pack - Blackhead Steam Pore Pack and Pore Minimizing Pack

About the Blackhead Steam Pore Pack

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

OFRA Acne Treatment Mask - Review

In my March Vellvette box I got a small pot of OFRA acne treatment mask. I have used this for over 2 weeks now and am ready to spill the beans.

OFRA Acne Treatment Mask

OFRA Acne Treatment Mask
OFRA Acne Treatment Mask
My sample came in a tiny pot with a black lid. Original packaging is also a tub packaging.

The mask is white in color and has a very strong fragrance of clove oil. Clove oil is known to heal acne. Texture of the mask is like clay based masks.


What the company claims

"Acne Treatment Mask is suitable for problem skin, acne, pimples or monthly eruptions associated with menstruation. It is also ideal for getting rid of newly formed pimples. Acne Treatment Mask consists of a strong formula, which will assist in drying and healing pimples within a few hours of use. Ofra Cosmetics Laboratories' Acne Treatment Mask contains sulfur which is a powerful ingredient to kill bacteria and heal the skin (not recommended for people allergic to sulfur). 

Apply a thin layer directly on pimples and erupted area in the evening before bedtime and leave on through the night. Wash off in the morning. In case of acne apply once a week all over as a mask and wash after 10 minutes, avoiding the eye area. "


OFRA Acne Treatment Mask - My Experience

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