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Hydrating Face Mask: Fresh Rose Mask Review

February 18, 2019 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

With the winter season upon us, I decided to focus a bit more on maintaining hydrated skin in response to the cold and dry weather. One of the products that I have been using to help keep my skin in shape these last few months is the Fresh Rose Mask.

Hydrating Face Mask: Fresh Rose Mask Review

I’ve been a fan of Fresh products especially their Rose collection which focuses on hydration. The Fresh Rose Mask is one of their best selling masks. I purchased the 1 oz/30 mL version priced at $30 CDN from Sephora Canada. Here are my thoughts on the Fresh Rose Mask.

Ingredients

The key ingredients in the mask are pure rosewater (to soothe and tone); cucumber extract and aloe vera gel (to soothe, cool and calm); and porphyridium cruentum (a type of algae meant to deliver optium moisture).

Application/Removal

The mask’s cucumber extract and aloe vera gel makes it easy to apply. I give my face a gentle cleanse first then apply the mask with a silicon brush. Leave on 5 – 10 minutes and then wash it off. It does not dry out so it is easy to remove as well.

PRO TIP: You can chill the container in the fridge before application for an extra cooling sensation. This might be beneficial after being in the sun.

Hydrating Face Mask: Fresh Rose Mask Review

Scent

Do you like the smell of fresh roses? I do. Honestly, I like to breathe in the container before applying the mask. The sweet, floral scent is soothing and puts a smile on my face.

Results

After applying mask, my skin feels cool, calm and hydrated. I consider the mask as a good skin pick-me-up for that extra hydration boost. I wouldn’t rely on it solely to keep my skin hydrated but rather something extra on top of other products I use that have hydrating properties.

How long does the product last?

With the Fresh Rose Mask, I have been using as per needed based on how the dry and cold the weather has been. I still haven’t finished using all of the container but I estimate a 1 oz/30 mL would last me through 4 months of winter. However, it is gentle enough to be used daily.

Overall Impression

In general, I would keep the Rose Fresh Mask as part of my winter skin care routine. The results were reasonable for the price of the product. I would recommend it to others. Rating: 4/5

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Sephora Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial Review 2018

Filed Under: Product Reviews, Sephora, Skincare

How to Save Money at Sephora through Ebates

December 22, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

If you’re a regular customer at Sephora, you know that beauty purchases can quickly add up.  One way to save money at Sephora is through Ebates.ca where you earn cash back your purchases online.

Disclosure: The links below are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you click a link and make a purchase. While clicking these links won’t cost you any extra money, they will help us keep this site up. Thanks for the support!

If you’re not familiar with Ebates.ca, here’s the run down.  Ebates.ca works with over 750 stores that ship to Canada including Groupon, Amazon.ca, eBay, Sears, Old Navy, Forever21 and WaySpa.

All you need to do to earn cash back is to go to the Ebates.ca site, find the Sephora vendor, and click through to the Sephora site using the “Shop Now” button. 

The cashback amount varies all the time.  When Sephora has their Insider sales, the Ebates.ca cash back amount is usually low at 1%.  When there is no Sephora sale, the Ebates.ca cash back amount can increase to 10%!

I’ve been a member of Ebates.ca for three years now and can vouch for their program.  Below is a screenshot of my recent Sephora purchase totals, the cash back amount received, and in the upper right corner is my lifetime cash back total ($750+).

The payment takes place every three months according to a predetermined schedule.  I opt for an Amazon.ca gift card for my cash back amount but you can receive a physical cheque in the mail as well.

Sephora Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial Review

As a note, the cash back does interfere with you collecting Insider points at Sephora.

If you’re not an Ebates.ca member, sign up now to start saving at Sephora.

Sephora Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial Review 2018

Filed Under: Deals, Sephora, Skincare

Sephora Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial Review 2018

December 20, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

During Sephora’s various member sales this holiday season, I decided to try out their Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial on three occasions.  Available at select Sephora locations only, this service includes a customized peel, mask and hydrating oxygen-infused facial. 

Sephora Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial Review

The facial requires reservation ahead of time (via the online booking system) and is complimentary with a minimum $75 purchase.  Since I had some purchases in mind (which exceeded the minimum amount even with the member discount), I decided to go for the facial as an added bonus.

Sephora Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial Review

My first two Skit Fit facials took place at Pacific Centre in Vancouver.  When I arrived, I checked in with the girl at the door and she directed me to the Skin Fit station inside the store.  You are greeted with a small sign with your name on it saying that the station is reserved for you.

Sephora Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial Review

The facial starts with a mini-consultation where the facialist asks you about your skin type, skin concerns, and current skin care routine.  Pro tip:  If you mention what products/brands you want to try, the facialist might just get them for you for the facial.

After the consultation, the associate goes around the store and collects the products (ie, sample bottles) that he thinks would be suitable for the facial.  I mentioned that I liked Fresh, Tatcha, and Amore Pacific and the facialist incorporated some of them.

I was given a headband to push my hairback and then had my chair reclined for the facial.  The process involved a double-cleanse, toning, essence, mask, oxygen facial (with and without serum), moisturizer, eye cream and moisturizer.  While I had the mask on, I received a bonus hand massage with hand cream.

Sephora Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial Review

Here are the products that were used:

  • Caudalie: Grape Water
  • Tatcha: The Deep Cleanse
  • Fresh: Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner
  • Fresh: Black Tea Kombucha Antioxidant Essence
  • Peter Thomas Roth: Cucumber De-Tox™ Hydra-Gel Eye Patches
  • Fresh: Vitamin C Glow Face Mask
  • Amore Pacific: Future Response Age Defense Serum
  • Tatcha: Gold Camellia Beauty Oil
  • Fresh: Rose Deep Hydration Moisturizer
  • Shiseido: White Lucent Anti-Dark Circles Eye Cream
  • Tatcha: Luminous Dewy Skin Mist
  • Lano: Everywhere Multi-Cream Allover

So how does the oxygen facial work?   The oxygen facial is carried out using a small airbrush wand.  When placed on the face, the airbrush blasts oxygen at high pressure.  It’s not painful at all but rather like a mini pressure wash on the face.

Sephora Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial Review

The idea behind the oxygen facial is to improve the health and appearance of your skin by giving your skin cells a boost of oxygen to carry out metabolic functions.

During the Sephora facial, the associate passed the oxygen wand twice on my face.  The first with just pure oxygen and the second time with the oyxgen infused with Amore Pacific: Future Response Age Defense Serum.  It is believed that oxygen can enhance the absorption of skin care ingredients by penetrating into the deeper layers.

After the facial I felt my skin to be nicely smooth, hydrated and glowing.  I didn’t have any breakouts and there was no downtime after the facial.  The results lasted a couple days.

Sephora Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial Review

On my second Skin Fit facial, here are the products that were used:

  • Caudalie: Grape Water
  • Amore Pacific: Treatment Cleansing Oil Face & Eyes
  • Peter Thomas Roth: Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel
  • Fresh: Black Tea Kombucha Antioxidant Essence
  • Peter Thomas Roth: Potent-C Power Serum
  • Amore Pacific: The Essential Creme Fluid
  • Biossance: 100% Squalane Oil
  • Caudalie: Premier Cru Eye Cream
  • Herbivore: Prism Exfoliating Glow Potion
  • Caudalie: Hand and Nail Cream
  • SK-II: Facial Treatment Mask

At the Pacific Centre Sephora, the Skin Fit station is in an open area so there is no privacy and you will notice customers around.  However, this is dependent on which store you go to.  When I did my third Skin Fit, I went to the Sephora store on Robson Street which has a Rouge Bar on the second level.  It’s a more private experience there.

Sephora Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial Review
Sephora Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial Review

For the third Skin Fit facial, here are the products that were used:

  • SK-II: Facial Treatment Cleanser
  • Amore Pacific: Treatment Enzyme Peel
  • Darphin: Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily
  • SK-II: Facial Treatment Essence
  • Sunday Riley: C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
  • Darphin: HYDRASKIN Intensive Skin-Hydrating Serum
  • Darphin: Hydraskin Light All Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel

Some final notes..

For me, the experience was dependent on the associate!  At Pacific Centre, the associate was super knowledgeable about the products and informed me about what he was using during each step of the facial.  As I had mentioned to him that I wanted to try SK-II products, he let me try the SK-II Facial Treatment mask as part of the facial ($22 value!).  He also gave me the leftover serum to take home.  This associate also went above and beyond by giving a hand massage and hand cream.  The pace of the facial was perfect and he and I had lots of discussion on skin care and products.

At Sephora Robson, the associate was just OK.  She didn’t explain the products she was using during each stage of the facial so I couldn’t associate the feel/texture of the product with the process.  She also seemed to be more in a hurry than the associate at Pacific Centre.  I also expressed to her that I wanted to try the SK-II Facial Treatment Mask (as I had that at Pacific Centre) but she said that they don’t do that there.  Also, there was no hand treatment.

Overall, I’m still very happy with the Skin Fit Oxygenating Facial experience where I learned more about certain products and ways to improve my skincare routine.  I’d recommend the experience and will be signing up for more Skin Fit facials when I need to make more purchases at Sephora.

Filed Under: Sephora, Skincare

Dr. Jart+ Sheet Masks Cheaper at Miniso

December 19, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

If you regularly buy some of the more basic Dr. Jart+ sheet masks, I have a small, money saving tip for you.  Miniso sells the Vital Hydra Solution, Porecting Solution and Sooth Hydra Solution sheet masks for $5.99.  This is cheaper than buying them from Sephora Canada which sells them for $7.50.

Dr. Jart+ Sheet Masks

The photo above is from the Miniso on Granville Street in Vancouver.  Inventory probably varies between different Miniso stores.  At the Miniso in Park Royal, I spotted only the Vital Hydra Solution sheet mask.

I also found these Dr. Jart+ sheet masks in the skincare section at H Mart but they sell them for $9 – $10.  You’re better off buying them elsewhere.

Filed Under: Skincare

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