Quick Review: Skin Food Black Sugar Mask (Wash Off)

I like Skin Food products because they work well on me. The first bb cream that really didn't give me any issues was their Peach Sake BB Cream. :) Anyway, I was lucky enough to be picked by the beautiful blogger Des of Chic Sassy Mom and the products included were all from Skin Food so I got to try some of them including this wash off mask.

Sample size of the product. I used it 3 times. :)

Instructions from the Skin Food site:

Apply evenly after cleansing. Avoid eye and mouth area. Gently scrub and wash off with lukewarm water after 10 - 15 minutes.

Take note it says lukewarm water, not boiling water, not freshly boiled water either~! Don't hurt your skin. I usually mix hot water with tap water and test first so it's slightly warm but not hot. You get what I am saying? ;)

Texture: Yay!


It is thick and grainy, just like what I expected because it has sugar. Look at the pictures below.

It is thick and brown.

Spreadable~! And you could see the grains.

Some of you might fear that the grains are too big. I think that it was ok and it didn't really hurt. I think the sugar kinda melted with the heat from my hands as I spread them. XD  So no worries on how big the grains are.

Scent: Yay!

It was kinda citrusy and sugary. I LOVE IT!  I wouldn't mind using this mask regularly hahaha.

Effect: Yay!

My face felt really nice and clean.  Some bloggers said they looked like they had a glow after using it.  I couldn't really tell because of the lighting at home.  But my face felt oh so fresh and clean.  It didn't feel dry so I think that's a good thing.  

Overall I was happy with this trial packet and I am considering to get this after I used up my exfoliating creams. Well, unless I end up too happy with my Human Nature Strawberry scrub that is!  I can't comment on the packaging because it is different when you buy it full size.  I am also not sure of the cost when you buy it.  I think it's around PhP 550 or something.  Not bad, considering that's their mall price.   I am glad I had an opportunity to try this out for a week! Thanks again, Des! :)

My Latest Tony Moly Haul

The Korean brand Tony Moly announced a sale and I was plenty excited when I first read about it. Sadly I wasn't able to check out any of their stores and counters until this weekend.  When I dropped by SM Makati, I was already tempted to get the snail cream on the spot. But they didn't have the Dr. Tony Pore Clear Sebum Control Serum.  I wanted to prioritize that product because I really ran out of serum already. So I took a chance by going to SM Fairview this afternoon.  I was lucky enough to see that particular serum right away! :D

And then I also saw Kikay Trekkie's tweet and Facebook update. Gosh. Snail cream. I've been wanting to get myself snail cream for the longest time. It was almost 50% off so I know I just had to get it. And I am now crossing my fingers that my skin will react well to the product. :)

My haul:

Left to Right: UV Sunset Maximum Sun Block Cream sample, Floria Nutra-Energy Toner with Argan Oil, Intense Repair Live Snail Cream, Dr. Tony Pore Clear Sebum Control Serum

The serum. It's in a glass bottle and it has a pump. Not travel friendly. Better have a container for it if you want to use it during your travel.  That or trial size sachets.

The snail cream is in a tub and they give you a spatula for it.  Better make sure it's always clean!  It also came with travel size versions of the snail lotion and snail skin. SNAIL SKIN?!?!?! I seriously am not sure what they mean by snail skin.  I have yet to do my research on these two products.

And lastly, what's my total bill?!

It's not cheap, considering I only bought two products, right? BUT! On regular days, these items cost much more.   The snail cream alone is around PhP 2000 and the serume is almost PhP 700.  That's why even though I was reluctant to break my budget, I also bought the snail cream.  I am really hoping it will help me deal with my skin troubles!

I've been prepped up via Kikay Trekkie's review of the Tony Moly Intense Repair Snail Cream. I am expecting to only put a little of it in the day so that I won't find it too sticky or heavy in the mornings. Maybe I will apply more in the evening, as there's more time for it to get absorbed by my skin.  I am crossing my fingers that I will find both products effective.

Did you shop during the sale? What's your haul like? :)