Monday Masks : My Melody Lavender & Lemongrass Brightened Mask

Yay! Back to Monday Masks! This is a really belated edition, cos this was a mask I used during the aforementioned Singapore trip (refer to my previous haul post!). Yes, I've got a whole backlog of stuff to blog about! Apologies in advance for the quality of the photos to follow, cos I took the pics in the hotel room, and they have the dimmest, yellow-est lights ever. Plus, didn't want to use too much flash cos my husband was sleeping already!

This round, I'll be reviewing the My Melody Lavender & Lemongrass Brightened Mask. Nope, there's no spelling error, it is "Brightened Mask" and not "Brightening Mask". =) Once again, my shallowness rears its ugly head and I bought something "for the cute factor" and not because it's a super good brand or whatever. I bought the mask in Singapore, but converted, it's around RM7-RM8, which is on the pricier end of masks for me!

Cute? Of course no point having nice packaging la, it's the contents that matter, right? I chose this because lavender and lemongrass sounds so soothing... it's like aromatherapy! It's so typical of what you might find in a spa, right? The My Melody masks actually boasts of having "double the ingredients", with lavender and lemongrass to soothe and firm the skin, while ginseng & ginger will rejuvenate the skin whilst promoting blood circulation.

Some additional skin benefits of lavender - it has antiseptic and anti-fungal properties, which means the chances of experiencing acne breakouts and infections are lessened. It also reduces scarring and speeds up healing. Maybe if you like this mask a lot, you should think about investing in lavender oil specially made for your skin! Lavender is also anti-inflammatory, so it reduces redness and blotchiness. Hence the more "even" appearance of your skintone. I think this is what makes the mask "brightening"!

I think I've mentioned about the benefits of lemongrass for the skin, but it is somewhat similar to lavender - it also contains anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties that help ward off skin infections. Not to mention, I think lemongrass smells awesomeeeeee.

The benefits of ginseng on the skin are more iffy --- most of the things I've read up on mention that it should be consumed, not applied on the skin. As for ginger oil, mainly used for aromatherapy, and in fact is really suggested not to apply on the skin because it may cause irritation in sensitive skin!

The fit of the mask is excellent, and I love how the mask adheres tightly to my face. Though it is a very thin "breathable" sheet, it can soak up a lot of essence, which is what helps it adhere so well to the skin! Recommended to leave this on for 15-20 minutes, and best effects are seen if you use this mask 2-3 times a week! Madness... use one time and enjoy it fully, hahaha. I also don't have time to treat myself to 2-3 masks a week. Though I did read one gal who said she uses 7 masks a week. Yes, everyday also got mask!

That went a bit off topic, but I just want to say that unlike other "brightening" masks, this one didn't sting, and it really smelled NICE! I really enjoyed myself while I was wearing the mask, and thought that I won't mind so much if I don't see a "brightening" effect, cos I already felt my skin was pampered and moisturised. =)

Although I don't have any "Before" pictures, I was truly surprised IRL when I took off the mask because my skin was really visibly brightened! It was such a shock that I had to take another photo. Anyway, the mask also helped moisturised and softened my skin, so I don't really mind the non-brightening, haha. I also think it soothed away tiny little spots that I have on my forehead. Quite like this mask! Maybe I should pick up a few extra sheets next time... =)