Monday Masks : Dermal Kiwi Collagen Sheet Mask

As far as cheap masks go, I really do like the Dermal series. I always feel really moisturised after using the sheet mask and the fit is really good! Must remind myself to grab more the next time I'm in Watsons Singapore! Sure, not all of them are super good like the South of France Apricot (or something like that) mask from My Beauty Diary, which is like, my ultimate fave sheet mask ever.

The Kiwi Collagen sheet mask from Dermal is not bad ... but rather unmemorable. I expected more of it, expecting it to be more fruity, but there really wasn't much of a smell. Nothing much to say after 4 similar reviews on the Dermal series, so far, I only really like the apple collagen mask and the apricot one.

The kiwi collagen mask is suitable for all skin types and  is touted to make your tired skin more elastic, mositurised and clear. It is a mild mask for brightening and nutrition.  Whenever there is "brightening" the mask stings! It made me think that there must be some bleaching ingredient of some sort. But then I found out that when there's vitamin C in the sheet mask, vitamin C contains natural acids that will exfoliate your skin. This is why some people say their skin "glows" or "feels smoother" after the mask! Aside from the high vitamin C content, I tried to search for benefits of kiwi fruit for your skin... and it generally says that you eat the fruit. Not sure if it works when you just lay it on your face. -_-" Kiwi fruit contains high amounts of vitamin E & vitamin C and antioxidants that will help slow down the aging process.

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My Beauty Diary Collagen Firming Mask

My last mask from my special box of My Beauty Diary Masks! It's been a while since I treated myself to a mask (had not had the time to do so), but I managed to enjoy my last piece of My Beauty Diary mask. The Collagen Firming Mask is for firming and intensive repair, and is a NEW product in the My Beauty Diary range. (TBH, I don't know how "new" it is since this box of My Beauty Diary masks has been on sale for a really, really long time!)

I really am going to miss how essence-soaked each mask is! Seriously dripping wet mask out of the packet, and a lot of essence still left inside the packet after! I have not tried it before, but I *think* you can put another mask inside there to soak up all the essence so that you can get two masks for the price of one in the end!

I'm trying REALLY hard to smile under the mask! :D

This mask is super moisturising, and I left it on for 40 minutes, and everything was still sopping wet. My face felt smooth and the skin was nice and "bouncey". However, there was no nice scent, so a bit disappointed in that area. Otherwise, a decent mask from My Beauty Diary.

What's up with "collagen" masks and is it able to be absorbed by the skin?
"An answer from Yahoo! Questions say : "Collagen creams don't really work because they can't be absorbed deeply into the dermis. They'll sit on top of the epidermis but can't penetrate deep down. Your skin produces its own collagen and the only way to stimulate more collagen is to use a laser on your skin or inject a filler into the skin. If you're looking for a body lotion, just use something that really hydrates and leaves your skin looking good. In a facial lotion, glycolic acid is a little better for routing maintenance and looking younger. "

So now you know. ;)

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