Skincare | LANEIGE Water Bank Ultra Moisture Cream, Lip & Eye Makeup Remover, Water Pocket Sheet Masks and Bright Renew Capsule Sleeping Mask Review

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***I Did receive these products from LANEIGE as a gift, however, these are my honest feelings :)

Water Bank Ultra Moisture Cream

Price: $46

Which skin type is it good for? ✔ Dry
What it is: An ultra-rich moisturizing cream that soothes and delivers instant hydration for dry, parched skin.
Solutions for: - Dryness - Dullness and uneven texture
If you want to know more… Relieve dry, parched skin with the ultra-rich and deeply hydrating Water Bank Ultra Moisture Cream, featuring a creamy, buttery formula that melts onto skin when applied to soothe irritation and deliver instant relief from external aggressors. Infused with hydro ionized mineral water, this moisture-maximizing complex supports optimal moisture replenishment for up to 24 hours. Its second barrier complex™, composed of 14 different elements—including ceramides and cholesterol, imitates the skin's natural barrier to deliver a second, protective layer that seals in moisture. Skin is left feeling soothed and shielded from drying elements.
What it is formulated WITHOUT: - Parabens - Phthalates
What else you need to know: This product is dermatologist tested. Laneige does not test ingredients or products on animals.

The texture of this product is super thick and a lot heavier, which I thought would be great for the winter! When applied, the cream seems to absorb into the skin really easily and doesn't leave a layer of greasiness that a lot of thicker creams have. The Water Bank Ultra Moisture Cream does a great job of hydrating and not feeling thick, and is great when you want something a bit heavier for the winter and dryer days. Additionally, there is no scent to the cream :) However, I think after using this cream vs my holy grail LANEIGE Multi Berry Yogurt Repair Mask I realized that gel-based masks work better with me in terms of plumping and just in general. I would definitely recommend this to those who have sensitive, normal, combination-dry skin/oily skin people who want slightly a cream with slightly more hydration for dryer/colder days. However, I don't think this will help much for those who have flakey, extremely dry skin.

Rating: 7.8/10Recommend? Yes

LANEIGE Lip & Eye Makeup Remover

Price: $22

What it is: A moisturizing, oil-free makeup remover for lips and eyes that lifts away waterproof makeup.
Solutions for:- Dryness- Dullness and uneven texture
If you want to know more…This dual-action, oil-free makeup remover is perfect for removing even the most stubborn waterproof makeup from the delicate eye area and lips. The mild formula prevents irritation while working effectively to dissolve and lift away impurities. Infused with moisturizing aloe and calming chamomile, it conditions and cleanses to leave skin fresh-looking and hydrated.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Phthalates
What else you need to know:This product is dermatologist tested and recommended for all skin types. Laneige does not test ingredients or products on animals.
Ingredients:
-Chamomile: Calms and soothes skin from irritation.
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Glycerin, Mannitol, Sodium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Poloxamer 184, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide.-Aloe: Moisturizes skin.

I was personally really surprised to how much I enjoyed this product. I don't tend to use many waterproof products, but I do have very stubborn to remove mascara! Many makeup removers I've previously used burn my eyes, or irritate them, however, this makeup remover was super gentle! I felt no irritations whatsoever and removed all of my makeup super easily. I usually shake the bottle to mix the solution with the oil and then put it onto a cotton pad. Then I place it on my eyes and hold them there so they can soak and take off all the makeup. As the ingredients list shows, there is aloe, chamomile, Green tea extract, lavender extract, Centella, and a bunch of other great things.
I would highly recommend this product to those who have sensitive skin, or those who just want to gently remove their makeup! + Bonus points for such cute pink packaging! <3

Rating: 8.5/10Recommend? Yes

LANEIGE Water Pocket Sheet Mask - Sparkling Water & Time Freeze

Price: $8

Time Freeze What it is: A non-slip mask to give the complexion a fuller, plumped appearance.
Solutions for: - Dryness - Dullness and uneven texture - Loss of firmness and elasticity
If you want to know more… This mask allows you achieve youthful-looking firmness. The comfortable, non-slip mask is infused with Dynamic Collagen™, which boosts for younger-looking skin. Densely woven with diamond water pockets, it forms a protective layer and releases essence slowly, for maximum ingredient penetration.

Sparkling WaterWhat it is:
A burst of hydration, this sparkling water-infused mask brightens and clarifies.
Solutions for:
- Dryness
- Dullness and uneven texture
- Uneven skintone
If you want to know more…
This mask delivers a refreshing, complexion-quenching blast of sparkling water. This comfortable, non-slip mask features diamond pockets that are infused with carbonated water, which brightens and clarifies. Densely woven and highly elastic, it forms a protective film, ensuring maximum penetration of active ingredients.

These masks have innovative lace design that prevents the mask from slipping and falling off your face! I really love that because I find that after time regular sheet masks will slowly shift down causing me to have to re-adjust it after a few minutes. The pads were made of a thin lace material but were surprisingly supersaturated with serum. But because it held the product so well, it didn't drip everywhere, which is also a pet peeve of mine. After 15 minutes or so, for both masks, it didn't leave my skin feeling excessively sticky. Instead, my skin felt replenished and like it absorbed all of the serum. The next morning, I, of course, had a great skin day, and my makeup layered on really nicely :D However, when it came to things like "brightening, clarifying, or evening skin tone" and "elasticity, firmness" claims, it was hard to tell after one use and I don't think I saw anything noticeable. It obviously takes a few uses before these more effects can be seen.

Rating: 8/10

Recommend? Yes

LANEIGE Bright Renew Capsule Sleeping Mask

Price: $36

What it is: A leave-on sleeping mask with brightening, illuminating, and hydrating ingredients.
What it is formulated to do: Laneige Bright Renew Capsule Sleeping Mask features rich brightening ampoules within a hydrating gel cream. This innovative texture helps reduce redness and diminish the appearance of uneven or dull skin tone while you sleep. The brightening ampoules feature Laneige’s Melacrusher™ Brightening Technology, which reduces the appearance of dark spots and discoloration to reveal evenly toned and beautifully luminous skin. An optimal ratio of hydrating gel cream to these ampules hydrates deeply while brightening for a softer feel. Perfect for travel, the disposable one-time-use capsules guarantee a hygienic experience each time.

Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, 1, 2-Hexanediol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Polysilicone-11, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance.

Although I loved the idea of having the ampoule suspended in a hydrating gel and mixing it in just as you need it, this product didn't work that well for me. No matter how much I put on my face though, it absorbed and sunk into my skin really well. However, every time I put anything on top of it, it would cause my skincare to peel off in small eraser shavings. Even if I used it by itself, after a while, if I touched my face, it would pill and rub off. Lastly, I did not find it very hydrating or make a difference in brightening or illuminating.

Recommend: No

Beauty | Eyelash Extension Experience with Jenny Du

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A few weeks ago, my friend Jenny, who's a professional lash technician visited Toronto to do some lashes! She's Ottawa based but makes regular trips to Toronto for some of her clients :)

She's been working as a professional lash technician since she got her certificate in the UK in April 2016. Speaking to Jenny about her job, I don't think I've spoken to anyone as passionate about what she does as she is.

Once arriving, Jenny recommended a lash look, asked what I'd like, and how she does a custom set based on our discussion. Jenny works with Silk lashes which are high quality, ultra soft, fluttery and light.

She went with CC curl, she mixed 3-4 D in the inner corners and 5-6D for the outer as I wanted more of a cat eye effect :) For length, she did a custom blend of 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14mm with the longer ones on the outside as well.

The reason she chooses to do custom your lashes is that she doesn't believe that there are only 3 types of cookie-cutter lash looks - "round, cat, and dolly." By customizing it based on the general design of what you like, she can enhance the look of your eyes.

Before

For the Before-look, you can see that I don't have a lot of thick lush lashes, however, I'd like to think that they're kinda long haha But since I lack volume, this is where I was hoping extensions would come in!

After

Side Profile

Voila! There's are what the lashes turned out to look like!

Immediately after having both my eyes done, I was shocked at how light they felt considering how many lashes Jenny was able to put on haha Using silk lashes really does make a difference!

They also really opened up my eyes, and gave a "tight-lined" effect which meant I could wear less makeup ;)

Personally, I must admit that these were a bit too voluminous for my taste - however, below are photos of my lashes after a week. You can see how they're fading to more of a voluminous natural look that I prefer :) These lashes lasted a total of 3 weeks on me.

I highly recommend you book off some time if you decide to try out her service as each appointment takes roughly 4-5 hours to complete.

All in all, I'd recommend Jenny for those who want high-quality silk lashes, from an experienced lash technician. Especially, if you're looking for more of a Russian Volume look, Jenny is great at creating your custom lashes!