Lavender Series

Having a rose moment with products that have changed my resistance towards rose scented products 🌹 I’m typically very sensitive to rose but Fresh Beauty rose sleeping mask and it’s the least rose scented product I’ve tried so far and not overwhelming in any way. I have used a lot of sleeping masks but never seen a 2-step one like this. The first step is a rosewater gel made with rose and cucumber extract that has a very nice cooling sensation. Texture reminds me of PTR's cucumber mask and I used to use that by putting it in the fridge, so this could be a good trick for the summer! The second step is a water-cream that blends well with the gel and sinks into the skin really nicely. It's a really nice replacement for a moisturizer and/or oil and I feel like the gel in the first step could even replace a serum for summer days when your skin doesn't need that much hydration. I'll be using this again tonight for a nice wrap-up to a busy weekend! 🌹

FARMACY - Honey Potion 3/5 💮 ——— Claims to hydrate, soothe and revitalize - Hydrate: Yes! / Soothe: No! / Revitalize: Yes Texture - Syrupy honey like which transforms to cream Scent - Wax and plastic Parabens - No ——— I have a love-hate relationship with this mask. It makes my skin really warm, like it’s on fire, which I get is the point but I do not like that feeling and it also leaves my skin really sensitive! It’s red for the longest time after using it. I can’t have it on more than 5 minutes. And I don’t know why because I don’t have sensitive skin! But, the big BUT is that it improves glow and radiance of the skin! So I don’t enjoy using it, and it doesn’t show immediate results but once it does I really like it for it... This is why it is getting a mediocre score. I get why people love it and oh it is a cult favorite but it wasn’t for me. I also have a problem with the smell? Is anyone with me? I expected honey, not this plastic and waxy smell... It improves radiance and it gives me a glow! I felt soft and moisturized but it’s just not comfortable using it. The first time I used it I had it for the suggested time, 10 minutes, and it burned on the part between my nose and my lips so bad I had to wash it off on that part... it wasn’t the best first impression. I find other products giving me similar results which are more enjoyable to use. What I really like though is the consistency and how it transforms from a honey-like texture to a cream when putting it on the face! Not for me though. I can occasionally use it.... or maybe not. I haven’t decided. If I feel a little sadomasochistic maybe. Purchased at Sephora - ~$45 (got the mightiest mini set)

As someone who struggles with insomnia sometimes, anything that can soothe my senses, like the laneige Lavender Water Sleeping Mask , is more than welcome. If you were worried about it having an overwhelming lavender scent, don't be! It's actually very subtle and mellow and just enough to be soothing but not to tickle my nose 😁. The watery texture is lovely and hydrating without feeling siliconey or sticky. Love it! I actually think I prefer this to the original!