My Face Shop Haul

i went to Metrobank's Ultimate Girls' Night Out Bazaar at the Rockwell Tent and scored some items from The Face Shop at 50% off, woot! :D

i bought the Clarifying Potato Pack to calm my skin, as well as the the White Mud Nose Pack to get rid of those stubborn blackheads and whiteheads. also got soap as a freebie :) 

then my friend kath and i also went to their store inside the mall and hauled on a couple more stuff :P we got a 15% discount courtesy of Belle de Jour ;)

i bought the Span Oil Control Pre Make Up to absorb sebum and enhance my foundation's staying power, Volcanic Ash Self-Heating Mask for deep cleansing, and a pair of false eyelashes in XLH. 

yeah i'm on a mask hunt as you can see ;) can't wait to try 'em! :D

Smooth Seaweed Mask

i wanted a face mask to minimize my pores. i came across the Smooth Seaweed Mask from The Face Shop and decided to give it a try. it costs P445.

what it says:
The benefits of seaweed: Vitamin and mineral rich for healthy, hydrated skin. Seaweed also tightens pores for smoother looking skin.

how i use it:
i pop this in the refrigerator for a couple of minutes before i actually apply it to my face. instant cooling sensation ;)

as per instructions, i apply toner first. then i spread the mask all over the face, avoiding the eye area.  i leave it on for about 12-15 minutes then rinse off.

actual results:
i have to say, it really does work. my pores appear to be tighter, and more shallow (click the pic to enlarge, beware my huge pores haha).

but i wouldn't go as far as saying the results are permanent. they last for about the entire day. so u can use this mask on days when u need smaller looking pores instantly.

so i'm pretty happy with this mask :) i use this about 2 times a week, as part of my skin care regimen.