mask genie february pouch.

welcome to my latest mask genie pouch, 
from this month onwards i am now subscribed to the bigger 10 pouch,
mask genie is a monthly mask subscription, 
mask genie set out to provide a selection of masks from all around Asia at an affordable price packed into a pouch and sent to your letterbox.
there are two types 
a pouch of 5 masks -$12.00
or a pouch of 10 for $22.00
shipping to the UK took 4 days so as usual very fast.
to order check out the Facebook page,-https://www.facebook.com/MaskGenie?
payment is done through paypal.

all the masks are from Asia not the cheap masks found and made in china ,
genie has road tested all the masks that appear in the the pouches herself and can be found on the page and on her website.
in future months genie is looking at adding a different mask in ,so look out for a nail mask, or feet mask,or feet peeling mask, hair mask, 

HERE IS THE FEBRUARY MASK GENIE POUCH,

UN POUCHED,

HERB ESSENCE MASK, BY  ADIN,
this sheet mask is packed with herb extracts this is for skin moisturising ,relaxing,soothing,
in this nicely scented mask we find rosemary,lavender,ginseng,lemon,vitamin,E,hyaluronic acid,collagen.
this mask releases tense skin,stressed skin.great on dry skin,the mask leaves the skin nice and moisturised,
great for using in the summer when you can pop in the fridge,
but i tried in for the winter method and it felt like my skin was seeping in all the herbs through the heat,
i used this mask by placing  in warm water for a few minutes ,then applied the sheet over my face like a hot pack,i left it on for 30 minutes.

SNAIL NATURAL ESSENCE MASK,BY FOODAHOLIC
this foodaholic snail mask has snail secretion filtrate ,used for skin nourishment and keeping elasticity,
moisturises keeps the skin tight and firm,the skin felt shiny.
this is a 3d pulp mask,
leave the mask on for 30 minutes.

COENZYME Q10 PLENTIFUL ESSENTIAL SKIN MASK,BY JANT BLANC.
the mask is aids skin moisturising effects,
skin nourishing effects,
skin freshen effects,
this is a 5 free system product.
the coenzyme q10 fills up with elastic fibres,helps with ageing, supplies the skin with oil and water,nutrition.
this leaves the skin nice and healthy.suitable for all skin types.
ingredients  include cactus.menthol,peppermint,Carmelia,
i left this on for 40 minutes and my skin felt great afterwards.

MY BEAUTY DIARY  SHEET MASK, BLACK PEARL ,BY MY BEAUTY DIARY,
my first stop into sheet masks was buying this brand over 5 years ago, the brand is still my loved go to as well because they work so well,
the mask is aimed at whitening and nourishing.
this is an active mask with black pearl with marine and plants ,hydration of the skin is great.
natural vitamin,C, it exfoliates the dead skin,it moisturises, the skin feels bouncy,

with extra ingredients such as aloe Vera,pineapple,cucumber,licorice, maple sugar,malt,orange ,lemon,marshmallow,

this is a great mask from a great brand, 

I'm currently in search of the limited edition variety packs,

CHAMOMILE ARBUTIN WHITENING INVISIBLE ELASTIC MASK,BY DEARY.
this deary mask is for brightening and whitening the skin, the mask has loads of essence that drips off the mask ,i find that there is plenty to massage in the neck,shoulders boobs and decollete,
this masks has marigold ,pearl powder,silk algae.chamomile,arbutin,leave this sheet mask on for 15 minutes,

COLLAGEN EYE PATCH.BY ETUDE HOUSE
these etude house eye masks are great fun to wear.
these eye patches stick to the skin to firm up fine lines and wrinkles, and sort out laughter lines.
they are tear shaped or dying and yang ,the wide part fits under the eye with the thinner going up the side . they have collagen  and vitamins in which are great for ageing,

DOCTORS CALMING MASK PACK,BY SOLUTION.
this is for soothing the skin,all masks are for different things ,
the masks uses peptide and collagen for lifting ,while vitamins and lemon  for brightening,it uses hyaluronic acid and ceramide for moisturising,this mask is all food for cooling and soothing,
helps restore damaged skin,soothes irritations,moisturises dry skin,keeps the skin supple,

SQS MIDNIGHT CAPPING PACK,BY MEDIHEAL,
this is a sleeping mask, it is a great ideal as this mask has a tap on it. 
I've had 4 uses out of it and i imagine another 3 uses out of it,
this is a clear gel non sticky which helps to prevent sebum ,while moisturising the skin over night, this mask also contains plant extracts to help sooth the skin ,and is great to use when we have sunburnt at night.
salicicornia extract,gall extract,persimmon leaf extract. nicotinamide,

TURNINGFACE ESSENCE MASK SHEET, BY TUNINGFACE.
DIFFERENT MOISTURISING,
this mask has hyaluronic acid ,aloe Vera,rose water,green tea extract,
dead sea salt,aloe Vera and collagen,jojoba oil.vitamin C,
the essence and mask is smaller than usual ones and it fits my face so good, its a narrow fit and leaves the skin so hydrated ,i really like this mask,

BLACKBEAN NOSE PACK,  BY SKINFOOD.
this skinned mask aims to reduce black heads,,this is the food therapy patch.
food therapy feeds thespian with nutrients from plants,fruits ,
basically you wet the nose and then peel off the patch then add to the wet nose, once the patch has totally dried gently peel off to find all the blackheads stuck to the patch, moisturise the skin well,
quick and easy to use these nose patches are an added bonus to the skincare routine,

really liked this months pouch and i expect the Chinese new year bag anytime soon to arrive.if you like the type of masks included take a look at the website and sign up . quick shipping a great selection of types of mask across the board and great brands to find and rebut.

okashi connection.february edition,

welcome to  my February okashi connection box,
what is okashi connection=



               OKASHI CONNECTION.
this is a Japanese candy and snack subscription box that comes out every month and is shipped world wide for $22.00 .postage is included in the price,
shipped direct from Tokyo,it takes about 2 weeks to get to the UK.
once opened you go onto the members blog and there you will find out about all the products in the box.
the box contains about a pound or 450g weight of candy and snacks which focus on seasonal items rather than weird filler items.
OK so on opening the box i knew this subscription was going to be a keeper.

also this month i was invited to buy the add on ,these you go to a link and then you can purchase as many of the items  as you want, i passed this month as it was chocolate,
you can find okashi connection here okashi connection website 
please add my referral code ljblog to the box when signing up thank you.

the box is well packaged,

my box,

MILKY CREAM CHOCO,
when open these packed you are treated with a cute tray of chocolates.
when you bite into them they are filled with a caramel type cream egg filling,
these taste do good,just like UK cadburys chocolate,

FRANKFURTER AND MUSTARD FRIES,
in japan crisp fries are very popular.and come in cans and pots.
they are aerated so more like a wotsits type texture , these are frankfurter and mustard and the flavour is so good, smokey with a hint of spice from the mustard.i really like these.great while watching TV, very Moorish and tasty.

BLUEBERRY MARSHMALLOW

these are not any marshmallows these are Japanese marshmallows ,when you open the the packet the smell is a strong fruity one. these are slightly different they have a silky texture and a filled centre,the texture is slightly heavier,denser than the light airy fluffy ones you regularly eat.the centre has a deep flavourful rich blueberry goo in the centre,these are very tasty indeed.

PUCHI WHITE CHOCOLATE,

puchi products are great  and a great variety.

we received the pure white valentines packaging,these are rich white chocolate cream filling filled between sweet light wafer biscuits.

these taste sweet but not overly, and make a great treat between meals.

PUCHI FRENCH BUTTER COOKIE.

this has white and pink packaging ,the biscuits are a buttery sweet crisp texture,

the texture feels bitty and slightly grainy,the flavours and cookie tastes like a sweet biscuit.

KAKI-NO-TANE,

a classic japes snack,these are salty,food for munching while watching films or on the go,a  mix of peanuts  and cracker bits,the flavours are salty ,soy,these are found as bar snacks in japan ,the name means-kaki =persimmon(fruit) and take means seed so its like the fruits seed.

YOKAI WATCH CONSOMME,

okashi connection found the corn flavour ,but finally found a consomme flavour in the flavour test.the packing is a cute box,and inside the base was a sticker.these are crispy like wotsits and have a beefy flavour like beef monster munch crisps, they went down so quick id love another box or bigger pack.

SCORN BBQ,

confused by the name sounding like a heavy metal band.japan shorten names and tittles by linking together,so snack and corn becomes scorn.these are japans corn UK wotsits or  USA Cheetos.this isn't the full intense flavour of BBQ as we know it ,slightly tamed down it was still nice and crunchy and we enjoyed them , a great size packet as well.

PIERRE -OJISANS BUTTER CREAM ROLLCAKE,

we have had these in a previous box so this time we got a butter cream flavour,these are soft and creamy ,but not overly sweet.not a rich taste its a light airy snack to eat anytime of the day.the cake is more doughy than previous flavours, and the butter cream is a great roll to try out.

APPLE PUNCH TABLET,

these are packet in foils  just like medicine tablets are, you simply pop one out and eat,they are slightly chewy and taste of a gentle apple not full out there rammed packed apple taste and scent,let it melt a little on the tongue first before biting into it,

DISNEY POPCAN,

what is a popcan= well its a lollipop candy,  the varieties are huge strawberry and peach.blue soda,grape and muscat,mixed fruits ,cola,mystery flavour,the flavours are a very delicate hint rather than over powering,things from japan,china,Korea and elsewhere in Asia seem to tone down flavours and scents where as else where in the world we like them stronger and bolder, i like the variety and the flavours being a little subtle sometimes,

i got mystery flavours, its creamy but then sharp,it tastes a lot like butter beer.

i really liked  all the products in this box this month,it was an interesting  box full of savoury and sweet  and we liked everything in it, well worth the money  and a great monthly subscription to receive each month. its always great to wait for mystery boxes, 

january first edition mask genie 5 mask pouch subscription,

mask genie is a monthly mask subscription, 
mask genie set out to provide a selection of masks from all around Asia at an affordable price packed into a pouch and sent to your letterbox.
there are two types 
a pouch of 5 masks -$12.00
or a pouch of 10 for $22.00
shipping to the UK took 4 days so as usual very fast.
to order check out the Facebook page,-https://www.facebook.com/MaskGenie?
payment is done through paypal.

all the masks are from Asia not the cheap masks found and made in china ,
genie has road tested all the masks that appear in the the pouches herself and can be found on the page and on her website.
for the first month i decided to get the 5 pouch as i have a few to use up and from February I'm back on the full sized one.

in future months genie is looking at adding a different mask in ,so look out for a nail mask, or feet mask,or feet peeling mask, hair mask, 


so here is the pouch.

PETIT FEE 98%COLLAGEN +CO HYDROGEL MASK,
these eye patches are of a silicone material.they are shaped as lying and yang or a tear drop.and they stick under the eye to plump up and firm laughter lines ,and wrinkles,
they come in a round plastic dish which helps to hold them as you peel off the sticker.
the mask is rather sticky and place under the eye they sit there for 30 minutes ,with ingredients such as collagen flower extracts.
these ingredients push deep down into the skin.

i really liked the eye masks one of better sets I've used before.they are very sticky and stuck to my skin like glue.my puffy eyes had gone down  a lot ,and the skin felt a lot firmer afterwards.

my puffy eyes had gone down after wearing these masks.

DERMAL SYN-AKE COLLAGEN ESSENCE MASK,
the mask is a thick cotton mask ,it has good amount essence  and no too much, i like that this has eye flaps in that you can wear it with the flaps over your eyes for total resting and treatment or open and carry on with other things.
this mask is fine on most skin types  and you leave it on for 30 minutes.
its a gentle mask in that it gives a slight firm skin result, 
 syn-ake is similar to snake venom,and it also has added vitamin E.

i liked the mask but i didn't find it as beneficial in moisturising ,hydrating and firming as my general masks, i think this is the basic mask of my 5 pouch, it didn't wow me ,but its not bad.
the actual mask didn't fit well and kept moving down my face.

this mask kept moving down my face while wearing 

E.G.F/COLLAGEN MASK,
this is a cute packaged pig mask.
the mask is aimed at pore tightening,
the mask has collagen which helps to moisturise and feed the skin,gives elasticity and leaves vibrant skin,

this is a good mask works great on drier skin, my skin and neck felt really hydrated even the following morning.
left on for 20-30 minutes ,liked this mask ,there was enough essence for massaging into the face and neck and bust area afterwards,

ETUDE HOUSE GREEN TEA NOSE PACK,
these are little patches that fit over the nose ,can be stuck on to the chin and also forehead for  stubborn blackheads,
they are a paper patch that re infused with green tea extract  and additives ,these help to pull out all excess oils and bring the blackheads up to the surface and onto the patch,
to use simply wet the nose peel off the paper backing and stick to the nose ,basically once the part patch is bone dry then its time to remove ,

this smells really strong of green tea ,it stuck on well and hurt a bit when trying to peel off my nose,but my nose was a lot cleaner and clearer ,i do like this brand and we use them weekly,

MEDIHEAL MOGONGTOX SODA BUBBLE MASK.
OK so this is not a full face mask like you usually buy,this is a half mask,designed for the bottom half of the face and nose,its a black sheet mask,on opening this is a folded up mask,open it up and place on to the face ,as soon as you apply to the skin it will start bubbling up, leave on for 10-15 minutes the sheet will give bubbles double the size.remove the mask and wash the face,

i saved the best mask till last.
this mask is so fun to use and wear.i liked how the mask covered and worked on my trouble areas,my face feels cleaner and tighter ,it did need moisturiser on as it felt like my skin was screaming out for moisturiser an hour afterwards,
but i really liked using this mask and will be buying more of these.

on first applying to the skin,

5 minutes on the skin,

after 10 minutes and still bubbling,

so here is my first month of the new mask genie pouch and yes I'm happy with this subscription, i liked that we get to try out good quality masks, different masks, and also different kinds of sheet masks, i know they have been sourced from proper factories and the overall price of the pouch is great value as that included shipping, 
i look for ward to February's larger pouch,from now on, 
also each month we get to vote on one product to go in the following months pouch again,
i hope its the mediheal soda bubble mask,
if your interested in face masks take a look at the link above  and buy a monthly pouch to try out,
this is good value as sheets masks are not easy to come by still in the UK,
i will be back soon with the next pouch to review and show you.


BEST MASK OF JANUARY FOR ME 
THE MEDIHEAL MOGONGTOX SODA BUBBLE MASK,