[Holika Holika] Soda Pore Cleansing *O2 Bubble Mask*

I own mainly mud masks or sheet masks, so when I saw that [Holika Holika] released the O2 Bubble Mask of their Soda Pore Cleansing line I had to get it. This product belongs to the same product line as the Powder Wash which I reviewed earlier already.

Description: Removes waste and toxins, as well as supplies oxygen to the skin. Contains Gold Kiwifruit extracts which help exfoliates the skin.

 
 
The O2 Bubble Mask comes in a simple white plastic pump bottle with a blue sticker on it. The lid is translucent-white. The bottle contains 100ml and the pump is easy to use. 
The mask has a gel-like consistency and looks slightly blue when I pump it out. On my skin it changes to bubble foam. I like the sparkling feeling!! 
The scent is the same as from the Powder Wash - kinda citrus-like.
 
After a few minutes, when there are enough bubbles, I take a little bit of water and massage my face. The bubble foam changes to a creamy foam again. Then I wash it off!! 
The O2 Bubble Mask isn't bad. I just have the problem that sometimes my skin starts to burn after I applied the mask, especially around my eye area. Because of that I use this mask just from time to time. It contains Baking Powder, Gold Kiwi, Tea Tree and Sparkling Water. Baking Powder is good for removing blackheads.

How to use: Take a proper amount and spread it over your face. Wait for a few minutes, until there are enough bubbles, then take a little water and massage your face. Wash it off with warm water!

Price: around 15,50,- €/ US$20 
Bought at: eBay (BELLOGIRL)    

What I love:  

The sparkling feeling of the bubbles.

 

What I don’t like: 

Sometimes it burns on my skin! 

Will I buy this again? No, I won't!

[clarisonic Mia & SIRIUSONIC] Electric Face Brush

I wanted to say something about the two electric facial brushes I got: clarisonic & SIRIUSONIC.

I use the clarisonic for 3 weeks now and the SIRIUSONIC just a few times but I still wanna review both products.

clarisonic Mia (SONIC SKIN CLEANSING):

I purchased the clarisonic Mia which is the smallest and cheapest version of the clarisonic brushes. It's available in a huge range of colors - I decided to get 'Tangerine' which is a really pretty pastel orange. I also liked 'Turquoise' and 'Island Coral' but these colors were sold out at the time I ordered my one. I think all 3 colors are limited!!

I got the Mia for just US$95 (excluding shipping costs from the US) coz the shop offered 20% discount on their whole range. The normal price is usually US$119 for the Mia, US$195 for the Classic and US$225 for the PLUS.

The clarisonic Mia comes in a box which includes a Universal Voltage pLink Charger, a Trial Size (30ml) of the gentle hydro cleanser and a User Guide. A Sensitive Brush Head is already included, too.

I also purchased some Replacement Brush Heads as back-up (will last me for over 12 month):

2x Sensitive Skin

2x Deep Pore Cleansing

Waiting for a Acne Cleansing brush head as well but it didn't arrive yet.

How many brush heads does clarisonic provide?

Normal Skin: Can be used for cleansing normal skin or preparing (men's) skin for shaving.

Sensitive Skin: Gently cleanses normal to sensitive skin types.

Delicate Skin: An ultra-soft skin brush for sensitive and extra-sensitive skin.

Deep Pore Cleansing: Cleanses oily skin or skin with large pores. It gently reaches hard to reach areas of the face (like nose) and can be used daily.

Acne Cleansing: Soft and specifically designed for gentle cleansing of acne-prone skin.

Body Cleansing: A larger brush head designed for your decollete, hands, arms, elbows, feet and other areas of the body. This brush head is preferably used with the clarisonic PLUS and PRO models. It can't be used with the Mia!!

The Replacement Brush Head costs US$25 or US$40 (TWIN-PACK).

Each brush head got a translucent cap for easier removing and attaching.

The clarisonic Mia has just 1 Speed but that's fine for me. I use the brush 2 times a day for always 1 minute. The Mia automatically switches off after that time.

The clarisonic has a soft vibration and the inner ring of the brush head is turning/ rotating.

You should clean the brush head at least once a week with a antibacterial soap and let it air dry. Remove the brush head for doing that with the help of the cap: Press, move counterclockwise and then pull! To attach it again just press and move clockwise until you hear it snap in.

Replace the brush head every three (3) months to keep your brush clean and your skin healthy.

SIRIUSONIC (SONIC SKINCARE SYSTEM):

The SIRIUSONIC is just available in white.
It's not very easy to find a shop who sells this Skincare System except from their official website (siriusbeauty.com) which is located in USA.

The SIRIUS brush is more favorable than the clarisonic one. It costs US$49 (excluding shipping costs) and around US$14 for the replacement brush heads (set of 2). I have to say that I got it for free coz the shop canceled my order and still shipped it. They didn't charge my credit card!

This facial brush comes in a box and contains, beside a User Guide, a Storage Cradle and 5 different attachments:

1x Brush Head (Normal Skin)

1x Brush Head (Sensitive Skin)

1x Exfoliation (Sponge) Applicator

1x Hydration (Sponge) Applicator

1x Toning (Massage) Attachment

The Skincare System also came with a pair of batteries since it's not rechargeable like the clarisonic.

 Removing and attaching the different attachments is very easy: just pull off and press on.

Compared with the clarisonic the SIRIUSONIC device does vibrate only. The brush heads aren't turning/ rotating. In addition, It doesn't switch off automatically after 1 minute.

With the same order I got 2 Replacement Brush Heads for 'Sensitive Skin' which are white/blue and not just white like the one which came with the device.

You should clean the attachments once a week with soap and replace them every 3 month (Brush Heads) or every 1-2 month (Sponge Applicators).
The Toning Attachment is made of plastic with 4 massage knobs. I don't think you have to replace this one.

The SIRIUSONIC also has just 1 Speed which is enough for me. The included Storage Cradle is very useful, too.

Which one do I prefer?

The way you have to clean your skin is with both brushes the same: wet your face & the brush head, add some cleansing foam and clean your face in circular motions:

forehead (20 sec.), nose/chin (20 sec.), cheeks (10 sec. each).
Both brushes are waterproof, so you can use them in your shower (don't throw them in water, though).

I like the clarisonic Mia a lot more than the SIRIUSONIC which I use currently only when I recharge the Mia. Unfortunately, I don't really see an improvement of my skin yet. After cleansing my skin looks sleek and some pores seem to be smaller but that's all atm. I still get breakouts, blackheads, oily skin and dry patches. Of course I will continue using both facial brushes and hope it will work on my skin soon.

I haven't tried all attachments of the SIRIUSONIC yet. Just the Sensitive Skin Brush and the Exfoliation (Sponge) Applicator. The Sponge Applicator is kinda weird, though. I don't really know how to use it, so it always seems to 'absorb' the products only. The Peeling works better when I use my hands for that.

[ETUDE HOUSE] Vita-Foam mini *Bite Me*

I never use all my facial cleanser at the same time. I always wait until I finished one and then go over to the next one. Within the last months I purchased quite a lot of foam/ bubble cleansers for both morning and evening cleansing. Since every tube last me for at least 3 month I hope I can finish all before they expire.

A few days ago I finally finished the 'Happy Teatime Milk Tea Cleansing Foam' and now started to use the Vita-Foam mini. It's from [ETUDE HOUSE] as well.

These 'Vita-Foam mini Cleansing Foams' are available in different types:

- Genius You (Vitamin C)

- Let's Play (Vitamin B3)

- Be Pretty (Vitamin A)

- Bite Me (Vitamin E)

- Good Night (Vitamin B5)

I couldn't decide first if I should get Be Pretty, Bite Me or Good Night. At the end I purchased Bite Me because it shall promote a healthy skin and the Vitamin E makes the skin smooth.

Description: Vitamin E & Orange Fragrance

Vitamin formulated facial foam cleanser supllies a thorough cleanse with a pleasant scent.

Each type comes in a different color. Bite Me has a orange tube with a cupcake print and a white lid. The tube is small and contains just 60ml. That's good for traveling or just for trying the product out without buying a super big tube.

The consistency is thick and creamy. The scent is very strong and smells like sweet orange lemonade (?) and not much like those real fruits.

I use this cleanser only in the morning and would like to get 'Be Pretty' and 'Good Night' as well.

How to use: Apply to wet face and lather. Massage thoroughly and rinse with warm water.

Price: around 6,- €/ US$8 

Bought at: eBay (rubyruby76)  

   
What I love:  

The small sice!

What I don’t like:  

The orange scent is too 'fake' for me.

   
Will I buy this again? Would buy the other ones first!

[SKIN79] BB CLEANSER O2 BUBBLE

Yesterday I received another cleansing brush: The SIRIUS Skinsonic Skincare System. Actually I canceled this order because I purchased my clarisonic Mia. The shop confirmed the cancellation, refunded me but still shipped out the order the next day. I think they made a mistake. Anyway, I got the SIRIUS now for free (apart from the tax I had to pay).

In one of my next reviews I will compare the clarisonic with the SIRIUS.

So, now I review another new make-up remover: the BB CLEANSER from [SKIN79]. I have to say that I'm not a big fan of this brand -same goes for MISSHA- and just own 1-2 items. But I got a face mask which also works with O2 Bubbles. That's why I wanted to try out this cleanser.

Description: With it's microscopic bubble particles delivering oxygen to the skin, the Bubble Cleanser costumized for BB cream users allows deep cleansing of the skin, removing any dead skin cells and make-up residues without skin irritation, such that no further washing is necessary.

The Bubble Cleanser's OBFN patented complex contaiing pomegranate and fig and Maakia Fauriei Stem Extract with brightening effect purify the skin that has become irritated by environmental factors. Also, containing Chia Seed Extract that attracts moisture and Oatmeal Extract that provides ample moisture, the Bubble Cleanser keeps your skin moist and sleek, without feeling tight even after washing.

The packaging is white and pink with some bubble prints. The description is in Korean and English on the box. 

The plastic container is white and pink as well. The lid is translucent pink and came sealed. The bottle has a pump and contains 100ml.

The Bubble Cleanser has a whitish gel-like consistency and is nice perfumed.

For the pics I used the following make-up (left to right):

BB cream, Lipliner, Concealer, Lipstick, Eyeliner, Eyeshadow

I used this cleanser just 1-2 times now but it's not bad. I would say that it removes my make-up very good even though I have to use quite a lot to cover my whole face.

The Bubble Cleanser is not made for removing eye or lip make-up. You should remove it before!

How to use: 1. Apply and spread over the face, except the areas arond the eyes and the mouth.

2. In one or two minutes, when there occur enough air cells, massage the face softly and then sufficiently rinse in a little warm water.

Price: around 14,- €/ US$17.50 
Bought at: eBay (BELLOGIRL)  

What I love:  

The scent and the idea of using O2 Bubbles for cleansing the face. 

What I don’t like:  

It's not for removing lip and eye make-up! 

Will I buy this again? I don't think so! Cleansing Oils and Creams are faster.

[ETUDE HOUSE] WONDER PORE Freshner

Right after I finished my [baviphat] 'Tea Tree Toner' I started to use one that cleans pores and reduces their size. It's the (new) WONDER PORE Freshner from [ETUDE HOUSE].

I hope that this product will work better on my skin now since I use the clarisonic.

I got the big size but since recently you can get it in a smaller 250ml size as well.

Beside the Freshner there are also Soda Capsules available which I will review later.

The Freshner contains Alcohol, Hyaluronic Acid, Sea Water, Lemon Fruit Extract, Rice Bran Extract, Dandelion Leaf Extract, Japanese Apricot Fruit Water and others.

Description: This product is total solution for pore care, preventing enlarged pores, less firmer skin and skin troubles by eliminating what hurts skin health from within.

The packaging is made of plastic and light blue. On the back is the description in Korean and English. The big bottle contains 500ml! It is a plastic bottle which is translucent/ blue with a sticker and a light blue flip-top lid.

When you open the flip-top lid you see a pump. You need to press a cotton pad 2-3 times on it to get the Freshner out of the bottle.
The product itself is colorless and a bit scented.

The product says it is a 7 in 1 TOTAL PORE SOLUTION:

- Deep Cleanses Pores

- Maintain ph 4.5 +/- 1

- Control a large amount of the sebum

- Minimize appearance of pores

- Refine the skin tones

- Keep the elasticity of pores

- Moisturize inside and outside of skin

Currently I use this toner in the morning only coz for the evening I got another one. You can use it as a Facial Mist, too. Just put some of the product in a Mist Bottle and spray it over your face (recommended before sleeping).

How to use: Soak the makeup cotton with the Freshner and wipe your face from the center of your face to the outside. With gentle patting, let the skin absorb the leftover Freshner.

Price (500ml): around 23,- €/ US$30
Bought at: eBay (rubyruby76) 

What I love: 

There is nothing I really love atm. 

What I don’t like: 

Nothing I don't like.

Will I buy this again? Could be but then probably just the small 250ml size.

[ETUDE HOUSE] Yogurt Wash-off Pack

A Face Mask I wanted to get since long time and finally received last week is the Yogurt Wash-off Pack from [ETUDE HOUSE]. It's available as Honey Wash-off Pack as well!

Description: I need you, Yogurt!

Yogurt is formulated with fruit and yogurt to soften, nourish and replenish skin. Active ingredients include yogurt, apple, raspberry, kiwi and apricot extracts.

This Wash-off Pack contains 4 small container with different 'fruits' inside: Raspberry, Kiwi, Apple and Apricot. Each container contains 12g and is just enough for using one time.

I tried out Apple and I like it! It smells so yummy and fruity like apples and looks greenish/white.

The consistency is a bit watery, so it wasn't very easy to apply to my face.

This Yogurt mask does refresh my skin and also feels softer afterwards. 

How to use: Gently massage the product onto cleanse skin, avoiding contact with eyes and mouth. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Apply toner and moisturizer to seal in moisture.

Price: around 7,- €/ US$9 
Bought at: eBay (rubyruby76)

What I love:

The scents and the refreshing feeling.

What I don’t like:

Each pack is just for using one time. 

Will I buy this again? Maybe or the 'Honey Pack'.