[Review] Nature Republic Lavender Hydrogel Mask

Hello Cuties~ how have you guys been this week? Today I have a mask to review!! yayyy!!!
I love masking, it makes me feel naturally pretty. 

Mask Type: Hydrogel

Brand: Nature Republic
Line: Given By Nature
Name: Lavender
Purpose: Hydration and firming
Duration: 20 minutes

PROS:

• I love the gel type because it provide enough hydration for the face without making it extra sticky.
• The lavender extracts helps firm the face.
• The smell is not that strong, it is refreshing and soothing. 

CONS:

• Sometimes the liquid solution goes into the skin fast so the mask felt dried and slips off.

COST:

Around $2.90 without tax in Hawaii

Also I have another announcement to make! I am very excited to launch my official YouTube account to share with you guys adventures in Hawaii and this is the channel I will be posting review products and tutorials! But I will also be updating on this blog as well! Please Subscribe and follow me to the island of paradise!

KaitatoDiaries' YouTube Channel!!!

This is my recent video on Memorial Day! Please enjoy! (:

PHOENIX \m/ UPDATES:

Kara's Girl Power [Dance Cover]

15&'s Can't Hide It [Vocal Cover]

Song Ji Eun's Pretty Age 25 [Dance Cover]

Thank you Cuties~ Have a nice day!

-Stephanie

[Review] Nature Republic Given By Nature Broccoli Mask Sheet

Hi my pretties! It's been a while since I reviewed something. Today I'm going to review the Nature Republic's Broccoli mask sheet. I have a huge mask sheet collection and I'm currently working on trying at least one of all the mask sheets I have to tell you guys how I feel about them.

"Broccoli extracts make skin look radiant by providing nourishment and vitality deep into skin."

Mask Type: Cotton

Brand: Nature Republic
Line: Given By Nature
Name: Broccoli
Purpose: moisture and radiance
Duration: 10-20 minutes

The mask sheet has a thick, white serum and feels super cooling on the skin. For this mask sheet, the instructions said to leave it on the face for 10-20 minutes. Afterwards, I just pat the rest of the serum into my skin. I noticed that this serum is actually quite thick. My skin felt sticky even after about 30 minutes since I put the mask sheet, but I didn't wash anything off before I went to bed. I am not a big fan of how sticky the serum was on my face.But when I woke up, I found that my skin felt super moisturized. My skin was able to absorb most the serum overnight. I can feel that there were some of the serum still on my skin because it was a little bit sticky.

Rating: 6.5/10
Pros: very moisturizing, feels nice on the skin
Cons: too sticky

Personally, I am a big fan of light serum in the mask sheets. I like it when the serum is able to absorb fully into my skin before I go to bed. 

Thanks for tuning in and see you next time!

-J

[Review] Nature Republic Given By Nature Green Tea Mask Sheet

 I guess since Stephaine and Jessica are posting face masks I should too.
Green tea actually has a lot of skincare benefits, it's rich in antioxidants so it protects the skin from free-radicals, it's also a anti-inflammatory which means it helps redness. Then most shockingly green tea extract can also slow down the aging process, whaaaat.

Brand: Nature Republic
Line: Given By Nature

Mask Type: Cotton

On the back it says "This mask sheet deeply moisturizes the skin and helps stay moisturized" What I like about this is that the serum is light yet moisturizing enough for any skin type, and not only that like I mentioned above green tea has a lot more benefits that the back of the mask says it does. I always feel as if my skin isn't as red after I take off the mask sheet as well.

Pros: 
         - A lot of skincare benefits can be given from green tea extract
         - Absorbs into the skin easily
         - Light fragrance, but not noticeable when you wear it
         - No sticky feeling
Cons: 
         - A lot of serum so it drips everywhere (This is why I prefer gel type)
Repurchase:
         - Yessssssssssss, yes yes yes yes. I always repurchase this, every time I run out I always have to restock.

Good luck and have fun lovelies.

- Ashley

[Review] Nature Republic Given By Nature Tea Tree Aqua Gel Mask

Merry Christmas and happy holidays Cuties!~ long time no post due to finals and studying! but I am glad that we are back. According to the schedule, I was supposed to post yesterday, but due to issues, I was not able to. Today I will review to you the tea tree aqua gel mask from Nature Republic. First of all, tea tree is a very important ingredient when it comes to acne or trouble skin, since it will help with reducing inflammation and soothes the redness on the skin. 

I had tried the cotton texture sheet masks before, but not much of the gel type. This was the first time I tried it and it was interesting. If you have never heard or saw the gel masks before, here is a quick overview of the difference between the two. > Cotton Mask Sheet vs. Gel Mask Sheet (covered by the lovely Jessica <3 )

How it looks like with it on.

PRO:

• It helps with the benefits of acne and dry skin.
• it is separated into upper half and bottom half so it is easier to adjust to individual faces.
• Helps soothing and moisturising the face.

CON:

• The gel is covered in plastic wraps so it won't damage the gel, but it takes a while to take the mask out.
• It has a lot of solution, so when I put it on my whole hand is all wet.

COST:

• $2.90 before tax in Hawai'i

PHOENIX \m/ DANCE UPDATE

Since it is the seasons of happiness and celebration, Phoenix \m/ Dance Crew decides to make a marathon of 12 days of Christmas full with vocal covers along with dance covers. Since all their viewers supporting them, they work really hard to present this marathon. The first day of Christmas starts with EXO-M's Miracle in December, please enjoy the playlist hand have a happy holiday!:

U-Kiss- Neverland Dance Cover

1. EXO-M [Miracles in December] Vocal Cover

2. T-ARA [Hide and Seek] Vocal Cover

3. U-KISS [Neverland] Dance Cover

4. EXO-K [Miracles in December] Vocal Cover

5. STARSHIP PLANET [Snow Candy] Vocal Cover

6. KARA [Winter Magic] Vocal Cover

7. CUBE ARTISTS [Christmas Song] Vocal Cover

8. BIG HIT ARTISTS [Perfect Christmas] Vocal Cover

9. 2PM [Winter Games] Dance Cover

10. BOM & HI [All I Want For Christmas] Vocal Cover
11. AILEE [My Grown Up Christmas List] Vocal cover
12. JYP NATION [This Christmas] Collaboration cover

Thank you so much for reading! and look forward to more of new reviews from us! Since we did some holiday shopping together! C: Merry Christmas! By the way Cutiesforlyf is finally on Instagram! Don't be afraid to follow and #Cutiesforlyf to give us a shout out and request!~

-Stephanie