I've been encountering a few of those days where my skin is best described as dull and fatigued.
Such lackluster complexion can be attributed to numerous factors such as poor diet, lack of sleep and stress. During this time, I yearn for a much brighter complexion, where my skin can easily exhibit a façade of good health.

Fortunately, the timing couldn't have been more perfect for me to use the My Beauty Diary Arbutin Whitening masks.



I believe you can purchase a single sachet or a box of 10 sachets (1 mask per sachet). I chose to purchase a box (more value for money) at sasa.com.

This Taiwanese product claims to be rich in Arbutin, an effective whitening and anti-ageing ingredient.
Arbutin "penetrates deep into the skin and effectively inhibits the formation of melanin, dark spots and freckles, leaving you a bright skin tone with high translucency. It also removes melanin deep under your skin to whiten your skin" (product information at sasa.com).

I'm really interested in the "melanin removal" claim, due to the nature of my skin which easily tans.
I'm also blessed to be the unlucky recipient of dark spots and freckles, the consequence of prolonged exposure to the sun. Considering these claims and how this product is said to be suitable for all skin types, I was quite excited to use this product.

Each sachet contains a cotton like mask saturated with 23 mL of essence. Distinctly, this mask will not cater for all faces as we all have different facial structures and features. The main problems I can observe is involved with the positioning of the eyes and the lips. The cut out feature for the lips is merely a rectangular slot. Evidently, I made slight alterations to my mask to accommodate my face.

Application time can vary but I left my mask on for 30 minutes. Upon application, I experienced a pleasant cooling sensation which is really soothing and calming after a busy day. I can still perform productive tasks with the mask on, like doing some work on my computer.

Taking the mask off, there is a lot of left over essence which you can reapply to the face or dispose of. The results of the mask is immediate; my face was profoundly bright and moisturised, which was quite overwhelming. However, apologies to burst anyone's bubbles of interest, the brightening effect is only temporary. Additionally, I did not notice any improvements in my dark spots after multiple uses.

Another disappointing attribute of this product is the sticky residue left on one's face, after the removal of the mask.

Aside from the immediate but temporary brightening effects, these mask are great for that extra boost of hydration!

I will not be repurchasing these masks but I do recommend it to those seeking a brighter complexion before a big event.

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