27 April 2019

MINISO x Pink Panther and We Bare Bears Sheet Mask Review

Hello friends! 
There are two cute masks in my stash who also want to greet you and say hello. 👋😍💖

The masks I will be reviewing today are Miniso collaborations with Pink Panther and We Bare Bears which are the:
↳ MINISO x WE BARE BEARS Moisturizing and Glossy Eyes Mask
↳ MINISO x PINK PANTHER 3-in-1 Ultra Hydration Facial Mask

24 April 2019

Naruko | Tea Tree Shine Control and Blemish Clear Mask Review

Hello and a Happy Wednesday, friends!
In this post, I will be reviewing the Tea Tree Shine Control and Blemish Clear Mask by Naruko.


To give you a brief background on the brand, first off, Naruko is a Taiwanese eco-friendly and cruelty-free skincare brand which got introduced in 2009. If you could observe from their product labels, they state that their products are made without parabens and artificial coloring. 

21 April 2019

Get It Beauty | ceLABrity V Fit Mask Review

Hey guys! Greeting a Happy Easter Sunday to everyone!
In this post, I will be sharing my review on the ceLABrity V Fit Mask by Get It Beauty.

Before anything else, let's talk about what V-masks do and why they've become a part of the beauty trend. V-masks, in a straight-up definition, are masks which aim to achieve that well-defined jawline without having the need to undergo surgical procedures. V-masks function to lift the lower parts of the face while also shaping the chin area. Having that 'V-shaped jawline' has been long part of the list of desired facial features, especially among Korean women. It probably reflects that youthful-looking and glowing skin which targets those who are worried about how to additionally prevent the appearing signs of aging (which include fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin). That tugging and lifting factor that V-masks are made to do are probably what attracts and influences this skincare product to inevitably be a part of an ongoing beauty trend.


15 April 2019

QuickFX | Dewy+ Hydrating Face Mask Review

Hello friends! Another face mask review for this week will be on the 3rd sheet mask by QuickFX, the Dewy+ Hydrating Face Mask. 💆 Continue to scroll down and read the whole review below!

Also, if you haven't yet, check the links below to read up on previous reviews on the two other masks from QuickFX:
QuickFX | Liquid Ice Cooling Face Mask Review
QuickFX | Sculpt Tightening Face Mask Review



QuickFX | Sculpt Tightening Face Mask Review

Second sheet mask by QuickFX in the bag! 
Hello again friends!
I will be sharing my review on the Sculpt Tightening Face Mask by QuickFX. Continue reading the review below to know what this mask is about! 😊👇



11 April 2019

QuickFX | Liquid Ice Cooling Face Mask Review

Hi, hi, and hello friends!
The next set of masks I will be reviewing in the upcoming days are the face masks by Quick FX. 

Speaking of Quick FX, they have affordable products which range from ones you can add to your skincare routine to those you can use to prep your makeup look. These products come in 10g sachet forms which are for around Php 59-99.00 and 30g tube forms for Php 129-279.00. I still love using their products on the daily, especially the No Shine Mattifier and Sunblock while I had the Pimple Eraser and Tinted Moisturizer during my early college years. They have products which give off a simple, minimalistic feel. Not so much on fancy designs, but does perform well when used. It's what made me want to keep coming back and choosing my faves from the brand when I start running low.



Around January this year, Quick FX released a line of face masks which are made in Korea (as stated on the front label), both sheet and wash-off masks. I haven't had my hands on the two wash-off masks (Black Clay Mask and Dewy+ Sleep Mask which retail for Php 99.00) yet, so I will be doing reviews on the three sheet masks they have. As mentioned, there are three variants which include the Liquid Ice Cooling Face Mask, Sculpt Tightening Face Mask, and the Dewy+ Hydrating Face Mask. 



08 April 2019

The Face Shop | MasCream Intense Revitalizing Sheet Review

Hi and hello there!
We're back on track with K-brands as the next mask to be reviewed is the MasCream Intense Revitalizing sheet from The Face Shop.

I'm finally reviewing one of the masks I purchased from them a couple months ago. (Yay! 😄🙌) I was actually one of those who got excited when The Face Shop finally opened shop in the Philippines, especially in Cebu. I kept passing by it every time we would drop by SM City Cebu, but I never got the chance to look around the shop. And so a couple of months ago, I finally got the chance to drop by for a mini face mask haul and picked up a few ones I was curious about. Thus, having this as my first review of anything from the brand.  

The Face Shop actually has two lines for this kind of concept with their sheet masks: MasCream sheet and the MasCream Intense sheet. Two other variants in the same category include the Soothing one which has Panthenol as the key ingredient and Moisturizing which contains Ceramide. For the variant that I will be reviewing, it is the MasCream Intense Revitalizing sheet which contains Madecassocide as its key ingredient. BTW, you can also check other details about this MasCream Intense mask line on their The Face Shop international website.



Where I was able to purchase: The Face Shop SM City Cebu branch
Price: Php 195.00 ($ 3.74)

My Scheming | Aloe Soothing Restoring Black Mask Review

Hello friends!
Another mask I will be reviewing is the Aloe Soothing Restoring Black Mask from the Taiwanese brand, My Scheming.

So, a little backstory before we get into reviewing this mask.

This brand started in 2004 and continued to build a strong reputation with its focus on high quality yet affordable products. They have a variety of products aside from face mask sets which include eye masks, night jelly creams, and even an acne combo solution set.

Based on the brand's website:

"'My Scheming' brand was originated from our belief in 'putting action immediately = the motive power of beauty'. All women should enjoy the improvement on their skin texture regardless of their skin nature and the seasonal changes. Here every woman can find the best, unique care for her own skin at 'My Scheming'. Starting from today, let 'My Scheming' reward your overtired skin entirely with special treat using only the most precious extract from the great nature."
My Scheming Website (Made in Taiwan)



04 April 2019

Pond's | Wrinkle Correcting and Skin Brightening Serum Sheet Mask Review

Hi and hello again friends!
This is Part 2, a continuation of my #MOTW review on the Pond's Serum Mask set. 
Click here to read on the first part, in case you missed it! 😊

Where I was able to purchase: SM Store Beauty Section
Price: Php 99.00 each
(Also available in sets of 3 in some online stores like Zalora or Lazada for Php 249.00)

Let's proceed with looking into the second mask in this list.
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WRINKLE CORRECTING SERUM MASK.


About The Gems in Victoria's Notebook ∞

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She's a curious and talkative introvert from the Queen City of the South, Philippines who loves music, green tea, face masks, and cheesecake. To travel around the world is one of her aspirations in life. Exploring cultures through learning more about languages is something she also finds interesting. Join her as she takes on her blogging journey in discovering the small joys in life.