Saizen Face Washing Brush

So here's the face washing brush/pad that I use on a daily or every other day basis, a simple almost heart shape pad made of silicon from Saizen.

Saizen Face Washing Brush

I nicked this from my sister (hehehe, anyway she have 2 of these now).  This I guess is best for those with sensitive skin like me because of it's soft small bristles that doesn't irritate the skin.  This does not surely remove blackheads and will only loosen up the whiteheads from the skin but it sure does help in foaming up my cleanser and give a gentle massage and exfoliation to my face.

a closer look of the bristles

There's another version of this pad but looking into the pictures from Saizen's Facebook page, I prefer the handle of this one as I just have to insert it between my pointer and middle finger.

back part

Very gentle exfoliation + light massage~ check!  I can't afford to have an exfoliator machine so I'm good with this for now.

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MOTW: Saizen Coenzyme Q10

Part of my random haul that I posted last week is Saizen's CoenzymeQ10 Face Mask which I think is a winner deal since I got to take home 3 masks for the price of 2.

front part

back part with japanese and english instructions and caution

The box container doesn't have full english product description just the words "For moist skin".  I went to their website http://www.daiso-sangyo.co.jp/english/products/products.html and this one too
http://www.daisojapan.com/search.aspx?SearchTerm=coenzyme but unfortunately found nothing.  So I will just refer to livestrong.com:

"Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble vitamin that also works as a coenzyme in your cells' production of energy. Although much of the vitamin is made naturally in the body, it can also be found in many foods, such as spinach, salmon and soybeans. As you grow older, the levels of coenzyme Q10 naturally begin to diminish from your skin cells. To combat this loss, the vitamin is commonly extracted from natural sources and used in anti-aging skin care products."

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/81950-coenzyme-q10-skincare-benefits/#ixzz27irIhxLm

Skin energy production, anti-aging and blocking free radicals are the main words to describe Coenzyme Q10 or Vitamin Q so it's perfect in delaying the signs of aging and protecting the skin from further damage making our skin looking energized.  While searching, I also found out that some take CoenzymeQ10 supplements in capsules.  To know more about Vitamin Q or Coenzyme Q10, you can go to this site http://www.drjoetoday.com/why-your-skin-needs-coenzyme-q10/

Now on with the review.  Here's a closer look/view on the mask's instructions and cautions:

~fresh from the refrigerator~

Hahaha, yeah I store my mask in the refrigerator for a more refreshing and soothing effect.  The mask is thick       and is horizontally elongated that it almost reaches my earlobes.  Perfectly covered my forehead and cheek area but not my chin and jaw part.  The mask don't have the flaps in the eye area so don't be fooled by the first picture of this post.  It is not indicated how much essence the mask has but my estimate is 20ml: 20 ml of Coenzyme Q10 that is a bit sticky at first but tapping and massaging for around 5 minutes would help the skin absorb the essence.  Quite glad with the results because skin is Super Moist and even if I've only slept for 4 hours, my face somehow look energize.  My legs likes it too, they became soft and smooth my hand glides easily when I touch them.

Not bad for P28.33 a piece!

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Saizen Charcoal Mask

So here is another product that is effective yet really affordable.  It's the Saizen (Daiso) Charcoal Mask Natural Pack.  Daiso is from Japan and when this store landed in the Philippines it became Saizen probably because there's already a store here in the Philippines named Daiso.

Moving on, it is said that activated charcoal removes toxins not just in the surface but also beneath the skin.  It also has an antibacterial properties to relieve and  prevent infections.

Formulated with the natural ingredients from Oak trees, it removes oils and all dirt and deeply clean the pore, leaving your skin clearer with less visible pores.

The tube has Japanese and English descriptions and instructions but doesn't have any english translation of the ingredients.

After cleansing your face, evenly apply on the nose area and let it dry for 10-15 minutes.  If completely dried out, peel it off starting at the bottom, pulling toward the top.
Take Note!
Do not use use more than twice per week.
For sensitive skin, apply facial essence before using, and slowly peel it off starting at the top toward the bottom.

it's black in color with bits of charcoal.  the smell is nice though if I sniff it closely I can smell glue on it 

Since I have sensitive skin, I use first an essence before using this.  Also, I wash my face with lukewarm water for my pores to open up and for the product to penetrate underneath my skin.  I only use this mask on my nose and cheeks area where most my whiteheads and blackheads are.  Also, I recommend that you use this while watching TV (unless you're not comfortable watching with something in your face) because the drying time can stretch up to 30 minutes depending on how thick or how much you applied.

I put 5 pea size of the mask first in my pointer finger then spread it evenly in my nose and cheeks.  Wait for 10 to 15 minutes and sometimes even 30 minutes until completely dried.  If I'm in a hurry, I usually set my fan to the highest level and the mask will dry in 10 minutes.
It's kind a hard to remove the mask so in order to loosen it a little, I crinkle my nose then peel it.  As a result, whiteheads and facial hairs are removed.  Blackheads are still present in my nose and needs a little poking before leaving their beloved position.

And here's the highlight of the review!  The result:

whiteheads and facial hairs are REMOVED!

Remove any residue with water then apply your usual moisturizer.

My tube is made in Korea (surprisingly) and not in Japan.
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