Exfoliating Masks from IsQueen and Suisse Programme

Does your skin flakes after lotion or cream?

This is a common situation in season changes. When skin is dry, metabolism slows down and dead skin cell builds up, it’s easy for skin to flake.

Skincare lotion has both oil and water ingredients. After absorbing, only a thin layer of oil is left for protection. Yet, when too much dead skin cell has built up, it mixes with oil and skin flakes. To prevent, cover your face with a warm towel to soften the horny layer first.

Soften the horny layer and the coming skincare absorbs better. (A previous entry did mention it!)

The most effective prevention tactic? Clear dead skin cell regularly, for sure.


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This time I wanna talk about two exciting buys combining facial scrub and mask. Exfoliating can be more than an old tube of scrub.


Exfoliant + Moisturising Mask
IsQueen Rice High Performace Mask


The series “Rice High Performance” from IsQueen is much discussed online. A year ago I did try Rice High Performance Purifier. It was gentle.

This time I tried the gentle mask. It smoothes but leaves no irritation and reddish skin, contrary to many other facial scrubs.



[ What I got is a 15ml sample. It looks mini. ]


What I DO like:
- the nourishing rich texture that won’t dry fast. You can massage on it easily after 15 mins.
- the small peeling particles
- very budget-friendly price


What I DON’T like:
- The instant whitening effect is not obvious. Looking forward to the long-term effect….



[ Rice High Performace Mask: the texture ]



Exfoliant + Brightening Mask
Suisse Programme Gigawhite Fresh Double Action Exfoliating Mask

It scrubs and whitens. Comparing to IsQueen’s, this mask is more “irritating” as it contains AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) to whiten.

Yet the exciting result is worth the price! It whitens immediately after you wash the mask. The new skin under the old skin cell is revealed.

Mind it: since it really makes a huge difference, spread the mask over both your face and neck. Other wise your face and neck will be in different skin tone! How awkward!




What I DO like:
- VISIBLE instant whitening effect. It cleans well.
- tiny and non-irritating scrub particles


What I DON’T like:
- The tube design is very special. You need to learn to squeeze even amount of the two fluids.
- It dries quickly. You may start massaging after just 7 mins. Note: Moisten your fingers and massage.




[ Leave the tube flat to squeeze even amount of fluids. ]


[ Squeeze. ]



[ Mix the essences. Put it on face! ]