I’ve been using these My Beauty Diary sheet masks for a couple of weeks now so its time to share my thoughts on them. Picture shows the Skin79 BB Cream. That will come in a later post. Patience grasshopper! 😛
Overall view on My Beauty Diary Masks
The masks are a very good fit on my face. The only bit that might be too big are the eye holes which are HUGE. I feel a bit like a manga character – I almost expect myself to have HUGE limpid eyes. But I don’t so the eye holes are too big. The rest of the face fits like a glove.
There is a plastic sheet folded into the sheet mask which I find odd and waste of resources. No one can tear the mask by unfolding it carefully and its quite tough anyway. Do away with that useless plastic sheet.
The sheet mask was very wet but not dripping which is good. When I had the mask on my face, it did not dribble all over my hair and pillow. Whatever essence there is on the mask takes a very long time to dry too – I had the mask on my face for 1 hour while I watched telly.
Now onto the 3 “flavours” of masks that I had – Red Vine, Mixed Berry and Nano Platinum Colloid. Why are they called “flavours” and not “range” or “scent”?
Red Vine Mask
This was the first My Beauty Diary mask I tried and I was not quite sure what I was expecting. I used the Red Vine Mask because I had illusions of wine floating around my head. I actually thought it was Red WINE mask but instead it smells of a sweetish fruity scent. It strongly resembles the scent of the Passionfruit Gel Cleanser from The Body Shop but less sharp. I wasn’t too perturbed by the fragrance in this one and I had it on for nearly an hour!
The mask is supposed to “whitens, tightens skin and fights against oxidization. It is ideal for all skin types, especially loose and dull skin.” I had nicely hydrated skin that was super cool to the touch and even toned. Most sheet masks do this for me so I’m not especially thrilled. There was no discernable whitening or tightening of skin but you probably have to use it everyday for a few months to see any effect.
Mixed Berry Mask
Mixed Berry seems to be a popular choice so I was expecting something sweet but berry like. What I got was a smell like sweet bubblegum – the artificial smell of “berries” or what people in a lab think berries smell like! I managed to leave it long enough to reap the benefits but its not a scent I enjoy so I will not return to this.
This one is supposed to “protects skin from environmental aggression, correcting problems like uneven complexion, dullness and sagging. After use, skin becomes firm, bright and translucent.” After use, I found my skin was hydrated, cool and calm. There was nothing special about how it looked but oh the smell! Don’t ask me to use it everyday. I’d puke 😛
Platinum Nanocolloid Mask
This is a more expensive mask from My Beauty Diary, I believe. “It is enriched with Japanese Platinum Nanocolloid raw material, which performs anti-oxidant to prevent dry skin, dull skin and wrinkles. It also provides long-lasting and effective hydration for skin.”
Like all the other masks, this one left my skin hydrated, not irritated, cool and calm. Scent wise, it was less sweet and cloying. Much better! As for whether it offers long lasting and effective hydration for my skin, I’d say that after 1 use, my skin felt nice and plump but this effect is temporary. Like all skincare, you’d need to use it everyday for at least a month for there to be any long lasting effects and how many of us can afford that?
Is My Beauty Diary Mask worth the hype?
So after trying out this popular brand of sheet masks from Taiwan, do I think they are worth the hype? I’ll say yes – if you can handle the scents. It is quite strong and sweet in some “flavours” and more manageable in others.
Its affordable, and leaves the skin feeling moisturized – but don’t all sheet masks do that? This has the added benefit of being non sticky. I can’t quite see why the My Beauty Diary masks are all that popular except that if you get them from Taiwan or some trusted resellers, they can be affordable at about RM5+ or less a mask.
However, be warned of fakes in the market – only buy from authorized resellers and if you find it being sold at the “pasar malam” or its crazy cheap, its probably too good to be true. I always prefer to pay a little more for peace of mind by buying it from authorized resellers or places like Guardian Pharmacy where its sold in Malaysia. I got mine from Sasa online so I have no idea how much it is in Malaysia.
Pros: Affordable, Easy to use, Skin feels moisturized and plump after use, Sheet mask is a good fit for my face
Cons: Fragrance is too strong, Skin plumping effect is temporary, Plastic sheet folded into mask is a waste of resources
Would I repurchase? Yeah I probably would if I can get it at good prices. As I have noted, its quite inexpensive for a weekly treat and it works well enough to moisturize the skin even if the effects aren’t all that permanent. I like to leave the mask in the fridge for about 10 minutes before use. The cooling effect on the skin is great especially in our hot weather.
Next time, I’ll be sure to choose those that don’t smell so strongly of artificial sweetness – hear that Mixed Berry? You’re NOT in my list 😛
Your take on the My Beauty Diary masks? Do you like them? Hate them? Why? 🙂
Paris B
My Beauty Diary Masks can be purchased online at Sasa.com as I did or at Guardian Pharmacies in Malaysia. If you are in other countries, look on www.beautydiary.com.tw/en/ for more locations where you can find these sheet masks
Hey ya girl!!
I have tried the platinum nanocolloid type n itz gooood 😀 the remaining goodies on the plastic sheet, i used it on my neck! LOL 😛
i find that if i were to use it at night, my face is well hydrated in the morning 😀
xoxo
Yep! I use it usually at night, usually on Monday evenings when I’m watching my crime tv shows – 1 mask is just nice for 1 show haha!
LOLL 😀
Crime tv shows huh? Criminal minds? Fringe? LOL 😛
i m going to try 1 mask for 1 show too 😛 see if i could be as pretty as you or not soon 😀 yay yay yay
usually i wil juz laze around for less than an hour with this mask, short nap 😛
mayb should watch something exciting to stimulate our skin huh? LOL
xoxo
Haha I usually do it during NCIS coz I’m too sleepy by Criminal Minds 😉 Whether the mask can remain moist for the whole show depends really. Sometimes, I barely get through a commercial break before I have to toss my masks.
Well, they’re cheap and I like them better than the Shu Uemura ones? hehe. I could handle the scent of mixed berry. some that I really liked were rice peptide (for firming), sake (for moisturizing), lavender (for soothing, especially when I get “eruptions”) and cooling (for um, cooling).
Never tried the Shu ones but I didn’t think them especially better than say, TheFaceShop. Cheaper that for sure though 🙂 Thanks for the recs. I’ll check them out when I see future promos 😀
When I first started blogging, I did a seven-day review series on different MBD masks. Nowadays, I only repurchase the Red Vine and Bulgarian White Rose. I am starting to prefer cream or gel masks but nothing beats the convenience of sheet masks 🙂
I’m actually really really liking my new chocolate mask! I’ll be sharing my thoughts on that one soon 🙂 I might repurchase Red Vine but Bulgarian Rose makes me think it smells very strong.
I thought all along that masks shouldn’t be left on the face for more than 30mins as it’s not good for the skin…something to do with the skin needing to ‘breathe’. Is it alright to use masks everyday? I used to do this…and after awhile the face looks red. Later, i learnt that excessive use of masks can make the skin sensitive, thus the redness.
These got me cautious when using masks…and i don’t know what to believe as beauty diary masks recommend daily usage.
You are absolutely right that masks should not be left too long on the skin. However, a lot depends on how you or in this case, I feel about the mask. If there is still a lot of essence left on the sheet, I leave it on. I don’t have super sensitive skin and I can handle it. If the mask starts drying up after 10 minutes, I remove it because you should not let a sheet mask dry on your skin – something about reverse osmosis.
So, whether your skin can handle masks everyday depends on how sensitive your skin is and the type of masks you are using. I don’t personally recommend using a mask everyday. For me, its a weekly or at most, twice a week luxury because I consider it “treatment” and not “skincare”. Opinions will vary. Go with what you are comfortable with.
How coincident!! I also just reviewed the Red Vine one this Monday (just realised that i misspelled the Red Vine in my review as Red Wine! :P). But how come mine is pink and yours is white?? I hope i didn’t get a fake one!! Yikes! 😛
I’ve tried all 3 you mentioned, and i still personally feel that the Luxury range is well worth the splurge!! 😀 The mixed berry one is good but it stings my skin, and the red vine one is just so so.
But they’re cheap, so i’ll definitely repurchase those that i like! 🙂
Yay! *high 5* I think its the lighting. Mine is a pale pink sachet.
this is my current favourite sheet masks…
ironically,ive not tried all the ones that you tried above 😛
but i ve tried yoghurt,cooling,bulgarian rose and chocolate!
i lvoe them all…
and if you browse around in lowyat.net…some sellers are selling at only rm3.80/piece…buy from reputable ones (lots of returning customers) and you will get original masks at superb price! 🙂
Thanks for the suggestion. I’ve never bought anything from lowyat.net – no patience and not trusting enough 🙂 But for those who are familiar with the site, I guess it would be a great option.
love it too! when my friend went to TW she bought quite some stock back for me, including the premium ones. but now my stock is low again 🙁
Uhoh… time to go to Taiwan! 😀
Each time I am in Guardian, I get confused which mask to choose and I really do not want to get the whole set since I have tried any of them, at least now I know which one to get 😉 (will probably stay off Red Vine since I dislike strong scent as well)
ooops, I meant to say I have yet to try any of MBD masks.
Then you’d better stay off Mixed berry too -eeks!
I use sheet mask but I dun really trust those effect they stated on the packaging.. I use them to get instant hydration effect only.
Yup! I believe that’s what sheet masks really do – long lasting effects come only with constant use
hmm. i actually found anew face mask that suits me face well, TheFaceSHop (surprise surprise!) Cereal Rice Mask. sometimes i’m not sure if your skin condition can actually be affected by what you like! for me, i LOVE anything that contains cereal and honey.
e.g.
Shampoo – Guardian’s own brand organic rice shampoo and condtioner.
Mask – faceshops’ cereal rice mask, Bodyshop’s honey and oat mask.
Bodywash – handmade organic oat bar.
hehe. also cos i love the smell of oats n rice and cereal. have you tried the Avene mask yet? just spray Avene onto a sheet mask or pill mask, and leave for 5 min, regularly rewetting it. it works amazingly for me!
and yea, the mixed berry one sounds gross. i hate the smell of cloying sweet yucky berry.
I picked up a couple more TheFaceShop masks before the sale ended but not the Cereal Rice one 🙂 I’m not much into foody scents. I haven’t tried the Avene mask yet. I have been using Avene though but I didn’t find anything special about it (I know many people do!) I guess its just me then 😛
I’ve tried the Aloe mask and it’s quite nice! Thanks for the review. They’re selling them now at Guardian and I got the 7 sheet pack for around RM40+.
Ah that’s a good price to be trying other “flavours” 🙂
I just tried 2 typres of MBD masks n i love the Aloe mask as it is so hydrating. Also, just bought the The Face Shop’s latest gel mask – Power Treatment Gel Mask n will try it later. Have u try this before?
I think I have one gel mask thing from The Face Shop but I haven’t tried it yet 🙂
I have a box of 11 pieces with me but I seldom use them… I don’t feel much from the masks and it’s much more expensive than other brands which available in local drugstores. I’ve heard in Taiwan they are actually selling at RM0.99 each. If Malaysia selling at RM2.00, I think I wouldn’t mind to buy more and apply mask everyday like Taiwanese. Maybe that will show us the best result. Hehehehe…