Michael Todd True Organic: Pearl And Silk Facial Mask

Another Michael Todd True Organics post!  I do love their masks, and their products in general…

Pearl and Silk is a certified organic facial mask that provides an extra gentle treatment to help hydrate and firm while also providing exfoliation. Uses the power of herbal pearl and silk amino acids to purify and give the skin a very soft and velvety feel.

If you thought that masks were only for mature skin types…think again!  The key to radiant looking skin is to unclog pores, reduce bacteria and nourish, tone and heal on and below the skin’s surface. Today’s masks from Michael Todd true organics do all that transforming dull, lackluster skin into clearer irresistible complexions.

This mask is designed to be used post-cleanse, applied for 10-15 minutes, and used 2-3 times a week. It comes in the standard purple/purple MTTO packaging, with a tall pump dispenser not unlike the other MTTO maskes I’ve shared to-date.

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe) Juice, Vegetable Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), Euterpe Oleracea (Acai Fruit) Pulp Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Silk, Pearl Powder, Essential Oils, Sodium Benzoate, Glucolactone, Citric Acid.

Michael Todd True Organic: Pearl And Silk Facial Mask (USD $34) The mask itself is definitely playing up the silky pearl thing — the formula is sheer and translucently opalescent, light and serum-like in feel.  There’s not too much of a scent going on which is good. It feels cool and refreshing at first, and doesn’t completely absorb into the skin during the cure time. The mask does dry down and needs to be rinsed away, but doesn’t feel tight or irritated during the process. My skin was glowing and felt so soft. 

Happy Weekend!! XOXO Diana

P.s. These products are totally worth checking out. 
Here is the link: http://www.michaeltoddtrueorganics.com/

Here are my previous review for other Michael Todd True Organic products if you would like to check out:

Link to: Wild Rose Petal Creamy Body Wash
Link to: Intensive Organic Cream Eye Treatment with Haloxyl & Eyeliss
Link to: Blue Green Algae Antibacterial Toner & Organic Lemon AHA + DMAE Toner

Mini Haul From Boots Bangkok Thailand

I was so happy and excited to see a Boots there in Bangkok, Thailand!! They got an amazing deal going on for Soap &  Glory products, buy 1 get 1 free. I didn't get much and i really regretted now because the prices were so cheap there compare to here in Singapore.

I managed to get the 'Collection' Lasting Perfection concealer in #2 cool medium finally!! The cool medium never seems to be in stock in Singapore, I needed something more darker then the fair I got already!!

Now if you have been following me for a while should already know I do not like any food scent on my body, face or even candles. It smells great but I do much prefer the real thing still. When I buy this scrub it is really a step out of my comfort zone, plus so many people are raving about it that I really got to try.

Soap & Glory The Breakfast Scrub (THB 395 = SGD $15.53) smells amazing with the Great Maple Scent! This is an oat, shea butter and sugar body smoother with organic cupuacu bio scrubs, bananas, almond and honey extracts ( in layman's terms it is a breakfast smoothie for the body!) Simply put, it's an exfoliator/body scrub that contains beneficial ingredients for the body. 

• Oat and shea butter work hand in hand to relieve, clean, soothe and moisturize (dry) skin.
• Shea butter is naturally rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin E which is particularly beneficial for very dry or sun-exposed skin. 
• Organic cupuacu body scrubs is an organic exfoliant harvested from the South American rain forest that is gentle enough to use every day. 
• Banana is a a great moisturizer for your skin, and the Vitamin A present in banana restores the lost moisture as well as repairs damaged, dull and dry skin. 
• Almond extracts contain a major source of Vitamin E, which is also known as a 'skin food' because it nourishes your skin and makes it healthy. 
• Lastly, honey extracts also act as a great moisturizer for the skin and helps in keeping skin well hydrated, fresh and supple.

The texture of the scrub is a thick paste consistency with small brown sugar granules and bigger almond extracts granules. The sugar granules are very gentle on your skin, and the almond grains give a more effective exfoliation, but both compliment each other and give you a proper scrub. The scrub is not abrasive at all and rather leaves your skin with that fresh and clean feeling. I found the scrub to spread evenly and widely, and that a little but went a long way. What I loved about it is that it never left my skin feeling stripped of everything but rather left it feeling fresh, moisturized and super soft. 

To sum up, a big thumbs up for me and surprisingly I actually love the scent on my body. One pretty sad thing is Singapore is selling for about $24 a tub in Sephora, not a very bad price here but it could be better

Soap & Glory The Fab Pore 2-in-1 Purifying Mask & Peel (THB 525 = SGD $20.66)  is a 15 minute intensive-action pore purifying facial peel which can also be used for just 5 minutes for a quick refresher. I really liked this face mask, it reduced the appearance of my pores – I wouldn’t say it shrank my pores but it really cleared them out and made them easier to cover with make up. It is a lovely mint green thick and creamy mask. It contains rice microbeads to cleanse, smooth and exfoliate the dead skin cells away.  The scent is a little hard to explain, it's subtle yet refreshing, a hint of mint.

It is perfect for those with oily/combination skin.  The texture is thick and creamy, very luxurious. A little goes a long way so don't go scooping out half of the tub. It smooths over the face easily and when massaging into my problem areas I can feel the microbeads doing their magic to exfoliate my dry skin and deep clean my pores. It feels very soothing and cooling on the skin without making it feel tight and uncomfortable.
  
I must say I'm impressed and I love this mask but I will not repurchase this in Singapore Sephora because the price is ridiculously expensive here, it's selling for SGD $41 which I can find better brands for that kind of price here. If I'm going back Bangkok, Thailand I'll pick some more up.

Finding an affordable concealer is an expensive, laborious task. I do suffer with under eye circles and blemishes and yes I do like a good concealer that can cover up. This is an absolute amazing concealer and I truly think that it deserves the hype and cult following that it has gained. Here’s a more depth review.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer (#1 Fair & #2 Cool Medium) (THB 249 = SGD $9.80) has a very thick consistency, which really works wonders at covering blemishes. Due to how thick it is, it does have a tendency to highlight blemishes if the skin is broken, however the coverage is just perfect. This concealer is ideal for blemishes and imperfections, and really work well when applied on the under-eye area as it does not sinks into any fine lines. 

There isn't a perfect match for my skin-tone so I got to get both fair and cool medium to mix and can use fair to highlight. The price is again a huge difference to me!! If I remember correctly its selling at around SGD $15 per tube here in Singapore, I guess I got to stock up a lot of things if I am back to Bangkok, Thailand for holidays next time.

About comparing it with NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer  I not sure yet, haven't been able to get the Nars one yet because it is pretty much out of stock in Singapore and not sure when they will ever get them in again. I hope I lucky enough to get my hands on them soon to do a comparison.

Hugs & Kisses, Diana

My other Bangkok, Thailand Hauls.
Link to:  THANN Mini Haul From Bangkok, Thailand (Skin Care)
Link to: Beauty Cottage Mini Haul From Bangkok, Thailand (Eyeshadow Palette & Lipstick)

THANN Mini Haul From Bangkok, Thailand (Skin Care)

Hi Ladies,

Today I'm going to share with you about the THANN skincare products I haul from Bangkok, Thailand but first I'll briefly tell you a little about them.They are all-natural skincare products that are inspired from Thailand.
 

THANN-Oryza Co. Ltd was established in 2002 to manufacture and market natural skincare products under the THANN brand using natural ingredients, and contemporary design.
 

THANN is a range of natural hair and skincare products formulated from botanicals derived by combining the art of natural therapy with the modern dermatological science. Providing the core ingredient for THANN’s wide range of products is the Vitamin E-rich extracts of rice bran oil deriving from the Oryza sativa, commonly known as rice, that unique staple of Thai subsistence for over five millennia. In addition, THANN is the first brand to use Nano Shiso extract as a key ingredient for skincare products. 

 

THANN-Oryza promotes environmentally-friendly products, supports human rights, and is against the use of child labour and animal testing. 

 I didn't really buy a lot from them just only got their Oatmeal Face Scrub & Detoxifying Clay Mask, the rest are just samples I got for free. 

Their packaging is simple but feels really luxurious, THANN did won quite a number of awards and one was in 2006 Design for Asia Grand Award from the Hong Kong Design Centre. 

  

• THANN Oatmeal Face Scrub gently exfoliates to remove death cells and impurities revealing new cells leaving skin soft and bright looking.  It also nourishes and protects skin from free radical damage.
• Recommended for: All skin type especially for dull and dry skin
• Key Benefits: Oat extract and Rice bran oil provides nourishment. Marsh Mallow extract contains Vitamin A, B and C, moisturizes and strengthens skin condition. Centella extract has calming effects on the skin.
• Key Ingredients: 
• Oryza sativa(Rice) bran oil: Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E s and the unique ã-Oryzanol moisturize and protect skin from damaging free radicals
• Oatmeal Scrub, Avena Sativa (Oat) extract: A natural exfoliate, soothe and smooth the skin, rich in essential amino acid
• Althaea Officinalis (Marsh mallow) extract: Contain Vitamin A, B and C. A natural emollient with anti-inflammatory property
• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) oil: Very nutritious, containing vitamins A, B, and C

Thann Oatmeal Face Scrub (THB 1200 = SGD $47.20)The texture is a bit thick and creamy which I love. Oat extract, centella extract, marshmallow extract and rice bran oil are just some of the ingredients in the scrub that I can let nourish and calm my skin while I leave it on for several minutes as a mask. It is really gentle on my skin and the exfoliating beads are just the right size. I really like the scent, which doesn't smell like oatmeal but instead smells a bit like a fragrance (even though there's no fragrance added).

*P.S. If you're looking for a great all-natural face scrub that also doubles up as a mask, I highly suggest the Thann Oatmeal Face Scrub.

• THANN Detoxifying Clay Mask absorbs toxins and cleans up dirt embedded in pores. Cucumber and Rose extracts sooth the skin while Rice bran oil provides nourishment.
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• Recommended for: Suitable for everyone.
• Key Benefits: Provides the benefits of moisturizing rice bran oil, plant essential oils and Vitamin E. Brings back softness and firmness to skin. Healing broken capillaries, eczema, and herpes. Freshing up and repair the skin from the harmful environment. No artificial fragrance.
• Key Ingredients:
• Kaolin (Clay), Bentonite (Clay), Tanakura Clay: The excellent absorbent for toxins and dirt.
• Hawaiian Sea Plants (Algae) extract: Full of trace elements, calcium, and magnesium, it helps the skin store moisture to improve elasticity.
• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran oil: Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E s and the unique ã-Oryzanol moisturize and protect skin from damaging free radicals.
• Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) extract, Rosa Damascena (Rose) extract: Skin-freshening and cooling, healing broken capillaries
• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) oil: Very nutritious, containing vitamins A, B, and C

Thann Detoxifying Face Mask (THB 1200 = SGD $47.20) Both the Thann Oatmeal Face Scrub and this Thann Detoxifying Face Mask are from Thann's Rice Collection. Both products doesn't dry out my skin. With that being said I find that most clay mask always leave the skin feeling a bit more taut but this one does not . Some people like the skin tightening feeling they get after using a clay mask, I'm okay with anything as long as the product works and I can see/feel results afterwards. I also love the very thick texture of the Face Mask. Despite the texture it spreads really nicely across the skin.  

I love both of their products (haven't use/try their mini samples yet) and will definitely recommend them , the price is mid range considering they're quality products. 

Here is a link to their website : http://www.thann.info to check out if there is a store in your country or where you are staying. If you are going Bangkok, Thailand you could check out their store at : 

THANN

Central World, 2nd floor

which I had visited. For singaporeans I believe there is a store located at ION in orchard (If I can remember correctly.)

Have a nice weekend!! Cya soon with my up coming Boots Thailand mini haul next!!

Hugs & Kisses, Diana