I've always struggled with acne growing up as a kid and all throughout my teenager years. It was always something I was extremely self conscious about until recently when it finally cleared up a bit more. However, it has...
I've always struggled with acne growing up as a kid and all throughout my teenager years. It was always something I was extremely self conscious about until recently when it finally cleared up a bit more. However, it has left me with scars, blemishes and large pores. My skincare routine used to simple because I had quite sensitive skin so I would only allow myself to use QV and Cetaphil. However, since working as at a beauty boutique, I had started venturing out with my skincare and am really interested in trying new brands and products.
I recently discovered the Twelve Store, which is the first company to create Kbeauty mask subscription box in Australia. They are super affordable and every month, they curate 4 or 8 masks with different effect and functionality so subscribers can explore and pamper their skin. Their philosophy is that masks should be fun and affordable whilst being highly effective.
Pricing
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$14.99 for a box of 4 (including free shipping)
AMAZING VALUE because that means each mask is around $3.50 only!
After ordering the box, if you are within Australia the box should arrive within 3-10 days depending on where you live. The box comes wrapped safely in a bag. I'm all about mustard yellow this season so I absolutely love the design of the box. I think it's super cute with the bananas and the box is just the right size, not overly big or chunky (which a lot of subscription companies tend to do). Everything is wrapped nicely inside the paper with Twelve and hashtags written all over it.
Theme of the month
For the month of September, the theme was "Love Yourself" which involves self care and happiness. The masks therefore, were carefully selected to match the theme. Here's a cute quote that I thought was really relevant to self-care and love.
Honestly, I was instantly drawn to this super cute mask when I first opened the box. It's baby pink and also in the shape of an actual iceblock, what's NOT to love about this!!!! When I first opened the packaging my first impression was that it smelt like lollies. Watermelon lollies. To be honest, the smell was actually quite overpowering and I wasn't sure if i wanted to put something so sweet on my face (fearing that it would be sticky) but I decided to go ahead and try it anyway. This mask is absolutely drenched in serum, it was super wet and even after taking the mask out there was heaps of serum left inside the bag. The mask fitted really perfectly on my face and very firmly as well.
The mask felt surprisingly light on the face and wasn't sticky at all to my delight. It definitely had a cooling effect on my face and felt very refreshing. I put it on for about 20 minutes and the sweet smell diminished after having it on my face for awhile which was good! After removing the mask my skin felt hydrated, plump and the redness on my face had reduced. This is one of my favourite masks in the pack and I would definitely repurchase this again.
My second favourite has to be this A'pieu cucumber slice mask. This is honestly the most unique mask I've ever used in my life. Instead of a usual sheet for the entire face, this mask comes in 12 separate pieces each representing a cucumber slice of all different sizes to suit different areas on the face.
I absolutely loved this one and was definitely a fun one to play with. I focused it mostly on my cheeks where I get the most redness and put a few pieces on my forehead and chin. It felt very cooling on the skin and after I removed it my skin immediately felt hydrated and plump. The redness also reduced too. It contains cucumber and cactus extracts which are the main two ingredients that helps soothe irritated skin and hydrate/firm the skin. This is a must have!
The last mask that deserved a mention was this super cute OOZOO bear hydrating mask. Unfortunately this mask isn't in the shape of a bear but nonetheless I still love the packaging and the actual mask itself. It's got a very unique design. Basically, the mask is already soaked with coconut water and lots of vitamins but on top of that, the bear's ear contains an active ampoule of "Cleomilk" which is inspired by the bath of Cleopatra. It's a milky texture and is meant to help strengthen the skin's moisture barrier whilst delivering extra moisture and hydration for the skin.
To activate this ampoule you need to fold along the lines twice to push the goodness into the mask. Silly me didn't read the instructions so I actually cut along the lines to find the Cleomilk spill out everywhere which I then massaged onto my face like a serum and then put the mask on top hoping for the best (oops!). So... don't be stupid like me, read the instructions and you should be fine.
This mask is very different from the rest. It has a very silky texture and fits very nicely and firmly on the skin. It has soothing properties and VERY moisturising. I found that my skin was a lot more bright and plump after using this mask and the scent was pleasant too. I would recommend this mask definitely.
Theme of the month
For the month of September, the theme was "Love Yourself" which involves self care and happiness. The masks therefore, were carefully selected to match the theme. Here's a cute quote that I thought was really relevant to self-care and love.
" Like Diane Von Furstenberg said, "The most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself". Life is too short so you should do more of what makes you happy.
More importantly, never think that self-care is selfish. You can't pour from an empty cup so you have to take care of yourself first before you can do the same with the people around you. "
Each box comes with a little cheat sheet that contains a short description of all the masks in the box and what they're good for. I really like how the box contains masks that are diverse and for different purposes. For example, there are some masks which are for hydration, anti-aging, brightening etc so it's good for different purposes.
This months box contains the following masks:
P.s. The new October Box will contain a new set of hand picked face masks!
? PacKage - I love myself makeup boosting mask (rrp. $4.50)
This mask is all about achieving that glowy hydrated dewy skin look. Infused with AHA and BHA complexes, these acids work to gently exfoliate the surface of the skin and into the pores to remove all the dead skin cells from the surface of the skin to achieve a glowy complexion. It contains hyaluronic acid which is an amazing ingredient for plumping and hydrating the skin. Another amazing thing to mention about this mask is the actual texture which is super soft and smoothe when applied to the skin and it also has a cute message to remind yourself to love yourself!
Perfect for: If you have a special event coming up and want that dewy skin.
? Missha - Phyto Chemical Skin Supplement (rrp. $4.50)
This mask contains betacarotene which is a complex chemical compound that is usually extracted from yellow food. This ingredient helps to nourish and rejuvenate the skin.
Perfect for: Achieving naturally glowy complexion
? Dearpacker - Real Rose Mask
Soaked in rose water, this mask is amazing for soothing stressed skin, calming down redness and brightening the complexion.
Perfect for: Reducing redness and irritation
? A'Pieu - Icing Sweet Bar Watermelon (rrp. $4.00)
This mask is infused with watermelon and aloe vera extracts. These ingredients work to cool the skin and plump the skin to achieve a hydrated complexion without the oiliness.
This mask smells like watermelon lollies which can be overwhelming for those who don't enjoy fragrance but it doesn't linger around for too long.
This mask smells like watermelon lollies which can be overwhelming for those who don't enjoy fragrance but it doesn't linger around for too long.
Perfect for: Summer time for the cooling effect.
? Skinfood - Beauty in a food sheet mask Green tea (rrp. $4.00)
This mask uses 100% cotton and contains green tea extracts which is rich in antioxidants to help calm the skin and also provides some anti-aging benefits too!
Perfect for: those looking for an anti-aging solution and to soothe the skin.
? Cremorlab - Herb Tea Pure Calming mask (rrp. $5.00)
The hero ingredients in this mask includes T.E.N water, chamomile, Black tea extracts and Aloe vera. The ingredients help to soothe the skin and provide a boost of hydration.
Perfect for: those looking to boost the radiance of their skin and improve moisture levels.
? Oozoo Bear Aurora - Illuminating mask (rrp. $5.50)
Infused with rice bran water and caryocar brasiliense fruit oil to energise dull skin. This mask is super cute because all the goodness is all contained in the bears ears and you need to rip open that compartment for the serum to infuse into the mask before you use it.
Perfect for: those with dull looking skin or those going to a special event and want to prep their skin.
? A'pieu Cucumber slice sheet (rrp. $4.00)
Cucumber and cactus extracts in this mask soothes irritations, hydrates and firms the skin. Comes with 12 pieces of all different sizes and can be used all over the body as well.
Perfect for: those who feel like most sheet masks don't fit well on the face, this is a perfect alternative because you can pick and choose where you want the cucumber slices to go!
My Top picks from this months box
Honestly, I was instantly drawn to this super cute mask when I first opened the box. It's baby pink and also in the shape of an actual iceblock, what's NOT to love about this!!!! When I first opened the packaging my first impression was that it smelt like lollies. Watermelon lollies. To be honest, the smell was actually quite overpowering and I wasn't sure if i wanted to put something so sweet on my face (fearing that it would be sticky) but I decided to go ahead and try it anyway. This mask is absolutely drenched in serum, it was super wet and even after taking the mask out there was heaps of serum left inside the bag. The mask fitted really perfectly on my face and very firmly as well.
The mask felt surprisingly light on the face and wasn't sticky at all to my delight. It definitely had a cooling effect on my face and felt very refreshing. I put it on for about 20 minutes and the sweet smell diminished after having it on my face for awhile which was good! After removing the mask my skin felt hydrated, plump and the redness on my face had reduced. This is one of my favourite masks in the pack and I would definitely repurchase this again.
My second favourite has to be this A'pieu cucumber slice mask. This is honestly the most unique mask I've ever used in my life. Instead of a usual sheet for the entire face, this mask comes in 12 separate pieces each representing a cucumber slice of all different sizes to suit different areas on the face.
I absolutely loved this one and was definitely a fun one to play with. I focused it mostly on my cheeks where I get the most redness and put a few pieces on my forehead and chin. It felt very cooling on the skin and after I removed it my skin immediately felt hydrated and plump. The redness also reduced too. It contains cucumber and cactus extracts which are the main two ingredients that helps soothe irritated skin and hydrate/firm the skin. This is a must have!
The last mask that deserved a mention was this super cute OOZOO bear hydrating mask. Unfortunately this mask isn't in the shape of a bear but nonetheless I still love the packaging and the actual mask itself. It's got a very unique design. Basically, the mask is already soaked with coconut water and lots of vitamins but on top of that, the bear's ear contains an active ampoule of "Cleomilk" which is inspired by the bath of Cleopatra. It's a milky texture and is meant to help strengthen the skin's moisture barrier whilst delivering extra moisture and hydration for the skin.
To activate this ampoule you need to fold along the lines twice to push the goodness into the mask. Silly me didn't read the instructions so I actually cut along the lines to find the Cleomilk spill out everywhere which I then massaged onto my face like a serum and then put the mask on top hoping for the best (oops!). So... don't be stupid like me, read the instructions and you should be fine.
This mask is very different from the rest. It has a very silky texture and fits very nicely and firmly on the skin. It has soothing properties and VERY moisturising. I found that my skin was a lot more bright and plump after using this mask and the scent was pleasant too. I would recommend this mask definitely.
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WIN A WHOLE YEARS WORTH OF MASK SUBSCRIPTIONS!!!!
Twelve Store is constantly doing promotions every month so follow them on Instagram to keep up to date with the latest deals (@Twelvelab). This months promotion is super exciting because Twelve Store is giving away a whole years worth of mask subscription to ONE lucky winner! Follow the instructions if you want to know how to win :)
1. Follow both @Twelvelab and @Beautifyinglifee on Instagram
2. Take a funny picture of themselves while masking
3. Enter #GlowingWithTwelve in the description of the picture
4.The contest will run for 7 days and end on October 15th.
5. After the image is posted with the #GlowingWithTwelve, Twelve lab will personally DM the winner for their email address. Twelve Labe will use the email address to communicate directly with the winner.
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Don't forget to leave me a comment below to share your thoughts about the masks and definitely head over to the Twelve Store to check out their monthly subscription boxes if you're a mask/skincare junkie! Although October's box will contain a new range of hand selected masks, I can assure you it was will be just as amazing!
*The subscription box was sent to me for review purposes. All opinions are my own.