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@CookieGirl1 i also just saw that its giving 4X the points right now. Not that i really care about the Sephora points anymore, its a joke. I get much more from Shoppers, i wish they carried even more brands.

Closing out last week's letter theme with an X for x-factor in the fight against maskne: propolis The last 12-15 months have involved an on-off battle with maskne. Over the course of that time, I've found that there are certain ingredients that my skin responds very well to in that hopefully coming to a close fight against maskne. The two most helpful ones for me are propolis / honey and centella asiatica. These coupled with a salicylic acid serum for spot treating an area or a few spots like Paula's Choice BHA 9 Serum, a clay mask, an oil with anti-inflammatory properties like horse oil (thank you so much for that recommendation @heartsmyface), and acne patches like Peace Out Squad Acne Dots have worked well for reducing the size of pimples, getting rid of them faster, and healing acne scars and reducing discoloration / PIH from it. Wash Off Mask:SpoilerInnisfree Pore Clearing Clay Mask is easy to apply, dries down but doesn't get hard and tight. There's volcanic ash and lactic acid in this mask that helps with the clogged pores along my jawline and nose. Additionally, when used as a spot treatment, it gently slurps up excess oil without drying the skin and helps to reduce the size of a pimple. It doesn't work as quickly as reducing the zit as say GlamGlow SuperMud but it's also a lot less drying than that product. Innisfree Pore Clearing Clay Mask is easy to apply, dries down but doesn't get hard and tight. There's volcanic ash and lactic acid in this mask that helps with the clogged pores along my jawline and nose. Additionally, when used as a spot treatment, it gently slurps up excess oil without drying the skin and helps to reduce the size of a pimple. It doesn't work as quickly as reducing the zit as say GlamGlow SuperMud but it's also a lot less drying than that product. Sheet Mask:SpoilerMissha Mascure Solution Sheet Mask Propolis is a mask that many of the maskers here have enjoyed using. Though late to the party, I'm happy to have the opportunity to try it out, all courtesy of our fabulous @Shosh85. This "PT cell sheet" is covered but not saturated in a milky-cream liquid having a consistency between an ampoule and an emulsion, and a scent that resembles a blend of essential oils more than honey. I only pick up the very faintest bit of honey sweetness. There's extra in the packet as well. Material - PT cell sheet:The mask advertises that it is made of a special derm sheet, which made me curious as to the material, so I did a little more research and learned that it is mascure PT cell sheet. I wasn't able to find much on "mascure" other than google inquiring whether I mean to look for massacre, which I assuredly did not. LOL. Makes me wonder if that is something proprietary because a search of that term yields masks from this Missha line. "PT cell sheet" seems to be a more generic term and used by other Kbeauty brands, including Mediheal; it stands for phase transition cell sheet. The "phase transition" seems to refer to the technology or process used to create the comfortable cellulose sheet mask. Adherence & Fit:It's not super thin, but I'd describe it as slightly thinner than your standard medium thick sheet. Adherence is good and fit is near perfect - the only adjustment I made was to fold up about an inch of the material at the chin. Results:After 30 minutes, my face still has a lot of serum on top of it though it absorbs quickly and without tack or stickiness when I press and pat it into my skin. Once the serum is fully absorbed, my skin feels soothed and nourished with a nice bounce to it, and it looks slightly brighter. Just the T.L.C. my skin needs. Thank you @Shosh85 for sending this one my way! I'm eyeing the ceramide one from this line next. 😉Missha Mascure Solution Sheet Mask Propolis is a mask that many of the maskers here have enjoyed using. Though late to the party, I'm happy to have the opportunity to try it out, all courtesy of our fabulous . This "PT cell sheet" is covered but not saturated in a milky-cream liquid having a consistency between an ampoule and an emulsion, and a scent that resembles a blend of essential oils more than honey. I only pick up the very faintest bit of honey sweetness. There's extra in the packet as well. Material - PT cell sheet:The mask advertises that it is made of a special derm sheet, which made me curious as to the material, so I did a little more research and learned that it is mascure PT cell sheet. I wasn't able to find much on "mascure" other than google inquiring whether I mean to look for massacre, which I assuredly did not. LOL. Makes me wonder if that is something proprietary because a search of that term yields masks from this Missha line. "PT cell sheet" seems to be a more generic term and used by other Kbeauty brands, including Mediheal; it stands for phase transition cell sheet. The "phase transition" seems to refer to the technology or process used to create the comfortable cellulose sheet mask. Adherence & Fit:It's not super thin, but I'd describe it as slightly thinner than your standard medium thick sheet. Adherence is good and fit is near perfect - the only adjustment I made was to fold up about an inch of the material at the chin. Results:After 30 minutes, my face still has a lot of serum on top of it though it absorbs quickly and without tack or stickiness when I press and pat it into my skin. Once the serum is fully absorbed, my skin feels soothed and nourished with a nice bounce to it, and it looks slightly brighter. Just the T.L.C. my skin needs. Thank you for sending this one my way! I'm eyeing the ceramide one from this line next. innisfree Pore Clearing Clay Mask 3.38 oz/ 100 mL Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting BHA 9 Treatment 0.3 oz/ 9 mL Peace Out Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots

New from Farmacy: the HoneyMoon Glow Body:

@Ispend2much6 I received a shipping notice yesterday morning and it looks like it might be out for delivery today. However, this morning I also received a second email that showed that my order was only partially shipped. It seems my Painterly lipstick did not ship... did anyone else have that item left out of their shipment?

After a breakup, I realized that it's awesome to be single. I enjoy my freedom and do whatever I want. Sometimes I chat online with guys and it's always fun. By the way, make sure to choose reliable websites, just read reviews first

I haven't been using powder. That's something I should look into!

Then:FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer 1.08 oz/ 32 mL NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation Deauville Hourglass Veil™ Translucent Setting Powder Standard Size Translucent - .36 oz / 10.5 g BECCA Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector® Pressed Highlighter Moonstone Too Faced Peach Mist Mattifying Setting Spray – Peaches and Cream Collection 4 oz/ 120 mL Now:NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Finland FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush 02 Petal Poppin Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray 3.3 oz / 100 ml

I agree these should not be labeled "clean". If you put one in your cart, it flashes this message at you -- "This product cannot be shipped to Hawaii" -- and that is the only clue that it's somehow a questionable item, beyond examining the ingredient list and knowing what to look for. I had a habit of buying these for years. I am hoping that Fresh is reformulating the product. If so, should they be selling off the old formula? Hmm I am not knowledgeable about how much harm it can do inland, maybe some? But I live around Puget Sound, so I returned one I bought at Nordstrom just a few weeks ago. (Nothing at all on Nordy's site to warn anyone about the un-reef-safe ingredients. Not on sale, either.)

@Ispend2much6 ,Your Rephr Brushes and Eyelash Curler look very nice. I'm interested!

SCARLET0.03 oz/1 g$16.50 value