It's Tool Time - The BIC Beauty Edition

[itsfi]

I wanted to start this thread as a place to share about a beauty tool or tools that have worked for you, be it something you use for your skin (e.g., gua sha, face roller, spetralite face mask, etc.), or your body (body gua sha, infrared PEMF mat), or  nails (e.g., glass file), or elsewhere. 

Sol de Janeiro Body Firmeza Massage Tool 

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite™ LED EyeCare Max Pro 

[lmaster]

I'm so thrilled it's back @itsfi can't wait to try it

[itsfi]

Yes @lmaster, love that it stays one and the results are as good as with the original version - and the watermelon scent is just as yummy, too! I need to pick up a couple more before the sale ends. I'd like to have some for spring / summer. 

[PrettyPaint]

That's great that it stays on your face better @itsfi 

[itsfi]

I'm so happy with that @PrettyPaint; if I choose to use it in the mornings, I can sip on my cold brew with a straw while I have it on. 😆 Two self-care treats in one sitting. I'll have to remember to do that tomorrow - I can probably  check off a square on the bingo card for Wellness In Progress: November 2024 too! 🙌

[CynthieLu]

Thank you for the review and feedback on the new mask @itsfi I'll lbe keeping them in my cart for the sale. 😉💕

Maybe I'll buy just one before hand... Cuz you know, I'm eager to try it myself. 😁

[WinglessOne]

Thanks for the tag and feedback, @itsfi ! Sounds like this new version’s not far off from the original, in terms of performance. Well, aside from the new one being less of an escape artist. Hooray for a good relaxing masking session! 

About an INCI list comparison: I did that the day I ordered mine. Normally I let INCIdecoder auto-compare ingredients for me, but that database doesn’t contain the new sheet mask yet. So I did a simple manual comparison in a word doc: 

Eh, I could’ve flagged Benzyl Benzoate as another form of fragrance but I forgot.

The new mask has extra solvents/emollients and humectants, plus phenoxyethanol as a preservative. “Watermelon fruit” and “watermelon fruit juice” could be the exact same thing (watermelon’s mostly water and the OG mask apparently contained no water, so maybe watermelon fruit made up for that 🤷‍♀️); I dunno since I’m not the chemist who formulated these masks. That also means I can’t say whether the new or original mask is more effective at hydrating, delivering antioxidants, etc.; an INCI list alone won’t really tell me that. But I do expect the new mask to be quite hydrating, thanks to the addition of polyglutamic acid. Eh, the original mask was also very hydrating. 

Good call on buying more during the sale to gift away. I have a dear friend who loves masking and is finishing up his chemo treatments, so he’ll be able to safely use fragranced skincare products again in a few weeks. Gotta get a few more of this mask for him. Maybe more for myself too, if the fragrance doesn’t irritate my skin. 

[CynthieLu]

 I'm a curious cat. 😅

@WinglessOne @itsfi  I guess I did ended up in store and picked up one, you know, in case it does sell out during the sale, and for fun. 🍉🍉 

 

[itsfi]

Have you had a chance to try out the mask @CynthieLu? Hope it works out for you.

[CynthieLu]

I did! @itsfi I couldn't resist trying the new mask. I love the Jelly, it's soo cooling. I appreciate the heads up I got about how slippery she is. I took great care when handling it, not to drop it down the sink. 

For 11$ ( CAD) I think this mask is a steal. I really had a nice glow after I used this. 👌✨

[itsfi]

Yaaay, happy to hear this was a good one for you @CynthieLu. And that it stayed in place! I've had previous ones end up on the bathroom floor 😂

[ather]

@itsfi  I am so happy to hear that it stays in place! And it was a nice treat for a me day!! Sounds like the upgraded version is better! Happy to hear! 

[itsfi]

@ather, I looooove that this one stays on my face 😀 I can multi-task with it if I want to and just having the option is nice. Lying down with it increases the likelihood that I will fall asleep with it on and I do not want to do that. 

[ather]

@itsfi  Makes sense. Falling asleep with mask on is bad. Falling asleep doing yoga is good!! 😊 

[itsfi]

lol @ather. I suspect that means we just need to get in better sleep. That's always one to work on for me. Maybe I'll get better with it, and then I can mark off a square forWellness In Progress: November 2024 

[ather]

@itsfi  Ooooo what is this square thing I can mark off!! I need to check out this thread!! I too struggle with sleep issues. I’ve tried most tricks in the books or online. But I’m always up to check out new challenges!! 

[CynthieLu]

Does everyone know what time it is? ⚒️ 

Tool time!! 😉

Tools, tools tools!

I have a few Beauty Insider and Sephora Collection brushes to share. Some for applying or removing face masks, 

and a lovely little one for applying eye creams.

I had to include my cute ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr O/S X WICKED - Off the Handle Complexion Blush 💚🧹

A BIC ring light 🔦💖 ( thank you! @TeamBIC )

And, shamefully, I hate to admit I haven't been giving these enough love lately.

NuFACE FIX® Starter Kit 

NuFACE NuFACE® Mini+ Starter Kit 

L.E.D Facemask

@itsfi I dusted off my Nuface and L.E.D mask and started working then back into my routine. I hate that I invested in these tools and have been slacking *hard* on using them lately. If it wasn't for your thread I think they'd still be sitting neglected. 🙏 Thank you for all your motivating threads 💖🙏

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, these are some gorgeous beauty tools you have - and yes, I agree, the ONE/Size x Wicked brush haaaaad to be included - it's so cute. 😍  How often do you reach for your NuFace or LED mask during the week? Or, how often would you ideally be reaching for them?

[CynthieLu]

Thank you @itsfi  I am kicking myself a little for letting some of these gather dust.

You know, when it comes to the Light Therapy Mask and Nu Face, I think 3 times a week would be satisfying. I'd feel like I'm doing it enough to be getting results. I find using these both feel so relaxing and calming.💞

They are both self care rituals I love. But..making the time for self care, that's a struggle some days.

I try to make Nuface part of my start-the-day routine and save the L.E.D mask for before bed. That way it's not as overwhelming when I'm trying to incorporate both as they are both a little time consuming.

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, I think most of us can be said of letting our proucts, tools incuded, collect dust. 🤣 It happens, just have to try to get back to using them, if you find they work for you. Good idea to divide their use between day and night. 

[danielledanielle]

Going to eventually come back & expound.  Tools thus far:

Heavies:

Dyson Dyson Supersonic™ Hair Dryer 

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro 

SEPHORA COLLECTION Vegan Makeup Remover and Cleansing Brush 

PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross Juicy & Joyful Mist Spray Bottle 

Also, just picked up a foaming bottle off of Amazon for my micellar water via @WinglessOne , 🤬 amazing!!!

[itsfi]

I love having a spray bottle like your Pattern one @danielledanielle. I'm not washing my hair everyday anymore and having the mist is helpful when my hair is in need of certain products that do better when applied onto hair. Ahhh, I should work that DDG mask back into my routine. Good reminder.