Tuesday 21 February 2012

Mystery Box - Beauty Products from Hong Kong

I recently took part in a mystery swap with Maria who swaps on beauty box swaps on Facebook.  She brought me back all these goodies from her holiday in Hong Kong.  I paid £10 including postage.  Look also at the very cute little notes about what everything is and how to use them.  Love it!









Here is what I got:

4 x assorted paper face masks - the interesting sounding "bird's nest collagen mask" is not available in the UK.  Looking forward to trying these out - they look really good.

Under Eye Masks - 2 packs - for hydrating and reducing dark circles.  In the pink packet there are 3 pairs and in the foil packet 1 pair.  I've used a similar product from Estee Lauder before.  Looking forward to trying as I suffer from dark circles.

Face Wash - a hydrating gel cleanser - I can never have enough cleansers, looking forward to trying this one out.

A beautiful eyeshadow palette in gorgeous sparkly shades - sorry my photo doesn't do it justice.  Really pretty shades.

Oil Clear Blotting Paper - I always shine in my t-zone so looking forward to trying these out.

Peel Gel - a gentle gel which removes dead skin cells.  Maria recommends using once a week.  To use, cleanse and then pat skin dry (but not completely dry) apply kidney bean size of gel over the face avoiding eyes and lips and rub in a circular motion.  White bits will start to appear - and this is dead skin! eek!  Rinse and then apply a moisture/hydrating mask or moisturiser.

The final item is wrapped in orange tissue paper and is a winter warmer the Asian way!  It is unrefined black cane sugar with a hint of ginger.  Add the whole piece to a mug of hot water, stir and enjoy!  Sounds yummy.

I am really pleased with all the contents of the box and all the trouble Maria went to.  I'll let you know how I get on with all the products. x

29 comments:

  1. Great mystery makeup swap =)
    ~Jazmin

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  2. What a lovely idea!! Would be frustrating if you fall in love with a product and you can't get it again though! :( xxx

    http://kitsch-n-sync.blogspot.com

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    1. oh not thought of that one! I think I am going to fall in love with the masks! x

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  3. I saw this pic on BBS and wanted to know what everything was, looks so exciting!!

    Em

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    http://www.emsmixedbag.blogspot.com

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    1. I know! I can't wait to try everything out x

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  4. This is such a fab idea! Awesome stuff! xx

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  5. Awesome blog! I think this sort of thing is a brilliant way to try out new products!

    http://ellbel-reviews.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thank you! I know everything looks so good! Your blog is great, now following x

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  6. This looks very exciting!

    Belle from http://www.secretsfromthesewingbox.blogspot.com/
    x

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  7. going to try one of the masks tomorrow night x

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  8. Oooh so many fun things to try out!
    Looking forward to seeing what you think of the sheet masks.
    x

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    1. I know! I am looking forward to trying everything out x

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  9. great post!
    now a follower of your lovely blog :)
    xx

    follow back? eyespyy.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks! :) Following you back, you've got a fab blog x

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  10. sheets mask look interesting to me but love too try this product someday. I am sure they have this available in philippines ...nice post Dear.. have a good evening

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    1. I can't wait to try, they look good. thanks! good morning x

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  11. Blotting papers! Used to be common as grass, but hard to get now. I wonder if the uptake in mattifying products has caused this. I get a package of them whenever I came find them. Their wonderful for keeping your T zone shine-free.

    Ali x

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    1. I know we used to be able to get them here years ago! I love them for shiny t-zone too x

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    2. You will need to get down to Superdrug - "beauty parlour" make have mattifying sheets in a little pack - half price at the moment round about £1.49 saw them today x

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  12. I love seeing foreign beauty products, you got sent some amazing things! I think I'll do something like this when I go to Japan :) x

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    1. I know! I was so pleased with what I was sent. When you off to Japan? x

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  13. I love your little swap etc, its such a great idea, and like getting a little present. This box is really sweet, love the effort that she made. Thanks for sharing :D

    http://outsidebeautyinsidehealth.blogspot.com/

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    1. I know, a lot of effort made I loved everything in the box x

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  14. Such a great looking mystery box! The products look lovely Xx

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    1. Was really pleased, looking forward to trying everything x

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