Avene Thermal Spring Water Discount at Watsons

I realised that quite a few of you are interested in Avene Thermal Spring Water. It is one of my skincare staples and always stock up once I only have one big spray can left. Watsons is having the 2 large sized Avene Thermal Spring Water for $29.90 discount again. So it's the best time to stock up or replenish your supplies.

Read my review for Avene Thermal Spring Water here.

My Experience: Watsons Members Preview Sale

Did any of you go for the Watsons Members Preview Sale? I went to the one at Takashimaya and the queue was crazily long! For those who missed the sale, I don't think you missed much. The sale was a 20% + 10% discount, so basically an additional 10% discount on the usual counter brands. I had been eyeing the Dr Wu Whitening serum and the Hyaluronic Acid serum but there were no discounts for this brand so I was quite disappointed. Other than that, I stocked up on Majolica Majorca mascara (I like the Gorgeous Lash Wing) and their liquid eyeliner, Avene Thermal Spring Water (2 for $29.90 - the usual promo price, no added discount), La Posay Roche Anthelios SPF50 sunblock which I have been wanting to try after reading raves on cozycot forum, and other usual drugstore stuff like cotton pads and hair dye.

The place was really crowded and people squeezing around to get to different places, it was quite unpleasant and I thought they should have controlled the number of people going into the shop at any one time. If there are any such subsequent events, I don't think I will make my way down to Takashimaya just to catch this sale, it just made me really tired after that one hour of shopping in Watsons. Perhaps trying other outlets or just buying the products during the 20% sales that occurs once every few months would be sufficient for me.

Review: Watsons Chamomile Face Mask

I used to be a big mask fanatic. I loved all masks and would mask every other day, sometimes everyday. But I have since cut down on my mask usage - firstly because it took too much of my time; secondly it made my skin dryer. So I had to constantly mask so that my skin would be moisturised. I read somewhere that if you mask too often, the skin would get the message that there is no need to produce that much natural skin oil (sebum) to lubricate the skin and hence resulting in dryer skin.

Before I cut down on my mask usage, I stocked up on the Watsons Chamomile Facial Mask when they had the $1 sale. As I masked so frequently, I thought it was a cheap and good mask to stock up on.

The mask sheet adheres well enough for the price. It does not adhere as well as the Neutrogena Deep Hydrating Mask, nor is it as moisturise as well but it does offer some brightening effects. My skin tone seems to even out after usage of the mask. That's why I stocked up on this flavour and not the others.

The mask essence is a bit on the sticky side, which is what I dislike about this mask. I like my mask essence to be watery and easily absorbed. I find it difficult to put on my moisturiser after using this mask unless I wash off the remaining mask essence after I am done massaging it into my skin.

As I mentioned before in my earlier entry, mask essences should not be thick and sticky because it contains ingredients to 'thicken' up the essence, very similar to using corn starch to thicken up sauces while cooking. Although watery is my preferred choice, there is also a caution that too much water with little good ingredients is also not good. So it is very important to read the label for the ingredient list every time you buy a product.

I hope you found the review and tips useful. The Watsons Chamomile Mask might not be the best mask around but in terms of affordability, it is good value for money.

Rate: 3/5

Review: Watsons Green Tea Mask

Here's my review of the Watson's Green Tea Mask.

Mask Essence: Thick and slightly sticky. Smell is not overpowering.
Mask size: Not overly big, suits my face well.
Results: Gave me PIMPLES within 3 hours!!

Really really bad. I saw raves on cozycot that their pimples reduced in size after using this mask. But i broke out badly and the pimples are the big kind, not the kind that i will usually get. Maybe some ingredient is making me break out, or it has purging effect? I don't know.

And I do not like sticky masks. As I once watched nu ren wo zui da, and Niu Er lao shi said that thick essence is like using corn starch to thicken your sauce. Not much useful essence but more thickening agent than beneficial essence. So, i still like the Neutrogena Deep Hydrating Masks the most!