Shiseido Purifying Cleansing Foam & White Lucent Power Brightening Mask Review

             Hey guys! So here is the last of my review for a few of the items I bought in my haul the other day :) hope you all enjoy!

❤ Shiseido Purifying Cleansing Foam

This cleanser is thick when you squeeze it out of the tube but lathers up with water. It also contains purifying granules that lightly exfoliates. What Shiseido say's is that it effectively removes makeup and impurities while retaining moisture. You don't need to use a lot, just a dime size amount is good enough.

My verdict:

The granules does in fact exfoliate LIGHTLY and I mean LIGHTLY. Do not count on the granules for exfoliation, it will not be sufficient (well for me it wasn't). I must say I have enjoyed this cleanser throughout my teens and even now I still use it. I have also used the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser which is also great but I prefer the lather in the Shiseido Purifying Cleanser and the smell.

❤ Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask

One of the more expensive brightening masks available on the market. The Shiseido White Lucent Mask costs about $10CAD a piece and comes in a box of six. It looks very much like the My Beauty Diary but it does not have the extra plastic piece attached to the mask. I actually prefer not having the extra plastic piece since its just a hassle to get it off and I see no use for it personally.

The Shiseido White Lucent Mask provides hydration and brightening of the skin and they usually recommend you leave it on for about 20-30 minutes. However! I usually put the mask on and end up falling asleep and waking up when the mask is totally dry then taking it off and going back to sleep (yeah its that miraculous). When I take off the mask my skin is SUPER moisturized and SUPER enriched with vitamins and minerals and all that. My skin looks noticeably brighter and more plump.

My verdict:

 I would give it 5/5 for function and smell but 2/5 due to its expensive cost. MBD is a very good alternative (also more cost friendly) to the Shiseido White Lucent Mask but I honestly do feel that the Shiseido mask is more nourishing and has a stronger brightening effect than the MBD brightening masks. I usually use MBD brightening masks many times (maybe twice) a week and the Shiseido I will usually save for important events ^^.

Hope you guys liked my post and it has helped your knowledge with these products a bit! If you have any further questions or comments please leave one below ^^ I would love to chat with you guys!