Ahh sheet masks, something that I hope by now everyone is using on the regular. Both a lovely excuse for some personal time and relaxation, and the most inexpensive little workhorses of skincare, a sheet mask should be an integral part of your routine. My Beauty Diary sheet masks have gone from cult favourite to just plain ole’ favourite. These are arguably the most well known sheet masks since they’re carried in huge chain stores like Wal Mart in North America, My Beauty Diary has a whole selection of sheet masks available but today I’m reviewing the Bird’s Nest mask.
If you’re familiar with or a part of Chinese culture, you might have had bird’s nest soup, which contains the same kind of bird nest as this product, which is how I’d heard of it. If not here’s a short education via wikipedia:
“Edible bird’s nests are bird nests that are prepared and eaten by humans, particularly prized in Chinese culture due to their rarity and exquisite flavor. They are among the most expensive animal products consumed by humans, with an average nest selling for $2,500 per kilogramme for end-consumers in Asia. The nests have been used in Chinese cooking for over 400 years, most often as bird’s nest soup.
The most heavily harvested nests are from the Edible-nest Swiftlet or White-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus) and the Black-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus maximus). The white nests and the red nests are supposedly rich in nutrients, which are traditionally believed to provide health benefits, such as aiding digestion, raising libido, improving the voice, alleviating asthma, improving focus, and an overall benefit to the immune system.
Most nests are built during the breeding season by the male swiftlet over a period of 35 days. They take the shape of a shallow cup stuck to the cave wall. The nests are composed of interwoven strands of salivary laminae cement. Both nests have high levels of calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.”
I’m assuming those high levels of good stuff make it a good bet for skincare. Whatever the case, this mask is billed as being good for
- Ultra whitening and hydrating
- Hydrating and revitalizing
- For all skin types, recommended for dry, rough, and dull skin
I would certainly agree on all points except for the whitening. I’ve never noticed a brightening effect after using this mask, and I’ve used them several times. This scentless mask is very soothing and hydrating, though. Another plus is since it has such an insanely cheap price point, you can indulge in this mask frequently without guilt. It’s a great, affordable, basic sheet mask and you could give them a try with confidence you’re getting a pretty solid little product, and without breaking the bank.
available at ebay here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/My-Beauty-Diary-Mask-10-sheets-1-Box-/221237991608?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3382cfd8b8
and amazon here with Prime shipping!
http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Diary-Birds-Nest-Maks/dp/B003VWP3VA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1433883789&sr=8-2&keywords=MY+BEAUTY+DIARY+BIRD%27S+NEST+SHEET+MASK
3.5 out of 5 turtles!
As a child, the thought of the birds’ spit used to gross me out ahha but I have many memories of my mom consuming it and using bird nest products… unsurprisingly, she has amazing skin and looks like she’s in her early forties when she’s almost 60!
I’m going home to Vancouver this Christmas, and I can’t wait to stock up on MBD masks at T&T Supermarket hahaha This winter is literally drying my skin out like crazy and I feel like I’m being mummified!
OMG T&T! I used to shop there when I lived in Toronto, I wish Montreal had one ;-;
I used this mask, too and I love it 🙂 A pitty it is not so easily available here in Germany, though 😀
Aww that’s too bad it’s not everywhere in Germany like it is here 🙁