My Beauty Diary 2-Step Asia Brightening Pack Mask Review

I picked up My Beauty Diary's 2-Step Asia Brightening Pack along with the 2-Step Europe Clarifying Pack for $11.99 at T&T!

I was super excited to try these and see how they compared to the regular MDB range of masks.

Unlike the regular MBD line of masks which contain 10 masks per box, these 2-step ones have 8 masks per box, because each mask pack contains a 2 mL post-mask facial cream.

The 1st step of this pack is a Job's-tears Brightening mask. The 2nd step is a Wild Yam Hydra Cream, contained in the balloon portion of the packaging.

As with all MDB masks, the packaging is super cute!

I noticed an ecocert stamp on the box. Apparently the bamboo water used in this product is organic. This product also contains no parabens, however it contains a whole bunch of other preservatives, which I have no idea if they are safer or not.

Job's tears Brightening Mask ingredients:

• Aqua  - water

• Glycerin - humectant, draws moisture from the air thus helps the skin to retain moisture

• Propylene Glycol - humectant, draws moisture from the air

• Butylene Glycol - humectant and solvent with anti-microbial action; enhances the preservative activity of parabens

• Phenoxyethanol - preservative

• Chlorphenesin - preservative

• Triethanolamine - emulsifier and pH adjuster

• Phyllostachys Edulis Shoot (Bamboo) Water - skin conditioning

• Polysorbate 20 - surfactant

• Sodium Hyaluronate - hydrates down to the deeper layers of skin; holds up to 1000 times its weight in water

• Xanthan Gum - thickener and emulsion stabilizer

• Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract - exfoliating; skin conditioning

• Citric  Acid - balance pH levels

• Coix Lacryma-Jobi (Job's Tears) Seed Extract - brightening, moisturizing and soothing

• Sodium PCA - humectant; skin-conditioning

• Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract - potential antioxidant; emollient

• Laminaria Digitata Extract - kelp; helps with skin hydration

• Centella Asiatica Extract - anti-aging (stimulates collagen production) and wound healing

• Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Extract - antioxidant; skin brightening

• Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract - skin brightening and soothing

• Hydrolyzed Rice Protein - skin conditioning; film former

• Hydrolyzed Soy Protein - skin conditioning; humectant

• Aloe Barbadenisis Leaf Juice - hydrating, softening, soothing, and anti-inflammatory

• Gentiana Lutea Root Extract - anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties

• Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract - skin conditioning; anti-inflammatory

• Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract - skin conditioning and exfoliating (source of alpha hydroxy acids)

• Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate - antioxidant

• Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract - exfoliating; source of alpha hydroxy acids

• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract - skin conditioning

• Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Extract - skin brightening with exfoliating, antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent properties

• Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer - film former

• Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate - humectant

• Carbomer - emulsion stabilizer and controls consistency

• Iodopropynl Butylcarbamate - preservative

• Polyglutamic Acid - skin conditioning agent

• Sodium Hydroxide- buffering agent; controls pH

• Parfum

This mask came with a generous 23 mL of serum. I slathered the left over serum over my neck, decollette, and back of hands. Waste not!! I also appreciate that it is not heavily scented - just a soft floral.The majority of ingredients in the mask are the same as the Black Rose Brightening Mask from the Europe Clarifying Pack. I have highlighted the ingredients that are unique to this mask. 

Like the Black Rose Brightening Mask, the Job's tears Brightening Mask contains many brightening, hydrating, and exfoliating ingredients, notably the licorice root extract (known for it's ability to disperse melanin pigment) and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (powerful antioxidant). I would say based on the ingredients, this is a better mask for brightening than the Black Rose mask. However, whether it will lighten any spots is hard to say. It may, if it is used long-term, but there are other products out there that will do a better job at brightening. Regardless, it is a treat to use this mask.

I found that after leaving this mask on overnight, the redness from a few new pimples were significantly reduced. My face was well hydrated and brighter, although temporary. Since I have only used it once, I do not know if there are any long term brightening benefits. 
Nevertheless, I definitely recommend this mask before a special event!

Wild Yam Hydra Cream Ingredients:

• Aqua  - water

• Cyclopentasiloxane - a type of silicon; gives feeling of smoothness; improves spreadability and conditions; forms protective barrier over skin

• Glycerin - humectant, draws moisture from the air thus helps the skin to retain moisture

• Dimethicone - a type of silicone; gives feeling of smoothness; improves spreadability and conditions; forms protective barrier over skin

• Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract - skin conditioning and anti-inflammatory

• Phenoxyethanol - preservative

• Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate - plant based emulsifier; emollient

• Allontoin - skin conditioning, soothing

• Chlorphenesin - preservative

• Phyllostachys Edulis Shoot (Bamboo) Water - skin conditioning

• Niacinamide - anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, stimulates collagen and ceramide synthesis, strengthens skin barrier

• Perilla Ocymoides (Beefsteak plant) Leaf Extract - anti-inflammatory

• Sodium Hyaluronate - hydrates down to the deeper layers of skin; holds up to 1000 times its weight in water

• Soluble Collagen - film forming; humectant

• Parfum

• Citrus Unshiu (Satsuma) Peel Extract - antioxidant; potentially skin-brightening

• Iodopropynl Butylcarbamate - preservative

I wasn't a big fan of the Wild Yam Hydra Cream. I didn't use it right after my mask because I wanted to see how the mask worked by itself. 

Like the mask, this cream had a very faint scent that was quite pleasant and soft. It's a white gel-cream, and I easily got 2~3 uses out of it.

Unfortunately, I found that this cream did not absorb quite well, perhaps because of the silicones. Although silicones form a barrier over the skin and trap moisture in, I'm not a fan of it because I feel like it suffocates my skin and aggravates pimples.

This cream does contain a host of soothing and hydrating ingredients. Personally, I found the Rose Honey Refining Gel from the Europe Clarifying Pack more soothing, because it absorbed so well. However, dryer skin individuals may prefer the Wild Yam Hydra Cream better. I didn't see any difference after using this cream, and it made my skin more oily. Too bad!

The 2nd Step cream is in the balloon portion of the pack

Swatch of Wild Yam Hydra Cream

Have you tried the Asia Brightening Pack? What did you think of it?