Kanebo Purenavi T-zone and U-zone Packs- 2 steps in 1!

Do you use facial scrubs? How about rinse-off masks? I use a facial scrub twice a week, alternately followed by a self-warming mud mask or a hydrating sheet mask. It can be quite confusing keeping track of which to use next, and a little frustrating because a clarifying mask is often too drying on my cheeks and chin, causing flakiness, while a hydrating mask is sometimes too "heavy" on my forehead and nose area, especially in our hot and humid climate!

So I was very pleased to discover Kanebo's Purenavi T-zone and U-zone packs, retailing in Sasa for $12.90 each. Kanebo's products are made in Japan, and I like that they are more suited to Asian skin than products developed in European countries.

Kanebo Purenavi T-zone Pack

Directions for use:
Please use after cleansing or washing your face.
1)Squeeze out a suitable amount of product onto your hand, massage the product beginning from the middle of your T-zone(forehead and nose) outwards in a circular motion.(according to the diagram)
2)For the areas around your nose, which is more prone to clogged pores and blackheads, use a finger to massage in gentle up, down and circular motions. Do not use too much force.
3)When the scrub has become reduced to small particles, the massage is finished.
4)Leave it on for about 3-5 mins before rinsing off thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Benefits of the product:
Specifically targeted to remove blackheads and surface layer of dead skin cells, leaving the skin luminous and bright. This product tackles the 4 main causes of clogged pores; dryness, dirt, build-up of dead skin cells and accumulation of chemicals from traces of cosmetics. It is important to take care of the T-zone. Use once a week as directed to improve blood circulation and clarify the skin.

Verdict: This product combines a gentle scrub with a clarifying mud-mask treatment to clear pores.

Kanebo Purenavi U-zone Pack

Directions for use:
Please use after cleansing or washing your face.
1)Squeeze a suitable amount of product onto your hand and massage in a circular motion in an upwards direction from the chin to the cheeks(U-zone). When the scrub has become reduced to small particles, it is finished.
2)Leave on for 3-5 mins before rinsing off thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Benefits of the product:
Specifically targeted for use on the U-zone, which is prone to dryness, with beauty essence to reveal soft, bright and plump skin. This product tackles the 4 main causes of clogged pores; dryness, dirt, build-up of dead skin cells and accumulation of chemicals from traces of cosmetics. It is important to take care of the U-zone. Use once a week as directed to improve blood circulation and clarify the skin.

Verdict: This product combines a gentle scrub to remove dead skin cells and blackheads with a hydrating essence to combat dryness. The generous infusion of concentrated essence acts in a similar way to a hydrating sheet mask.

Tip: Use these 2 products on the same day, apply the U-zone pack first, then the T-zone pack, then wait about 3 mins for the mud to set. You can then rinse off your whole face at the same time allowing more time for the hydrating essence to be absorbed into the skin on your U-zone.