Right, so another one of my passions is beauty. Whether that be make up, skin care, hair care, you name it; i own it all (or will at-least have tried it once). I will most defiantly post my reviews on here and must haves on the latest, fabulous products available. Plus its a good excuse to raid Clinque on my lunch break as well as saving you a few pennies shopping around.
In the words of Elizabeth Arden, every woman has the right to be beautiful.
I have a weakness for face masks, especially just before a night out, or when i'm feeling run down or in just general need of a good pampering session! I usually pick up a deep cleansing mask, which often results in an attack of imperfections. Although, there are many different face masks on the market, such as tightening and firming; but i'm not at that stage - just quite yet.
The two face masks i have used again again, both nourish and hydrate your skin to feel soft and smooth. They are perfect for these winter months, when you skin has lost it's summer glow and it looks dull, tired and grey. Both these products boost the skins moisture levels, adding a healthy glow and conditioning at the same time, fabulous. The two masks both have the same intention but are completely different price ranges and are applied differently.
The first mask is 'Garnier Skin Naturals Comfort Rich Mask,' price at £1.29 for two sachets, it is amazing value for the quality of the product.
So i stumbled upon this product while very hung over, how ladylike. But honestly, it works wonders. It promises to hydrate and protect and add moisture to dry to very dry skin. With the extra ingredient of acacia honey (whatever that may be) combats the drying effects of 'external aggravation,' feeling soft and supple. It really stays true to its claims, i don't tend to have dry skin but the added moisture which doesn't feel heavy or greasy, is really noticeable.
I apply this either before i'm due to go out or before bed, it acts really fast and visibly plumps up the skin after washing off. It has a consistency of a moistoriser rather than a clay mask and needs only to be left on for 10 minutes before washing off. This product is defiantly one of my must haves, the fact that its two sachets means i can prepare my face for a night out and use one in the morning to recover my over tired skin! But seriously, i will try to use this mask once a week, especially when the weather becomes so cold.
The second mask is applied like a moisturiser, Beauty Flash Balm by Clarins retails at £25 for 50ml. This miracle moistriser mask is worth every penny and trust me that little bottle goes a long way.
One applied to gives immediate radiance, as well as brightening and tightening the skin. It rids the skin of any tiredness, by adding a luminous sheen without looking greasy or making the skin feel tight or heavy. This product was given to me last year and the bottle is still pretty full, i use it quite regularly but only the smallest amount is needed.
The cream is quite thick, but thin enough to spread easily and not look like its plastered on. I apply it after moisturising, by stroking the mask on to my face. This application has to be done right, the cream has to be stroked on to the skin rather than rubbing, which will end up crumbling (not pretty). Then i apply my make up as normal on top. This difference is very noticeable and skin looks refreshed and healthy, its rather scary how good the cream is. The radiating glow that it achieves, looks like i've been detoxing for the past month on a island far far away; and thats a price i do not mind paying for.
However, i think you should not be put off by the price, for the small amount used and needed, and the quality of the product it really is worth while. Plus, an added bonus, the cream can also double up as a face mask so it can be used as a mini facial. This mask is also very well known with many beauty insiders and make up artists swearing by it, especially on many celebrity clients.
