Masks and Treatments Archives

BeautyPro Collagen Face and Eye Masks

January 14, 2017

Lately I have been hitting it hard, what with the festive season just gone and meet ups with various friends. All of this has made my skin look like an absolute state, I look grey and really washed out. There’s also the fact that I am at that age now where I’m starting to show signs of ageing, once you mix all of this together you end up needing some serious TLC (I now have No Scrubs stuck in my head!).

I thought I would give these Beauty Pro Masks* that I have had sitting in my stash for a little while out. The first one I tried on New Years Eve as I was up all night the night before and definitely looked worse for wear, the eye masks I used last week when I was feeling like I looked less than fresh and finally I used the other this week as a perk me up.

What I love about both of the masks are the fact that they are sheet masks. These have to possibly be my favourite type of mask due to the fact there really isn’t much mess and you can get on with doing what your doing without worry of ‘face crack’.

First up I used the BeautyPro Rejuvenating Collagen Mask, which claims to hydrate dry areas, diminish fine lines & wrinkles, boost skin firmness and improve skin clarity, tone and elasticity. I absolutely loved this mask, it was covered in a great amount of product and really sat on the skin well. After use my skin felt so hydrated, looked instantly brighter and plumper. It was a great pick me up in preparation for my New Year.

Next came the BeautyPro Eye Therapy Under Eye Mask, to minimise the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, under eye shadow and dryness while increasing elasticity and firmness for a youthful appearance. I actually really liked these and noticed my under eye area was so hydrated afterwards, it really plumped up and made me look like I had slept for hours. The best part being they are a three pack so I still have two left!.

Lastly was the BeautyPro Brightening Collagen mask, which claims to combat fine lines, wrinkles, sun-damage and dull skin while improving skin clarity, rebalance uneven skin tone and diminish pigmentation resulting in soft, supple skin with a youthful glow. Now, this one I wasn’t so fond of the results, all I noticed was my face feeling a lot more hydrated. Other than that I couldn’t say it did much else, although I would use it again for a serious rehydration for the skin.

Over all I think all the masks were great for different uses, they also have a brilliant price point of being under £3 each. All of the masks are free of Mineral Oils, Lanolin and Petroleum as well as being a Paraben free formula.

You can find the full range of masks on the BeautyPro Website and they are priced at £2.45 excluding vat.

DHC Rich Eye Zone Masks

November 8, 2016

When these masks first dropped through the door I have to admit I was a little scared of them. I didn’t really know what to expect because they were essentially a pair of product laden eye patches. Now, because they are designed like this they encircle the entire eye area to address a multitude of concerns, from eyelid puffiness and laughter lines to under eye bags and dark circles.

Each pair is formed of a left and a right side slathered in cream. The intensive formula contains olive fruit oil to add moisture, multipeptides to support collagen and hyaluronic acid to provide deep hydration and protect the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Having the masks slathered in cream rather than a serum keeps the mask experience as mess free as possible.

I applied the masks to my eye area and they instantly had a cooling effect. I left them on for the recommended time of 10 minutes and then massaged in any excess product into the eye area. After using I instantly noticed my eye area looked refreshed and plumper, while feeling completely moisturised. Fine lines that I have around my eyes were reduced significantly and were actually unnoticeable after using.

One of the things I absolutely loved about the DHC Rich Eye Zone Masks * is the fact that apart from looking like Cat Woman, the masks hydrate not only under the eye but also above the eye. Not many eye masks do that and I think this makes them stand out from the crowd.

You can buy 6 DHC Rich Eye Zone Masks on the DHC Website for £15 (they are on offer for £12.50 until the 31/12/16)

Santas Surprise Giveaway!

November 1, 2016

How fast has this year gone? It was a serious blink and you miss it one. I have had some major ups and downs along the way so I really wanted to end the year on a high, especially for you guys. Not only is it coming to the end of the year but, my little old space on the web also turns 6 next month… Can you even believe that? 6 years I have been doing this! So teaming up with a bunch of bloggers to bring you a fantastic giveaway is what I have done.

What can you win?

Well one grand prize winner will be walking away with £200 of Amazon vouchers, while a runner up will get £50.

Imagine winning that in time for Christmas, I know I would be well happy and browsing Amazon to my hearts content!
So how do you enter?
To be in with a chance of winning all you need to do is let us know:
What would you spend the vouchers on, should you be the lucky winner?
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck!
The prize draw opens on 1st November at 11:00 GMT and closes at 23:59 GMT on the 30th November, the competition is open worldwide, with winners outside of the UK receiving their prize via paypal funds. For full T&C please see the rafflecopter application.

Epoch by Nu Skin Face Mask

September 4, 2016

I adore a good face mask and I make sure at least once a week I give myself some ‘me time’ where I shall relax with a hair and face mask while reading a magazine. I’ve tried so many different ones over the years but I like ones that give off instant results because I need to see that something works, or at least has something I like about it for me to continue using it.

I have been trying out the Epoch face mask from Nu Skin* for a while now and I thought now was a good enough time to let you all know what I think about it.

The Epoch Glacial Marine Mud Mask is a revitalising clay mask suitable for all skin types with sea botanicals to draw out dirt and impurities from the skin. My first impressions was that it is the hugest tube of face mask I have ever seen and that it will probably outlive me! My second one was that it sounded very watery inside the tube, so I had visions of opening it and it squirting everywhere. Luckily, a good shake of the bottle before use seems to thicken it up and there were no watery spillages.

You really don’t need a lot of this mask to cover your whole face as it glides on quite easily, covering your face with ease. It dries really well and feels like it is getting to work as you can actually see it drawing out imperfections, something which I absolutely love about this mask because it feels like it’s doing something.

The only downside is that after it’s dry and you try to remove it, it is such a pain to come off and I am there for what feels like ages trying to scrub it off. The results however are really great, my skin looks like it is so fresh, clean and bright. It has a lit from within glow to it and the smoothness that comes with it is absolutely insane. Another thing I love is the fact it’s not drying at all, it feels like its been packed with a moisture punch.

The mask is a bit pricey at £25.99 but when you think of how much product you get and the results I think it is actually quite good value for money. You can order the Epoch Face Mask from Jenny at Beauty by Alyssa.

Monu Resurface and Peel Homecare System

May 11, 2016

I am a massive lover of Monu and have been for many years, so when I heard about the Monu Resurface and Peel Homecare System* I just knew I had to give it a try. I love Glycolic Peels and the way they leave my skin feeling, I’m actually a great lover of the REN Glycolatic Radiance Renewal Mask for a quick fix and is a great alternative to what I’m going to tell you about if you’re pushed for time.

The Monu Resurface and Peel Homecare System works best on dry cleansed skin so I made sure I got rid of everything that was on my face with a nice deep clean, I then applied the Monu Recovery Balm (this is a miracle product FYI) to my lips and around my eyes as these places are really sensitive and this really helps create a barrier if any of the homecare system gets onto them areas.

I then followed the instructions of measuring out 5mls of the Resurface and Peel Lotion into a bowl, then massaging in 5mls of the Resurface and Peel Paste into my face for a few minutes. Once you have massaged in the paste you then apply the lotion with the fan brush provided from your temple all the way around until you reach back, from the forehead, over the nose and onto the cheeks, gently around the lips in a dotting motion and then the neck. You can then fill in any gaps and go over sparse areas with the leftover lotion.

Once you have done this you can leave the treatment on for up to 10 minutes but if its your first one I would say go for around three, you will feel a slight tingle while it is on your face but it shouldn’t be anything too unbearable. If it does become unbearable I would advise you to get it off your face immediately!

After removing the home peel my skin looked instantly smoother and my complexion was much more radiant, something which I am constantly craving. I applied the Hydrating Moisturiser that came in with the Homecare System and I have to say it is absolutely amazing, I would actually recommend the product on its own as it’s a fantastic creamy moisturiser that really took my skin to the next level especially after what it had just been through. I have now actually replaced my normal daily moisturiser with it as it is that good!.

If you would like to purchase the Monu Resurface and Peel Homecare System it retails for £70 on Feel Unique which gives you 6 treatments inside and a full size Monu Hydrating Moisturiser which retails for £29.95 on it’s own.

** EDIT ** While browsing to search out an answer to a comment I had received I actually found the Homecare System for £44.99 on Look Fantastic which makes this brilliant value for money!