“A mask a day keeps the lines away” is one of my many
skincare mottos I try to live by. Now I
do have a ton of different masks that target different issues, but the category
I enjoy the most is my hydrating, soothing and recharging masks. Typically these are masks that I use to give
my skin a boost when it is looking dull, tired, dry or irritated – basically
when I want a real pampering session. I
am always on the hunt for new ones in this category so feel free to leave me a
suggestion below or tweet me @alittlebitetc and let me know some of your
favorites. But for now, let’s talk my
picks:
1. NARS Aqua Gel Luminous Mask – I am all over the
NARS makeup, but this was actually my first foray into the skincare. And I was thoroughly impressed. The name is spot on with how the product both
looks in texture and the results you get after using. A hybrid between a gel and cream, this
mask is like an intense drink of water for my skin. Suitable for any season because being
hydrated is necessary 24/7/365, right? Right.
2. Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Recovery Masque (c/o) – Again as with the previous mask, this
product is aptly named, though I think they left out a word – “MAGIC”. This mask is AH-MAY-ZING. Full disclosure: I had this product sitting
in my medicine cabinet hidden behind some other products (it’s possible, my
cabinet is stuffed. Evidence here), and had overlooked it for months. Then one day, I finished the product in front
of it and came face to face again, and I decided to give it a whirl, and
have not looked back since. Packed with
a multitude of vitamins A,C, E and F, this gave me as close to perfect
skin as possible after use. My skin was
smooth, hydrated, even toned and felt better than it had in a long time. I now call it my ‘secret weapon’ mask and use
it when I need a quick fix. And it
delivers every time.
3.
Mario Badescu Calma Mask – I feel peaceful just
saying it’s name – Calma Mask. And that
is just what it does – calms my skin the heck down. I find that especially when my skin is acting
out hormonally and I am desperately trying to treat it with numerous acne
products, I pull this out to help give my skin a much needed break. I often use it to balance my skin AFTER I have
used an acne/drying mask, and find my breakouts clear up much faster. A blemish free Maree is a happier Maree.
4.
Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask – This mask was
my summer time BFF after being out in the sun or needed a momentary cool down
to a long day in the heat. I would pop
it in the refrigerator for a few minutes before and then slather on as
necessary. Instantly refreshing and
soothing, it’s like a spa in a jar. Now
that the weather temps have dropped (I miss you, summer), I find that this is
still so helpful to my skin a few times a week, and depending on the week,
sometimes daily. Soothe, refresh, repeat.
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Mask...always buy them, almost always see no results. Besides the Multivitamin by Dermalogica :-) Whenever i have a problem with my pores ore a pimple, i love clay mask. The best in my opinion are by Aesop (all good, but i prefer the "cleansing, but hydrating at the same time" one). A dupe is pink clay mask by Cattier. A great hydrating, but anti-bacterial mask is by Dermalogica for kids from the clean start line :-) It is kind-of unique, because powerfull, but hydrating and bit calming. But i never saw you having a pimple, so :-)))
ReplyDeleteVery nice is the antioxidant mask by Kahina, also clearing, but hydrating.
My winter time favs (i am not very in love with them, but their good): Masque Givre by Sisley and Sensai 10 minutes.
For the summer i used to like the bubbling mask by Peter Thomas Rooth (i think i saw it somewehere on your blog also), but i got over it.
Please try those brands and report :-)))))
1.) Kari Gran
2.) Marie Veronique
3.) Laurel
4.) One love organics
5.) De Mamiel
6.) Osmia
7.) In fiore
8.) True botanicals
=)