Face Mask Round-Up

 

I love a good face mask, but I have a tight budget. Here are the 5 face masks that are currently in my rotation.

1. Eclos Skin Renewal Clay Mask 

I use this one at least once a week, it's really good for making my skin feel fresh and renewed. It apparently is supposed to help reduce wrinkles, I don't have a ton of wrinkles due to a complete avoidance of sun so I cannot comment on the the reduction or not. It dries fairly quickly, comes off nicely and my skin feels good afterwards.

2. Freeman Feeling Beautiful Cucumber Facial Peel-Off Mask 

This is my least favorite of the masks I currently have. It's sticky, takes forever to dry and then the peeling off part is a pain. Now, it's like under $5 so it's incredibly budget friendly, but I don't really feel like it does anything. My skin is always red afterwards from my picking at the mask, attempting to peel it off in chunks. Now that I writing this, why do I even still have this?

3. The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Mask 

 This is an all-time favorite, but for whatever reason I can only link to the single-use packets on The Body Shop website. This mask clears my skin up in a wink, my skin feels brand spanking new after using this and nice and hydrated. I can't say enough great things about this mask. Plus, it's green so we call it The Hulk Mask.

4. Juara Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Mask 

 I got this in my December Birchbox, and only just used it last Sunday. It went on nice and smooth, dried up quickly and came off nicely. My skin was kind of breaking out during this time, and it did seem to soothe some of the angry redness that was um, all over. It didn't dry out my skin or have any negative side effects, but it's rather pricey (I feel) so I'm not sure I would actually ever purchase it outside of Birchbox.

5. The Body Shop Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask 

Another The Body Shop favorite that I can only link to the single use packets (so weird). This seaweed mask leaves my skin void of all impurities and clogged pores. This is another staple in my rotation, that I like to use in the summer months especially when my skin just feels...plugged up. Gross.

So there you have it, those are the face masks currently in my drawer. I do a face mask once a week (usually on Sunday) and which one I use depends on the state of my skin that particular week. Since it's winter here, I have been leaning towards more hydrating masks to try and bring some moisture back into my skin.

What are some of your favorite face masks, that are budget-friendly? 

August 2014 Birchbox Review

I am delighted to be here today to share with you my August 2014 Birchbox! Everything I received in this box I will most definitely use, and that is always a win! Although, to be fair, I rarely get something that I am like I will NEVER even use this. I am always willing to at least try the samples. Or make my brother try them.

1. Key West Aloe Moisturizing Lotion in Mango

$12 for full size.

This lotion smells like summer and sunscreen...in a good way. I will probably throw it in my purse in February when I need to reminded of sunshine, good times and beaches. It has a 50% aloe content, which is amazing. It rubs in and dries quickly, leaving your skin smooth and soft, smelling like a tropical island. I love this.

2. Neil George Shampoo

$9 for full size

This shampoo has that luxurious, expensive smell that only shampoos they use at salons usually have, so that's super neat. This shampoo is full of antioxidants and promotes shinier hair. I haven't used it yet, because I will throw it into my travel bag and use it next time I travel, but I can't wait to see if my hair is shinier and smells as nice as the product does.

3.Neil George Conditioner

$9 for full size

Pretty much everything I said for the shampoo applies to this as well. This conditioner is paraben free and detangles and smooths hair with antioxidants.

4. Laura Gellar Beauty Cool Lids Cream Eyeshadow in Silver Sands

$19 for full size.

I have just recently started experimenting with cream shadows, so I am excited to try this out. It comes in three different colors, and I received the Silver Sands which is a...you guessed it, silver shade! I kind of wish I had gotten the bronze, or rose gold shades but it just gives me something to use points towards! This shadow swatched on my hand super smooth and it dried quickly, maintaining it's silvery finish.

5.  nugg Beauty Revitalizing Face Mask

$14.99 for full size (5 pack)

Obviously I have not had the chance to try it, and since it in a little pod thing I am unable to even feel the texture, smell it or see it until I open it. According the product packaging, it is sealed up the way it is because it will prevent the mask from oxidizing...so I don't want to open it until I am ready to use it. I love experimenting with face masks so I am excited to try this one!

Well there you have it, a lot of super awesome products to try out! Tune in tomorrow to read about my birthday kayaking experience in Mt. Pleasant!