Showing posts with label Mask. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mask. Show all posts

Oct 7, 2012

Sunday Things

I just got home from the Library and used this face mask. I've mentioned it a few times on the blog (potentially in a haul and later a favourites post) but never showed you what the product actually looks like. Pretty standard mud mask with a thick consistency and pale colour. Scroll down to see more photos :)



I've also had these three songs on repeat all day! Love 'em, if you have the time listen and please leave in a comment some more songs I should look up.
If you're in Canada hope you are having a great Thanksgiving weekend. It's kind of tough getting into the spirit of 'turkey day' when you are a vegetarian. Oh well, my Aunt brought macaroons this year!

Midnight City - M83

Skinny Love - Birdy

Blood - The Middle East

Sep 22, 2012

Review: Lush Cosmetic Warrior

You might remember how ecstatic I was after using Brazened Honey! Everything about it was perfect :) So I was happily prepared to drop some more dough at Lush and try another mask. There were so many to choose from and while Brazened Honey was amazing, I am always looking for something even better. If I didn't do that..I'd be a pretty bad beauty blogger.

With the help of a lovely sales assistant I bought Cosmetic Warrior. Grey-ish taupe in shade and as the photos hopefully show, chunky in texture. This mask is supposed to help combat breakouts using tea tree oil, garlic, grapes, eggs and honey. It has properties that can "smooth and tighten the pores" as well as moisturize. All for $6.95

So what did I think? The mask felt very cooling and refreshing. My skin felt calmed down once I washed it off. I didn't get any new breakouts during the 2 weeks and I thought it helped with a few nasty spots along my chin. Keep in mind I use this in conjunction with other skin care items; masks, moisturizers, cleansers etc!

My reservation with this product is the smell. It is gross. There is no way around it. The combination of garlic and tea tree oil just does it. The scent took away the 'pampered' feeling I typically get from using a mask. It wasn't horrible enough that I stopped applying the product. Just like the other mask, there was enough inside to cover my face about 4 times. 

Overall: If you are extremely sensitive to smells or hate garlic this is not the mask for you! On the other hand, if you are willing to pinch your nose and do something good for your skin I would recommend this mask. Yes it stinks but your face will thank you. I would still recommend Brazened Honey over this one.