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  • Time For A Revisit. Beauty Kitchen’s Potent Sleep Mask

    It’s easy to use skin or body care products once and then move onto something else. Why? We have so much choice at our finger tips and we are fickle creatures. But it’s nice to remember products we’ve used before especially if they were really good. After a few years in between use, would the results still be the same for such a product? Well, I’ve just used Beauty Kitchen’s Abyssinian Oil Night Halo Potent Sleep Mask for the second time after not using it for a long time! And what did I think?

    Beauty Kitchen’s Abyssinian Oil Night Halo Potent Sleep Mask
    Why did I buy this?

    I actually bought a set of products from Beauty Kitchen ages ago and it included this. It was on sale, it was great value and had a good mix of products that I wanted to try. But honestly l totally forgot I used Potent Sleep Mask before and didn’t realise it was even included in the set.

    What is this?

    This is a mask/treatment that you put on your face, leave on over night and remove in the morning. It’s designed to be nourishing to the skin and provide a sensory experience thanks to the inclusion of various essential oils.

    Ingredients

    Some ingredients in this product are Coconut Oil, Beeswax, Cocoa Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Abyssinian Oil, Black Currant Seed Oil, Bitter Orange Leaf Oil and Rose Absolute.

    Packaging

    Like a lot of products that try to focus on the more ‘natural’ side of skincare e.g essential oils, various natural ingredients, this packaging reflects this. This comes in a darkened glass pot not plastic. Labelling yellow with the pot coming boxed.

    Texture

    Soft, smooth, balm like in look and feel. I LOVE texture so this made me happy. For some this will look like a pot of Vaseline and they wouldn’t be too far off to be honest!

    Fragrance

    This smells like it contains essential oils, but it isn’t strong or overwhelming. There’s a floral, slightly citrusy scent to this and a touch earthy. It’s quite pleasant and relaxing to smell.

    On The Skin

    I applied a finger tip of this mask over my skin one evening after cleansing my skin. It was so soft and melted and moved easily over my face. Identical in feel to a cleansing balm which I like to use anyway. And that was that, I left it! My skin felt comfortable and highly moisturised, it wasn’t heavy but my skin did feel as if there was a layer of something on it. And to look at my face it did look greasy.

    I could still smell the fragrance but it was pleasant and was just there in the background.

    The Day After The Night Before

    I wish I had applied this earlier in the evening to give it time to soak in because I’m convinced lots of it got soaked into my pillow! BUT first thing in the morning my skin looked and felt fresher and smoother. It didn’t feel tight and felt hydrated, but did look matt. So did my skin look better after application compared to before? Yes it did! It looked more rested and conditioned.

    Recommended?

    It’s important to say the first I tired Beauty Kitchen’s Abyssinian Oil Night Halo Potent Sleep Mask was in 2019! I deliberately didn’t read my first blog post on this till AFTER writing this one and it’s very similar! I still really like this product. I loved the texture and how this applied on the skin. Fragrance was nice and skin the following day looked better. So I would recommend this because it’s a great product. But with this containing various essentials oil, give this a miss if you’re sensitive to them or think you are.

    It’s not one of the most affordable skincare products I’ve used although I bought this in a set which was brilliant value. For 60ml it costs £17.50. It should last a good while because you need the smallest amount. But look at special price promotions and sets available to get the cost down. Available direct from Beauty Kitchen, Holland & Barrett (at time of writing £13.12) and other stores and websites.

    Past blog post on Beauty Kitchen products:

    Beauty Kitchen Night Halo Potent Sleep Mask 2019

    Beauty Kitchen’s Hydration Hero Face Mist

    Beauty Kitchen’s Seahorse Plankton High Definition Facial Oil

    Beauty Kitchen’s Abyssinian Oil Prime Time Cream Cleanser

  • Beauty Kitchen’s Abyssinian Oil 5 Minute Miracle Mask

    I’m really getting into face masks at the moment. My skin has been all over the place the last few months, and I’ve been slotting skincare masks to see if they can help provide a temporary quick fix solution. I’ve used a few different masks including Beauty Kitchen’s Abyssinian Oil 5 Minute Miracle Mask. This came in a set, but individually this costs £8.00 for 50ml.

    Beauty Kitchen’s Abyssinian Oil 5 Minute Miracle Mask
    Why did I use this?

    I’ve used different products from this range and enjoyed quite a few of them. I thought my skin might appreciate using something on a regular basis rather than a one off product (e.g tissue skincare masks), to help with hydration and hopefully improve the condition of my skin.

    What is this supposed to do?

    Suitable for all skin types, this is designed to hydrate, give the skin a more youthful appearance and also draw out pollutants and dirt from the skin.

    Packaging

    This skincare mask is housed in a plastic tube with a pump top to release the mask. What I like about this packaging is the amount you use is measured. One pump, two, three, however much or little you use is up to you. It’s hygienic, no fingers being stuck in pots and air isn’t getting into the product. Appearance and colouring of the label makes me think this is quite an earthy, natural product. So how this is presented stands out.

    Texture

    When this comes out of the pump, it looks quite rich. I would compare it to a body lotion which isn’t as liquid and as fluid as a typical lotion, because it has hold to it. Off white in colour with a slightly waxy feel to it.

    Fragrance

    There’s a plant like scent to this with the smallest hint of floral and a citrus element to it e.g lemongrass oil type fragrance. It’s not a heavy fragrance or strong, quite comforting in fact. If you’re a fan of aromatherapy type fragrances you would probably be quite fond of this.

    How To Apply

    Onto clean skin, apply a thin layer of mask over the face and neck area. Leave on between 5 to 15 minutes then remove with warmed, damp cloth or sponge.

    On the skin

    I’ve used this skincare mask on many occasions. I use a thin layer of this on my face and neck which applies very easily. I leave it on for around 10-15 minutes, and by this point it’s nearly all sucked up into my skin! Comfortable on the skin, but I did have to check the packaging as this felt as if it dried out slightly like a clay mask. And it does include clay! This doesn’t give the full clay, frozen face feel that heavily clay based products leave on the skin. But it wasn’t what I was looking for in a mask.

    Taking this off was no problem with a warmed, damp face cloth. No residue left, and my skin felt and looked quite fresh and clean. I would have liked this to have left my face feeling more moisturised if I’m honest. It felt a touch too clean, even a little tight? I wouldn’t say my face looked and felt amazing, but what I would say is it felt slightly improved.

    Recommended?

    Overall I thought this mask was ok. Packaged nicely, texture and fragrance was enjoyable. My skin felt a little perked up, but my constant thing at the moment is I need my face to feel hydrated and plump. This didn’t hit that sweet spot for my skin. I’m finding masks containing clay are not my best friend or what my skin needs right now. So this mask isn’t my favourite mask of all time because it just isn’t right for my skin, at least not right now.

    It’s not one I would repeat purchase but could see this being useful if my skin was oily and, prone to break outs and/or younger. For now, this will be kept on the shelf and brought out on the odd occasions this works better for me.

    If this sounds like a mask your skin would like, the best price I’ve found this mask for is £6.00 at Holland and Barratt if you want to give this a whirl.

  • Beauty Kitchen’s Night Halo Potent Sleep Mask

    Anyone else feeling stressed and tired at the moment? I am! My body is holding up quite well, but not my face! To help it out I thought a face skincare mask might revive my dull, tired skin. I dragged out Beauty Kitchen‘s Night Halo Potent Sleep Mask that was gifted to me by a friend hoping this would be just what my skin needed.

    Why did I use this mask?

    I’ve heard of this brand before but never used any of it’s products. I love their ethos about using natural ingredients which made me interested in their products but never got the chance to purchase any. I was very curious to see how this skincare mask would perform so thought now was the perfect time to test it out.

    What is this supposed to do?

    This mask is designed to be used on the skin at night and go to sleep with it on! It’s supposed to detox the skin, nourish it and help to give it a well rested feel and look.

    Packaging

    This isn’t the full size of Night Halo Sleep Mask but more a travel/mini size. 6 ml of product came in a small screw top lidded tin which is reusable. The tin itself is housed in plastic casing so instructions, ingredients and how to use are visible.

    Beauty Kitchen Night Halo Sleep Mask
    How does it look?

    I got excited when I took the lid off this for the first time. I LOVE texture! And I love rich textures such as butters and balms. When I saw this mask glistening in its pot, it reminded me very much of balms I’ve used in the past from high end beauty companies and brands. If you haven’t tried or seen balms before, think of a clear potted lip balm and that will give you an idea on how it looks. Not coloured as such but not transparent either, with a natural shine to it.

    Fragrance

    Anything like this in my opinion, unless made for those who are super sensitive to fragrance ( even natural ones ) needs a fragrance. Why? Its a treatment and should involve as many senses as possible that will help you to relax, especially before bed time. So this scent is a little surprising as I thought it would smell like lavender which it doesn’t. There’s a subtle zest to it, but I wouldn’t go as far as to say citrus is the strong, zesty way. Pleasant, easy to breathe in and won’t offend anyone scent wise.

    In use

    I used this as suggested at night time, after a very VERY long bath. I exfoliated first so that this mask wouldn’t be wasted on dead, dry skin cells. Then I popped a thin layer over my whole face, avoiding the eyes, down my neck and stopped above the bust. Very easy to apply with a small amount going along way. My skin didn’t appear greasy or shiny, but did have the smallest amount of sheen to it. This literally melted between the fingertips and went into the face just as easy. Fragrance was pleasant and quite relaxing and not too strong considering this mask was sitting on my skin for literally hours.

    The day after the night before

    Despite getting up at 4.30am the next day, and being very tired, I decided to brave it and glance at myself in the mirror. What was obvious to me was that my skin already showed signs of improvement. My skin looked and felt smoother with a much more even look texture wise. I looked much more rested than what I was. I wouldn’t call it a facelift, more a fresher appearance.

    Any surprises?

    I thought this teeny pot would only provide one treatment, but I’ve used this at least 3 times and its still quite full. A little does go along way and although you can buy the full sized version, this is an ideal try me size and perfect to travel with.

    Recommended?

    Yes! Goodness I LOVE this product! Its quick, easy to apply and going to sleep with this on is perfect for the lazy side of me. The fact this makes you look more human when you wake up is ideal when already tired. Packed full of natural ingredients such as shea butter, sweet almond and bitter orange oil, this really is a gorgeous product that works!

    This comes in a variety of sizes and can be bought direct from the Beauty Kitchen or Holland and Barratt for £17.50 for the full size of 60ml.