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  • Garnier SkinActive’s Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask

    The recent heatwave in the UK KILLED ME! Just when I was ready to enjoy the start of the Autumn season the UK delivered blistering heat consistently hitting 27 and above degrees! Have I enjoyed it? No! And neither has my skin. Even though I walked around with a constantly wet face, I was worried about hydration and the general condition of my skin. Easiest and quickest thing for me to do was use a mask, so I dug out Garnier SkinActive’s Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask.

    Garnier SkinActive’s Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask
    Why did I use this?

    My skin feels all over the place at the moment. The heat made me spotty and a little oily and just looking and feeling a bit rubbish. So, a little quick fix pampering was needed. I wanted something hydrating, soothing and comforting on the skin and I hoped this would do the trick!

    What is this supposed to do?

    Garnier SkinActive’s Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask is designed to hydrate (contains hyaluronic acid), purify and unclog pores (black algae and charcoal).

    How to use

    Take out of sachet, unfold and place onto clean skin for 15 minutes. Ideally follow up with other skincare products from the Garnier range.

    How does it look?

    The material this is made out of is typical of sheet masks. Material like, quite thick but not rigid. Holes are cut out for the nose, eyes and mouth and this mask is black in colour.

    Fragrance

    This was quite a fresh scent, almost verging on masculine. I’m used to masks having a floral base to it scent wise, so this was different and welcomed. Neutral, fresh, almost mineral like. Very pleasant, not strong and not distracting.

    On the face

    Taking this mask out of it’s sachet it was saturated with solution so quite wet in feel and look. Garnier Skin Active’s Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask was very easy to place onto my face and needed very little positioning. It sat on well, no slipping and all the various holes were big enough to provide a comfortable wear.

    The first thing I noticed was how incredibly cooling this was on the face. 15 minutes felt like 5 seconds and I enjoyed this sensation on my skin a lot. The fragrance wasn’t particularly noticeable.

    Did I mention I felt like a bank robber wearing this? Couldn’t help having a good laugh at my appearance.

    After use

    When I took this off some of the solution was still on my face which I patted in. It didn’t look greasy but I could tell something was on it, but it soon disappeared. My skin looked and felt a little fresher and it did feel a little more hydrated. After an hour or so I felt my skin needed something else added to it to give it a little moisture top up so added a product from Glow to finish it off.

    Recmmended?

    Personally, I think it’s hard to get a skincare tissue mask wrong. All of them should be easy and comfortable to wear. They should hydrate and provide a pampering experience. This face mask does all of the above. Did it fix particular issues or concerns of mine e.g hyperpigmentation? Spots (caused by the heat in the UK)? No. That’s not what this is designed to do. But what it did do it did well. What I like about this mask is it’s readily available in supermarkets and various stores on the high street or online, so easy to purchase.

    At the moment, the cheapest I could find this mask was from ASDA for £2.33.

  • Simple’s Illuminating Under Eye Hydrogel Mask

    Skincare isn’t always a magic wand that can banish all skin problems. Some products take time to improve the skin and others are designed to be quick fix for a problem or concern. Once you know which products are going to give you an instant help or be a long term problem solver, choosing the right products for the right job is a little easier. One skincare quick fix that’s been in my skincare stash for awhile is Simple’s Illuminating Under Eye Hydrogel Mask. I can’t remember where I bought this from but it was no more than £1.00.

    Simple’s Illuminating Under Eye Hydrogel Mask
    Why did I buy this?

    I bought this because I like Simple as a brand and enjoy using their products. I’m also a sucker for any eye product. This is an area of my face that can always do with a little pick me up which I thought this product potentially could do.

    What are these supposed to do?

    These under eye masks are designed to be used on an area that looks tired, dull and lack lustre. In fact, it states that in 5 minutes dark circles should look less severe and overall the under eye should look smoother, more healthier and vibrant.

    How to use

    Place under the eye and leave on for 5 minutes. Use once or twice a week.

    How do these look?

    Simple’s Under Eye Hydrogel Mask is the same sort of shape as most eye masks are. It follows the shape of the under eye area and gets wider towards the cheek bones. These under eye masks are clear, jelly like and smooth but holds their shape while not being solid.

    In use

    First thing I noticed with these eye masks is they were the perfect thickness. Not too thick that they were rigid and not too floppy where I struggled to handle them. Placing them under my eyes was refreshing (in more ways than one). The other under eye masks I’ve used in the past needed to be positioned a little. These went straight under the eye, almost moulding under it and stayed in place. I also noticed these totally flattened the skin under my eyes. My usual lines had been pushed out and looked less visible underneath them. Very comfortable to wear and very cooling on the skin too.

    After use

    Taking these off I did wonder if there was any change. I didn’t expect any, but I’m sure my under eyes did looked a touch fresher and less tired than they appeared before wearing them. Not a massive difference but enough for me to be happy with what I saw. How effective these are on dark circles I don’t know as it’s not an issue I suffer from.

    Recommended?

    How comfortable these under eye masks sat on the face, the quality of them and the cooling sensation are reasons I would recommend these. They are a simple way to pamper the face and popped in the fridge will really help wake up the eye area if needed. But the fact I noticed a slightly better look under the eyes, even if temporary, is making me need to buy a few more for future use! And it always helps these are easily available on the high street from stores such as Boots, various supermarkets and discount stores. Affordable, easy and enjoyable to use and they actually do something!

  • 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