Soap & Glory Speed Plump Miracle Moisture Mask Review

Hey beaut's! 

I love a good ole girl pamper night with plenty of choccies, Netflix on the go, nail polish and of course a face mask, and seeing as I got the Soap & Glory Face Mask gift set for Christmas and my skin was in need of a huge dose of moisture I decided to give the Speed Plump Miracle Moisture Mask that came in the gift set a whirl!

The Soap & Glory Speed Plump Miracle Moisture Mask is a hydrgel mask formulated to help smooth and hydrate the skin. The mask itself comes in two pieces so you can fit it perfectly to your face, theres a top half  for around your forehead and nose area and theres a bottom half for around your mouth and chin. Once it's on it does give the illusion of a sheet mask, its so fuss and mess free as you just whack it on straight out of the packet, leave it for 20-30 minutes and simply peel it off to remove it without any need of scrubbing or rinsing, perfect! 

The Speed Plump Miracle Moisture Mask is definitely best suited to those with very dry and dehydrated skin, perfect for this time of the year when your skin really needs a moisture boost, just like mine did! The mask is actually jam packed with super moisturisers including the wonder stuff  hyaluronic acid, plus rose, peony flower root and safflower plant extracts which work together to leave you skin instantly moisturised! I have to say after giving this mask a whirl I can confirm that it definitely gave my skin the moisture boost that it needed, my skin looked so glowy, refreshed and healthy afterwards as well as super moisturised and nourished and it felt really smooth too. There was also plenty of serum left in the sachet after I took my mask off so I rubbed some of that into my skin as well, waste not... want not! The mask also smells amazing, just like a fresh juicy orange which is so refreshing!

Overall I really enjoyed using this mask and it done exactly what it said on the tin or should I say sachet! This is actually the third mask I've tried out of my Soap & Glory gift set and I have to say I have LOVED all three so far, I'd go as far as to say Soap & Glory's masks are my absolute favourite on the high street and I think they feel so luxurious and expensive, yesss Soap & Glory!

You can find the Soap & Glory Speed Plump Miracle Moisture Mask for £4.00 HERE.

Garnier Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask Review

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Oh I do love a pamper sesh, theres nothing like snuggling up in your favourite PJ's with plenty of choccies to hand, with Netflix on (obvs), nail polish at the ready and of course a face mask, and recently when I was browsing in Superdrug I noticed Garnier had a tissue mask I was yet to try - their Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask - so I had to buy it!

The Garnier Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask is an all in one, ultra thin sheet mask which is suitable for all skin types - even the most sensitive - but is especially targeted for those with enlarged pores. The mask itself is infused with a serum that has been enriched with Black Algae Extract, Hyaluronic Acid and LHA making this an ultra hydrating, purifying and pore-tightening mask that will also reduce shine too, perfect for more oily/combination girls! To apply the mask you simply remove it from the packaging, whack it on your face and then terrify everyone who you live with for 15-20 minutes *my dog always gives me so many funny looks when I wear sheet masks*, and then simply peel it off to remove it without any need of scrubbing or rinsing, perfect! Whilst the mask is on you'll notice that the mask itself is absolutely drenched in serum, personally I love this because once you take the mask off theres still plenty of serum left on my face to rub into my skin, so my skin really gets all the benefits. There isn't much of a scent to this mask and it's doesn't tingle of warm up whilst it's on either which I much prefer as my skins more on the sensitive side!

The results I got after using the Garnier Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask where great, my skin felt super moisturised but not oily or shiny in any way, it was really soft and so so smooth and although I didn't see a huge difference in the size of my pores initially, the next day after applying my makeup my pores where barley visible and my makeup looked so smooth and flawless, so I would definitely say it shrinks/tightened those pesky pores. I have to say I'm a huge fan of Garnier's sheet masks, their so easy to apply and don't slip off midway through the application, their mess and fuss free and for a couple a pounds in Superdrug you really cant go wrong!

You can find the Garnier Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask in Superdrug for £1.99 HERE.

Unicorn Beauty - Because Everyone Want's To Sparkle Like A Unicorn!

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Everyone is going slightly gaga over Unicorns right now, you literally cant go into a shop without seeing something Unicorn themed whether it be clothes, makeup, skincare, body care and I for one am loving it! The bright colours, the shimmer, the glitter, arhhh it's all so pretty! This whole unicorn craze is actually quite nostalgic for me, it really reminds me of the 'My Little Pony' days when I was little, I think that's why I'm drawn to it all so much. Anyway here's just a few unicorn themed things in the beauty world right now that I think are pretty awesome!

Too Faced Festival Rainbow Strobe Highlighter £25.00, Too Faced Magic Rainbow Strobing Brush £30.00, Colab dry shampoo spray unicorn £3.49, Imperial Leather Foamburst Unicorn Marshmallow Shower Gel £3.15, Nails Inc Face Inc Sparkle Like A Unicorn Illuminating Sheet Mask £5.00, Carmex Skinny Dip Limited Edition- Unicorn Sugar Plum £3.95, Elegant Touch Fantasy Nails - Unicorn Storm £9.95, Missguided Unicorn Dreams Body Mist £10.00, Nails Inc 'Sparkle Like A Unicorn' Nail Polish Duo 
Set £15.00, Too Faced - 'Life's A Festival' Eye Shadow Palette £35.00.

What do you think of the Unicorn love right now hun's? I'd love to know!

Soap & Glory Bright + Beautiful Radiance-Boosting Mask Review

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I love a good ole girl pamper night with plenty of choccies, a chick flick, nail polish and of course a face mask and recently when I needed a bit of a 'pick me up' I decided to give the Soap & Glory Bright + Beautiful Radiance-Boosting Mask a whirl. It's no secret that I bloody LOVE  Soap & Glory but oddly I hadn't tried any of their face masks despite them being released last year so it was definitely about time I tried try one.

The Soap & Glory Bright + Beautiful Radiance-Boosting Mask is actually a sheet mask which are my absolute favourite type of face mask, their so easy to use as well as being fuss and mess free, all you have to do is simply remove it from the packaging, whack it on your face until you look scary and then terrify everyone who you live with for 15-20 minutes, and then simply peel it off to remove it without any need of scrubbing or rinsing, perfect! 

The Bright + Beautiful Mask is best suited for dull, lacklustre skin which is in need of a radiance boost and a bit of recovery from the night before he he. It has been enriched with Vitamin C, White Flower brightening complex, Rooibis Tea Extract as well as Gotu Kola Extract which work together to bring life back to the skin as well as an awakening boost and a refreshing, moisturising glow. I have to say after giving this mask a whirl I can confirm that it definitely gave my skin the pick me up that it needed, my skin looked glowy, refreshed and healthy afterwards as well as nourished and it felt super smooth too. Whilst the mask was on I noticed its was absolutely drenched in serum, personally I love this because once you take the mask off theres still plenty of serum left on my face to rub into my skin, so my skin really gets all the benefits, it also smells amazing just like grapefruit, it's super yummy!

Overall I really enjoyed using this mask and it done exactly what it said on the tin or should I say sachet, I definitely want to try some of the other Soap & Glory face masks now, they even have an eye mask too which I'm really intrigued by.

You can find the Soap & Glory Bright + Beautiful Radiance-Boosting Mask for £3.50 HERE.

NEW Garnier Moisture Bomb Super-Hydrating Soothing Tissue Mask Reviewed!

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You might remember back in March I reviewed my all time favourite face mask from the drugstore - Garnier's Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask! I love that mask so much and always buy them in bulk because I cant be without them in my stash, but when I spotted a couple of new Garnier tissue masks in Superdrug a few weeks back I was intrigued and just had to buy one to try to see if it was as good as my trusty Moisture Bomb mask.

The Garnier Moisture Bomb Super-Hydrating Soothing Tissue Mask is an all in one, ultra thin sheet mask which is suitable for all skin types but is especially targeted for those with dry sensitive skin who are prone to tightness like me. The mask itself is infused with soothing Chamomile, super-hydrating plant serum and hyaluronic acid, making this an ultra moisturising yet calming mask to use that will leave the skin softer, hydrated and soothed. To apply the mask you just pop it out of the packaging, unfold it and simply place it onto cleansed skin, then peal off the blue backing once your happy with the masks placement and then leave it to do its thing for 15 minutes. Whilst the mask is on you'll notice that the mask itself is absolutely drenched in serum, personally I love this because once you take the mask off theres still plenty of serum left on my face to rub into my skin, so my skin really gets a huge dose of moisture. 

The results for me after using the Garnier Moisture Bomb Super-Hydrating Soothing Tissue Mask are great, my skin feels super moisturised, really soft and smooth, any tightness around my dry patches where nourished and the mask soothed and calmed any redness I had around my nose. In terms of it working differently to the original moisture bomb mask... I don't see much difference in the results at all, the one difference I found is that this chamomile mask doesn't have the cooling effect that the original moisture bomb mask has, so this one doesn't feel as refreshing as maybe the original one does but that's simply it, their both so moisturising and nourishing and I honestly cant recommend them both enough if you have dry, dehydrated skin as they both work wonders for me and are hands down the best masks I've ever tried in terms of hydration, their incredible.


You can find the Garnier Moisture Bomb Camomile Tissue Mask for £1.99 at the moment in Superdrug HERE.

The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask Review

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I have a slight addiction to face masks at the moment, I've just really been enjoying them and my skin is really thanking me for it. One mask I couldn't wait to give a whirl was The Body Shops Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask, despite being a huge Body Shop fan I have never tried one of their face masks before so I really didn't know what to expect.

The Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask* by The Body Shop (£16.00) is said to draw out impurities and refine the appearance of pores for healthy-looking skin with a glow that shows, sounds right up my street! The mask itself is a tingling clay mask which is infused with bamboo charcoal, green tea leaves and organic tea tree oil, and it’s been formulated without parabens, paraffin, silicone or mineral oil and is also 100% vegan.

The formula of the mask is quite thick and mud-like with fine grains of charcoal and green tea leaves mixed within it which act as exfoliants, the scent of the mask is quite strong with menthol and tea tree oil really coming through, it's not a horrible smell but if your quite sensitive to strong scents this might be something to consider. To apply the mask I like to use my Body Shop Facial Mask Brush* (£8.00) to smooth the mask on cleanly and thinly without wasting any product, I actually find it quite satisfying painting the mask on, kind of like I'm painting a picture and need to stay within the lines he he. Once I've perfected a nice even layer of the mask with my brush I simply let the mask do its thing for around 10 minutes or until the mask has completely dried, you will know when it's ready to be removed because as the mask dries it changes from a wet muddy light brown colour to a dry light green and goes really tight as if you want to crack your face, I love that feeling so much. As this is a tingling mask it does of course have a tingling sensation until it dries, personally I love this sensation and I only find it super intense if I whack on a very thick layer of the mask otherwise its a comfortable tingling feeling for me.

After the 10 minutes or so is up and the mask is dry I like to take some warm water and a flannel and rinse off working in gentle circular motions, this not only lifts the mask off but really works with those fine grains of charcoal and green tea leaves to deeply exfoliate my skin. Afterwards my skin is left feeling amazingly soft and smooth without any irritation, excess oils around my nose where removed, I felt really fresh faced with a healthy glow and my pores and blackheads around my nose have definitely been reduced over time since using this mask. 

Overall, I've been absolutely loving this face mask and have been using it 2-3 time a week without fail, it's just so nice and my skin loves it! If your looking for a mask to smooth, purify and unclog those pesky pores whilst also leaving you fresh faced and glowy I’d absolutely recommend giving The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask a whirl.

You can find the Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask and the Facial Mask Brush in store at The Body Shop or online HERE.  

 

Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask Review

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Skincare is something I've really been getting into over the last year or so and I've noticed a HUGE improvement in my skin since I started taking care of it properly, one thing that I know my skin loves the most is a nice moisturising face mask and the Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask has quickly become something I literally buy in bulk because it's just so good.

In a nutshell the Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask is an absolute dream, it's a tissue mask which is suitable for all skin types - even the most sensitive like mine, and is enriched with pomegranate extract, hyaluronic acid, and plant serum which intensely rehydrates the skin, reduces the look of fine lines, and revives radiance. To apply the mask you just pop it out of the packaging, unfold it and simply place it onto cleansed skin, then peal off the blue backing once your happy with the masks placement and then leave it to do its thing for 15 minutes. Whilst the mask is on you'll notice that the mask itself is absolutely drenched in serum, personally I love this because once you take the mask off theres still plenty of serum left on my face to rub into my skin, so my skin really gets a huge dose of moisture. The mask also has a super cooling effect whilst it's on which is really refreshing and helps calm any redness of puffiness in the skin, even after the mask is removed my skin still feels super cool which feels like it's still working even after it's been taken off.

The results for me after using the Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask are amazing, my skin feels super moisturised and nourished, really soft and smooth, radiant and even my dark circles under my eyes appear reduced and I always notice the day or two after using the mask my base makeup always looks so flawless. If you have dry, dehydrated skin I would highly recommend giving this mask a go, it was a god send for me last autumn and winter and even now that we are heading into Spring it's still working wonders for me, hand down this mask is the best one I've ever tried in terms of hydration, it's incredible.

You can find the Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask for 99p (usually £1.49) at the moment in Superdrug HERE.

Vichy Double Glow Peel Mask Review

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I absolutely adore face masks so when I heard one of my favourite skincare brands Vichy where bringing out not one but three brand new face masks I couldn't wait to give them a whirl! The three masks in question (which can all be used together in stages if you wish) are a Pore Purifying Clay Mask which is ideal for combination to oily skin with congested and clogged pores, a Quenching Mineral Mask perfect for dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin and finally the one I've been testing out is the Double Glow Peel Mask, yes I did just say double glow he he.

The Vichy Double Glow Peel Mask* is formulated to boost your skin’s natural radiance, and instantly restore luminosity back into your complexion, making it ideal for anyone with dull, tired looking and sensitive skin, this one really stood out for me because anything that's going to make my sensitive skin appear brighter and glowy I'm all about. The mask itself is actually made up of two parts, the first part of the double-peel action consists of chemical AHAs made from fruit acids, which sweep away dead skin cells to reveal a fresher, more even texture to the skin. Secondly, a physical exfoliator made with a volcanic rock origin buffs and brightens your skin tone.

To apply the mask I simply pop a thin, even layer all over my face avoiding my eyes, I then leave it to sit on my skin for five minutes, then massage gently with my fingers tips and rinse off with warm water and a face cloth. The texture of this mask and how the mask works was actually totally different to what I was expecting and certainly nothing like what I've ever tried before, the mask actually has a very thin, watery, gel like texture with no visible volcanic rock suspended within it at all however, once the mask has been on for five minutes the wet, gel like feeling has completely dried and your left with the finest gritty feeling on the skin which gently exfoliates whilst your removing it! If your looking for a mask that dries hard and stiff  which you can peel off this wont be for you but personally I find this mask a lot quicker, easier and cleaner to use.

After using this mask my skin always feels absolutely fantastic, it honestly feels like a 'pick me up' for my skin because my skins texture is always so smooth, supple and moisturised afterwards, it definitely makes me face appear brighter and radiant too and I actually had a spot coming up under my chin the other day and I used this mask that same evening, and the next morning the spot had completely vanished, I was so impressed! Overall I cant recommend this mask enough, if you have dull, tired skin that needs a boost this is the perfect 'pick me up' mask to try!

You can find the Vichy Double Glow Peel Mask for £14.00 HERE.

Lush Mask of Magnaminty Review ♥

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 I've really been getting into skincare a lot recently, its quite surprising to be honest because in the past a quick cleanse and moisturise would work for me but as I'm getting older I decided I really wanted to look after my skin and keep it in the best condition I can, so I needed to get a full skincare routine in place that I was happy with and finally I can say that I have with help of Emma Hardie (review coming soon) and Lush. Whilst on the hunt for a good skincare routine I knew I needed/wanted a good face mask. Id heard so many good things about Lush's face masks so I just I had to treat myself to one and I went for the popular and much loved Mask of Magnaminty.

Mask Of Magnaminty is a multi-purpose mask that can be used on your face and body and is made with purely natural ingredients including honey, ground aduki beans, evening primrose seeds, peppermint oil, African marigold oil and that just to name a few but trust me girls theres nothing but goodness in this mask. Mask Of Magnaminty's main purpose is to clean, calm and clear the skin so it's perfect is you have any problematic areas and I find it works amazingly on those pesky hormonal breakouts that I tend to get. 

The application process of Mask Of Magnaminty is very clean and easy, it has a very thick and creamy consistency so you don’t have to use an awful lot to cover your whole face and because it isn't runny it doesn't drip or run everywhere in your bathroom either which is a bonus. The mask also has a bit of a lumpy texture which is the ground aduki beans and primrose seeds, these work amazingly as they act as the exfoliate, so when you (gently) scrub the mask off, the beans exfoliate your skin at the same time, brilliant! Obviously being named Mask Of Magnaminty I expected a minty scent and oh my it smells just like mint ice cream its sooooo, well... lush ha ha. The mint really has a cooling effect on my skin and helps reduce any redness I might have at the time, it's amazing for around my nose that's for sure. 

You are directed to leave the mask on for five to ten minutes and I usually go for the full ten minutes just because I really want to mask to work deep into my skin. After ten minutes the mask becomes quite hard and your face will feel very tight and then you can begin having plenty of fun making silly faces trying to make the mask crack, there really is something very satisfying about making those funny faces whilst having a mask on isn't there he he. You will need a flannel or some sort of facial sponge to remove the mask as it is very thick and tends to hug your skin and wont want to be removed with just warm water, but afterwards my skin feels so soft, smooth, moisturised, polished, calmed, clean and theres not a piece of dry, flaky skin or redness in sight woohoo, I love it and cant recommend it enough beaut's!

Whats your favourite Lush mask beaut's?? I'd love to know!!

Superdrug Cucumber Cooling Clay Mask | Review ♥

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 Recently I've really been getting into skincare alot more, which is quite a shock to be honest as it's always been something that I'm quite weary about because of my sensitive skin. Myself and face masks in particular have never got on, in the past I've had some bad reactions and it simply put me off them for years but whilst I was in Superdrug a while back their Cucumber Cooling Clay Mask caught my eye and when I saw that the packaging read 'ideal for sensitive skin' I took the plunge and bought a couple of sachets as they where only 99p each or 2 for £1.50.

Each sachet of Superdrug's Cucumber Cooling Clay Mask holds 15ml's worth of product and I easily got 2 applications out of 1 of my sachets which I thought was great and amazing value. The mask itself has a thick, creamy consistency and is enriched with cucumber fruit and Dead Sea Minerals which smell incredible and claim to help eliminate impurities and sooth the skin for a vibrant, fresh faced look. The mask is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans, is paraben free and BU AV approved which again I thought was brill.

I applied my mask to cleansed skin whilst I was in the bath, at first when I applied the mask it didn't feel cooling at all like the packaging suggests, it was more of a tingling sensation than cooling, I can only describe it as the same feeling you get if you was to put toothpaste on your face, at this point I was slightly worried that I was having a reaction but I persevered and the tingling soon wore off after a few minutes once the mask had started to set. Once the mask had hardened I still wouldn't say it was cooling at all but it did smell delightful and I had plenty of fun making silly faces trying to get that tight, hard feeling of the face mask to crack, there really is something very satisfying about making those funny faces whilst having a clay mask on isn't there? Ha ha. I left the mask on for around 15 minutes ( the packaging states 10-15 minutes) and then rinsed off with warm water and a damp flannel, the mask came off very easily, I didn't need to scrub, or wipe my face roughly, it simply melted away with the damp flannel and left my skin feeling extremely soft and refreshed.

Overall I did really like this face mask and its the first and only face mask in 5 years that hasn't given me a bad reaction. I do think it's cooling ability is a bit iffy, even the second time I used the mask it still had that tingling sensation but wasn't as harsh as the first time around, I think that was because I applied a thinner layer the second time around so Id suggest if you have sensitive skin like me just apply a thin layer to begin with as appose to slathering it on ha ha.

**I did notice something peculiar on the packaging that I'd just like to add in my review, under the 'Care and Safety Advice' it states that the scrub should not be used on broken, damaged or sensitive skin? However the front of the packaging reads 'Ideal for Sensitive Skin' which I think is really bad on Superdrugs part and needs looking into pronto.**

Have you tried this particular face mask beaut's?? What did you think?? I'd love to know.

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High Street Beauty Haul

Hey girlie's!!!

I'm back with a High street Beauty Haul for you all today as I was naughty again and treated myself to a couple of bits, and the fact I work opposite Superdrug really doesn't help my bank balance either ha ha. Anyway onto the little treats I picked up....

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation in 100 Ivory £8.99

This was pretty much a must have repurchase as its one of my all time favourite foundations, I absolutely love everything about it, its just perfect for me and something I always have to have in my make up stash. 

Collection Lasting Colour Lipstick in Valentine £2.99
I only have 2 lipsticks by Collection and I love them so I thought I'd add another one to my collection and I just couldn't resist it's bright red shade. I just think this lipstick would look incredible with a nice matte neutral eye and dramatic black winged out liquid liner, ohhh I think its so lovely and that look on a night out would be gorgeous!!! 

Maybelline Big Eyes Mascara in Black £8.99
Ive been after this mascara ever since it got released in America and I've hated having to wait for it to touch down in the UK, but finally I have it!!! If you know me, you will know I have an unhealthy addiction to buying mascara's, I just love trying them all out ha ha, so far I'm really loving this one, I'll be reviewing it for you all soon so keep an eye out beaut's.

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in Light £3.99 (On Offer)

 BB Cream's were so popular last summer but I never picked one up for some crazy reason but as Maybelline had a Buy 1 Get 1 Half Price offer on everything I thought I may as well try one if I was getting it half the price. Like the 'Big Eyes' Mascara I've been loving the BB Cream so far and I cant believe I've waited this long to try one.

L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Water £3.32
I love Micellar Waters but I hadn't tried L'Oreal's offering yet and Ive heard so many good things about it that I thought I may as well give it a go, I also love the fact its for eye, face and lips.

Cucumber Cooling Clay Mask 99p or Buy 1 Get 1 Half Price
Ive really been getting into skincare alot more recently since my skins getting less sensitive now as I'm getting older. It's been years since I've bought a face mask because every time I used them in the past my face would get a horrible reaction that would be there for days, but after spotting these cooling cucumber masks and noticing they are ideal for sensitive skin sufferers I thought I'd give them a whirl.

15 Shades Corrector/Contour Makeup Palette £3.99 including p&p
This is a little cheat item that I wanted to add in my haul as I haven't actually bought this Contour/Corrector kit in the high street, however it has a high street price that I'm sure alot of you girlie's would be interested in. This kit set me back a tiny £3.99 from EBay, what a bargain!!! The kit comes complete with 15 cream contour/corrector shades that are perfect for contour beginners like myself, I'll go into more detail when I review the kit in a upcoming blog post, but for the price it's fab!!!

So that's my little high street haul for you all lovelie's, I hope you enjoyed this kind of post and do let me know if you've picked up any high street gems recently that I need to try.

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