Lush Mask of Magnaminty Review ♥

Hey beaut's!

 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!!

My Pamper Night Essentials ♥

Hi beaut's!

There's nothing better than when you've had a long day at work (or an awful day at work) than coming home and having a nice girlie pamper night. I must admit pamper nights are something I indulge in regularly, although I don't go the hole hog with a complete skin care routine or tanning routine, as I'm more about the relaxing part so today I thought I'd share you with all you my personal pamper night essentials.

Firstly I have to have to start my pamper night with a nice Lush bath that's full to the brim with bubbles, this is an essential for me as it just helps me relax and unwind. My go to bubble bar at the moment is Creamy Candy, not only does it look cute but it makes your bath water go baby pink and smells divine, it's so sweet and really softens the skin. Next is a face mask, I slather one on whilst I'm having my bath and let it do its thing, recently I've been trying the Lush Mask of Magnaminty which I really like, it's very cooling and calming and generally lush he he. 

After my bath and face mask it's time to pick out some munchies, nail polish and most importantly some chick flicks! I'm not really a savoury girl so most of the time I go for something sweet like chocolate or those red velvet cookies you can get from Tesco mmmm, this time around I tried the new Chocolate Desserts Collection* by Lily O'Brians, there where 18 yummy chocolates to try including Hazelnut Torte, Passion Fruit Posset, Banoffee Pie, Creme Brulee, Raspberry Infusion and Key Limey Pie! It's safe to say they went down an absolute treat with me and my boyfriend and would be perfect if you where having a pamper night with your girlie's too. As for movies... I always go for either some sort of chick flick that will usually have me in tears, a Disney classic or some One Tree Hill which is my all time favourite TV show.

What are your Pamper Night Essentials beaut's?? I'd love to know!!

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