Sitting in front of the laptop with an hour or two to spare,
it’s often quite nice to treat your skin to a wee bit of pampering. Rather than
going for the everyday serum-eye cream-moisturiser routine, I like to plump up
my skin every once in a while with what I call the ‘triple threat facial’. No
credit can be taken for this by me, as I was completely inspired (as in thispost) by Vivianna Does Makeup (who got the idea from Caroline Hirons, skincare
gem) An idea so genius that I can’t believe it hadn’t popped into my head
already, I’m now getting a lot more use from more of my face masks and my skin
seems to be thankful for it. For the record, my skin is a real mixed bag and
has lots of issues, from dry patches and a shiny forehead to hormonal breakouts
and general dullness. Choose masks that suit your individual needs, and start
achieving better skin!
First things first, the facial begins with a clay-based
detoxifying mumma jumma, for which I bring out my mighty Queen Helene Mint
Julip mask. Bright green and minty, this clarifies the skin and I like to apply
it with a paddle foundation brush for even coverage that doesn’t waste any of
the minty goodness. As Anna points out in her post, this digs down deep into
pores and cleans them right out, so that the next two steps can work to their
full potential without any grime in the way. After leaving Mint Julip on for 30
mins and removing with a damp muslin cloth, step two of this process can begin.
Radiance is the next thing you want to slap on your mug, and
at the moment I am using the Guinot Instant Radiance Moisturizing Mask*. Wafts
of lavender and rosemary are key features of this greige face treat, and I
leave this on for 15-20 minutes before whipping it off with a tissue. I like
the look of the REN Glycolatic Radiance Renewal Mask that Anna used and was
eyeing it off in Mecca Cosmetica the other day, but I just can’t take the
plunge until I’ve used up some other face masks first. I’m trying to be good,
you see?
Final step is my favourite, not purely because the long
process is drawing to a close but because this mask is my very favourite. The
Jojoba Company Botanical Hydrating Face Mask* is clay based and uses a bunch of
classic hydrating ingredients to soften and plump up the skin. I love the way
it tingles, and that it actually does what it promises to do, and does it well.
Using these three dedicated masks in a single evening is a real treat for the
skin, and I see it as ensuring I have some brownie points stored up to trade on
those days when it threatens to act up on me.
Let me know what face masks you
love in the comments below, and if you ever have time for this sort of at-home
pampering.
*Marked items were provided for consideration. Honesty,
always.
*Interested in the Queen Helene? iHerb stocks it for $3.84 here, and if you use my discount code BEJ649 you can save extra! $10 off every order $40+, or $5 off if order is below $40. Happy shopping!
