1. Queen Helen Mint Julep Masque: First off, this one smells incredible; just like a refreshing Mint Julep drink for your parched face! Love it! And the best thing about this product?? It is dirt cheap people! It's around $2 for an 8oz tube. (your average drinking glass is 8oz..you only use a small amount of this masque with each application, so one tube lasts a long time! Great bang for your buck!). When I use this mask, it makes my skin feel refreshed and clean (not that tight/over-drying feeling a lot of masks leave behind.). This is the most cost efficient mask for your money!
-Find it at Walgreens, Walmart, Target, and Online
2. Alba Papaya Enzyme Facial Mask: Sometimes my skin can be very moody and sensitive; this is the mask I reach for when I need something gentle for my skin! It is fabulous for sensitive/delicate skin! It smells fantastic, it's lightweight, it softens your skin without making it feel greasy or leaving behind a gross residue, and it is very gentle!
-Find it at Target, Walmart, or Online!
3. Boscia Luminizing Black Mask: Is your face gunked full of blackheads and filthy pores? Give this mask a try! It's the most incredible clean up mask I've ever used! If you've ever tried the Boscia Black Pore Strips, you know how they blow the Biore ones out or the water and how much gunk they remove from your skin. It's insane! Well, this gem of a mask is IDENTICAL to the Boscia Black Pore Strips, only it comes in gel/liquid form. Sounds odd right? A solid black face mask that goes on like a gel/cream yet dries to a paper mache'/ pore strip consistency. Well, it is a little weird! On that same note however, it is insanely incredible. I've never tried another mask that cleans my pores out the way this one does! You apply this one and let it dry, then you peel it off of your face like a peel-away mask. Word to the wise though, DO NOT GET THIS PRODUCT ON YOUR EYEBROWS OR YOUR HAIRLINE. Not only does this clean away all of the blackhead and impurities in your skin, it sure does wax the hell out of your hairline if you get too close (I didn't realize this during my first application...neither did my niece or my best friend lol! We all got a little bit of a face waxing that day!) If you do accidentally apply this one to your eyebrows or hair line haven o fear, just use warm water to loosen it off when you're ready to remove your mask. This one wins the "de-gunk my face award" hands down! Use a little face moisturizer after this mask and your skin will feel amazing!
-Find it at Sephora or online! (Insider tip, Sephora will give you a free sample of it if you go in and ask ;) Take the free sample home and see what you think! It will be enough for a single use. This mask is a little pricey, so definitely go to Sephora and try a free sample first before you buy it.)
4. Montagne Jeunesse Strawberry & Cream Gel Masque: I have used this product since middle school! My best friend and I used to buy these all of the time! I LOVE these! I love how inexpensive they are too: normally you can find them ranging in prices from 2 for $1 or $1.50ea. You also get at least 2 uses from each mask (perfect for sharing with a friend!). This mask is nice for a stressful day or when your skin needs a gentle pick-me-up. It's very gentle and soothing and it rinses off easily. It does not over-dry; it leaves skin moisturized, smooth, and non-greasy. Love it!! (Please note I've used this one with many different girlfriends/family members: it is suitable for many different skin types!)
-Find it at Walgreens, Target, Walmart, Kroger, or Online! (These are available just about everywhere you could think of!)
5. Lush Cosmetics: Catastrophe Cosmetic: This blueberry infused mask is absolutely amazing! All Lush products are fresh, handmade, and use natural ingredients. There are no artificial or irritating preservatives in these! Because they are so fresh, they do have an expiration date; so, plan to use one up within two weeks and to keep it refrigerated as well. One container gives me about 6 uses, so it's very cost efficient (the same goes for ALL Lush masks)! It has the most incredible scent to it! Not only does it smell fabulous and completely put you in a happy mood, it does amazing things to your skin! This one has calamine in it that helps to calm any redness or breakouts. It is gentle enough for all skin types and can be used as often as you'd like without drying or irritating your skin! This is my go-to mask when I have one of those "once in blue moon break outs".
-Find it at the Lush Cosmetic's counter inside of Macy's at the Oak Court Mall (or a Lush Store near you! Their fresh masks can not be purchased online through their website due to their expiration dates and the fresh ingredients used in them. If you'd like to try a Lush mask but do not have a store near you, try out some of the other amazing Lush masks on their websites that are shippable! www.lush.com ) *Insider tip: If you visit the Lush store, they regularly offer free facials. Those are great opportunities to try out their face masks and find the ones best suited to your skin type! They are also very generous with free samples!)
Last but certainly not least is my favorite: Drum roll please...
6. Lush Cosmetics: Love Lettuce: This is my favorite face mask of all times! (I'm actually about to use it in a few minutes before I take my shower!). This mask has an incredibly relaxing lavender scent to it and always works magic on my combination skin. It's magic I tell ya! You will fall in love with this mask every time you use it! It exfoliates your skin gently and removes dirt and dead skin. It tightens your pores and cleans them out without drying up your face, and the pure Lavender oil in it balances oily T-zones and inflamed skin. It leaves your face with the most gorgeous glow after you use it! I LOVE LOVE LOVE, Love Lettuce!
-Find it at the Lush Cosmetic's counter inside of Macy's at the Oak Court Mall (or a Lush Store near you! Their fresh masks can not be purchased online through their website due to their expiration dates and the fresh ingredients used in them. If you'd like to try a Lush mask but do not have a store near you, try out some of the other amazing Lush masks on their websites that are shippable! www.lush.com ) *Insider tip: If you visit the Lush store, they regularly offer free facials. Those are great opportunities to try out their face masks and find the ones best suited to your skin type! They are also very generous with free samples!)
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