Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Quick Review: Murad Clarifying Mask

Ola beauty lovers! I am just on a role with product reviews lately. I have been trying out a couple products to give you guys and gals my feedback on if it's worth the money or not.

As you may know from a few posts back I had a horrifying experience using the Murad Clarifying Facial Cleanser. WELL I was a trooper and that did not scare me away from Murad completely. I feel that I have this want to try products out to save you guys some headache and/or money if I can.

Now don't think that I went and purchased this product! Hell no, the girls at Sephora gave me a couple samples for me to test out for the week. Today's topic is the Murad Clarifying Mask. Ideally this would go in conjunction with the Murad Clarifying cleanser, BUT since the cleanser is a big no no in my books. I just used it on its own.

With any facial mask, before applying always ensure that you cleanse your skin well. Pat your skin dry and then apply the mask. This mask is a creamy white texture, easy to apply, slightly tingles on the skin like most clarifying masks do.

My thoughts on this product you may be wondering? Well.....the good news is that my skin did NOT break out in hives like it did with the cleanser. To be completely honest, the mask did not do much at all. I have used clarifying masks before from different brands, so I know when it's working and when it's not. This Murad clarifying mask only worked as an average drug store mask would.

Which brings me to my next point. The price is $37.00 for 2.05oz. Since the product works equivalent to a drug store brand, why spend triple the money when you can pick up a freeman mask or queen helen mask at a lesser cost?

Oh but I am not done my friends. Looking through the ingredients of this product, the product contains, not one, not two, but has five different types of parabens! Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben....YIKES

My total thoughts? Well, I won't be spending close to $40 on a mask that works as an average mask. If you consumers are unsure for yourself, pop in to Sephora and ask for a sample size for you to try. Some products that don't work for me may work for you. Or they may not work for you. It's up to you to make your own decision. Based on reviews on the Sephora Website, there are a lot of people who enjoy this product. This is just my views on the products and how it worked for my skin. P.s. I have oily combination skin on average, in case anyone is wondering.


Until next time beauty lovers!
MacGirl25

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Quick Review: Boscia Tsubaki Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask


Ola beauty lovers! With the colder weather approaching my city quickly, that means drier skin. I try to keep up drinking water for an overall health goal, but sometimes we just get so busy we forget to drink those bottles of water on the go.



That's why I have been trying a whole crap load of hydrating masks, quick hydrating and over night hydrating masks. Good news is my skin LOVES the hydrating masks I have been testing.

Today I am going to tell you about Boscia Tsubaki Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask. This mask was given to me as a couple samples from the Sephora girls. Now let me just say this was the first hydrating mask EVER I had tried at the time, so I was a tad bit nervous on how my skin would react, if it did react in a bad way.
I am sure we all get nervous when we try a new skin care product with the fear of it screwing up your calm skin at the time. Don't lie I see you nodding in agreement. 

So I cleansed my face in the evenings before bed, and I slathered this mask on my bare skin. The scent is very nice, calming I would describe it. The texture of the mask is creamy smooth, very enjoyable to apply to the face. This mask can be left on your face over night, and depending on how dehydrated your skin is, your skin can soak it all up throughout the night, or you may have some light residue left in the morning. Well, my skin soaked this puppy up! Not a drop left on my skin in the morning. It was amazing! My skin looks so plump and rejuvenated that I was impressed with this product.

So a few product facts, price? Well it is on the expensive side. $42.00 for 2.8 oz at Sephora.
However I think that is the only down side to this product. The price.

On an ingredient perspective, the product is made WITHOUT Parabens, Sulfates, and Phthalates.

Some decent ingredients the product is actually made with are:
-Tsubaki (Camellia) Oil: Firms, hydrates, and protects against free radical damage.
-Allantoin: Provides hydration and supports natural cell renewal with natural anti-bacterial and deep-cleansing benefits.
-Wakame: Prevents fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness by replenishing protein, helping to support natural collagen production.
-Rice Bran Oil: Reduces dark spots and increases micro-circulation for soft, glowing skin.


I have to say this is fabulous winter mask for hydration. Definitely will be one of the ones I purchase in full size this season! Thumbs up in my book!

Until next time beauty lovers!
MacGirl25

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