Friday 2 June 2017

Mask it Up! | My Fave Face Masks For All Your Skincare Woes.

Hey lovelies,

I don't know about you guys but as much as I try to stick to a regimented skincare regime, I still regularly have those "I can't be arsed" moments where I just want to grab a make-up wipe and ditch the cleanse (and the second cleanse, and the tone, and the - oh you get my point!) There is one thing I will always make time for however, and that is a good ol' fashioned face mask. I try to use a mask 1-2 times a week, and depending on my skin emergency at that exact moment, I'll pick one from my ever-growing collection! I've put together a list of my favourite ones, that each treat a different skincare problem you may be dealing with, so I really hope this comes in useful!

 (Clockwise from top)

The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Mask - £16
Gatineau Radiance Enhancing Gommage - £35
7th Heaven Black Seaweed Peel-Off Mask £1.00
Thalgo Deep Cleansing Absorbent Mask - £24.80
Boots Ingredients Lotus Flower & Tiger Lily Sheet Mask - £2.50
WOW Luxury Facial Mask Treatment - £20
Dr Jart Ceramidin Nanoskin Sheet Mask - £22.50 (for 5 pack)




For Instance Radiance - The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Mask*
Firstly, how sleek is this packaging? I'm really loving The Body Shop's branding at the moment. I was kindly sent this to review - which FYI I was ecstatic about as it was already on my shopping list - and I've been loving how much of a deep clean it gives my pores! I've since been back and bought more masks from their new line cause I'm so in love! I like using the Facial Mask Brush* with it to get a nicely even application too. It's totally Vegan which is amazing, completely free of parabens, silicone and other nasties, oh and it smells incredible. It's perfect for when your skin is looking a bit lacklustre and you want to get your glow back. Cause who doesn't love a glow?! It's also a two in one product as it works as an exfoliator when you scrub it off your face. Bonus!



For a Quick Fix Facial! - Boots Lotus Flower & Tiger Lily Sheet Mask, WOW Oxygen Sheet Mask & Dr Jart Ceramidin Nanoskin Sheet Mask
No I did not get the 'sheet masks are over' memo as my love for them is still going strong. They're fab for so many reasons; they require no effort, there's no goo to wash off your hands or face once you're done, and they are perfect for travel! (As they don't count as one of your precious liquids.) I love bringing a couple of these along when I'm flying long haul cause my skin gets so dehydrated from the recycled air and these really do give it the boost it needs! The only downside to them is that they make you look a teensy bit like a serial killer. (Jokes aside though does anyone actually look normal in these?) I've picked my three current favourites, that all replenish hydration and boost your glow, so whatever your price range, I've got you covered .



For Fading Those Pesky Acne Scars - Gatineau Radiance Enhancing Gommage
Before you all start on me; yes I know it's not technically a mask, but this product from Gatineau is a fab treatment nonetheless. It's a chemical exfoliant with the key ingredients of AHA and Activated Vitamin C which both encourage cell turnover and regeneration - which in English means that it helps get remove your old skin cells and bring your sparkly new ones to the surface! - This is one of my favourite products for fading acne scarring and hyperpigmentation and I've definitely seen a huge difference in my general skin tone since using this over the past few months. I usually leave it on for a good 5-10 minutes, to allow it to soak in and work its magic, rinse off, and then follow up with a moisturiser. Plus it's got that delicious orange jelly smell!



For Mattifying & That Squeaky Clean Feeling - 7th Heaven Black Seaweed Peel Off Mask
Remember those fun little face mask sachets that you used to take with you to girlie sleepovers? They were probably by the brand Montagne Jeunesse, which has since undergone a little revamp and are now back under the name 7th Heaven. They've kept their funky eye-catching packaging, and their price point is still so affordable considering how great the quality of these are. Everything from the range is also cruelty free and PETA certfied, with a few of the masks (including this one) actually being Vegan too! I love so many of the masks from this line, but for the sake of this post not being 5 years long I've just chosen the Black Seaweed mask. It's great for you oilier-skinned guys and gals too as it takes away the excess sebum. There's just something so satisfying about peeling it off and seeing all your impurities go away with it! 



For Calming Acne-Prone & Sensitive Skin - Thalgo Deep Cleansing Absorbent Mask
Last but certainly not least is this gorgeous mask from Thalgo. It's from their 'Control' range so targets irritated and acne prone skin. It has anti-comedonic properties so helps to prevent pores getting clogged (which is one of the main causes of acne) and the Pam extract helps to reduce redness and calm the skin. I love the whole focus of the brand, as it's about harnessing the benefits of the sea, and they only use the gentlest and purest ingredients, which is fab for my sensitive skin!

Leave me a comment below telling me what one of your favourite masks is and maybe I'll try it out!


Thanks for reading your Dose of Skincare


Disclaimer: The majority of things I review on this blog are purchased by myself, however I am lucky enough to be sent some products in exchange for an honest review. These will be mentioned in the post and outlined with an asterisk (*). As always, all opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way by brands/companies. If you are a company interested in sending me something for a review, you can contact me at sales@izzymariehill.com

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22 comments

  1. I've recently some of the anatomicals face masks and think they smell lush! I love the body shop charcoal one too! xx

    G


    www.teawithgi.com

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  2. I'm definitely more a fan of sheet masks than other face masks...they're less messy. Nothing says a pamper evening like a face mask and a glass of wine though.
    Alicia xxxxx
    Aesthetic Obsessed

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  3. I've only ever tried the 7th heaven masks but I've heard a lot about the other masks. I can't wait to try some of these out! Xx

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  4. I've been wanting to try the body shop charcoal mask for awhile now after seeing reviews. Might just have to go for it! Xxxxxxx

    Lucylovesbeautyxo.com

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  5. I love a good face mask! I want to try some from the body shop I've heard great things xxxx

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  6. Thank you so much for sharing all of these options, Izzy! I only have two different face masks, so I really need to invest in some more alternatives! I've heard loads of people raving about the Body Shop mask you've included, it's great that it doubles as an exfoliator too! The 7th heaven mask sounds fab too, can you believe I've never tried a sheet mask!!

    Abbey 💗 www.abbeylouisarose.co.uk

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  7. Have you tried the Clinique Purifying Detox Mask? It's amazing!

    Great post :)

    www.breathofpurpose.com

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  8. I have recently been getting into using facemasks and some of these sound perfect! Thank you for this post :)

    Steph xx
    www.stephsworld.com

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  9. I love love love The Body Shop's Himalayan Charcoal mask!
    If you haven't already, you should definitely add the Kiehl's Turmeric & Cranberry Seed mask to your collection here - it's amazing for brightening and smoothing the skin :)

    www.lovefrommaira.co.uk

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  10. I might have to try that last mask if it's for sensitive skin! I used to use a face mask weekly but I haven't used one in ages!

    Sian x
    www.theenglisheverygirl.com

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  11. I absolutely love the Body Shop Himalayan Mask, so I'm really excited to see that you've included it in your post! Also I really like the look of the Gatineau Radiance Enhancing Gommage to target acne scars as I've obviously still got some on my chin from when I had them during school which have left some awful marks! I might have to have a little invest into it! xxxxx

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  12. Masks are probably the only skincare product I do actually use regularly as I can just whack it on and get on with stuff for a while. Or relax in the bath while the mask does all the work. I'm still seriously lusting after that Body Shop Charcoal one so my birthday better hurry up!

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  13. Oh I love face masks. I really need to try that Body Shop himalayan mask, everyone seems to be loving it. Recently I've been loving the L'Oreal clay masks and pretty much any sheet mask I can get my hands on!

    Lauren | Lauren the Daydreamer

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  14. I love doing a face mask and having a pamper night! The 7th heaven masks are lovely!! Since getting pregnant my skin is so sensitive and everything seems to burn. I've heard good things about the body shop mask I must pick up a sample if they do some! My skin is in desperate need.

    Tania || www.taniaalexandraribeiro.com
    xxx

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  15. Face masks are my favourite thing, you feel soooo good afterwards! I need to try out the Body Shop Himalayan Mask, I've heard so many good reviews about it.

    Abbie
    xxx
    www.abbwhi.com

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  16. I need a body shop mask or two in my life. They all look incredible I can't decide which to try first. I am also a huge fan of the 7th Heaven masks.
    Beth x
    Mermaid in Disguise

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  17. I really want to try The Body Shop's charcoal mask, it looks fab. My favourite mask at the moment, isn't technically a mask, but I use it overnight as one, is May Lindstrom's The Blue Cocoon, it's really helped to bring my skin back in check after illness.

    Lauren x| bylaurenjane

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