Now you guys all know that I absolutely love GlamGlow's SuperMud face mask, so I have since purchased some of their other face masks to see if they're just as good.
So I recently tried out their YouthMud face mask & I have to say I have some mixed feelings about it.
So I have used this mask a few times, so I think I can make a fair comment on how it worked for me. I will say it does work, it makes your skin feel super clean & look a lot healthier/ clearer. However it is one of those masks that brings all the nasty things to the surface, so after a few days don't be surprised by some spots!
There isn't the features of this mask that bother me, it's more the texture & feeling of it whilst on the skin. It honestly has the texture of sand, which I find a little hard to apply to the skin or too abrasive for my skin at least. Another thing is that it kind of strings my face when I first put it on & for probably the first five minutes of the face mask. I have heard a lot of people have this or worse, a burning feeling when using this face mask.
So that's why I'm so undecided on it & with the price tag being so big, I don't think I'll be repurchasing this mask. I'm glad I tired it, but I feel like it's really not for my skin type.
Up until now I have only ever tried one of GlamGlow's face masks, however I have been dying to try some of the others for ages! When I was in Rome I picked up some sample sizes to try.
I am planning on reviewing the other ones as well in the future, but this is the only one I've tried so far.
The one I have tried so far is the Thirsty Mud hydrating treatment.
Firstly, can we talk about this packaging??
GlamGlow packaging is always amazing and these sample sizes are no different. Sounds silly, but I love that the sample packaging is actually the same as the full size!
So onto the mask, this mask is a hydrating face mask for those times when your skin is feeling a little dry & in need of moisture. So I imagine if you have dry skin in general this product would be perfect for you!
I only tend to get dry areas on my face, so for me this is probably best used as part of a multi-masking routine (using more than one mask, different masks for different problem areas).
As I don't really suffer with dry skin too much I thought this product was going to be a little wasted on me, however I would have to say I was wrong!
The first time I used this mask was after I got back from Rome. The climate was so hot out there that it had dried my skin out quite a lot, so this had to be really moisturising to make a difference. I'm happy to report that I only needed to use this once, to restore my skin to normal!
So I am very impressed with this mask & I think if you're going away it's definitely worth trying.
It would be perfect for long haul flights, holidays & season changes (which we are undergoing right now).
I think in the winter months this mask is really going to come into it's own for me, because crazy British weather = dry skin!
Me & Liam went to Rome for a few days, it was amazing. If you've never been I'd highly recommend it!
Whilst we were there we came across a Sephora!
Which to most sounds like nothing but to Brits it's quite a big thing, seeing as we don't have them in the UK.
So I figured it was only right to do a little bit of a haul for you guys on what I got.
So the first thing I picked up was a Beauty Blender. I know these are now available in the UK but it was a much better price in Rome, so I figured I should get one FINALLY.
I have to say, it was definitely worth it! I've only used it a handful of times but I'm completely in love with it!
I also picked up some face masks. I decided to try one of the Sephora sheet masks as I know a lot of other bloggers rate them quite highly. I have yet to use it yet though.
I also picked up this GlamGlow gift set, which I thought was too cute to pass up!
Firstly the mini sized pots are just adorable & I know from experience that these masks tend to be pretty good. Me & Liam both love the SuperMud mask.
I'm looking forward to testing out all of the others too!
Coconut oil is a staple item that everyone should have in their cupboard. Why?
Well it's just so damn useful!
You can use it for a ridiculous amount of thing from hair treatments to cooking ingredients!
So I'm going to share some of its uses with you below.
Oil Pulling - Teeth Whitening
I haven't really looked into this use much as I already have a teeth whitening method that works for me (Doll White Strips). However there are a lot of company marketing/ selling this method.
Hair Mask/ Oil
You can either use this as a overall hair mask or as a hair oil. I personally prefer to use it as an oil. I use it sometimes to add some moisture to the ends of my hair. As I have long hair the ends can get pretty dry so sometimes they need some added moisture from an oil, coconut oil is perfect for this. Plus it smells great.
Facial Oil
Again another I don't tend to use, but a lot of people swear by coconut oil as a facial oil. Use it overnight to add moisture to the face & to reduce oil production in the daytime. Some even use it as a cleansing oil to remove make up.
Cuticle Oil
This is what I mean by a multipurpose product, basically you can use this as an oil anywhere on the body really. A lot of people like to use it on their cuticles as part of a manicure.
On Pets/ Animals
Whether it's a dog, horse or whatever pet you may have you should have some coconut oil lying around just in case. I know last year this was an essential for my horse as he had a lot of dry scabby skin on his fetlocks (ankles) & it was the only thing that made it better. If your animal is suffering with any flaky/ scabby/ dry skin issues apple some coconut oil to the area a few times, you will see a difference.
Cooking
A lot of healthy recipes these days use coconut oil in them. It can be using in baking for flavour & in cooking to add your diet. Using it to grease a pan can help add to your good fat for the day. It can be very helpful if you're very strict with your diet or counting your macros.
As you all probably know by now I LOVE Lush's Mask of Magnaminty face mask. So I decided to try another mask by them.
This is Lush's Cup O' Coffee face mask.
This mask is an exfoliating mask consisting of a variety of natural ingredients including ground coffee, cocoa extract, fair trade vanilla & more.
So my thoughts on the mask.
I'm going to be honest here I hate the smell of coffee & this stinks of it! The scent is so strong I could still smell it the next morning when I was washing my face in the shower. This initially put me off this mask.
I have used the mask a couple of times now, because if it gave me amazing results I think I could deal with the smell.
When they say this is an exfoliating mask, they aren't kidding!!
I would only recommend this mask if you have extremely oily skin. I have combo skin, with oiliness in the centre of my face & I found this mask to be very drying.
After I washed it off my skin felt too dry to me, so I actually had to use a hydrating treatment (h2o+ hydrating treatment) to add some moisture back to my face.
This mask might also be good for drying out any nasty spots you have, seeing as it is very drying.
Today guys we are talking face masks. Now this is a topic I love!
I feel like face masks are possibly one of the most important parts of any skincare routine.
They are a treat that is actually good for you!
(That's perfection right there, if only cake was the same!)
So I wanted to share with you a few of my current favourite face masks.
Lush - Mask of Magnaminty
(normal & self-preserving).
This mask is just incredible, I really can't say anything bad about it. I would say the self-preserving is better targeted at dry skin, whilst the original is more for combo to oily skin so choose according to your skin needs. However they do have everyone covered, good work Lush!
The mask is a mud mask, I believe, packed full of beneficial natural ingredients & costs at the most £9.95.
It is perfect if you're after that glowing skin look & it is also great for getting rid of spots! I would say acne might be a different story, however the natural ingredients will definitely do you no harm.
It does also have some organic ground aduki beans in it which act as an exfoliant when you wash it off.
GlamGlow - Cleansing Treatment
Now this product is on a totally different scale to the Lush masks on price alone. To be honest it's one of those products I hate to like because the price makes me want to cry! However this is my second pot of it so it must be good.
Glamglow is cult beauty brand that so many bloggers/ vloggers talk about & I can see why. This mask smells amazingly yummy & gets rid of nasty spots like no other. If you have any really inflamed & red spots just apply some of this! I've seen it reduce the size of spots by half in just one use (on both me & my brother). It is also great for blackheads, I feel like this really keeps mine from getting too out of control & visible.
I sometimes find it's hard to pick up a cheaper face mask from the drugstore. However Superdrug now have their own range of these.
There are six different mud masks in this range, which all target different skin needs.
This ranges from purifying, exfoliating, detoxifying, you name it!
The one I've tried from the range is the De-stressing Aloe Vera Mud Mask.
Honestly I went with this one simply because my skin can be sensitive to certain products so I thought I'd be pretty safe trying the Aloe Vera one.
This mask is a very gentle mask. So if you're not wanting for anything crazy in a face mask you'll love this.
I find this mask to not do that much for my skin. However it is nice a quick little skin 'pick me up'.
It isn't chunky & doesn't dry out really quick, which is great because some mud masks dry out far too quickly.
The packaging is actually really good too! I have quite long nails & really don't get on with tubs/ pots too well. A lot of girls will feel me on this one, I'm sure.
I would like to try some of the other masks from the range, especially the detoxifying one.
For only £2.59 I can't see any reason not to have them all to be honest!
If you're just starting to get into face masks I'd highly recommend these as they quite basic masks & don't have any scary effects like heating or tingling.
Blackheads, I hate them, you hate them, we all hate them.
They are also a right pain to get rid of too!
So I wanted to talk a bit about some of my favourite products to get rid of blackheads & reduce visible pores.
The first product I like to use & the very first step in my everyday skincare routine is the Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating daily scrub. I have been using this product for years & whenever I try to use other scrubs I hate them and just go straight back to this. This suits my skin perfectly.
It's a scrub that's not too harsh but still cleans your face deep down.
This product has micro beads in it to help remove blackheads and remove grease from blocking any pores. This is why I also find it prevents me from getting many spots.
The second product is the Biore Deep Cleasning Pore Strips, when these works (they're a bit hit & miss) they're great. You apply the strips to problem areas with blackheads, leave them for approximately 10 minutes then rip them off quickly. This results in them pulling blackheads clean off your face and the proof is on the strip!
Both of these products are available at the drugstore too!
The last product is the GlamGlow Clearing Treatment mask. I like to use this just on my blackhead areas & spots, as it is an expensive mask. I find this is great for reducing pores and removing blackheads. After I've used this mask my skin just looks brighter, clearer & cleaner!
Check out the video here:
Let me know your favourite blackhead products in the comments!
I could have easily done this review back in February when I first purchased this product, to be honest I don't know why I didn't! What I'm trying to say is from the first time I tried this mask I knew I loved it & that it was amazing!
I am of course talking about Lush's Mask of Magnaminty.
The mask is labelled as a face & back pack, however I am not a "backne" (back acne) sufferer!
However for your face this stuff is awesome!
If I'm being really honest I think I prefer this to my GlamGlow in terms of a full face face mask.
The smell isn't the nicest smell ever though, smells kind of like minty vegetables. The mask can also dry out a bit and is best used within a 5 month period.
This mask is definitely worth the £9.75 price tag, in fact I think it's quite the bargain!
I love this mask and definitely plan on repurchasing it once I have finished this pot.
It gets rid of blackheads and makes your skin glow, what more could you ask for!
Also when you wash this mask off it has exfoliants in it, so it exfoliates your skin as you wash it off.
Lush also has a version for you ladies (& guys) that need a bit of extra hydration, with their self-preserving version of this mask!
I have watched various reviews of GlamGlow products and have heard nothing but amazing things, so the temptation was high! However the brand isn't cheap to say the least!
So I had a shop around to try and find a good deal. In the end I ordered from a UK company called Zest Beauty. I have to say their delivery isn't great, but I did get the product in the end!
I decided to order the Clearing Treatment mask, which comes in the white packaging, as I thought it would be the best all round mask that I would get the most use out of.
Hi, I'm Eve. I'm a 23 year old professional photographer, who also has an interest in blogging/ vlogging. I like to write about anything really, from beauty to health issues!
