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Golden blobbbbbb š¤© #AHAVAgiftedme their 24k gold Mineral Mud Mask & LOOK AT HER! @aha
š¬ I will be providing some first impressions since Iāve only used it about 3 times.
šThe 24k gold is supposed to help brighten the skin & the Dead Sea mud (which is an amazing ingredient) is supposed to help detoxify clogged pores.
āļø Now, I will say after I wash off the mask my skin definitely has a nice subtle glow as well as my skin looking smoother in areas that I usually have blackheads. The only issue I seem to have is the whopping $68 this mask retails for. I use masks in my routine that cost half the price and give the same results. I will definitely update you guys once I continue to use as always š
I will say I feel like a bougie queen wearing it because my face glimmers with gold š
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Free Samples in 2020 ā Which Ones Iāll Be Purchasing!
Being a beauty-obsessed shopper in 2020 is hard.
But free samples make it easier!
With brands adding in more samples of their products than ever, shoppers can try snippets before purchasing the entire product. This psychologically-brilliant tactic is working for beauty brands, landing them more sales than ever.
I think the reason free samples work so well is because:
Ā· Try before you buy, (the obvious)
Ā· Shoppers can purchase the full-size with confidence, resulting in fewer returns for the company
Ā· The risk-averse shoppers feel taken care of
Ā· Something about a gift triggers the human response of reciprocity (wanting to do something for them, like purchase more, once they have given you a gift)
Itās truly a win-win.
For context - My skin is oily, acne-prone, and also fighting anti-aging. A glorious trio.
Here are some of my recent freebies from 2020 so far (going from left to right):
Ā·The Curology Cleanser -
o Very gentle
o Lightweight
o Made for all skin-types
o Produced by leading dermatologists
o You can purchase with a $40 bottle of customized formula for your skin-concerns, $40 covering a 2-month supply. The cleanser and moisturizer are the same for everyone, very gentle and neutral.
Curology - The Cleanser
Ā· The Purlisse Matcha Green Tea Lemon Detoxifying Charcoal Mask ā
o This mask is magical
o Your face feels so clean after
o Smells delicious
o I use 2-3 times per week for a nice, gentle exfoliation
o The charcoal cleanses and visibly tightens pores
o The tea calms your skin
o The lemon brightens with vitamin C
o The full-sized product is $35.00 with a 5-star rating presently
pūrlisse - Matcha Green Tea + Lemon Detoxifying Charcoal Mask
Ā· 24K Gold Mineral Mud Mask from Ahava/Ulta ā
o Dead sea mud mask
o LITERALLY GOLD (see picture for sample on my hand, didnāt want to waste much!)
o It is very soft, and my face feels smoother after use
o Some report breakouts afterward and there are mixed reviews
o It leaves a glitter residue behind, unsure if some mistake that for the glow but I have experienced no breakouts
o Full-sized product is $68.00 with a 3.2-star rating on Ulta
AHAVA - 24K Gold Mineral Mud Mask
Ā· Herbivore Botanicalās Phoenix Oil ā
o I use this in the mornings, 2-3 drops
o It is for dry skin but I have oily skin, feels great and very moisturizing
o Works for sensitive skin, anti-aging, dryness
o Very lightweight
o Made using rosehip, omega oils, vitamin A, and sea buckthorn
o Herbivore is probably my favorite skincare line (vegan, product is concentrated and goes a long way, lasts for 6 months+ if used slowly, their products WORK!)
o Uses Alpha Lipoic Acid to add a natural glow to skin
o Large bottle is $88.00, again, will last you 6-months to a year if you take your time
o You could use one drop a day if you wanted
o Color will vary (I have noticed with their Lapis Blue Tansy oil that it got greener over time. You can see from my Phoenix sample in the picture that it is more yellow, whereas on the website it is more orange. This is likely due to oxidation and the potency of the product may be decreasing slightly as it is exposed to air).HERBIVORE - Phoenix Rosehip Anti-Aging Face Oil for Dry Skin
Ā· Sunday Rileyās UFO Acne Treatment Oil ā
o 1.5% salicylic acid, to fight acne and breakouts
o Clears pore congestion
o Quite lightweight for an oil
o Tea tree oil works great on my skin, with anti-fungal properties to fight bad bacteria
o Vegan/fragrance/paraben-free
o Emerald green in color
o Full-sized product is $40.00 with 4.5-star ratings out of 34-reviews presently
SUNDAY RILEY - U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil
Ā· Eight Saintās Bright Side ā
o A cleanser that utilizes antioxidants
o CrĆØme-based but not too heavy
o Made using fruit and seed oils
o The smell is citrusy and fruity
o Intended for dry skin but Iāve experienced no issues with it (even though I have oily and acne-prone skin)
o Full-sized product is $46.00 with 5-star ratings out of 17-reviews presently
So!EIGHT SAINTS - Bright Side
Out of these six, the four I would purchase the full-sized product of and recommend include:
Ā· The Purlisse Matcha Green Tea Lemon Detoxifying Charcoal Mask
Ā· 24K Gold Mineral Mud Mask from Ahava/Ulta
Ā· Herbivore Botanicalās Phoenix Oil
Ā· Sunday Rileyās UFO Acne Treatment Oil
My all-time favorite out of that would have to be the phoenix oil by Herbivore.
My second favorite is the matcha green tea.
And honestly, I could live without the other four.
Thatās my hot take! I hope it helps you, beautiful queens!
JulietH21
Moisture Mask Melodrama
Iāve always had combination skin. My dry spots get really dry and my oily spots get ridiculous. Iāve spent two decades looking for the right moisture products because 90% of moisture products cause my face to shine like a diamond or my pores to expand to craters. Especially in Fall and Winter because my dry skin will start flaking and reddening. It drives me bonkers
Iāve tried sooooo many moisture masks that just didnāt do it at all:
š§VERSED - LOOK ALIVE Hydrating Plumping Mask
š§MARIO BADESCU - Super Collagen Mask
š§bliss - In The Honey Mask
š§Follain - Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften
š§LANCĆME - Rose Jelly Mask
...and probably so many more than I canāt even remember off hand.
I was probably most excited about Follain - Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften because I absolutely CANNOT live without Follain - Dual Detox Mask: Purify + Resurface . I was skeptical from the get... it just looked like Nivea Body Cream. But I forged ahead. After leaving it on for the instructed 20 mins (it says you can leave it on all night, but I canāt even imagine...), my skin was instantly greasy. It was like I couldnāt rinse it off completely. The next day, my pores were almost twice their usual size, the oiliness was out of control and I had pimples popping up all over the place. Ugh.
Just when I was about to give up, a friend of mine told me about the AHAVA - Hydration Cream Mask . I wasnāt super excited to spend $40 on yet another disappointment, but she insisted that Iād love it. The instructions said to leave it on for 3-5 mins, but I ended up having a situation and wasnāt able to rinse for 20 mins, which made me even MORE nervous! When I rinsed, though, I was in shock. My skin was matte but felt like velvet. And that soft velvety feeling lasted for days! No extra shine, no heavy greasiness. It felt like a miracle. The Dead Sea mud it contains purified and soothed. My skin was brighter, plumper, and so soft that I couldnāt stop touching it. Now, I use it twice per week for 30 mins each time and rinse with a washcloth. No expansion of my pores, not a single pimple, flakes donāt exist anymore and never any added oiliness. I canāt recommend it highly enough!
CBiggs
Tonight Iām using the ahava Hydration Cream Mask. The ingredients include Deadsea minerals, Deadsea mud and shea butter. It can be rinsed off after 3-5 minutes or left on overnight. I have tried it both ways and I find that I donāt notice much of a difference unless I use it as an overnight mask. When used overnight it adds hydration to my skin. I will definitely keep this in my rotation for the time being, however Itās not in the running to be my HG mask so I probably wouldnāt re-purchase. So many masks to try..so little time! š.
shimmerandchelle
Purifying mask battle
I love a good mud/clay mask. Hereās my review of a few Iāve got in rotation at the moment.
AHAVA - Purifying Mud Mask
After floating in the Dead Sea on my trip to Israel and the amazing effect it had on my skin, I had high hopes for this mask. However, itās doesnāt really have any of the same super powers and for the price Iād hoped to have baby soft skin after use.
The directions say to leave the mask only for 2 mins. Iāve tried all different lengths of times and it doesnāt really change the outcome of using the product.
In saying that it is a nice mask but Iāve used much better. Iāll finish my tube but wonāt be repurchasing this one.
DR ROEBUCK'S - ULURU
When I first put this mask on my skin, it did start to burn/tingle a little but I pushed through and about 2 minutes later it was gone. If you put a thick layer on, it will take some time to dry down.
Overall I like this mask, when I removed it my skin wasnāt tight and sucked if all moisture but looked clear and happy.
Also Iād read reviews about this mask staining towels, I use cream/beige face towels to remove the product and it washed up fine in the machine. So donāt be too worried about that.
SAND&SKY - Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask
This instagram cult fave entered my life after a online lockdown shopping whim and itās didnāt disappoint. Itāll leave your skin feeling lovely and smooth. However, itās a pretty new mask to me and I found myself disappointed at the size of the jar for the price of the product.
A few things to expect when using this product. Like a lot of masks with active ingredients, there is an initial tingling feeling which quickly subsided. The mask dries down very quickly. When I took my picture I was already at that awkward stage of masks when you canāt really smile without cracking it. I love how it gets down onto my pores straight away. If your skin is like mine then youāll see little holes where your big pores are as it dries.
JessBarrett
I'd rather get/use coal than them...ššš
GLAMGLOW face masks are really popular and I was lured into buying the GLAMGLOW face mask set to try the products and see which suits me the most.
So, it's really necessary to try mini size before you buy full size. šØšØšØ
GLAMGLOW - SUPERMUD Clearing Treatment Mask is more delicate and spreads more easily compared with the Youthmud mask, but it's very stiff after it dries up and it feels as if all the water was absorbed from my skin. I would say it absorbs oil well but it only cleanses moderately and can be easily replaced with a normal cleanser.
GLAMGLOW - YOUTHMUD Tinglexfoliate Treatment Mask has big particles, so it doesn't spread easily and is hard to wash off. It irritates more than the Supermud mask so if you really insist on buying a GLAMGLOW face mask, get the Supermud one as it spreads more easily and gives the same results.
GLAMGLOW - THIRSTYMUD Hydrating Treatment Mask is moisturizing, hydrating and cooling when applied. It's my favorite among all GLAMGLOW masks. It has a pleasant scent and blends well with my foundation but it also weakens my foundation's coverage, so it's more suitable when you're having a great skin day. It also evens out skin tone and brightens skin complexion.
GLAMGLOW - Gravitymud Firming Treatment Mask is my least favorite among all. The silver mask looks magical but it's actually useless. It doesn't show any results in hydrating, moisturizing or anti-aging.
AHAVA - Purifying Mud Mask is a cleansing mask I love using recently. It is gentle and has a light-green creamy texture which spreads easily. It can also be easily washed off without leaving your skin feeling dry.
What's your fav and meh face mask? Share your opinion belowš
eliasbecker
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šLove this so much!!
AHAVA - All-in-One Toning Cleanser
I have acne and have combination/sensitive skin so a lot of products either donāt work or make it worse. Iāve been trying to find something to make my skin better and a friend told me about this product. She has major sensitive skin too but her skin always looks flawless. Iām only on day two of using this product but Iām already seeing a major improvement. I love the way it feels on my skin itās not heavy but still a nice consistency. This isnāt the first time Iāve used their products either . Every time I do I have nothing but good things to say
AHAVA-All-in-One Toning Cleanser
šMy favorite dry body oilš this or that?!
šI used these a ton in summer 2019, and I plan to bring them back in summer 2020! I absolutely love dry body oils since I have super dry skin with eczema! I donāt tend to use them in the winter, I like a heavier oil cream.
šWhat do they claim to do?
ā¢Ahava Dry oil body mist refresh skin with a non greasy dry oil mist that gives skin a luminous glow & leaves you a mood boosting sea scent. It has a natural oil blend of jojoba, sesame seed, & vitamin E oil. It hydrated & absorbs quickly, suitable for all skin types & tones. In scent Dead Sea plants but re named to sea kissed! āØš¦šššš
ā¢Moroccan Oil Dry body oil is a fast absorbing dry body oil that infused skin with instant moisture for soft, touchable skin. For all skin types & tones, infused with Argan, avocadoš„, & olive oil to improve skin texture, reduce blemishes, build skins natural defense & restore moisture.
šTexture/Consistency?
ā¢Ahava Dry Oil Body Mist is very thick, but runny oil. Itās not necessarily greasy, but it defiantly feels like oil is on my skin.
ā¢Moroccan Oil Dry Body oil is very thin oil & absorbed Into my skin quickly so I could not feel the oil on my skin.
šMy thoughts?
Overall I really enjoyed both of them during the summer time, but I prefer Moroccan oil. Simply for the fact the Ahava oil was tinted green on my very fair skin, and I donāt care for this particular smell. It isnāt bad & it does work in making my skin look & feel good but I donāt enjoy it for the price or smell! Moroccan oil smells sooo good & even though itās very thin & absorbs quickly, it made my skin feel hydrated for the whole day! I have used more than half the bottle, just because I think the smell is a bit more mild & enjoyable & the oil seems to not irritate my skin. It feels exactly like what a dry body oil should feel like, hydrated but not oily! I love this stuff.
šPrice Vs. Size?
ā¢Ahava is $42.50
ā¢Moroccan Oil is $48
They are both 3.4 oz, but I think Moroccan oil is better & worth it in my opinion. One bottle has lasted me 2 summers now, and I will probably repurchase for summer 2121! But if youāre into sea kissed scent, check out the Ahava dry oil mist! š
MOROCCANOIL - Dry Body Oil AHAVA - Dry Oil Body Mist Sea-Kissed
MOROCCANOIL-Dry Body Oil
Tonight Iām using the ahava Hydration Cream Mask. The ingredients include Deadsea minerals, Deadsea mud and shea butter. It can be rinsed off after 3-5 minutes or left on overnight. I have tried it both ways and I find that I donāt notice much of a difference unless I use it as an overnight mask. When used overnight it adds hydration to my skin. I will definitely keep this in my rotation for the time being, however Itās not in the running to be my HG mask so I probably wouldnāt re-purchase. So many masks to try..so little time! š.
AHAVA-Hydration Cream Mask
I have been needing as much hydration on my skin as possible, and these are my favorite masks/serums to help replenish my skin!
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The Mahalo care Hawaiian Hydration is a cellular repair concentrate that leaves your skin drenched in good ingredients and seals in hydration. I just emptied this beautiful serum this week, so I'm so sad to be done with it!
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Bliss makes fabulous masks, and the In The Honey mask is such a great gel mask that soothes and hydrates your skin. It's honey and lavender, which is such a great combo. The What-A-Melon overnight mask does wonders on my skin. It sinks in nicely and really plumps it up overnight.
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Ahava Hydration Cream Mask is one I use to ramp up the moisture in my skin. After cleansing, I will slap this on and it really does a number on dryness. It's a great mask to refresh and moisturize the skin.
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My final fave is the leahlani skincare Bless Balm. It's a buttery solid oil packed moisturizer. I can't say enough good things about this. It smells AMAZING, and has ingredients like blue tansy and orange blossom. I use this on my face, hands, legs, anywhere that gets dry really. It's a skin saver!
AHAVA-Hydration Cream Mask
Ahava mud mask
The Ahava mud mask is made to deeply cleanse and detoxify the lord while working on oil control. The product is very thick and clay like. I have had this for 5 years and I love it. This is the older version of the packaging and it has lasted me so long. My oil zones completely vanish once I use the mask. I have gotten my wife hooked on this product. We use it once a week. We would definitely recommend this product to anyone in need of oil control and decongestion. This product is $35 and I would recommend this to everyone. AHAVA - Purifying Mud Mask
AHAVA-Purifying Mud Mask
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