Masks
Since I’m off scrubbing (after a revelatory talk with Renée Rouleau), I’ve been trying different exfoliating masks. Because even if I’m not scrubbing, I want to know I’ve reached a deep, dead skin-shedding clean. Murad’s Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask serves a multitude of purposes: it has anti-oxidant rich pomegranates, hydrates, brightens, dissolves oils, and smoothes the [...]
Mud masks are brilliant for purifying our faces of oil and bacteria, which tend to run rampant in staggering summer heat. When it comes to wintertime, we don’t want to leave our skin neglected; but with all the drying cold, you need a cleansing mask that also hydrates. Stay away from those that strip away [...]
Skincare is a science and as technical as it sounds, nothing works better on my skin than papain enzymes (great for getting rid of dead skin cells) and glycolic acid (a genius, deep-penetrating exfoliator). For years, I have used a glycolic mask in conjunction with a papaya enzyme mask. Now the two power ingredients have [...]
I’m very often drawn to out-of-the-box packaging. In fact if it wasn’t for fantastic outer layers, I probably wouldn’t own 75% of what’s in my beauty arsenal and I’d be a brand loyalist as soon as I discover an effective product. For obvious sensitive skin-related concerns I’m definitely way more adventurous when it comes to [...]
It’s time to get holiday-ready. Southern California-brand Arcona’s products are petrochemical-free and packed with enzymatic-based ingredients and antioxidants so you can put your best face forward. I am devastated that they discontinued their Kiwi Clarifying Peel, a mask I relied on several times a week to thoroughly renew my skin. But the Tea Tree mask [...]
I’m always wary of brands I’ve never heard of (especially when my face is involved!), but this anti-aging mask is a MUST-TRY! If you want a spa experience-level, deeply hydrating facial, this at-home treatment is as close as you can get to booking a session. For my first try, I carefully read the ingredients, tested [...]
