Mask away your problems...
Who doesn’t love a face mask?! It’s the easiest way to give yourself a little pampering at home. I love experimenting with all different types of masks, from peels to exfoliants and beyond. One of my favorites is this basic mud mask by Queen Helene. It uses English clay to clean out your pores, tighten skin, and relax your facial muscles. I use it once every few weeks whenever I am feeling extra oily or I feel like my complexion is looking a bit poor. It goes on easily and dries within ten minutes (side note: does anyone else love that feeling when you can finally take your mask off and you work your facial muscles, cracking it like an egg?? I think it feels SO GOOD!).
having a geisha moment
The only negatives I would give it would be a) It’s a bit liquidy at first so it can be quite messy, and don’t dry your face with a white towel because it WILL stain and b) though Queen Helene says it uses natural ingredients, they have perfume in the product which most likely contains some unnatural ingredients. Beyond that, I love the quick results, and for only $4 it’s a steal!
What is your favorite mask? How do you pamper yourself on your day off? Let me know!
I always wanted to let you all know I will be leaving for Ohio today! My husband and I are meeting up with my parents (who left last week in order to drive the week-long trek) and sister to attend an Elliott family reunion. I haven’t seen my mom’s side of the family in a really long time, so I’m super excited. Luckily I’ll be able to bring my laptop and camera, so blogging with commence as usually, but keep me in your thoughts today (I’m not the best flier and will be doped up on Dramamine, lol).
Katie
1 year ago
Definitely want to try this!
Maria Reply:
July 29th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
After my trip, I need to use this again asap lol
amber
1 year ago
i love your bun lol
Maria Reply:
July 29th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
gorgeousglam
1 year ago
Hi doll, I’ll have to try this, I haven’t seen it around though! I love the MAC volcano mask it’s so amazing!
Maria Reply:
July 29th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Ohhh, I will have to check it out! I got this at Sally Beauty supply, but it might be at local drugstores as well
Jessica
1 year ago
You should try ChiQui Beaute’s facial masks! They have Mud to Go, which contains both the Spa Glacial Mud Purifying Mask (5pcs) and Youth Restore Lightening Mud Mask (5pcs), and Citrus Happy, which is a Hydrating Facial Mask. I used to have really bad cystic acne, but after a friend recommended these products to me a few months ago, my acne has cleared up substantially. The texture of my skin has gone from dry, oily, and scaly to smooth, soft, and dewy looking. The Lightening Mask really helped lighten my old acne scars and dark pigmentation. I use the Hydrating Mask after using the Purifying Mask to help moisturize my skin. Sometimes i’ll just take a small amount of mud mask around my nose to get rid of blackheads and whiteheads. These masks are one of the few products on the market that are natural, paraben free, contain anti-aging elements to fight wrinkles and sagging, and come in individual packets that keeps them fresh. These masks really work…they’re my holy grail of beauty products
Their website is chiquibeaute.com. My friend gave me this promo code that gives you $10 off any mask, which i’ll gladly share. It’s “J10DOLLAROFF” Hope this helps! 
p.s. If you ask them for a sample, I believe they will send you one!
Maria Reply:
August 2nd, 2010 at 10:31 am
Thank you for the code, you’re the best! I’ll take a look at it, I’m always down for trying new masks!