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Review: Adovia Purifying Mud Mask

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vvbsmom
on July 7, 2010
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This is by far the best face mask I’ve used! It’s such a multifaceted product, what’s not to love? I put it on in the morning before I jump into the shower (since it’s such a dark mud mask, this makes it much easier to rinse off). It tingles a little bit which had me concerned at first. I don’t have sensitive skin per se, but wondered what that feeling was. I checked the ingredient list and found that it contains papaya extract-which is a natural exfoliant. I consider myself an ingredient junkie and love to know what’s in the products I am using. There is nothing in the mask that I wouldn’t want to put on my face. It feels a bit luxurious to slather mud on your face which is from the Dead Sea.

I love that it is more than just a typical mud face mask; it removes the dead skin cells without stripping my skin and leaving it dry, clears up my little acne bumps and makes my skin glow. My makeup definitely goes on smoother after this mask and my skin has a certain glow to it, almost as good as getting a professional facial. Very impressed!

Review: Vivo Per Lei Collagen & Seaweed Mask

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LadyC
on September 21, 2009
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The drying summer heat is starting to drift away, and leading us into the crisp and windy autumn chill. Sooner than we know, it will be the cold burn of winter.

There are skin drying elements in every season (except maybe spring… but it is a long way off, still.) Because of this, I’m continuing my search for the products that will aid in moisturizing and repair of my poor dry skin, without buying into the zit instigation of my oily zones. It’s tough.

Vivo Per Lei Seaweed and Collagen Mask Review

Basics: A delightful mask, blending collagen and seaweed to moisturize and sooth your skin. Pretty much a staple for the at home facial.

Extravagance: Girls, the presentation on this stuff is amazing. When I got my mask, the first thing I noticed was the very elegant box  – an opalescent white with silver printing. I flipped open the lid (with the magnetic closure!!!) to find what looked to be a green pearl nestled into a white silky pillow. Really made me feel high end!

Imperfections: It is a little bit perfumey. Not a bad smell at all, just a tad too much pretty for my taste.

To Sum it Up: Okay, so I’ve used this twice for my at home facial, and I really like it. I mean, it is going to be a finish up the jar kind of product for me (not likely to end up in the land of unused cosmetics that I call my bathroom closet.) No breakouts. No irritation. And, as an added plus, I noticed some definite plumping of my skin. Yay!

Vivo Per Lei Collagen & Seaweed Mask

Vivo Per Lei Collagen & Seaweed Mask

Review: Swisa Beauty Purifying Mud Mask

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LadyC
on August 24, 2009
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For us, weekends are about being a family. So, Mister C & I decided to review the Swisa Beauty Purifying Mud Mask together.

We spent the weekend working in our garden, chasing our dog, playing in the yard (yeah, we’re a couple of kids), and generally sweating it out in the hot August sun.

Yup, by the end of the day today, we had the “high gloss” shine. (not to mention, the blotchy skin, heat bumps, and a generous coating of general ickiness.)

swisa-mud-maskBasics: A deep-cleaning mud mask that promises removal of impurities, and moisturizing & softening of the skin. We’re interested… keep talking.

Extravagance: It has vitamin E. Okay, cleansing and repairing. We’re game!

Imperfections: Okay, so “mud mask” may be a little bit generous. Try clay mask. This stuff was so firm, it crumbled more than smoothed on. So, we wet our fingers and voila… it spread on perfectly.

Also, it does have a medicinal scent. It reminded us both of Noxema, though I think Noxema wins in the “what smells stronger” category.

To Sum it Up: After our quick fix application, we both instantly noticed a very light stinging – not painful, just enough to make you think something was working. Oh, I almost forgot to mention that Mister C had just shaved, and it still wasn’t uncomfortable.

We both sat with a sort of army green hue about us, and waited for our faces to harden… about 10 minutes. The mask rinsed off easily (which is a huge plus with a mud mask), and left us both really happy and clean feeling. A lot of the bumps are gone, and the blotches have totally eased up! Neither of us feel icky anymore!

To quote the box this mask came in: “this mask is great for melting the day away.” We agree.

Swisa Beauty Purifying Mud Mask

Swisa Beauty Purifying Mud Mask

Review: Dead Sea Premier Ageless Future Detoxifying Mask

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LadyC
on April 16, 2009
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That’s it! I want an ageless future! I’m just saying that I’m noticing drastic changes to my skin in the last few years – and sister, it ain’t good! I’m getting little wrinkles around my eyes, and of course, the really big ones at and above my brow line that I’ve already told you about.

I’m getting older, and it is frankly not a concept I’m in step with. So, as the next step on my quest to defy the effects of aging, I decided to try the Ageless Future Detoxifying Mask by Dead Sea Premier. Who could deny that the name alone is very enticing?

Ageless Future Detoxifying Mask by Dead Sea PremierBasics: It’s a mask (yep, that’s why it is in the name). It is low maintenance – no special 5-step process or ritual. Simply put, it measures out pretty much as much as you need in 2 pumps. You spread it thinly across your face and neck. It goes to work to detoxify your skin, and “helps to eliminate the four signs of aging: fine lines [I have those], uneven skin tone [don't even get me started], poor skin texture [not yet, but I'm going to fight that], surface dullness [yep.]”

Extravagance: I’ve been trying to find a way to describe how this product feels. I’ve toyed with many over-the-top descriptions… some that I was flat out told were not conveying the magic in it’s workings. So, here’s my non-descriptive description – it foams (actually it’s really more of a bubbling) when you apply it. I let it sit on my skin as all of these tiny, itty-bitty, microscopic bubbles pop. The first time I used it, I giggled. The second time, I giggled. The third… I’m sure you get my point. It tickles, and it feels really good. My husband described it as an “invigorating tingling sensation.”

So, the best thing I can liken it to is having a million little fairies blowing on your face… Meh, maybe that’s going too far. How about hundreds of teeny fingers giving you a massage? I don’t know. I think you’re going to have to try this one yourself.

Also, the packaging is beautiful – small glass bottle, with a good sized pump to make application easy. And you won’t be ashamed to have it out on your counter, if you choose.

Imperfections: None. Seriously. I will, however, offer this advice… moisturize after you use it. It will leave your skin feeling a little tight – which, to those of us who were taught that the #1 key to keeping youthful skin is moisturizing, is a no-no.

To Sum It Up: All-in-all, it is pretty rad. It’s quick enough that you can add it to your morning routine – wash your face in the shower, apply the mask (in lieu of a toner), rinse and moisturize. You will have firm, supple, even-toned skin for the day. I haven’t been using it long enough to speak to the “ageless future”, but I’m hopeful.

Learn More About Dead Sea Premier Ageless Future Detoxifying Mask

Dead Sea Premier Ageless Future Detoxifying Mask

Review: Dead Sea Premier Miracle Mask Noir

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LadyC
on January 5, 2009
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I’d like to think that I have some will-power, but being married has proven that, in my private life, I have none. Of course, I resist many urges, and any vices I may have can be excused with what I perceive to be choice. Still, many things go undone because I don’t have the will resist urges to do something better or more fun!

C’mon, I was a free-thinking, independent woman with a career and a social life! Who would care if my bedroom was less than clean or a bill was pushed to the last possible pay date because I needed a pair of shoes now?

My husband, on the other hand, is the epitome of will-power and self-discipline. He has a strict rule about not ruining a nice night by doing the dinner dishes, but you can rest assured that the dishes will be done first thing in the morning. He resists any urges he may have to be lazy and chooses to walk to the market rather than drive. CHOOSES!!. And, he will not walk through our bedroom doorway without doing pull-ups on the bar he strategically hung.

Is he crazy? Or is it me?

Well, I’m here to admit that I am the one with the problem… and I can prove it. I am a chronic picker! I cannot see a blemish on my face without giving in to my urge to attack it and perform surgery. Oh, the shame! Blackheads are my favorite. I know, I’m disgusting!

I don’t generally have urges to attack others because I do have a sense of decency and personal space… and even if I did; my self-loathing mandates at least some control.

So, in trying to be more like my sweet, dear husband, in this New Year, I am devoted to continuing on my journey of discovering my will-power!

As any addict will tell you, once you’ve admitted your affliction, it is a good idea to remove the temptation. This is where the aptly named Dead Sea Premier Miracle Mask Noir comes in.

<a href=Dead Sea Premier Miracle Mask Noir" width="300" height="225" align="left" />Basics: The Miracle Mask is a mud mask, with an element of exfoliant and toner. You use a slight scrubbing motion when applying, and your face will tingle a little. The application is a bit messy, but it cleans up nicely. The smell is a little medicinal – mostly a strong scent of eucalyptus, I think. Once you have removed the “mud”, you are left with a layer of oil on your skin that you will wash off with a gentle cleanser. Your skin will feel very soft, and look a little rosy.

Extravagance: The removal is the magic of this mask. The mud comes off with a “solid mud block” that magnetically (YES! MAGNETICALLY!) lifts the mud from your face… and takes with it the contents of every single blackhead. It’s true… clears every pore!

Imperfection: I can only use the mask on my chin and around my nose… the prime spots for blackheads. My cheeks and forehead are too prone to acne, and this product is definitely not for acne prone skin (it even says so on the bottle: “ALL SKIN EXCEPT ACNE”.) Further, it is really potent stuff… so I can’t use it more than every other week without upsetting my sensitive skin. The instructions recommend at least 60 hours between uses.

So far so good with my resolution. I have zero temptation. So, for today at least, my face is safe from my scanning eyes and tools of torture!

Buy Dead Sea Premier Miracle Mask Noir

Buy Dead Sea Premier Miracle Mask Noir

Review: Dead Sea Premier Professional Peeling Mask

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LadyC
on December 2, 2008
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I love… and I mean LOVE the Dead Sea Premier Professional Peeling Mask. I’ve been using this stuff for almost a year now… sometimes twice a week, and sometimes months in between. It’s a use-it-as-you-need-it, you-can-always-rely-on-it, perfect-solution mask. Do I oversell? Maybe, but I’m going on record with the fact that it has saved me from many gnarly stress, pre-menstrual and environmental acne attacks.

Here’s the basics: It doesn’t have a terrible odor, it’s low-maintenance to use (just apply the mud, let it dry and rub/crumble it off with your fingers), it clears up blemishes, eases up red and irritated skin, and comes with a lightly scented smoothing gel that leaves your skin glowing.

Dead Sea Premier Peeling MaskHere’s the extravagance: The packaging is cool in that the mask and gel are in one jar – the lid has a separate lid within to contain the gel.

And here’s the imperfection: Meh, the plastic the lid is made from is a little fragile. Just be careful not to let your slippery hands destroy your coveted mask.

Also, my mom pointed out that she feels morbid using this product line – “Dead” Sea Premier feels a little uncomfortable to her. LOL! I’ll give you that the name is a little off-putting… but when something works, I think we can get past it, right?

Call me over zealous, but I’m sprung on this mask! And don’t take my word for it; try it yourself!

Buy Dead Sea Premier Professional Peeling Mask

Buy Dead Sea Premier Professional Peeling Mask