Sisley Black Rose Face Mask

Possibly the most expensive skincare product I have ever bought. My hands were shaky, my throat went dry and there was some tears in my eyes when I was handing the lady my card to pay for it.

I was trying to convince myself that I am doing it for my skin, to look decent for upcoming photo shoot, that I am investing in my skincare, etc... All that self talk didn't work.. still felt guilty while walking out of  the store..

Black Rose Cream Mask has an "Oscar winning" reputation and is a favorite among many. It is full of great anti-aging ingredients like black rose extract, vitamin E and chlorella and red wine among many.

It is effortless to put on, a thick light pink cream that instantly absorbs into the skin. I didn't notice it smells of anything, which I like since I am not a fan of too much fragrance in skincare.

In my opinion it is a great cream mask, that I often use as a night cream or put a thicker layer to make it into a "sleeping mask". It is so expensive I would never wipe away any excess, giving my skin plenty of time to absorb it all.

The instant result that I noticed was how smooth my skin felt afterwords. It felt comforted and visibly more plump and radiant..  The effect didn't continue till the next morning, but imagine putting it on before big event or a night out. Simply the best for instant results!

Would love to continue using it to make me skin appear even smoother, and see more benefits from it on my skin. I also would love to mix it with an oil from the same line, however the price of the oil is even more than a mask, I will stick to a sample for now.

Overall a great cream mask, but would definitely get it with a discount coupon!

Available at Nordstrom Sisley Paris Black Rose Cream Mask

Shea Moisture cream face masks

Early morning, I wash my face with favorite gentle cleanser and make some warm tea with honey to start off my day. It is usually green or jasmine tea, I love to have lots of time in the morning with no rush at all,  so putting a gentle cream face mask fits my routine perfectly!

 I came across this face mask in Target, while looking for some gentle mud mask or deep cleansers.
It was less than $10, in the pretty and convenient packaging.

The main thing that I appreciate about this mask is how easily it spreads while applying to the skin.
The consistency is just prefect, not too thick and not too runny. I apply it with my fingers, generous layer and let it dry. It dries up in a very comfortable, not too tight cream that I can easily remove with the washcloth.

Overall, I do like this mask, it is  gentle and affordable but I don't  see any visible changes in my skin. Didn't clean up the pores or brighten up my skin in any visible way. To me it is just a gentle exfoliator and stronger than your everyday cleanser.

Daily Hydration Milk Mask, didn't work for my sensitive skin at all.. The moment I put it on, it burned my skin and I had to take it off immediately. I am trying to use it up, by putting in on the tops of my hands and also as a feet cream before the shower. It says that it will hydrate the skin, however even when I put it on my hands it dries up so fast.. Its not hydrating or moisturizing to my skin at all.

Honestly, I didn't like any of those masks, but the brand has such strong integrity (no parabens, no sulfates, no animal testing and many more) that I will give them another chance.. I like their hair care products better and those I will invest in, not skincare ...


Ewelina

Restful night, full of sleep

Long, dark day at work, super long hours that last forever. .. After a day like that , all I dream about is hot chamomile tea in my favorite mug and long shower.. Can't help it but I do feel older on a days like that, I feel the aging process is accelerated .. My eyes got smaller and more droopy, dark circles are more visible, saggy skin... Its scary!

Recently, I bring comfort back to my skin, with the below sheet mask. Tony Moly "I am real Avocado mask Sheet , Nutrition". I wash my face and put it on, my skin feels instantly calmer, nourished and pampered, almost like a restful night of sleep with a great skincare, in just 20 minutes!

On night like this, I try to be extra gentle to my skin and use only nourishing face wash followed by Kiehl's midnight recovery oil and then the sheet mask. Plump, hydrated skin is revealed and the feeling of getting older is gone!

I pick mine at Ulta, $3.75 click 

Love all the skincare products which are extra gentle but nourishing to the skin.. Which ones are  your favorite?

Favorite drugstore face cleanser

To be completely honest,  I am not a fan of drugstore skincare. It might be the fact that I don't see much progress or any positive effect on my skin?
However when it comes to cleansers, I wanted to give Burt's bees a chance.

It is so gentle, non foaming with a pleasant yet subtle orange scent.
I use it as a second cleanse, right after removing makeup with jojoba oil. I love the fact that I can massage my skin with with, in gentle motions and use it around my eyes. Truly therapeutic when I can take my time with nighttime routine :)

The only downside to this product is that it needs to be rinsed very well, the formula is quite thick and if not washed off completely will leave a slight greasy film on the skin.
I would recommend  this cleanser to anyone with dry and sensitive skin, I think for people with oily skin it might be a little to greasy.

Looking forward to trying more products by Burt's bees, especially the garden tomato toner.

Ewelina