Masks and Treatments

Along with my regular skincare routine, I love incorporating masks and treatments into my regimen. I typically do a face mask at least once a week. These are some of my favourite face masks, whether it be for hydrating dry spots, dealing with hyper pigmentation and acne scars, or calming breakouts.

• Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips: These are a staple in my beauty regimen. I always have them on hand. There's something so satisfying about seeing all the gunk that has just come off of your face.. These are also great because they're available almost everywhere for very cheap!
• LUSH Fresh Face Masks: These are another staple. They all suit different skin types and conditions, so there's a different one for everyone. However, some of my favourites are: Brazened Honey, Cosmetic Warrior (smells disgusting but it works), Catastrophe Cosmetic and of course Cupcake. I store these in the freezer so they last even longer!
• Sephora Collection Face Mask: I love these paper masks, they're so fun to take selfies in! But like the LUSH ones, they also have different ones for different purpose. My favourites are: Green Tea, Pearl, and Rose.
• REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask: I love this mask because it makes my skin more radiant and clear. It's good for acne scarring and blemishes and evening skin tone.
• GLAMGLOW Youthmud Tinglexfoliant Treatment: This one is probably the most pricey on my list, but definitely worth it in my opinion. This is one of few products where I've noticed a difference immediately after using it. My skin feels fresher and newer and I will continue to repurchase but use sparingly!
• Josie Maran Argan Oil: I love this because it's so multifunctional. I'm sure you've heard many people preach their love for it, so I won't blab on too much and just say it's definitely a staple and I recommend everyone to own it.
• Origins Super Spot Remover: This treatment is all around the beauty community, and the name speaks for itself. If I see a spot, I put this treatment on it before bed and after my skincare routine, and it aids in drying out the spot. It is fairly drying, which is why I wouldn't recommend it daily, but it gets the trick done.

If you've tried any of these masks or treatments, or have any to recommend, send me an email (glalamorous@gmail.com), a tweet (@LBechkos17/@glalamorous) or a comment!

xLB

Review: Kate Somerville EradiKate

The product I'm going to review in this post has received plenty of mixed reviews, from my research. So basically I bought this product on a limb. Sephora has the most incredible return policy ever, so I figured (since they were sold out of my beloved Origins, waaa) I would give it a go! Normally I wouldn't be one to spend 27$ on a product I've never gotten to test, but like I said, Sephora has their incredible return policy so I figured I would try it out!

Kate Somerville - EradiKate (27$ CAD)

First thing to be known about this product is that despite what it may look like you are NOT to shake it. Basically the product is separated into two (noticeable) parts. The top part is just a clear liquid, and the bottom part is a pink liquid, the good stuff. The top part is only there to keep the bottom part (the sulphur treatment) solidified. So whatever you do, do not shake this! It's meant to look that way.

To use this product, first I wash my face like normal, apply toner then apply moisturizer. Then what you do is grab a clean cotton swab and dip it straight into the product, all the way down so it touches the pink. Then you lightly dab at any blemishes you have. Since the sulphur treatment is no longer with the water it will dry up once in contact with your skin, thus drying out the blemish. This is recommended as a PM treatment seeing as you are to have pink dots on your face for hours on end. So, apply the treatment, go to sleep, wake up and voila! ..well, not quite.

On the blemishes I tried the product on, they seemed to be gone completely after three applications. No scaring, nothing. I was told you would notice results after one use. I however, did not. This kind of turned me off of the product, but I decided to continue since I had nothing to lose. I'm glad I did! After two more applications (two more nights) the blemishes were gone completely with no marks behind. It was like magic!

That being said, I think you need to have patience in order to use this product. But if you have the money to spend, or a great return policy, I'd definitely give it a shot. It doesn't work for everyone, but if it works, it really works.

xLB