Masks : Beauty and Fashion Tech

Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask

I love Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask. I seriously cannot quit raving about it! This foaming mask refreshes and makes the skin look great, temporarily at least.

The whole concept of the Bliss energizing Mask is to oxygenate the skin, plumping up skin cells, and making the skin look fresh and renewed. Here is the company’s information on it:

A ‘take-out’ version of bliss spa’s most famous facial, the Triple Oxygen Treatment (a favorite of so many stunningly skinned celebs, we wouldn’t want to dull you with the details). At home, once, twice, or for the obsessive even thrice a week, this flash-action mask will deliver a shot of oxygen, a dose of a powerhouse form of Vitamin C, a smattering of anti-free radicals, and a moisture fix, to instantly spiff up your skin when you find it looking a little ‘low’ life.

with vitamin C, fluid O2™, NaPCA, and EUK-134™ free-radical resisters

A super-quick-fix for dull, tired, sallow, ‘I’m sick of my’ skin. Engineered to mimic the effects of our spa’s famous triple oxygen™ (but in seconds), this fabulous new complexion brightening formula uses every ‘tech’ in the book to work to furnish you with a fresher, younger-looking face.

engineered as a stand-in for our spas’ world famous triple oxygen facial treatment

releases oxygen molecules and detoxifiers

a super-quick-fix for dull, tired, sallow skin

super-strength skincare from bliss, new york’s hottest spa

To use the mask, a layer of light lotion is applied to damp skin and then left on for a few minutes while it turns to foam. During that process, it tingles quite a bit. I kind of thought it tickled at first! Then it is rinsed off. I found that my skin looked and felt great after each use of it. The effects don’t last all that long, but it is a great way to start the day! I use this several times each week regularly now. Great stuff! I highly recommend it!

Buy Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask at Beauty.com

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Pevonia Botanica Enzymo-Spherides Peeling Cream

For a good, spa-like enzymatic peel, take a look at Pevonia Enzymo-Spherides Peeling Cream . Using encapsulated papaya and pineapple enzymes, this lotion/mask does a pretty good job of dissolving the gunk in your pores and leaving the skin looking a bit brighter.

Pevonia Botanica Enzyme Peeling Cream Mask

I have always like enzyme masks, so this one has quickly become a favorite. Unlike my other favorite, Astara (read review), which is pretty intense, the Pevonia mask is a bit more gentle. I can feel the enzymes working when I use it, but I don’t think most people would find it irritating in any way. With that said, those with sensitive skin should always be cautious using enzyme products.

Try using a mask such as this after cleansing and then follow with a gel moisture mask for an at home spa experience.

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Yes to Carrots Exfoliating Mask and Day Cream

Yes to Carrots is a new skin care, body, and hair line available at Walgreen’s stores.

I tried the C the Difference Exfoliating and Soothing Mud Mask and the C Today or C You in the Morning Moisturizing Day Cream. Both are quite nice products.

The mask is a light clay mask that is appropriate for dry and sensitive skin. It provides light exfoliation without any irritation, and it generally is nice to use. It smells quite nice, with a very light scent and left my skin very soft. I will keep using this fairly often.

The day cream is also fine, but I found it to be a bit too much moisture for my skin right now. I recommend it for those with dry skin, but others might want something lighter. Come winter, I will likely be using this!

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Zensation Brightening Mask

Zensation Brightening Mask is a luxury mask from Zensation Switzerland. I really enjoyed using this mask, and while I won’t declare it as any sort of cure for hyperpigmentation and melasma, it is wonderful to use and it does leave the skin looking better.

First off, the mask smells wonderful. The scent is not strong or overwhelming. Instead it is just a nice light scent that is a joy to wear. The mask is a lotion that is left on for 20 minutes and then washed off. It is not drying, does not feel sticky, and is very comfortable. I found that my skin felt slightly moisturized after using it.

The mask contains seabuckthorn extract for a high vitamin C content and various extracts to lighten the skin. The one that jumped out at me as something with some proven effectiveness is mulberry extract. I did not see any immediate fading of discolored areas, but my skin in general looked more radiant after using the mask several times. Plus it is just so nice to wear!

Zensation also has some pretty packaging, so it looks quite good on the shelf.

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Alba Hawaiian Papaya Facial Mask

Alba Hawaiian Facial Mask, Papaya Enzyme is a really nice enzyme mask that is a bit different from other enzyme masks; it is a gel.

I have use clay papaya enzyme masks before, and I particularly like the Astara Green Papaya Mask. But a gel option is quite nice to have, especially when just a light mask is all that is desired. The Alba mask feels quite light on the face, yet I could still feel the enzymes going to work. After about 5 minutes, I washed it off and my skin looked quite nice. Those interested in this mask might also like the spa kit with products from the same line. I found mine at a Meyer’s store and have seen some Alba products at CVS stores. It also is available online.

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Astara Facial Masks: Violet Flame Enzyme, Green Papaya Nutrient, and Golden Flame Hydration

With summer coming on, my skin tends to go from dry to a bit oily and acne prone. That is when I tend to break out the facial masks more. Some of the best out there are the masks from Astara.

Astara makes a number of products, but my all time favorite, and one often listed as a favorite of other reviewers is the Astara Violet Flame Enzyme Mask. In my opinion, this is flat out the best enzyme mask out there. The mask is a nice thick clay mask, and you can really feel this one working. I don’t remember where I saw it, but I read a review once where the author likened the feeling to having her pores vacuumed, and she is right! You can actually feel the enzymes in this going to work. This mask simply can’t be beat as a wonderful exfoliator and a good way to dissolve junk out of your pores. Something to keep in mind though is that this one is not recommended for sensitive skin.

Those who want a milder product should take a look at the Astara Green Papaya Nutrient Mask. This is also an often recommended, wonderful mask that is much tamer than the violet enzyme mask. I use mine in between the more intense enzyme treatments. So if your skin is easily irritated, yet you want a bit of pore cleaning action, this is the mask to try.

The Astara Blue Flame Purification Mask is focused on purification and acne treatment. The mask feels similar to the Violet Flame mask, but a bit milder. It also works well on acne spots. Just put a dab on before bed and wash it off in the morning. Yes, you will have funky looking blue spots on your face overnight, but the clay helps draw out the oil and the enzymes go to work on the bacteria. You can also do essentially the same thing with the violet enzyme or green papaya masks.

For moisturizing and cooling after one of the clay masks, Astara Golden Flame Hydration Mask is wonderful. This gel mask is soothing and is also ideal for sun or wind burned skin. It feels quite nice.

Want to try several at once? Take a look at this kit: Astara Facial Masks, Assorted. Unfortunately, Astara products are a bit expensive, but I am a big fan of the quality and find them to be worth the extra cost.

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