Monday, October 31, 2011

origins clear improvement active charcoal mask

What can I say about Origins' clear improvement active charcoal mask? well for one thing I really like it! This baby  will cost you $22 for 3.4oz the pic however is of the sample size. The mask is made with charcoal and white china clay and clams to absorb environmental toxins and dissolve impurities.  what I like about it most is how simple it is. My biggest complaint about some of the masks I've had in the past was that they were to gimicie I can do without the cooling sensation and the minty smells this mask is the simplest I've found. Its more of a wet consistency......
Its very easy to apply, since it isn't as thick as some other masks putting on an even layer is easy. There is a slight tingle when its first applied but it doesn't last long, after about 10 or so minutes it dries and becomes really tight...rinse and your done. Though it is a little pricey I recommend this mask, its a sure way to clean out your pores.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

BURT'S BEES natural skin solutions SENSITIVE


I had the opportunity to try two of BURT'S BEES newest products from the natural skin solutions sensitive line, the daily moisturizing cream and the facial cleanser. The entire collection also consists of an eye cream, and a night cream all meant to work  together as a gentle way to cleanse an moisturize sensitive skin.

The facial cleanser  is 6.oz and retails for about $10. it contains cotton extract which i never heard of prior to trying this product  and bunch of other natural ingredients like coconut oil , sunflower oil, Shea butter the list goes on. Its a very thick creamy consistency and reminds me so much of Cetaphil.


Like Cetaphil it leaves a moisturizing film to the skin which is perfect for those with dry skin. However this product did not remove my make up at all which is one of my basic requirements for cleansers. After using it my skin still felt grimy although i will admit felt soft.  I do not recommend this cleanser for oilier skin or those who expect a cleanser that also removes makeup. this would best suit sensitive dry skin and or people who use makeup wipes prior to cleansing.

The daily moisturizing cream is 1.8 oz and retails for about $15 dollars. Like the cleanser it two contains cotton extract and also has a ton of natural ingredients like sunflower oil, Shea butter, aloe vera juice and of course many others. The moisturizer's consistency felt like a mixture between a cream and a lotion, theres enough water in it for the product to go on without feeling heavy but thicker than a lotion deeming it a cream.

Although this product was meant for daytime use I find it best to use it at night because it does not contain sunscreen and is more of a soothing moisturizer. This product I recommend to everyone, I think this will come especially handy during the winter months.

(As part of being a buzzagent natural communicator this product was sent for me to review. my reviews are and will always be honest opinions. )
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