Masked Beauty Skincare | Luxury Face Masks

Raise your hand if an indulgent night in for you typically involves a face mask -- I'm raising my hand over here, too! I don't think I've met a mask that's rocked my world so much that it's become essential in my skincare routine, but I always feel like masks are like a multivitamin for your face. Are they working? Hard to say. Does my skin feel great? You bet. And chances are it may even LOOK great for a day or so post-mask, too. So, it can't hurt, and it feels relaxing in the process so why not?

Recently, I was sent a couple masks from Masked Beauty Skincare to try out. This brand is new to me, but I was intrigued by the variety of masks they offer. They sent me the Purifying Charcoal & Diamond Mask, and their Exfoliating Coffee & Chocolate mask. 

These masks are formulated without parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, triclosan, polyethylene microbeads, bisphenol A (BPA), and toluene.

My personal favorite is the Coffee & Chocolate mask. It smells as yummy as you're imagining and once I used it and rinsed it off, my face feels smooth and soft. It's lightly exfoliating with little pieces of coffee bean ground in to it. 

The Charcoal & Diamond mask is also nice, especially if you're looking to dry up any blemishes or impurities on your skin. My one complaint is that it smells a bit artificial and perfumed, something I'd rather not have in my skincare. Added fragrance can be an irritant on sensitive skin. 

There are four other options in the Masked Beauty line, including Toning Red Clay, Overnight Pistachio, Moisturizing Gingko & Oat, and Soothing Rose & Peony. The only retailer near me that carries these (although I have not looked for them myself) is Hy-Vee - so keep your eye out if you're grocery shopping and want to splurge on yourself! They're only around $8 each. 

Farmacy Honey Potion

I have been so intrigued by the Farmacy brand and have been itching to try out some of their products. I love their branding and their all natural approach, and I was so excited to get the chance to test out their Honey Potion face mask. 

Farmacy has just launched a line of honey products, and this mask is their debut product. It's a warming face mask formulated with honey (surprise, surprise!), bee propolis for healing, and royal jelly which helps the skin look younger. This mask promises to nourish the skin and make it look glowy and smooth.

This mask is thick like honey, and its sticky when applied. Once applied, you're supposed to massage it in to the skin for a minute or two until it turns white and heats up. You can really feel it warm up and start to get to work. It needs to stay on for 10-15 minutes and then you wash it off to reveal younger, more hydrated skin.

This mask feels so nice on the skin. You really can feel it moisturizing and detoxifying. I love that the ingredients are pure and natural and they actually help achieve great results. I noticed my skin feeling more hydrated and plump after I used this. 

Another bonus? The jar it comes in is ingenious. It's a very sturdy glass jar, and the top is magnetic so the metal spatula to scoop out the sticky mask never gets lost! I think you're definitely getting your money's worth when it comes to both packaging and product alike. 

Another cool thing that I can totally get behind is that Farmacy donates $1 for every bottle of Honey Potion sold to City Growers, a non-profit that educates kids about where food comes from, health and sustainability, which includes teaching them the importance of bees in pollinating and producing honey. 

Farmacy's Honey Potion isn't cheap, ringing in at $56 for 4.1 oz. You can purchase it at Farmacybeauty.com and on Sephora's website. However, like I said before, I feel like you get what you pay for and the quality is definitely there.

I would highly recommend checking this out if you need an extra boost of hydration to your skin and you enjoy masking. I'm so impressed with this product and I can't wait to try more of Farmacy's skincare line. 

Exuviance Bionic Oxygen Facial

Remember when I said bubbling oxygen masks were about to be huge here? I guess they're already here... in the form of Exuviance's Bionic Oxygen Facial. This is a bit different than the Elizavecca mask I reviewed earlier this month, but nearly the same concept. 

This product is marketed as a "fast fix for stressed skin". The bubbling oxygen works to brighten the skin and restore radiance, as well as detox the skin and optimize collagen. 

The mask, housed in the nice pump bottle you see above, comes out as a blue creamy gel. All you have to do is smear a thin layer on your face and wait for the magic to happen. Seconds after you apply the mask, it starts to bubble, and I find it to be torturingly tickly! The mask will bubble until it is completely dissolved from your face. Then you just wash your face off, and wa-lah!

My skin felt refreshed and detoxified after using the Bionic Oxygen Facial. I like that it's a quick 2 minute mask that seems to do a good job of brightening and adding radiance to the skin.

You can purchase the Exuviance Bionic Oxygen Facial at Ulta for $65 (for 3.2 oz). A steep price, but this bottle will last you quite some time. I've enjoyed using this product since it was sent to me, but I'm not sure I would shell out $65 to get it again because I have other masks I enjoy even more. If you want to try something similar, the Elizavecca mask is quite similar and costs just $14.


Have you tried a "carbonated" mask yet? What did you think? Let me know in the comments!



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Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask

Korea is miles ahead of the US skincare market -- I mean, carbonated bubble masks?! That s*** cray - and mark my words, it'll be in the US in no time (it's probably here and I don't even know it). The Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask is  unlike anything I've ever used, and it's a fun experience to slather this all over your face.

This carbonated mask serves a dual purpose - it can be used to remove makeup (wouldn't suggest it myself) and to cleanse the pores. It's formulated with charcoal powder which helps clear gunk out of your pores. This mask also helps refine pores and control excess sebum (the grosses word ever which just means the oily crap that builds up in your pores and contributes to break outs). 

To use, apply a thin layer over dry skin. Wait for 5 minutes until the mask starts to bubble, then rinse off. 

I like this mask. It's different than anything I've ever tried and it doesn't strip my skin of necessary moisture or oils. I have to admit, the bubbles make my face itch like crazy so I spend the last couple minutes sitting on my hands so I don't itch my face off.

I think this would make a fun gift for the skincare junkie or beauty lover in your life, and especially fun to take out if you have kiddos to have a spa night with. It costs $14 on the Memebox website and you'll get many many uses out of it! Let me know what you think if you try it out! 

Starskin: The Secret Revealed

If you're a face mask freak, listen up, and say hello to Starskin, a brand new line of skin products fresh out of The Netherlands. You may think this brand looks awfully familiar if you check out Glazed Over often, as it was a featured product in my bomb-ass Grammy swag bag! After that post, the company reached out to me to see if I wanted to try their line of face masks... and well, you know I'm a face mask freak, too - so I'm here to show you ALL the goodies!

There are four different masks in the Starskin line: Calming (Behind the Scenes) Hydrating (Red Carpet Ready), Brightening (After Party) and the Firming (Close-Up) Bio-Cellulose Second Skin Masks. These are all sheet masks, so you just take the mask out, place it carefully on your face (there are holes cut out for your nose, mouth and eyes), and look like Jason for about 20 minutes while you let the mask work its magic. You don't have to wash the excess off when you're done, you simply rub whatever's left on your face in and wa-lah.

You can't talk at length about Starskin without mentioning the absolutely adorable branding and packaging (I work in marketing in the real world, this is my life!) I love that the packaging resembles a movie poster, and that all the masks are different steps toward getting you to the "red carpet" and beyond. I think it's so adorable without being cheesy.

I went through the whole star-ifying process one evening, starting by using the Starskin Foaming Peeling Perfection Puff (Instaglam). This is a lightly textured puff with skin brightening and exfoliating ingredients. After cleansing your face, simply wet the puff and suds it up, and rub it on your face to remove dead skin cells. I have to say, my skin felt heavenly after using it! You can use it 2-3 times before disposing of it. (I am sad to report -- no red carpet appeared and Harry Styles didn't come to whisk me away.... but my skin DID look and feel good!)

After exfoliating with the Perfection Puff, I used the Hydrating Bio-Cellulose Second Skin Facial Mask. This was a great mask; it felt soothing on the skin, and even though I looked totally freaky wearing it, it made my skin feel amazing through the next day. This was also the first sheet mask I've used that didn't break me out at all. 

The cool thing about these masks is that they're made with bio-cellulose, which is a natural fibrous material (not chemically created) made from fermented coconuts. This natural material adheres easily to the skin, and is air-permeable so your skin can breathe during the whole process.  All of the Starskin masks are free of parabens, mineral oil, sulfates and alcohol. I love the ingredients, and I love these sheet masks! 

The Starskin website says their products are available at Sephora, but I don't actually see them on the Sephora site. I'll update this page if they do become available! If you've seen them around, let me know where.


What is your favorite face mask? Let me know! 

MEMEBOX Special #45: Chocolate Mania

I am a self-proclaimed sweet tooth. Pancakes rank as one of my top meals (breakfast, lunch or dinner), we go through syrup like no one's business, and I always need something sweet to cap off a meal. It's pathetic. So I'm sure you can imagine my overwhelming delight to receive a Memebox totally devoted to chocolate, a sweet I also totally love. 

Let me back up...you may be wondering what a Memebox is if you're new to the subscription beauty box world. Memebox (prononounced Mi-Mi Box), is the #1 beauty box provider in Korea - offering boxes full of awesome Korean cosmetic samples.  They're not sent monthly, you order them individually, so you never have to receive box with unwanted products. 

"If you’re a sucker for chocolatey treats like us, and want to see your everyday beauty products look, feel, or smell like real chocolate, this is the perfect box for you! Indulge yourself with all the benefits that chocolate has to offer without all the guilt and calories! Chocolate, known to be loaded with minerals and antioxidants, provides beauty benefits that will make you feel and look your best! I mean, who hasn’t felt loads better after biting down into a chunk of chocolate!" (via Memebox)

Here's the details of what's inside this chocolatey box:

Skinfood Cacao Hand Balm - This hand balm smells like cocoa butter and delivers deep moisture for dry hands. On the skin, it feels quite oily so if you don't like a hand balm that doesn't sink in right away, this might not be for you. I found it really nice as my hands are quite dry this time of year. It's a perfect hand balm to use before bed, which is how I plan to use it.

Neogen Code9 Gold Cacao Cream - This is my favorite product from the whole box. The Neogen Code9 Gold Cacao Cream is a facial butter for those with extra dry skin. This is a perfect cream for extremely dry winter skin. This cream has naturally derived ingredients of gold, cacao seed butter, mango seed butter, shea butter and olive oil, and are good for all skin types. 

I don't have the driest skin, but I do need extra moisture in the winter, and this cream feels so luxurious. I use it only as a night cream and it has made my face feel soft and hydrated without breaking me out.

Missha Cacao & Cream Facial Scrub - This facial scrub is formulated with real cacao extracts to remove dead skin cells and congested pores without stripping the skin. It honestly smells and feels like you're exfoliating with a mixture of cookies and cream! This scrub has medium exfoliation, so if you have sensitive skin, you might find this to be a bit too rough. Personally, I prefer medium to rough exfoliators, and I really enjoy this scrub from Missha. Highly recommend. 

dearberry Miss Mona Lisa Eyebrow 01 Choco Brownie - This dual-ended eyebrow pencil has a spoolie on one end to brush out the brows, and a pigmented pencil liner on the other. It has a no-smudge finish and long lasting hold. Unfortunately, this pencil is too dark for my brows so this will get passed on to a friend.

Binucook Cacao Choco Pie Soap - This soap smells divine, and just like chocolate - despite looking like a weird brown circle of soap. Apparently, Choco Pie is a well-loved Korean snack, however this version is meant for deep cleansing of the skin. It works to clean while still retaining the moisture and oil balance of your skin. It has a nice lather, and who doesn't like to wash their face with something that smells like dessert?!

Shara Shara Tempting Avacado Chocolate Massage Cream - This face cream is made of a blend of avocado oil, cacao extracts, and banana extracts. It's meant to nourish, firm and smooth rough, sagging skin. This product is unlike anything I've ever tried. You're supposed to massage it in to clean skin for 5 minutes before rinsing off. It felt like I was rubbing lotion all over my face, but aside from the weird factor, it made my skin feel really nice and soft. When you wash it off, it does suds a teeny bit, and it doesn't leave any residue behind. It's strangely nice. 

Zamian Super Gold Cacao Pack - This product is a super decadent face mask, infused with a blend of 99.9% gold and cacao powders. Memebox says this product is a beauty formula widely enjoyed by royalty, as it is highly effective for smoothing, firming and nourishing the skin. This mask dries really quickly, but it doesn't make your face feel uncomfortably tight like so many masks do. It smells like chocolate and is really soothing on the skin.

Purederm Choco Cacao Collagen Mask - This is a facial pulp mask made from high concentrates of cacao and collagen extracts. It provides an instant moisture rush for the skin for extra elasticity and healthier complexion. 


Click any of the links for each product to buy them individually. If they are out of stock, add them to your wish list. Memebox prioritizes what they restock based on wish lists and visits to the page. All of these products are affordable and unique items and would make awesome stocking stuffers for any beauty lovers you know!

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Have you ever bought a Memebox? What products do you want to try? Let me know!

Barefaced Mud Mask | Review

The second I laid eyes on the Barefaced Mud Mask ($24.98, 6oz), I knew I had to have it. How cute is that packaging? And the play on words? Love it! Mud masks are excellent to incorporate in to your skincare routine because Dead Sea mud is full of nutrients, salt and natural minerals that are shown to have healing properties for the skin.

This mud mask claims to tone and tighten the skin, exfoliate and unclog pores, draw out oils and dirt, and moisturize skin to stimulate collagen to fight wrinkles. 

This dark brown mask smells just like something out of Aveda. I absolutely love the earthy, herbal smell. The texture has a bit of grittiness to it and it dries rather fast, within 10 minutes. The packaging says to keep the mask on for 15 minutes and rinse dry with warm water. 

This mask makes your skin feel really tight (and has a cooling effect) as it dries, and when you rinse it off the gritty texture softly exfoliates the skin. Afterwards, my skin felt super soft and really clean and refreshed. 

I'm a BIG fan of the Barefaced Mud Mask. While I knew I loved the packaging, I didn't anticipate to love this mask as much as I do. In fact, it just might be my new favorite! The way my skin feels after using this mask is unbeatable. I'd highly recommend this product! 

What's your favorite mask? Let me know!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Montagne Jeunesse: Super Fruit Mud Mask & Creamy Coconut Mask

I am a total sucker for face masks. My favorite way to really pamper myself is to pull out one of my favorite face masks, and I'm always on the hunt for something new. So when I got an opportunity to try some Montagne Jeunesse face masks, I couldn't say no. I've seen these in stores for ages, and many of you have probably tried them (or at least thought about trying them) before yourself. They're cheap and fun to use! Here are my thoughts on a couple different masks.

The first mask I tried was the Super Fruit Mud mask, a mask made with goji berries. According to the Montagne Jeunesse website, "Goji Berries are one of the most powerful super fruits around so this mud packs a punch when it comes to protecting against the drying effects of environmental stresses. We've added nutrient rich Pomegranates too – POW!"

The Super Fruit Mud mask smells lightly fruity and floral, and stung when I applied it to my face. Nothing horrible, but enough to be uncomfortable for a bit. This reminded me of the classic Queen Helene Mint Julep mask in terms of consistency and texture. As it dried, it felt nice and cool and it left my face stiff. I left it on for 15 minutes, and washed it off with warm water. 

Overall, I really didn't notice anything different with my skin after using this mask. It didn't break me out, and it didn't do anything special. 

The second mask I tried is the Creamy Coconut mask. The Montagne Jeunesse website says, "We've harnessed the hydrating goodness of fresh Coconut Water and added lots of lovely ingredients to moisturise and hydrate, including super smoothing Shea Butter."

The Creamy Coconut mask smells like fake coconuts - the typical "coconut" lotion or tanning lotion smell. This mask had a much thinner consistency compared to the Super Fruit Mud mask, and applied more like a lotion. This mask didn't sting at all, and felt cool and refreshing as it dried on my skin. 

The next morning my face felt hydrated without being oily and my skin looked even and balanced. Between the two masks, this was definitely my favorite.

I really enjoy using Montagne Jeunesse face masks. They're super cheap (usually $2 and under) and I am able to get 2-3 uses from each packet. If you're like me and get bored easily with one product, these masks are the perfect way to try something new without breaking the bank each time you do. I'd recommend trying these if you're a face mask lover!

Adovia Purifying Mud Mask | Review

One of my favorite ways to pamper myself is an evening face mask. I've got a few different ones I rotate through, but I'm always looking for that miracle mask that will solve all my facial problems (Are you out there, mask?! It's me, Brianna!) When I was offered the opportunity to try Adovia's Purifying Mud Mask ($24.99, 5.1 oz), I didn't think twice because I'm still on that hunt. 

According to Adovia, "Adovia's unique Purifying Mud Mask is formulated with Dead Sea Black Mud, Beeswax and a deeply moisturizing combination of Jojoba Oil, Evening Primrose Oil and Olive Oil. This natural mask boosts cell renewal and revitalizes your skin, while tightening your pores. As the mask dries, it gently pulls out toxins and impurities known to clog pores and cause visible signs of aging. The presence of Dead Sea mud infuses your skin with needed minerals while firming it and improving elasticity. Aloe Vera and Chamomile extracts soothe and calm your skin while vitamins A and C leave it looking fresh and renewed."

The Purifying Mud Mask is a nice greeny-brown, making me feel like I really am grabbing a hunk of mud and smothering it all over my face. It has a light consistency with little granules that are gently exfoliating as you smooth it over the skin. 

If you've used mud masks before, this has that typical scent that most do - kind of clay-like and earthy - very refreshing. You need to apply just a light layer, and let it sit for 10-20 minutes while it fully dries before rinsing off.

The mask felt dry on my face rather quickly, due to the light layer I applied. I left it on for 10 minutes, and then washed it off. It felt really nice to wash off due to the exfoliating pieces, so it turned in to a bit of a scrub. After washing it off, my skin felt smooth and even. I follow up with a toner, to remove any extra dirt left on my face. 

In the morning, my skin felt even and looked calm and smooth, although I'm not entirely sure I can chalk that up to this mask entirely. 

I really liked this mask, however I don't think it solves all of my problems. It is certainly one of the better masks I've tried, as it actually does seem to produce nice results and feels really refreshing on the skin. Would I pay $24.99 to purchase it again? Probably not. There are other masks out there that are not as spendy and produce equal, if not better, results. If you like a mask that doubles as an exfoliating scrub as you rinse off, this just might be the one for you.

What's your favorite face mask? Let me know in the comments!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.