Time Bomb Double Detox Charcoal Mask

 

Indulge in a little selfcare this autumn with Time Bomb’s Double Detox Charcoal Mask.

This detoxifying and purifying facial mask helps to brighten, revive and refresh a dull, lacklustre complexion thanks to its plethora of skin loving ingredients.

 

 

Housed within a cute black orb with white circular lid, you’ll find the silky, rich white clay formula.

Suspended within this base are beads of encapsulated active charcoal, designed as such to help maintain their potency and efficacy.

 

 

The white clay helps to gently lift away dirt, exfoliate, stimulate circulation and purify without absorbing all of your skins much needed natural oils, leaving your skin feel clean, clear, toned and bright.

Meanwhile, the tiny charcoal beads burst upon application when massaged onto your face, releasing the active charcoal which targets unhealthy particles and pollutants lodged within your pores, revealing a brighter, clearer complexion.

Thick, silky and soft, the mask has a beautifully rich, comforting texture.

 

 

Designed to be applied directly to freshly cleansed skin, apply a generous dollop and massage onto your skin leaving a thick, even layer.

Then, simply sit back and relax for 10-15 minutes as the potent formula gets to work detoxifying and purifying your skin.

 

 

The mask feels cool and comfortable to wear; It doesn’t sting or leave your skin feeling tight and uncomfortable.

To remove simply use warm water and enjoy the sensation of deeply cleansed, soft, toned skin.

 

 

Suitable for use several times a week as desired, it’s a great little addition to your beauty routine for when your skin needs a little extra TLC.

Time Bomb’s Double Detox Charcoal Mask is available now and costs £42.50.

Origins GinZing Glow Boosting Mask

 

Origins have expanded their hugely popular GinZing collection with the launch of their new GinZing Glow Boosting Mask.

This beautifully vibrant, orange, ombre recyclable jar houses an exceptionally clever formula designed to soften, hydrate, brighten and create a truly radiant looking complexion both instantly and over time.

Suitable for all skin types and boasting a 93% naturally derived formula, the first element that strikes you upon removing the lid is its soft, comforting scent.

 

 

Featuring an essential oil blend of orange, grapefruit, lemon and spearmint, it offers a wonderfully calming yet invigorating aromatic experience to gently awakens the senses.

The next thing you’ll notice is that suspended within the creamy, soft peach mask are a plethora of tiny little terracotta coloured orbs.

These ‘orbs’ are one of the many elements designed to impart a natural looking radiance to your complexion and are in fact snap encapsulates of naturally derived mineral illuminators which activate when the mask is gently massaged onto your skin creating an instant lift, brightening a dull complexion and boosting radiance.

 

 

The encapsulates are just one part of a ‘3-Glow Complex’ within the formula, with two types of naturally derived Vitamin C plus bolstering your skin from the inside out.

A naturally derived “free form” Vitamin C is released onto your skin upon application which helps to provide long-term brightening alongside the instant illumination.

Also present is a Proprietary Veggie-Liposome Vitamin C. This naturally derived Vitamin C is contained within a liposome, a microscopic technology that helps deliver vitamin C to your skin.

Once applied, the liposome allows for a targeted delivery of Vitamin C within skin’s surface.

 

In addition to the brightening effects of Vitamin C there’s also a fancy element known as Vital-Synthesis TechnologyTM.

Basically, this is a blend of caffeine from coffee beans and Panax Ginseng which help to naturally energise your skin, refreshing and recharging for a brighter, healthier complexion.

Finally we have high molecular weight hyaluronic acid.

Renowned for its incredible hydrating properties and ability to retain moisture, it acts like a sponge drawing moisture to your skin leaving it feeling soft, smooth and plump throughout the day. 

 

Now I’ll admit, I was somewhat confused when I first used this product on account of its name and directions for use.

Unlike a traditional mask which you would apply to freshly cleansed skin, leave on for a period of time then wash off, this mask appears to be one that you leave on, as you would a moisturiser.

I applied a thin layer of the lightweight gel mask to my face before gently massing in. This massage movement causes the encapsulates to release their mineral optics, creating a subtle illumination which mingles with the rest of the mask before being absorbed by your skin.

 Now if like me you have oily/combination skin you’re going to want to skip your regular moisturser because this mask offers superior hydration which leaves your skin feeling silky soft and comfortable, but if you’re more on the drier side then by all means crack on with your moisturiser too.

 

 

This mask provides a fabulous multi-sensorial experience thanks to its refreshing, soft fruity notes and silky soft texture.

The addition of micro illuminators is brilliant too as it creates an instant yet super subtle lift to dull complexions while its other hard-working ingredients get to work perfecting and brightening with every application.

It’s a massive thumbs up from me for this mask. I’ve even noticed that areas of hyperpigmentation and acne scars appear to have reduced in their appearance which quite frankly, I’m thrilled by.

Origins GinZing Glow Boosting Mask is available now and costs £33.

Temple Spa Most Revealing Glowing Skin Oxygen Peel

 Discover the secret to skin that glows with health thanks to Temple Spa’s new Most Revealing Glowing Skin Oxygen Peel.

Housed within a vibrant orange, air tight bottle you’ll find an exciting and unusual targeted treatment to exfoliate, re-surface, correct uneven skintone, brighten and deeply purify.

Phew, that’s some list of benefits, but how does it do this?

 

The secret to this masks potency lies in its key hero ingredients, primarily Vitamin C, Glycolic Acid and Sodium Hylauronate.

Antioxidant rich Vitamin C possesses both anti-acne and brightening properties, reducing redness, brightening dark spots and hyper-pigmentation plus stimulating the production of collagen which helps support firmness, tone and strength within the skin.

 

Meanwhile, a cocktail of glycolic, malic, lactic, citric and hydroxyl acids gently yet effectively exfoliate dead skin cells, resulting in a smoother, healthier looking complexion.

The acids remove the outer layer of dead skin cells, sebum, dirt, sweat, oil, the lot and restores the pH level of your skin while boosting collagen production and cell renewal.

By ridding the skin of dead cells it instantly brightens and rejuvenates a dull, tired looking complexion while simultaneously creating a perfect canvas for your skin to efficiently drink in and absorb the goodness from your skincare.

 

Plus, glycolic acid helps to plump and moisturise your skin thanks to its water-binding abilities, meaning skin is left feeling plump and nourished and as a consequence, the appearance of fine lines diminishes.

Another key ingredient is sodium hylauronate.

Known for its hydrating properties, Sodium hyaluronate is the salt of hyaluronic acid.

 

It has a smaller molecular size than hyaluronic acid which means it is able to more easily penetrate your skin, imparting long-lasting hydration to deeper levels of your skin.

 

By offering superior moisture, this hero element helps to preserve elasticity and tone your skin.

It softens and smoothes, improving the overall texture and appearance of your skin while reducing the appearing of wrinkles.

 

Meanwhile, botanical extracts of apple, kiwi and chamomile soothe your skin, vitamins A & E offer nourishment and Mediterranean oils of sweet orange and bergamot work together to reveal brighter, more radiant looking skin.

Designed to be used once or twice a week as an intensive treatment, rather like a facial-from-home, the mask begins life with a soft, orange, gel-esq texture before undergoing an impressive transformation.

Apply around two pumps to damp skin and gently massage into your skin.

 

Then, simply sit back and enjoy as your mask transforms into a mass of fizzing bubbles!

State-of-the-art, this oxygenating bubble peel gets to work right away, resurfacing and perfecting your complexion.

Suitable for sensitive skin, it causes no irritation or discomfort, and I must admit I really enjoyed the process of watching the gel turn into an abundance of soft, frothy bubbles!

 

Once the bubbles have subsided, simply remove with a warm water and enjoy the fruits of the masks labour!

Your skin instantly feels softer, smoother, firm and yes, even brighter.

I will always opt for a chemical peel in the form of acids over harsh, abrasive exfoliators with grains which can damage your skin and to be quite honest, this mask does a brilliant job.

Temple Spa’s Most Revealing Glowing Skin Oxygen Peel is available now and costs £40.