I was recently in Tesco and as I was perusing the makeup and skin care aisles I spied some brightly coloured tubes and was drawn to them. They were face masks by a brand called Quick Fix Facials. I've never heard of them before and after doing some Internet research, it seems like they are a relatively new product on the scene. If I remember rightly there were about 5 different ones that were each for a different purpose. I decided on the Calming Clay Mask as it is for red and sensitive skin. Now my skin isn't overly sensitive but I'm a bit scared to use products sometimes that aren't for sensitive skin just in case of reaction! I do get quite red skin though, particularly around my nose and on my chin.
The clay mask claims to reduce skin inflammation, sooth and calm skin and minimise redness. It suggests leaving it on for 5-10 minutes after putting a thick layer all over the face.
I have been using this a lot and I've only had it about 2 weeks and I've already used half of it (oops?). But I am loving it! First of all, there's no nasty smells. It's quite a fresh smell; you can definitely tell it contains aloe vera. Secondly, it feels really nice. I know that's a weird thing to comment on but I hate rubbing things on my face if they don't feel nice.
It's quite strange in that when you put it on your face, it doesn't harden or anything. It sort of sinks into the skin until it's practically disappeared. That's when I usually go in with a cloth to wash it off with warm water anyway. I just leave it on for however long I feel like it!
In terms of results, I really think that redness has reduced since using this. I don't seem to be applying as much concealer around my nose like I usually do.
One thing I'd recommend however is to use this after exfoliating. I'd definitely use a face scrub first because when I use it without doing that, my skin doesn't feel very soft afterwards. It feels a bit dry and I have to slap on moisturiser like there's no tomorrow or go in with a different face mask just to plump up the skin.
I am happy with the results though and if I remember rightly, it cost about £3/4 so I'll definitely buy it again. I'm keen to try the others as well but I can't for the life of me remember what the others targeted. I've only ever seen them in my local Tesco but surely Boots and Superdrug must have them?!
This looks so good,
ReplyDeleteI love a good face mask!
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This is so interesting!! I will surely give this a try. I love clay mask and I hope this can reduce the inflammation of my pimples since my face is very prone to having it. -www.sedonabluesage.com
ReplyDeleteI used this face mask today and it burnt my forehead and made it zoo red i wouldn't use this product again. My friend tried it just to see if it was my skin as i do have sensitive skin but it did the exact same thing to her
ReplyDeleteAs if! I've re-purchased it I like it so much!
DeleteI agree with you Megan Edwards! The same has happened to me and my daughter. So much so I have written to Trading Standards. 'Laddered Tights' you should have a bit more respect for others, wonder how you would have reacted if it had burnt your face. You need to read the feedback on the 'Boots' website.
DeleteI agree with you Megan Edwards! The same has happened to me and my daughter. So much so I have written to Trading Standards. 'Laddered Tights' you should have a bit more respect for others, wonder how you would have reacted if it had burnt your face. You need to read the feedback on the 'Boots' website.
DeleteI don't understand why you say I should "have more respect for others". What did I say to make you think I don't?
DeleteThis was a review of my experience with the product. Obviously everyone's skin is different and will react differently to products.
"as if!"
DeleteThat wasn't me being disrespectful though. That was me exclaiming that I couldn't believe that it had caused that reaction with her skin.
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ReplyDeleteI thought this product worked really well, but I put it on today and my skin has went red
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