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Favorite Mask?

JudyL — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 03:51:11 GMT

Tonight I was doing a weekly peel that I've been trying out. It is from Paula's Choice and its the Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA exfoliant peel. At first I thought my face would have a fit with 25% AHA but it didn't. I like this mask because you only leave it on for 10 minutes and it has an irridescent purple-y color to it so you can see where you are putting it. My skin feels fabulous when done.

The peel from Paula's Choice is, I think, rather pricey and comes in a small tube so once done with it, I may look for something less expenive but that is the only con I have with it.

So I got to thinking. How many of you use a mask/peel? How often? What is your favorite mask/peel?

Might be fun to see what we all use.

Re: Favorite Mask?

Lucky Charm — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 04:09:30 GMT

The mask I use isn't a peel, but whatever it is, it *pulls* impurities from my pores. Gross I know.

I do one about once a week and it doesn't leave my skin tight, either, in fact, after washing my face I don't feel like I need moisturizer as much as I do when I use my daily cleanser.

I do an exfoliating scrub at least once a week, from my hairline down to my bra line.

I use the Suzanne Organics line for all my facial and body products.

Re: Favorite Mask?

SurferWife — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 04:12:30 GMT

@JudyL

I have that one, too. I leave it on for 10 minutes as well then rinse it off. I'm not sure that it really makes a significant difference to my skin. I'll admit I don't use it consistently. The other masks in my arsenal are pictured here. I have to admit, I'm not a consistent masker. I have good intentions but we all know where those lead...LOL!

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Re: Favorite Mask?

JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:03:02 GMT

Peter Thomas Roth masks are expensive and a big waste of money, IMO - I've tried several of them when they've been on special pricing, and never again. The pumpkin (glycolic) is ok but you definitely feel it. It's quite gritty, and IMO, difficult to rinse thoroughly at the sink - it comes off easier in the shower. The rose gel (moisturizing), doesn't really feel like it does much, and the same for the cucumber gel (detox). They both just feel like slime. The gold one, you may feel fancy putting gold on your face but I didn't see any impressive results. The moor mud was the worst of all, it burned my skin something awful, Never again.

I've used the Skinn Divine Elixer Luminous Mask as a follow up to a glycolic mask. It's different in the way you apply it and how it acts on the skin, but it's soothing and moisturizing, and comes off easily with a damp cloth. It's nice.

These days, I don't really mask anymore. I don't think it's necessary. Between the Retin-A/Tretinoin and AHA in my routine, along with an occasional use of a gentle scrub (Vasanti Brighten Up Skin Rejuvenator), i don't need any more exfoliation. My daily routine is working fine for me via my cleansers, serums, and moisturizers without adding on specialty treatments.

Re: Favorite Mask?

Shanus — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 12:21:09 GMT

@JudyL Believe it or not, I don'y use masks. I like my skincare simple, effective and fewer products the better. I do steam my face every few weeks. The active ingredients I'm already using are enough to keep my skin hydrated and pores small/clean.

Re: Favorite Mask?

teganslaw — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:56:48 GMT

I never saw the need for masks. I exfoliate my face at least once a week and moisturize every day. That works best for me. I don't need tons of skincare products, as less is better.

Re: Favorite Mask?

GenXmuse — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:43:27 GMT

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Re: Favorite Mask?

JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:49:37 GMT

@GenXmuse wrote:
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Re: Favorite Mask?

Regal Bee — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 19:54:10 GMT

I love, love the Philosophy Purity Pore Extractor Mask....can't say enough good things about this product. I use it twice a week and my skin is as smooth as a baby's bottom.

Re: Favorite Mask?

SurferWife — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:18:06 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@JudyL Believe it or not, I don'y use masks. I like my skincare simple, effective and fewer products the better. I do steam my face every few weeks. The active ingredients I'm already using are enough to keep my skin hydrated and pores small/clean.

I think that is why I'm a "laze masker". My daily routine is quite effective, so I try not to beat myself up so much for not masking weekly.

Re: Favorite Mask?

soonersis — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 22:56:40 GMT

I use a mask every morning before putting on my makeup. I call it "feeding my face"!

I use a variety from Farmhouse Fresh. They are the best I've ever found and have a very good selection of different types for every skin concern. Wonderful ingredients!

Re: Favorite Mask?

kate2357 — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 23:15:30 GMT

I was doing a mud clay mask that was doing a nice job on the nose sludge issue, but then weather changed and it was too drying to use 2 x a week. So I am going to go to once a week and see if my skin will tolerate.

Re: Favorite Mask?

wilma — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:51:55 GMT

I like Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel mask. I still have oily skin and struggle with clogged pores even though I'm almost 60. My face and pores look really clean after using it without drying it out. I've used it up to 3 times a week if my skin is looking bad. Sometimes I just use it on my T-Zone. Right now I'm using it once or twice a week.

Re: Favorite Mask?

Trix — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:52:55 GMT

I get good results from most of Peter Thomas Roth's masks. I do not like the Irish Moor Mud or the Gold one, but the others that I have tried get a passing grade from me. Peter has quite a few masks, and his mask sets are a nice way to try them. The sizes are small and the prices are usually surprisingly low. Cucumber and Pumpkin Enzyme seem to work the best for me and those are the two I will buy individually.

My favorite is Ole Henriksen's Moment of Truth 2-in1 Polishing Sugar Mask. This one may be my favorite because I think my skin looks brighter and feels amazing after I use it.

I recently tried Fresh's Rose Face Mask. It smells heavenly and seems effective enough in boosting hydration and giving the skin a little toning effect. Good yes, did I love it, not enough to buy it again. Fresh's masks are priced in the same range as Peter Thomas Roth's (for most around $25 for 1 ounce).

I usually mask once or twice a week.