AVÈNE SOOTHING RADIANCE MASK {REVIEW}

After many years of being a rather spasmodic user of face masks, 

with the exception of my weekly exfoliating and masking ritual, which I have practised

 since my early 20's, I have without doubt, in recent years become a 

lover of all things masking.

Back in my beauty therapy training days, face masks were viewed as an exclusive salon

treatment to be used as part of the therapists facial.

When I look back now salon masks consisted either Chamomile, Kaolin 

or Fullers Earth powders mixed with either Rose Water or Witch Hazel.

Thankfully times have changed and today face masks are

 formulated for all skin types and conditions including very sensitive.

Whether you're requiring a mask to brighten, hydrate, moisturise, purify, detox, give radiance, you can literally get a face mask to do anything and everything,

in any colour including a glitter effect and there's even

pink unicorn masks.

I have built up a vast selection of face masks and depending on what I feel my skin

is needing, determines which I'll use.

The type of face mask, I always use post my exfoliation or peel is one that focus's

 on soothing, nourishing and repairing the hydro lipid film or skin barrier 

yet having used so many over the years I can't believe that I've never tried the

Avène Soothing Radiance Mask

and being a huge fan of Avène products for many years now, this mask had 

 annoyingly slipped through my "face mask net".

This mask is packed with active ingredients like Hydro-nourishing agents 

(including safflower oil) that deeply nourish and hydrate, while strengthening 

the skin's natural barrier.

Natural red-fruit extracts, act as a skin cell booster and is combined with 

Pre-tocopheryl, a powerful antioxidant which helps protect the skin against 

those destructive free radicals.

Lastly no Avène product is complete without the inclusion of the infamous

 Thermal Spring Water, which is the key ingredient for soothing, softening and providing your skin with an instant feeling of comfort.

This mask is No-rinse and can be used twice a week.

The Soothing Radiance Mask is a true moisture bath that leaves your skin refreshed, 

calm and comforted. Ideal for application post peels, after sunburn, if your skin feels tight, irritated, or just simply dehydrated and dull.

Perfect SOS product for those skins that become disturbed during travels.

It's happily become my "go to" no fuss, leave on overnight kinda face mask and I'm enjoying it so much, it's now become a staple and it should find a home in everyone's 

"Mask Wardrobe".

AVÈNE

SOOTHING RADIANCE MASK

50ml 

R

265

£

13

$

21

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L'OCCITANE PIVOINE SUBLIME FLASH MOISTURE MASK {REVIEW}

After working for L'Occitane for several years I obviously have a soft spot 

for this much loved French brand. 

Whilst most of their products are excellent there are a couple that I can't give too much praise to and often it's been a let down on the packaging front rather

 than on performance.

Pivoine Sublime Flash Moisture Mask 

I've used several products from the Pivoine Sublime range and it's a 

collection of skin Perfecting products,that help through light reflecting ingredients, 

 give the skin a flawless, smooth, velvety fresh appearance and its a collection

 that I normally rave about and can highly recommend.

I have written many reviews on Pivoine Sublime products.

Pivoine Sublime Reviews

A fairly recent addition to the Pivoine Sublime range are 3 mono dose face masks: 

Overnight Perfecting Mask

Pure Flash Moisture Mask 

and the

 Flash Moisture Mask,

 which is the one I opted to try out. 

The Flash Moisture Mask, as the name suggests, has been formulated to intensely 

hydrate and immediately quench a skins thirst for moisture,just what your skin needs when it's feeling parched, tired and in general need of a quick  'pick me up"

Having a rich, creamy texture, this mask 

Contains smoothing, refining and hydrating Peony Extract and glycerin. 

Whilst the mask feels wonderful soft and comforting on the skin I was personally

 put off with the fragrance of this product and I suspect that it's not intentional by L'Occitane but rather a problem with the packaging. 

The mask had a distinct aroma of plastic, the type that comes from a product 

absorbing its packaging smell over time and it wasn't pleasant considering

 its right under your nose for 10 minutes or so.

Like all other similar masks its easy to use

Apply a thin layer evenly over clean, dry skin, including face and neck, avoiding 

the eye contour area. 

Leave on for 10 minutes then remove excess with a damp cotton pad, do not rinse. 

Use 1 to 2 times a week.

This mask comes in a single use (Mono Dose) of 6mls which was rather a small quantity 

for both its price and the size of the container the mask came in.

 Once I pulled back the silver protective foil there was more empty space than product.

These mono dose masks are ideal for use during travel, but they do work out to be an extremely expensive format to use, as 6mls of product for R85 is rather heavy 

on the skincare budget.

Most face masks retail in a 50ml quantity and that works out to be over 

R708 based on the 6ml price.

Even though I managed to get 2 applications it's still overpriced for a rather ordinary hydrating mask that I will sadly remember for smelling like plastic flowers

 rather than a soft delicate Peony.

L'Occitane

Pivoine Sublime 

Flash Moisture Mask 

6ml 

Mono Dose

R

85

£

5

$

6

€

15

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