RODIAL DRAGON'S BLOOD LIP MASK #TBT REVIEW

Despite me complaining below about my own lack of enthusiasm, 

when it comes to sheet masks of any description, 

Well guess what... I am still just as bad!

I do have another of the RODIAL Lip Masks that came in one of my beauty 

advent calendars and its just waiting for a special occasion.

~~~~~~

WoW this review is long overdue, as I've had this in my sheet mask stash,

you know that stash that I never seem to get around to using, for literally

 a year or more and to be honest it's on the edge of its expiry date.

If you read my blog regularly you will already know that I'm the worst person when 

it comes to using sheet masks, as I find them such a faff, yet I still continue to

 buy them with all good intentions.

I recently reviewed the

 RODIAL DRAGONS BLOOD EYE MASK 

which I loved, so I'm hoping to enjoy this Lip Mask as much.

To read my full review

I'm not sure that you can technically call this Lip Mask from RODIAL a sheet mask,

 as it only covers the skin over and around the lips.

 It is however made from the same bio-cellulose fibre as a sheet mask and is

applied over the lips and left to work its plumping, hydrating magic for 15mins

and then removed.

They claim to achieve the perfect, fuller looking pout and give an instant moisture boost,

 comfort and soothe the skin for smoother, younger looking lips and wouldn't that 

be just wonderful on my aged lined less than perfect pout.

It is a sad fact that the lips loose their fullness with age and become thinner, due to

 the decline in collagen production, Hyaluronic Acid and dehydration.

Thankfully this product contains a cocktail of lip plumping ingredients:

Dragon’s blood extract: 

anti-inflammatory and soothes and protects skin from external aggressors.

Hyaluronic acid: 

provides intense hydration.

Glycerin: 

helps main skin’s outer barrier to retain moisture.

How to use:

Remove lip mask from the protective fabric sheets on each side and apply

 directly to cleansed lips. 

Leave for 15 minutes and peel away. 

Gently massage any residue into lips. 

Discard mask after use.

Cautions: 

Wash hands thoroughly before use. Do not use on eczema, broken or irritated skin. 

Discontinue use if you experience any redness, swelling or irritation.

This Lip Mask from RODIAL has gained the love of many a celebrity and beauty

editor globally, so there must be some merit to what it can do...

My Impressions:

This is a well saturated soft gel textured mask that's a little fiddly to apply,

aren't they all, and once on its easy to manoeuvre into the correct place.

The sachet contains ample serum to apply on its own for several

more applications.

It initially feels quite cool and soothing on the lips and over time the serum is 

absorbed leaving the mask to almost become a second skin over the lips and around 

the mouth. There is obviously no drinking, eating or talking for 15 mins.

After 15 minutes its easy to remove and then you can just massage any excess

serum into the skin.

I can't say that I noticed any immediate plumpness and it didn't make my

lips look any thicker, but I did notice that there was a deepening of my natural

lip colour.

For me the most noticeable and immediate difference was the softness

 and smoothness of my lips and with time i.e the next day, I started to think

that my usual thin upper lip had more volume and there was also a slight softening 

of the feathery lines above my top lip.

 In comparison to other one shot face or sheet masks I don't think it works out too

 expensive per mask, especially if you buy the better value box of 8.

Despite being a quick fix type of product, which would be great for a big night out

or a special occasion, I would definitely re-purchase, if for no other reason than

 for the great way it made my lips feel, soft, moisturised and smooth.

Let me know in the comments below if you have used either of the RODIAL

masks and what you thoughts are on either of these products... 

RODIAL 

DRAGON'S BLOOD

LIP MASK

1 mask/box of 8 masks

Prices correct

 as of 30/7/2020

R

N/A in SA

£

6/36

$

7/45

RODIAL DRAGON'S BLOOD LIP MASK {REVIEW}

WoW this review is long overdue, as I've had this in my sheet mask stash,

you know that stash that I never seem to get around to using, for literally

 a year or more and to be honest it's on the edge of its expiry date.

If you read my blog regularly you will already know that I'm the worst person when it comes to using sheet masks, as I find them such a faff, yet I still continue to

 buy them with all good intentions.

I recently reviewed the

 RODIAL DRAGONS BLOOD EYE MASK 

which I loved, so I'm hoping to enjoy this Lip Mask as much.

To read my full review

I'm not sure that you can technically call this Lip Mask from RODIAL a sheet mask,

 as it only covers the skin over and around the lips.

 It is however made from the same bio-cellulose fibre as a sheet mask and is

applied over the lips and left to work its plumping, hydrating magic for 15mins

and then removed.

They claim to achieve the perfect, fuller looking pout and give an instant moisture boost, comfort and soothe the skin for smoother, younger looking lips and wouldn't that be just wonderful on my aged lined less than perfect pout.

It is a sad fact that the lips loose their fullness with age and become thinner, due to the

decline in collagen production, Hyaluronic Acid and dehydration.

Thankfully this product contains a cocktail of lip plumping ingredients:

Dragon’s blood extract: 

anti-inflammatory and soothes and protects skin from external aggressors.

Hyaluronic acid: 

provides intense hydration.

Glycerin: 

helps main skin’s outer barrier to retain moisture.

How to use:

Remove lip mask from the protective fabric sheets on each side and apply directly to cleansed lips. Leave for 15 minutes and peel away. Gently massage any residue into lips. Discard mask after use.

Cautions: 

Wash hands thoroughly before use. Do not use on eczema, broken or irritated skin. Discontinue use if you experience any redness, swelling or irritation.

This Lip Mask from RODIAL has gained the love of many a celebrity and beauty

editor globally, so there must be some merit to what it can do...

My Impressions:

This is a well saturated soft gel textured mask that's a little fiddly to apply,

aren't they all, and once on its easy to manoeuvre into the correct place.

The sachet contains ample serum to apply on its own for several

more applications.

It initially feels quite cool and soothing on the lips and over time the serum is 

absorbed leaving the mask to almost become a second skin over the lips and around 

the mouth. There is obviously no drinking, eating or talking for 15 mins.

After 15 minutes its easy to remove and then you can just massage any excess

serum into the skin.

I can't say that I noticed any immediate plumpness and it didn't make my

lips look any thicker, but I did notice that there was a deepening of my natural

lip colour.

For me the most noticeable and immediate difference was the softness

 and smoothness of my lips and with time i.e the next day, I started to think

that my usual thin upper lip had more volume and there was also a slight softening 

of the feathery lines above my top lip.

 In comparison to other one shot face or sheet masks I don't think it works out too expensive per mask, especially if you buy the better value box of 8.

Despite being a quick fix type of product, which would be great for a big night out

or a special occasion, I would definitely re-purchase, if for no other reason than

 for the great way it made my lips feel, soft, moisturised and smooth.

Let me know in the comments below if you have used either of the RODIAL

masks and what you thoughts are on either of these products... 

RODIAL 

DRAGON'S BLOOD

LIP MASK

1 mask/box of 8 masks

R

N/A in SA

£

6/36

$

7/45

RODIAL SOFT FOCUS GLOW BOOSTER DROPS {REVIEW}

RODIAL SOFT FOCUS GLOW BOOSTER DROPS

were on my UK shopping list a couple of years ago and due to a lack

of beauty budget they were overlooked for other products that were

 obviously deemed more important to me at the time.

Not having any official stockists of RODIAL in South Africa,

we do have online 3rd retailers and this is where I recently managed 

to order my product from.

With age it's only natural to be drawn to products that promise to

enhance/restore that radiance and glow that the skin once had and

 I'm a self confessed glow and radiance addict.

So as you can imagine when a beautiful pearly pink serum offers to

"Illuminate the complexion and achieve a lit-from-within glow"

and the words Soft Focus are mentioned I'm both 

interested and intrigued.

This next-generation wonder serum combines skincare actives with a

 subtle pearlescence to instantly boost luminosity.

 Its weightless formula is enriched with an antioxidant to help to rejuvenate

 the skin creating the perfect dewy base for makeup application or used 

on its own as a soft-focus skin-enhancing serum.

Key benefits: 

Squalane known to soften skin and smooth texture

Glycerin helps to maintain moisture levels for dewy-looking skin

Antioxidants work to brighten skin and boost luminosityApply two drops and pat into a clean, dry face.
Use before makeup as the ultimate illuminating primer or use on
its own for a dewy complexion.
Just a word of warning you do need to shake well before use.

I do enjoy a product in a dropper bottle, as I like to be in

control of how much I dispense and that's particularly

important with this product.

I did experience some stickiness on the skin if I used too

much of the product, but you soon get to know how

much to dispense.

I also had some concerns that this serum would impart more

of a shimmer to the skin, like so many similar products do,

but I'm glad to report that all it takes are a couple of drops

to transform a dull skin into a soft glowing and dewy skin.

I was also impressed by how moisturising the serum felt,

especially when used on its own.

It was super easy to incorporate into my skincare routine,

whether I used as a primer under foundation, on its own with

no moisturiser, or over my usual moisturiser,

however I also enjoyed mixing the Glow Drops with my

foundation before application.

The soft focus glow drops deliver what it says on the box.

However this product is by no means a "must have" in your

skincare regime, but it's certainly a "nice to have" product

especially if you have a mature skin and are looking for

a little BOOST on the glow front.

RODIAL

SOFT FOCUS GLOW

BOOSTER DROPS

31ml

R

N/A

£

50

$

65

I have posted several reviews on Rodial products including

their Dragons Blood Lip & Eye masks.

Click here

RODIAL DRAGON'S BLOOD EYE MASK {REVIEW}

This review is so overdue, as I included this product in my

 Beauty Products Currently Under Review post

way back in May 2018 and I have only very recently put it to the test.

Luckily they hadn't expired!

The Dragon's Blood Eye Mask from Rodial 

has been a fave of many beauty editors and celebs for sometime now and 

it promises to revive, awaken and refresh tired eyes.

My current "can't live without" eye mask for several years now and especially for travel has been the

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask

to read my full review

This eye mask from Rodial sounds right up my beauty street and knowing how I love a good eye mask, during flights more than any other time, let's see if this one could in fact 

become my new travel companion (once we can travel again)...

These innovative gel eye masks have been 

formulated to provide intense hydration to the delicate eye area and provide an immediate 

de-puff and cooling effect to help the eyes look instantly 

brighter and more alert. 

The list of active ingredients below look highly promising.

Dragon's Blood: 

(Not blood from a Dragon, but rather from the Croton Lechleri tree)

Lifts, firms and smooths skin while reducing redness and inflammation.

Hyaluronic Acid:

 Provides longlasting hydration, while plumping the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Arnica Extract:

 Reduces under-eye puffiness and dark circles. 

Bio-cellulose: 

Deeply hydrating.

Unfortunately I didn't find them the easiest of masks to use and I found them a little sticky and tricky to handle and it's somewhat of a skill to prevent them from 

folding over and sticking back onto themselves.

Also try to position correctly first time and try not to re position whilst on the skin.

Instructions for Use:

Remove each eye mask from the plastic sheet and apply bio-cellulose mask

 directly to the under eye area on cleansed skin. 

Place narrow side towards the nose, wide side to outer corner of the eye. 

Remove the second protective fabric sheet. 

Leave on for 20-30 minutes and peel away.

 Gently massage any residue into skin. 

Discard mask after use.

I found the eye masks to be drenched in serum and there was plenty left in the 

sachet to use for a couple more applications, obviously without the actual eye mask.

(Just re-seal the sachet well)

Once applied the Bio-Cellulose technology which acts like a second skin, seemed to almost blend into the skin as opposed to sitting on the surface, which was a nice feature.The eye mask was extremely cooling and as its infused with Dragon's Blood Complex it intensely moisturised and de-puffed the skin around the eye area, even if the skin is sensitive.

My fatigued eyes were definitely feeling more perky after use, the skin also looked brighter and felt comforted, cooled and refreshed. I would highly recommend and without hesitation I'd re-purchase.

One last note:

Would the Rodial Dragon's Blood Eye Mask be travelling with me in future? Sadly NO and that's not due to any poor performance of the product, but it has more to do with the issue of tricky application making it not ideal during a long haul flight especially.

So for now Estée remains my "travel partner".

RODIAL

DRAGON'S BLOOD 

EYE MASK

5g

1 Mask/8 Masks

R

N/A in SA

£

6/39

$

12/49

RODIAL VIT C BRIGHTENING CLEANSER {MINI REVIEW}

One observation from my overseas beauty travels are that samples are quite willingly and abundantly given with purchases, whether it be in store or online and

Space NK have been, for me, the most generous.

Granted my purchases are normally decent ones, but alas the same doesn't happen 

here in South Africa.

I have been trying the

Rodial Vit C Brightening Cleanser 

this past week and it's been 

via several samples that I was kindly given, that I'm able to do this mini review and I say "mini" as I feel this cleanser has a cumulative, ongoing effect on the skin with daily

use and it's unfair to say it's a full review after only 1 week of use. 

The texture and feel of this light, cooling gel was a hit with me from the first use and it turns in to a silky luxurious foam when water is added and I'm pleased to report that a little goes a long way, as this brand leans more to premium in terms of pricing.

It's quick and easy to use:

 Just gently massage into damp skin, avoiding the eye area. 

Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

(This would be a great cleanser for those men in your life)

Ingredients are:

Vitamin C: Brightens and evens skin tone

Fruit AHAs: increases moisture absorption and gently exfoliates

Glycolic and Lactic Acid: retextures and renews skin

Blood Orange Water: antioxidant and anti-free radical to purify pores

It's an intensive, active, non-abrasive daily gel facial cleanser to improve skin texture 

and brighten the complexion. Containing a complex combination of Vitamin C and exfoliating fruit AHAs, I found it to be deeply cleansing, purifying and it certainly tightens the pores. 

So much so that I found that at the end of the week I had a couple of spots appear on my chin, which I haven't had for many a year, they're nothing too hectic, just the result of my pores being deeply cleansed.

I used as my morning cleanse and it's a great way to wake up the skin.

Whilst I enjoyed using this cleanser it isn't one that I would look to purchase in the future and for no other reason, than I prefer a milk/cream/balm type cleanser,

however if your skin is in need of ongoing daily deep cleansing and is dull due to

an uneven overall texture then I would highly recommend this cleanser, as its

a great multi-tasking product that couldn't be any easier to use.

This cleanser forms part of an extensive range of Brightening products, so if

brightening is your beauty focus, then Rodial have all the products you will ever need.

Rodial Vit C Collection

RODIAL 

VIT C BRIGHTENING 

CLEANSER

135mls

R

N/A IN SA

$

49

£

39

NIP+FAB GLYCOLIC FIX DAILY CLEANSING PADS {REVIEW}

NIP+FAB Glycolic Fix Cleansing Pads have never been on my radar for a purchase

and happened somewhat by accident.

My London "Kiddiewink" was unable to buy the requested Pixi Glow Peel Pads

and as a 2nd best he bought me a similar product from NIP+FAB, but was it

 a 2nd best choice?

I have used the much loved Pixi Glow Tonic for the past couple of years 

and the thought of a convenient pad format appealed to me,so he did

show good judgement with this replacement buy.

To find out why I love the Pixi Glow Tonic so much read my review below.

To read my Pixi Glow Tonic Review

Having never used any products from this brand previously I'm very

 aware of their cult Glycolic Acid product ranges and I was excited to put

these glycolic pads to the test.

As always here is a quick background to the NIP+FAB brand, which is part

of the world renowned beauty brand Rodial :

London-based beauty entrepreneur, Maria Hatzistefanis, founded her 

ground-breaking skincare group, Rodial, in 1999 by identifying a niche 

for treatments targeted to specific skin concerns. 

With a growing global beauty empire, her results-oriented products 

excite with evocative tongue-in-cheek names such as Dragon’s Blood and Snake. 

There are 3 brands – Rodial, Nip + Fab and Nip + Man – sold through 

20,000 doors across 35 countries worldwide. 

Today, the cutting-edge products are available in the most prestigious stores 

around the world, while high profile celebrities such as 

Kylie Jenner front the brands’ campaigns.

The Glycolic Fix Daily Cleansing pads are gentle enough to be used, 

as the products' name suggests daily, over the face and neck (avoid the eye area)

once or twice, post cleanse.

The pads are ample in size and are suitably soaked with the product and I found

that the screw top jar sealed well and they didn't dry out with time, as some

pad products can do.

If you use twice a day, like I did, the 60 pads will only last 30 days, 

which does work out to be more expensive than the

250ml Pixi Glow Tonic at £18.

The 60 radiance-boosting pads are soaked in exfoliating glycolic acid (2.8%) 

They will retexture + resurface skin whilst witch hazel helps to tone. 

The moisturising formula includes hyaluronic acid + soothing blue daisy helps 

to reveal brighter + smoother looking skin.

My skin is accustomed to the 5% strength of the Pixi Glow Tonic,

so I found the 2.8% strength of the pads too mild.

These NIP+FAB 2.8% of Glycolic Acid pads are an ideal strength to introduce your

 skin to Glycolic Acids.

Both I and my skin have enjoyed using these cleansing pads and I have already

 earmarked a couple more of the NIP+FAB products to try.

On a side note, it has made me realise that

I want to try the Pixi Glow Peel Pads even more now...

Sadly the NIP+FAB range is no longer available in South Africa,
which is a pity as it was available in Clicks up until a couple of years ago.


NIP+FAB 
Glycolic Fix Cleansing Pads 
60 pads

R
N/A in South Africa


£
12.95


$
12.95



NIP+FAB GLYCOLIC FIX DAILY CLEANSING PADS