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Hi my loves, how have you been?
This is a case of “Bloggers Made Me Do
It” and the blame firmly lies with Lily
Pebbles. Ever since I watched her bigging it up on her channel, I knew I had
to have it immediately.
I have been using Sanctuary Spa Deep Cleanse Facial 5 minute Thermal Detox Mask (£10) twice a week and I have to
say, I am blown away. Even though I trust Lily’s judgement, I am always very
cynical when brands promise certain things such as "draw out the impurities
from deep within the skin" but in the case of Sanctuary Spa, I can hand on
heart agree with them. As the name would suggest, it is a warming mask. It’s
actually very soothing when you first apply as it’s a gentle heat without being
over the top. Due to the warmth, it helps to open up your pores. They aren’t
doors but you know what I mean.
I normally double cleanse, pat dry my
skin and then apply a mask but this requires you to leave your face damp. I
then apply a thin layer all over my face avoiding eyes, nostrils and mouth. I
left on for 10 minutes as I end up forgetting about it and then wash off with a
wash cloth. I have to say, the texture of the mask if very silky, it feels very
luxurious. It doesn’t dry like a clay mask would or a peel, it’s more like a
honey mask but without the stickiness.
After the first couple of times I used this, I noticed the little blemishes under my skin came out and they were horrible. I don’t really believe in purging, I think that if your skin is reacting to something in a bad way, then it’s maybe not working but I expected this to happen as that’s the reason I bought it. After a few days and a lot of spot treatment, my blemishes were away and my skin looked clearer. I can’t say that my blackheads or pores looked any different but I liked that my skin didn’t look dull anymore.
After using this for a while, my skin has
felt smoother, fresher and healthier. As you know, I do love my Good Things Manuka Honey Face Mask (£5.99) but I have to say, I love this
mask just as much.
Have you tried this mask?
If so let me know what you thought
in the comments below. If not, I highly recommend you buy it.
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This sounds quite good! Lovely review.
ReplyDeleteANIKA MILLER // UK FASHION AND STYLE BLOG
Thanks huni, its a great buy :) xx
DeleteThis mask is really good! Love it! X
ReplyDeletespeakingbeautyuk.blogspot.co.uk
Have you tried it yeah? its amazing, totally in love with it xx
DeleteI love this mask and love how it feels once heated up. I need to go and buy a new one :)
ReplyDeletePam @ pamsstuffandthings.blogspot.com
Ha! Yeah its amazing, will definitely be repurchasing this little gem xx
DeleteThanks Zara! I already carried out one yesterday, my answers are on my blog you should check it out :) xx
ReplyDeleteOoh sounds good - I will have to try this one out! I love the self-heating masks (especially in winter when you want that cosy pampering going on). Helen xx (www.littlehelsb,com)
ReplyDeleteI know, this will be a winter staple i think xx
DeleteThis sounds lovely! I love face warming masks - definitely want to try this xx
ReplyDeleteBrenda | www.brendabusybee.blogspot.com
U should! Its really good xx
DeleteI also love this mask - it got my thumbs up in this weeks pampering Sunday post x
ReplyDeleteYeah i seen your pamper post, loved all the products you used xx
DeleteHi. I've used this mask a few times, and my skin was pretty good before, and I've now had a horrific breakout. I can't tell if it's a supposed 'purge' or a genuine allergic reaction. How long did it take for your breakout to clear up? Did it scar? Was the breakout a one time thing? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment.
ReplyDeleteI had little blemishes for about 3 to 4 days and then they cleared up. I wasnt left with scars at all though.
I dont agree with purging so use this twice per week and then use a good skincare regime for blemish prone skin to clear it up. If you break out after using it again, I would think you are allergic to something in the formula xx
Thanks for replying! I may have used the masks too close together. So I'll wait until my skin clears up, and then try it again. If I get another reaction, then I'll assume I'm allergic. I've never had this bad a reaction before to anything!
DeleteI've used it before a few times but usually over a week between applications, I tried the sachet version as a tester. Maybe I've used it too often.
I'm gutted though, because the times I've used it in the past my skin was amazing after, really clean and bright. Hopefully its just a one-off bad reaction.
I hope so too because its such a great product. Give your skin a break until its better and then use it once or twice per week to see if it works better xx
DeleteHi
DeleteJust thought I'd come back to give an update.
My skin eventually cleared up and I left it for a while before I tried the mask again.
So I tried it again 2 days ago, and my skin is fine- no rash or breakout, and my skin actually looks really nice.
I think the problem was that I used the masks too close together. I do have extremely sensitive skin and am allergic to most skincare. But I think if someone has sensitive skin, just use the mask sparingly and occasionally.
It does leave skin super clean and gorgeous! So glad I didn't have a horrendous breakout again.
Thank you for the update, I really appreciate it.
DeleteIm really happy it worked for you! its such a beautiful mask :) xx