Lush Review: Mask of Magnaminty
The weekend I got back from vacation I did a little retail therapy. AKA It was tax-free weekend and I went SHOPPING. While I was out I had to stop at my local Lush and pick up a few things, of those few things was this Mask of Magnaminty. While on vacation I only had makeup wipes and a bar of soap to wash my face, so when I got home it was time for a serious deep cleansing.
Lets go over some key points: Smell, Texture/Feel, How well it cleansed my face, and overall.
Smell: It smelled good! I'm a sucker for peppermint - and its supposed to suck all of the gross stuff out of your pores. I know I'm not the only one who wants their face to burn a little bit while doing a mask.
Texture/Feel: It is definitely thick - and almost difficult to spread all over your face. It feels good on the skin though and gets firm in the recommended time.
Cleansing ability: To be fair, this is where I felt like it fell short. I've been having some troubles with my skin lately so thats why I splurged a bit on this bad boy because my usual routine wasn't cutting it. But once I washed it off I still felt like my skin was really oily and I don't really see any difference. I'll continue to use it and see if it takes more than once for it to make a difference. I did however like how when I washed it off it came off easily and the texture helped exfoliate my skin.
Overall: I'd give it a 6/10 - it smelled awesome, felt like the right consistency, but fell a little flat on the purpose of it. It left my skin oily (probably because of the self-preserving oils) and with the need to wash my face again. I'm going to let my fiance test it out next since his skin is different than mine.
Smell: It smelled good! I'm a sucker for peppermint - and its supposed to suck all of the gross stuff out of your pores. I know I'm not the only one who wants their face to burn a little bit while doing a mask.
Texture/Feel: It is definitely thick - and almost difficult to spread all over your face. It feels good on the skin though and gets firm in the recommended time.
Cleansing ability: To be fair, this is where I felt like it fell short. I've been having some troubles with my skin lately so thats why I splurged a bit on this bad boy because my usual routine wasn't cutting it. But once I washed it off I still felt like my skin was really oily and I don't really see any difference. I'll continue to use it and see if it takes more than once for it to make a difference. I did however like how when I washed it off it came off easily and the texture helped exfoliate my skin.
Overall: I'd give it a 6/10 - it smelled awesome, felt like the right consistency, but fell a little flat on the purpose of it. It left my skin oily (probably because of the self-preserving oils) and with the need to wash my face again. I'm going to let my fiance test it out next since his skin is different than mine.
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I absolutely adore this mask I'm so upset it didn't do wonders for you! It literally saves my skin whenever it starts breaking out badly xx
ReplyDeleteCatherine xx
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I read reviews and they were all glowing! I think maybe because I bought the self-preserving version instead of the kind you have to refrigerate? Either way, I'm still going to be using it - my fiance liked it and it helped his skin more than mine!
Deletexo Jenn
I got this mask once and I enjoyed it but only got to use it 2-3 times because it expired within a month! I don't know if it was unlucky or if they have changed that but i haven't bought it since cause I was so sad! lol great review though I definitely agree it is a pretty thick mask & I'm a sucker for peppermint as well!
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Yeah it expires so fast! That's why I made my fiance use it too. I think next time I'll get something I have to refrigerate and see if that helps me more.
Deletexo Jenn
I really like this mask, and it doesn't leave me oily at all. Do you wash your face before you use the mask?
ReplyDeleteVanessa│Meili Journey
Yeah I washed my face with my usual face wash and then did the mask. I use the Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser which usually strips the oil from my skin nicely. I figure it because its the self-preserving formula? idk - I'll be trying it again soon!
Deletexo Jenn
I've never tried this one! I used to purchase the Fresh Face Masks all the time when I lived in the States but sadly, with no Lush here, I rarely get to use the products anyone. So sad, hehe. Miss the bath bombs too!
ReplyDeleteBeauty Isles | An Island Girl's Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
Honestly, their bath bombs are amazing and I looove them! I want to try their shampoo bars so thats next on my list of things to try. I think I struck out on this purchase though!
Deletexo Jenn
Ahhh it sucks that it left your skin oily, i should probably stay away from this since i have oily skin eeeks >//<
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review~ ^__^
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