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fashionista L · Coach

anyone reccommend a good mask??

Lilykind · Hermes

Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask at the drugstore. $3.

EDIT: Origins Clear Improvement is the other mask I use, so I also concur with mikacat, dc and ayo.

-- Edited by Lilykind at 02:08, 2004-12-28

mikacat · Coach

i like the Origins charcoal mask. I use it once a week.

here are the specs::

Be free and clear.

Clear Improvement® Active charcoal mask to clear pores (tube)

When environmental toxins, dirt and debris get under your skin, its waste-filtering system gets jammed, pores get clogged, skin looks cloudy. Nature’s complexion clean-up crew gets to the bottom of skins overcast condition and clears the way for it to act its best. Activated Charcoal acts like a magnet to draw out deep-dwelling pore-cloggers, White China Clay absorbs environmental toxins, Lecithin dissolves impurities. Without all that “stuff” down there, skin “breathes a sigh of relief.”

HOW TO USE: Once a week or as often as needed, open pores with warm, moist towel and layer mask on. Allow to dry, rinse well. Watch your skin shake off the shroud of dullness and take on a new clarity.

But the free samples that we got from Mario Badescu are wonderful --- I loved their mask!

I can't wait to hit the store in NYC next week.

-- Edited by mikacat at 05:34, 2004-12-25

Amelie · Kenneth Cole

I agree with Lilykind. Queen Helene's mask is perfect for what you need.

In case anyone is looking for a mask for dry skin (my skin is CRAZY dry this winter), try Kiehl's Algae mask- it's amazing.

bebegirl020 · BCBG

When i had a facial done the woman told me to use Queen Helene as well....

doveanunu · Dooney & Bourke

quote:
Originally posted by: Lilykind
"Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask at the drugstore. $3. "

ditto this! great mask!

sage · Dooney & Bourke

I agree with everyone on Queen Helene. Sometimes I cant believe how much brighter and clearer my skin looks after I use this mask.

dc · Dooney & Bourke

ditto mikacat on the Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal mask - it makes a visable difference w/pores and blackheads. It's part of my weekly beauty ritual and I recommend it to anyone who will listen.

ayo · Coach

I gots lots of time on my hands today I feel like I've been everywhere on this board!

in any case..

I third the origins charcoal mask..that thing is fantastic you can really see a difference after using it..

monica · Kenneth Cole

another vote for origins... i'm sad i didn't get it for xmas (i'm running out!) :)

doveanunu · Dooney & Bourke

I also wanted to mention that an asprin mask is great too. All you do is dissolve 6 or 7 uncoated asprin tablets in your hand with a bit of water. Then you apply it to your face and leave it on until dry. Bonus: the little asprin granules exfoliate as you rinse. You can also mix the dissovled asprin with the Queen Helene mask. Obviously don't use the asprin mask if you are allergic....and be prepared to sneeze a bit.

Patricia · BCBG

For $3.99 you have to at least TRY Queen Helene Mint Julep.

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

NARS mud mask, once a week. it gives my skin that healthy glow--ok that so sounded like a commercial but it's true, i swear!

halleybird · Hermes

Queen Helene rocks my world. It also works as a spot treatment on pimples, and it will last forever. Try that before you shell out more $$$.

Also, try mixing crushed aspirin (only if you're not allergic) with the Queen Helene.