For Part 1 of this “series,” I’m going to start with the obvious area of focus when you have a mask on: your eyes. I am of the firm belief that if you are covering the rest of your face, you can do whatever you want with your shadows and liners. Now is definitely the time to play with color, texture and shape. After all, we don’t have to worry about coordinating our eye makeup with anything else if nothing else is showing!

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Play With Color

A surefire way to draw attention to your most important (and only visible…) features is to apply a wash of color. For a quick but impactful look, try the Kosas 10 Second Liquid Eyeshadow. My favorite unique shades are Waterfall and 333. For soft, blendable colors you may want to turn to Aether Beauty. Their Amethyst Palette is a great choice if you feel comfortable with shades of purple. I talk about another Aether palette in this post. If you like a more pigmented eyeshadow, Viseart is your brand. Warm tone lovers will gravitate toward their Warm Edit. Feeling bold? Go multichrome. Natasha Denona recently debuted the Chromium Multichrome Liquid Eyeshadow.

Play With Texture

Shimmer and glitter are no longer just for special occasions. There are so many options for bringing a little sparkle into your daily look. For an all over ethereal glimmer, I can’t recommend Roen Beauty highly enough. They have both Cool and Warm options. Or, try 11:11 for a little bit of both! If you really want to show off with a larger glitter, Pixi Beauty Liquid Fairy Lights are the way to go. I recommend dabbing a little on to the lid and then patting around with your finger.

Play With Shape and Definition

Don’t forget to frame your peepers with a quality mascara. My recent favorites are Ilia’s Limitless Lash Mascara and Roen’s Cake Mascara. Both of these options offer fluffy, defined lashes and a “clean” formula.

Finally, you may want to add a little drama to your liner game. Achieve a classic wing using the Ilia Clean Line Liquid Liner. Not a fan of liquid liner? My favorite trick is to apply a fine tipped liner pencil, like the Marc Jacobs Fineliner Ultra-skinny Gel Eye Crayon, and pull out a small wing using an angled brush!

Remember, there is no wrong way to do your makeup. You don’t even have to wear makeup. But if putting on some fun eye shadow or liner makes you feel happier while wearing a mask, I say do it! Wishing you good health!

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When I was offered the opportunity to try out products from DERMA E’s line of activated charcoal skincare, I was so excited! I’ve fallen in love with many DERMA E products before, so I knew that I could expect a lot from anything they graciously sent me. Just want to throw in a little reminder – I’m always honest whether or not I buy a product myself or it’s sent to me! I did a little dance when I opened my package and found the DERMA E Purifying Daily Detox Scrub and Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask. Especially considering the timing (two weeks after the holidays), my skin was ready for a detox!

Let’s talk about the goods. The DERMA E Purifying Daily Detox Scrub is advertised as a “gentle exfoliant” that “lifts away pollutants and impurities, promoting a fresh and healthy radiance.” Since it’s called a daily scrub, I used it daily for a week to test it out. As suggested, I applied the scrub to my freshly washed face and used it to gently massage my skin for a minute before rinsing. The creamy scrub smells faintly medicinal, as many activated charcoal products do, but not unpleasant. It is “scrubby,” but not abrasive, and certainly gentle enough for my combination skin to use daily. And if I do say so myself, my skin is looking a bit more radiant these days! I will use this product until I finish it, at which point I will consider buying it.

The DERMA E Purifying 2 in 1 Charcoal Mask is advertised as a “deep detox” that “purges pores of toxins” while it gently exfoliates. So… I don’t know how to tell if my pores have been purged. That’s not a thing I ever learned in school. I can tell you that this is a very refreshing mask to wear, slightly tingly, and easy enough to wash off. I can also tell you that I used it twice and have had limited breakouts since that time. I would like to note that I found the mask to be a bit drying, but I would tend to expect that given the name. It was nothing that couldn’t be fixed with a nightly moisturizer!

Let me finish by reminding you that DERMA E is an incredibly ethically-minded company whose products are vegan, cruelty-free, and free of parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates,
petrolatum, mineral oil, artificial colors, gluten,
soy or GMOs. So, if you’re into that and you also feel like your skin could use a good detox, check out the DERMA E Purifying Daily Detox Scrub and Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask!

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Hello, class! If you’re in the midst of winter like I am, your skin might be feeling the effects of the cooler, dryer weather. So today I want to talk about my new favorite mask that is perfect for a cold day. We are talking about the Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration mask from Farmacy Beauty. As always, I must share with you that Farmacy was kind enough to gift me this product, and though they asked for nothing in return, I like it so much that I want to discuss it with you!

The Honey Potion mask, which, by the way, is available at Sephora, is supposed to hyrdate the skin and promote a younger appearance.

It features an intensely moisturizing combination of honey (a natural humectant used since ancient times), propolis (antiseptic found in beehives), and amino acid-rich royal jelly. Echinacea GreenEnvy is a unique variant of echinacea purpurea, which contains the highest known concentration of the phytochemical cichoric acid—a potent, natural antioxidant that enhances hydration and the purifying benefits of honey. The balm gently warms and transforms into a rich cream as it’s massaged into the skin for an indulgent experience.

My Thoughts on Honey Potion

The Honey Potion mask comes in a cute little (not really little… it’s 4.1oz. of product…) jar with a magnetic cap. This is important because the product also comes with a metal applicator that can sit on the lid when not in use. The mask itself is a thick, gooey cream that is best scooped out with the metal applicator. I like to apply it in globs to my face which I then spread with my fingers. Once you have a nice thick layer, massaging the Honey Potion into the skin creates a warming reaction. I like to let the mask sit and warm my face for about 15 minutes before rinsing it with cool water.

Now, you might be thinking – isn’t this really messy to remove? The answer is no. Because the one thing I remember from chemistry is that honey is water soluble. OK, maybe that’s not the only thing I remember, but it’s probably the most important thing I remember. Anyway, that means that water breaks honey down very easily, so the Honey Potion mask is not sticky when you try to remove it.

I’ve been using the Honey Potion mask all winter and I love the way my skin looks and feels post-application. I also just love having the mask on my face. The warming reaction is both refreshing and energizing.

Anyway, keep the Farmacy Honey Potion mask in mind if you are in the market for a new skin product! And let me know if you’ve tried it!

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Let’s talk about what the Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay mask is. According to Valentia, the key ingredients in this mask are:

– Kaolin Clay: Clay minerals draw impurities, improve skin tone, and tighten pores for smoother firmer skin.

– Plant Stem Cells: Naturally decreases the level of pro-aging toxins and works to soother the skin, reduce redness, and improve evenness.

– Spirulina: A botanical stimulant full of vitamins that hydrates the skins surface and contributes to tissue regeneration of the skin.

– CoQ10: Lessens the appearance of wrinkles by reducing free radical damage and stimulating health collagen production.

– Hibiscus & Cranberry Fibers: Both lend their anti-aging properties to firm and reinforce the skin, helping to reduce the creation of new wrinkles.

As directed, I applied the mask “generously” to my clean face and went about my business for 20 minutes. After rinsing with warm water and a cloth, my skin felt refreshed and clean but not at all dry or tight. I used the Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay mask four times (yes, I know that’s higher than the recommended frequency!) over the course of one week, and I found that over time my skin appeared brighter and my pores less noticeable. I also felt that it diminished those pesky blackheads on my chin.

Overall, I absolutely love this mask and would consider purchasing it. The Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask gets a gold star! I can see myself going back to this mask every time I have a bad skin day.

By the way, you can find the Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask on Amazon! Be sure to check out Valentia’s Instagram and Facebook to see what they’re all about!

And guess what…. should you be interested in purchasing the Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask, Valentia has provided the following code – 2WOV76GO – which will give my readers 20% off any Valentia product for the next month. So shop away! (And if you do get something – tell me, so I know if I need it, too!)

UPDATE: Valentia has notified me that from May 16th – June 1st, they are offering you a 35% discount on their ENTIRE line at Valentia.com. So if you need a skincare product that is Vegan and cruelty-free, be sure to check them out. Your code is: REFRESH35

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