FACIAL MASKS!! Any suggestions?

Mar 22, 2014

Ashley B.

I am looking for a facial mask that does the following:

1) helps with acne and pores
2) fades dark spots/discoloration
3) moisturizes
4) helps with under eye circles

Does anyone know of any good masks that do at least 3 of these things? I have researched and all I see are homemade recipes. Price doesn't matter. 😬

Mar 22, 2014

Sabrina K.

Well I don't really know any that can take care of all 4, and you can't put a facial mask on the skin under your eyes, you need special eye masks for that :) The skin there is super super sensitive and need special care!

I like the honey/cinnamon mask, it moisturizer and helps acne, but I don't know if it will help on discoloration sorry :)

Mar 22, 2014

Amber D.

I'm obsessed with glamglow super mud masks. They have a few different type. As far as acne and pore the clearing masks literally sucks things out of your pores. It's a bit on the pricier side: 65/can, but I've found it to be well worth it. The you exfoliating tingling one they have has tightened my skin a lot. I'm also a fan of Fresh product and use their rose toning mask which has helped a lot for me.

If you go to Sephora they will usually give you some samples if you tell them what you're looking for

Mar 22, 2014

Kyraa D.

I have a lemon & mint clay, deep cleaning mask that really helps with pores, dark spots, & definitely adds a little moisture - not a ton tho.
I use it about once a week & in times of trouble. it's just a cheap mask from Walmart.

Mar 22, 2014

Caitlin M.

Honestly I would try to find some serums instead of a mask. Masks are meant to be used a couple times a week and while they can really help, I feel like you might benefit more from a serum or two because you can use them throughout the week so you get a more continuous treatment. The serum I'd recommend for acne is the Andalou Pure Pore Serum. I found it at Marshall's at a reduced price but I'd honestly pay the full price for it. It really helped. I'm not sure where else to find them so I'd look for their website. For a mask I love Origins Clear Improvements Charcoal mask. It helps with getting stuff out of the pores including blackheads. For moisturizing, try Freeman facial masks (at most drugstores/Walmart, etc) they have some hydrating ones, or try Lush. I believe it's their Oatfix one that is super moisturizing. For the under eye circles I'd try an eye cream that's hydrating and has some caffeine in it. I think Origins has a couple different ones that would work well, I don't know the names exactly but they're a very good brand that I trust so I feel confident recommending pretty much anything from them lol. I'd also pick up a moisturizer, again either from Origins, their Night-A-Mins is super thick and hydrating, First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream (also thick and hydrating) or Tarte's Maracuja oil (thinner but very hydrating and good for the skin. You could even try it under the eyes, it's honestly good for everywhere. Tarte also makes an eye cream that I quite liked, their C-Brightener with Maracuja.

Mar 22, 2014

Caitlin M.

Also, don't make a mask with honey and cinnamon. They are both irritants and can burn and irritate your skin. Just because they're edible and "natural" doesn't mean they're always good for you to use on the skin.

Mar 22, 2014

Ashley B.

I've heard things about the honey/cinnamon thing. It's called the burning mask. I hear it works but I don't want to risk is damaging my face. But I will look into all of your ideas.

Thanks hunnies!! 😘

Mar 23, 2014

Sabrina K.

Wauw well never heard that and never burned my face at all, but I wouldn't risk it as well if I had heard things like that.

Mar 23, 2014

Jamie D.

Look into the lush facemasks. All of them are fabulous and specifically tailored to do certain things for your skin. I'm also in love with the boscia cooling mask. It helps with my redness and discoloration, and while it doesn't really make my acne go away, if you have acne that is irritated or red and itchy it helps soooo much for that.