Lush-Catastrophe Cosmetic Fresh Face Mask

I looooove using face mask, either it be sheet mask or fresh face masks or DIY masks. 
I always get excited when I go into the city, because it means I can treat myself to some of Lush's fresh face mask if I wanted to :) Last week I picked up Catastrophe Cosmetic.


Lush's UK webite description:
Fresh blueberries are rich in beneficial antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to reduce inflammation and act as a mild antiseptic. Soothing chamomile, Irish moss and almond oil work with the gentle cleansing action of calamine to save your skin. Apply to clean skin, avoiding the eye area. Leave for five to ten minutes, then rinse away. 


I used it with a few friends on our girl's night~ it was fun! So far I like this mask. The smell is spa like, it's not overpowering at all. It's relaxing~! After I rinse it off, my skin feels refreshed :) I like how you can see the blueberry bits in the mask. The texture of the mask it alot thicker than I thought it would be, but it's still easy to spread.


Lush's mask usually has a shelf life of 2-3 weeks, so make sure to check the date before you purchase...and don't forget to keep it in the fridge! When you're done with the mask...keep the container..you can bring 5 containers (I believe) back to Lush and get a free fresh face mask~ A tub usually lasts about 6-8 uses for me.
This one isn't my favourite Lush mask...but I definately enjoy it :)


have you tried any Lush mask? if yes...which are your favs?
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Haul~

I recieved my order from sephora a couple days ago~ I'm still excited and just wanted to share :)

I picked up a few mini's from Sephora. I usually don't like to order online, but I decided that I really wanted the mini Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Duo($22.50) and the Sephora stores around my house were all sold out. So $50 for free shipping...my excuse to buy more produts hahaa :)


I was about to run out of my RMK face cream, so I decided to try out Ole Henriksen Truth Revealed Starter Kit ($20). I really like trying out these mini versions, because I wouldn't have to commit to using them if I didn't like them. and I think these minis would last at least a month or two. So far, I'm liking this . m/b a full review soon.


I also picked up the Benefit Stay Put Set($10) I've been really into my Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Birthday Suit and I was thinking of trying out R.S.V.P. which has a more pinkish lighter tone to it, but I thought it would be too similar to Birthday Suit on. This set included a mini version of R.S.V.P. (0.11 oz.). The full product size is 0.16 oz. for $19. So just getting the cream shadow alone was already a good deal...so i got it! But i have to say..I'm loving Birthday suit alot more~


A plus side to ordering online is that you get free samples, although they ran out of Marc Jacob's Lola I'm still happy. There are also coupon codes that you can look for on the site. Look at Weekly Specials. I got a sample of cliniques 3 step system on top on my 3 samples. so yay! more things to try out.


anyone else picked up these products? what are your thoughts on them?
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Sonia Kashuk-eye makeup remover

I've tried a few different eye makeup removers in the past...Clinique, Lancome, RMK, Shiseido, Bobbie Brown, but Chanel's Gentle Bi-Phase Eye Makeup Remover has always remain to be my favourite. But at $32 a bottle, it's a little expensive. I would rather spend the money on other skin care products. So even though I love love this, I wanted to see if there was anything in the drug store department that would meet my expectations.

I just finished my bottle of Boots Botanics Soothing Eye Make Up Remover(~$6/5oz.). I have to say in my opinion this was just as good as the higher end brands, but it was still a tad bit too oily for me. I don't like the oily feeling of most eye makeup removers. But i do recommend this if you don't mind the oily feeling.

So when I ran out of Boots Botanics, I went to target to try and find another remover. Sitting on the shelf staring at me was Sonia Kashuk's remover ($9.99/4.75oz). I decided I was going to try this one....and now I think I found my new drugstore favourite!  I don't know~I feel like I don't need to look for another eye make up remover again! I looooove this...possibly a little more than Chanel! It's not the cheapest at the drugstore, but I think it's worth it. My eye makeup just melts off without much effort :) and without the oily feeling~
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image from target

Yes to...

I've been loving the brand Yes to Carrots, Cucumbers, and Tomatoes lately. I've seen them in Target stores before, but only decided to get them over a month ago and they did not disappoint me! Well I only have one complaint...

which is the scent of these deep cleansing pads($7.99), but other than that I'm loving this product! This past year, my skin has been really misbehaving. So I thought I'd give this a try. It's been keeping my skin in balance this past month. less breakouts! 

 I also picked up the Cucumber Facial Towelettes($5.99). This is just an okay product to me, because it doesn't take off my foundation or mascara. So I would use my eye makeup remover for my eyes and a milk/cream cleanser for my face, then I'll wipe away the cleanser with these towelettes instead of cotton pads. I'll also wait for about half an hour before I'll jump in the shower, because I feel like the ingredients in the towelettes will do something good for my skin, so I give it some time before washing it away. I also use these to refresh my face when I have no makeup on. I love the tingling after effect!

This Daily Moisture Body Lotion($7.99/8.45fl.oz.) has already become my favourite body lotion for everyday! The Yes to Carrot line has a clean scent, it almost reminds me of baby-wipes? I don't know...but I still like this because I could wear a scented lotion or a perfume over it and the scents won't compete. It adsorbs quickly and is not greasy.

I've been using the shampoo and conditioner($8.99/16.90fl.oz.) for the past month and I also love these! You get a good amount for each bottle. It has a clean scent and my hair is softer. 

  

I picked up the Hair and Scalp Moisturizing Mud Mask($12/8.45fl.oz.) about a week ago. I've only used it once, so we'll see how I feel about this one later. So far it's good, but I don't like the scent, which smells almost medicinal.  

I've started using this line because I wanted to switch to something that is more natural. This brand is also cruelty free. They also donate a portion of profits towards Yes to Seed Funds, which is as stated on their website "a U.S. 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is on a mission to make a difference in people's lives by providing under-served communities with the resources to develop and sustain an organic food source and access to healthy nutrition."

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UPDATE!

tomato cleansing pads-this worked great until half way through my second tub. it started to break me out! I guess my skin didn't like it anymore~

cucumber towelettes-still like it~!

carrot body lotion-still loving it and starting on my third bottle!

shampoo&conditioner-I did like this alot, but coming very close to finishing this bottle...I feel like there are other products out there that would do better for my hair

hair mud mask-still hate the scent! I felt like it didn't do anything for my hair in the beginning...but the more I used it, the more I like. But I'll probably move on to another product when I'm done :) 

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images from yes to carrots