Montagne Jeunesse Skin Heroes - Break Out Masque

Last week I was offered the opportunity to try Montagne Jeunesse's new Skin Heroes range. There are 5 new masks all retailing at £1.49. I really don't think you can argue with any skin product for that price. The new Skin Heroes are : 

Shine Control for greasy, shine prone skin

Dry Skin Masque for dry, dehydrated skin

Break-Out Masque for problem skin prone to eruptions

T-Zone Peel Off for a bothersome and blemished T-Zone

De-Clog Pore strip for blocked up, clogged pores on or around the nose.

I don't know if I've said this before, but I have very, very normal skin! I occasionally suffer from a few blemishes on my chin but I have been very blessed in the skin department. Bearing that in mind I chose the two products I felt I could review most honestly and still experience something to report to you guys - the Break-Out Masque and the De-Clog Pores strip.

This masque is comes in 2 stages, a Cleansing Mud Mask and a Rapid Action Moisturiser.
The masque claims to "flush out those blocked pores" and the moisturiser to "allow Mother Nature to work her magic to tackle those problem areas" ooh, mystical!

 The masque was a kind of pale green colour, very similar to the picture on the front of the packet although I didn't stick any leaves to my eyes... There was enough in the pack for more than one application so I was able to apply it across my face in quite a thick layer. I do have photographic evidence of my face covered in this masque however I'm not sure anyone needs to see it! Anyway, the masque had a lovely scent of tea tree which was so relaxing and it didn't make my skin feel horribly tingly like some tea tree products do. This masque contains tea tree, Canadian Willowherb and witch hazel. You apply, leave for for 15-20 minutes and then rinse, followed by the provided moisturiser. The masque dried like most other clay based masks, my brother very kindly told me I looked like the joker and proceeded to take a photo, charming! It wasn't as easy to wash off as I had hoped however with a little help from a flannel it was off in a tick.

The moisturiser looks and feels similar to any other moisturising product but it has a lovely scent, tea tree strikes again! I really liked how this felt against my skin and it's left it feeling so smooth! I can't stop touching my face haha.

I only used this within the last couple of hours but I can already feel a difference, my skin feels beautifully smooth and my "problem area" of my chin looks better than it did before the masque.
I'll update my twitter over the next few days with whether any dastardly spots creep up or whether this masque has kept them at bay.
Due to having so much in the packet I also applied this to my younger brother who does suffer from skin breakouts, poor bub! He said "it felt really nice... quite clean" so if the wise words of a fifteen year old boy are anything to go by then there's a nice little quote for you!

As I mentioned, I was sent this for review purposes however it is something I would buy myself and everything said above is honest.

The Skin Heroes range is available from most ASDA stores, the Montagne Jeunesse website retailing at £1.49 (with free delivery on orders over £7.50, ooh!). They are also 100% suitable for vegetarians, BUAV approved and strive to use natural ingredients. 

Do you use any Montagne Jeunesse products? What's your favourite??

Love,

February Glossybox

I received my Glossybox on Monday, I still get really excited when it turns up..the novelty still hasn't worn off which is definitely a good thing!

Here are the products in my box

1) Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm (RRP: £15.25 / 200ml)

2) Dr Bronner Magic Liquid Soap (RRP: £1.99 / 59ml) BUAV Approved

3) Como Shambhala Invigorate Body Lotion (RRP: £20.00 / 300ml)

4) DuWop Venom Gloss (RRP: £16.00 / 10.4ml)

5) BM Beauty Pure Mineral Eyeshadow (RRP : £7.00 / 2g)

At first I looked at the contents and I thought "where's the rest of it??" but that was just the spoilt little girl inside me. I'm actually really looking forward to using these products before I go out tonight. I've given the Venom Gloss a little trial run and I'm a big fan already. 

I've seen other people got a few different bits in their boxes this month and I'm a bit sad that I didn't get the hand sanitizer since I'm such a hygiene freak but these products will all do nicely for this month. 

You might've noticed the little grey card in the top photo.. I've been trying to get on the website this morning to check it out but unfortunately it's down for maintenance! Let me know if you know what it's about!

Did you get your Glossybox this month? Link me to your thoughts.

Hope you've all had a lovely weekend and enjoyed pancakes yesterday! 

Lots of love, 

2012 - A Year For Change

It gets past January and I suddenly realise that I haven't done anything I said I'd start doing, but one thing that I have been looking into is to stop using products that are tested on animals.
I applied for a cruelty free booklet from the BUAV website (click here to request yours) and I'm trying my hardest to keep an eye out for the leaping bunny symbol on both cosmetics and household items.

It takes 2 seconds to google "cosmetics companies that test on animals" and there are a ton of websites with names of brands and products. The BUAV website also supplies a list of companies that you can browse through (here) to make it a bit easier, though sometimes it has the whole company name rather than a specific product so have a browse around the company's website to see if there's any products you recognise.

Being a student I don't like to splash out on branded products all the time and going cruelty free is sometimes easier on your wallet! For example, the Co-op, Marks & Spencer and Superdrug's own brand products are not tested on animals, but Ariel, Daz, Fairy are just a few brands all owned by companies who have not banned the testing of their products on animals (so they do test on animals). It's more common than not that supermarket own brands are also cheaper than the big brands so maybe check that out when you're next buying your washing powder!

In terms of what I am doing to reduce and eventually stop my own purchasing and use of non BUAV approved products is to check online before I buy and if necessary to contact the company to find out for myself. I'm sure I currently have products that are tested on animals but once they're used up I won't be re-purchasing them.

I'd also like to direct you to Karris' blog as she has been very conscientious of this movement for a while.

I hope this can encourage one more person to think before they buy, let me know if you have any more websites or information that I can add here to spread the word!

Lots of love,