Face-Mask Review- Lush Cosmetic Warrior Face Mask

Hi guys!
Sorry I haven't been blogging in a while. Today I wanted to talk about Lush's Cosmetic Warrior Face Mask because I picked it up in Lush the other day and I wanted to share the amazing-ness of this mask.

This mask is for people with troublesome skin. By that I mean acne-prone skin, spots and redness. This mask contains garlic, tea tree essential oil , kaolin and honey. Garlic and tea tree are antiseptic, meaning that not only they will feel fresh but they also prevent the growth of bacteria on the skin. This cleans the spots and prevents break-outs. Kaolin is deep cleansing and will purify the skin. Honey is an anti-bacterial ingredient and will get rid of bacteria on the face and it will also moisturise. It also contains other ingredients like fresh white grapes that help clan and cool the skin and fresh eggs that help tighten the texture of the skin.

All you do is apply a generous amount onto the face, rub it in and leave it for 5-10 minutes. I tend to leave it until it feels dry. You can also just apply it on the areas where you have a spot or use a thin layer as spot treatment for the night.

What do I think? I think this face mask is fantastic for combating spots and redness and I used it yesterday and today my skin was amazing and the redness on my skin was completely gone and I didn't need to cover up my skin that much. The only problem with this face mask is that it smells very strongly of garlic and that can put you off from using it but personally it does so much good to my skin I can easily over-look this. It feels really fresh on the skin as it has to be kept in the fridge and I tend to use it daily whenever I buy it because it does have a use by date as it is packed with natural ingredients.

So, if you have spots or trouble-some skin I would definitely recommend this face mask as it does miracles. The ingredients are all natural and it isn't harsh on the skin and it doesn't make it puffy.

Have you tried Lush face masks?
Chiara xx

Make-up Review: Mac Lady Bug Lipstick

Hi guys!
Valentine's day is soon approaching and whether you are doing something or not, this lipstick is the perfect romantic shade. Whatever the occasion.

So I am gonna start this post by saying and explaining these types of lipsticks by Mac because people tend to get very confused. Mac has different types of finishes that are:

• Matte
• Satin 
• Amplified Creme
• Amplified
• Frost 
• Cremesheen
• Lustre 
• Glaze
• Satin 

!!!These are not the names of the lipsticks!! The name of the lipstick is under that. The finish describes the way it looks on the lips. Lady Bug from Mac is a Lustre meaning it is sheerer than other lipsticks but still quite pigmented. It gives a more wet, glossy look on the lips and doesn't last that well depending if you obviously put a lip pencil or something else to seal the lip. 

The actual colour itself is a slightly wine-y red. Mac describes it as a 'yellow tomato' colour which I kind of agree as it has got warmer yellow undertones to it but I definitely think it is slightly darker than that. I love this lipstick as it is a really wearable red lipstick that isn't too in your face in a way. It is quite muted for a red shade as of course it is slightly sheerer.

 I do not own that many Mac lipsticks so far but from what I own I can say that they have a really nice range and that they definitely deserve a look at as there is a shade for everyone. They cost £14 each which is kinda pricey for young girls like me but, hey! What can you do.

In the bullet the colour may seem quite strong but when blended into the lips it gives of this gorgeous flushed lips colour and makes teeth look really white. The only problem with Lustre's are that they can smudge as they give a glossy finish which smudges easily. 

I decided to review this lipstick as I feel it is the perfect lipstick that I own for Valentine's day as it is soft and cute, and definitely catches the eye. Pairing this with a smokey eye would be great for a glamourous night out or just pairing it with a simple winged eyeliner makes it even softer and great for daytime or who knows, a date!

Swatch of the lipstick on my arm. I did have a picture of it on my lips but it was really unfocused and my camera was being grumpy so, sorry!

I hope you guys have a great Valentine's day and that it will be filled with love and amazing make-up choices! 

What is you favourite Mac Lipstick finish?

Will you be rocking a red lip on Valentines day?

Chiara xx

DIY Face Mask- Anti-blemish Honey and Cinnamon

Hi guys!
So today instead if doing your usual reviews of products that do all kinds of amazing things, i'm going to show you how to do an at home face masks that consist of anti-blemish properties, using just the ingredients you can find in your kitchen.

The three ingredients are......honey, cinnamon and flour!
So what is so special about honey?
Honey is great for adding moisture to the skin and can make a big difference for those with dry skin. Honey also contains contains natural anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that help heal the skin and when mixed with cinnamon it makes a great anti-septic mask.

(I'm just using this Italian honey I found at home, but any honey can do! Especially Manuka honey, which is a tad more expensive)

The cinnamon is great anti-blemish ingredient as it contains natural ant-inflammatory properties. Also, cinnamon contains anti-microbial properties that stop the growth of bacteria on the skin, which is what causes spot.

(Good ol' Sainsbury's Cinnamon!)

The flour is mainly to just make the mask stick to your face!

(remember to use plain flour and not self-raising. That may cause problems.....)

What you will need:
1 1/2teaspoon of honey
1 teaspoons of cinnamon
2 1/2 teaspoons of flour
NOTE! this may stain clothing because of the cinnamon so be careful when applying.
Method:
Pour your flour and cinnamon in a bowl and stir until they are incorporated. Then add honey and mix with a spoon, a brush, chopsticks or just anything you want. Even your fingers! If you feel the formula is a bit too dry, add honey. If too wet add flour. Easy! So once you feel you have reached a creamy consistency that will stick to the face (a bit wetter than Nutella, let's say) cleanse and exfoliate the face and add a thin layer of your mask. Less is more. Wait 5-10 minutes before washing and then apply your usual moisturiser. You can tone before the moisturiser depending on what your skin is like. Technically you should only be using toner if you have oily skin but it is perfectly fine to use on dry, normal or combination skin as well.

I have found that this mask is really nice and smells AMAZING. I literally wanted to eat this but I saved it for my skin. I recommend you do not use too much cinnamon as it then turns the mask into a scrub.

Do you make your own face masks?

Chiara xx