I used to be about to start out this off by saying “Bear in mind final 12 months when…” referring to 2019 and needed to do a double take as a result of 2019 is now TWO years in the past! The pandemic has actually messed with my sense of time as if we have been all holding our breath in 2020 and making an attempt to go on. I have a look at the calendar and write down dates on a regular basis for shoppers, however my mind nonetheless cannot comprehend that 2020 is gone!
So, sheet masks type of exploded within the North American market within the las couple of years and I’m completely happy to see that they’re nonetheless very related within the magnificence world now as they’ve now grow to be such a staple in my skincare routine. Again in 2019, there have been a few manufacturers who experimented with the thought of “scheduled sheet masking” with masks having focused targets for sure days of the week. I naturally do that with my sheet masks anyway in order that I do not overload my pores and skin with a collection of extraordinarily hydrating or detoxifying masks over consecutive days. A pal of mine from my Tata Harper days launched me to a pal of hers who on the time, had simply launched Bix Beauty, a weekly masking routine of three masks/week to detoxify, nourish and restore the pores and skin over the course of 1 week. I used to be instantly onboard with making an attempt these out and I had meant to get this assessment out SO MUCH earlier, however oh properly, right here we are actually!
Sunday “Detoxifying”
An enormous a part of the advertising and marketing for these masks are the “EWG stage substances” which I get could be very fashionable, however I am not a fan of the EWG so this isn’t one thing I search for in a product. These masks are freed from phthalates, dyes, silicones and parabens and are fabricated from 100% pure cellulose fibres. The Detoxifying masks options tea tree oil, witch hazel, lotus flower extract in addition to hyaluronic acid and oat kernel extract to detox and hydrate the pores and skin. Whereas I would not name this as purifying as a clay masks or exfoliating, it did not really feel heavy on the pores and skin and was a pleasant masks to finish the day with.
Components: Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract (Lotus), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Extract
Mask Abstract (Sunday “Detoxifying”):
Worth: $10.95 USD/four pack
Skin issues: Irritation, clogged pores
Scent: Tea tree oil
Essence Kind: Clear, very watery
Length: 15-20 minutes
Thickness: Very skinny
Mask Match: Good
Tackiness: Mild
Hydration: Good
Different notes: My hair does persist with my pores and skin somewhat, however felt the least cheesy of the three.
Wednesday “Nourishing”
The Nourishing Mask is all about boosting the pores and skin’s glow and bringing uninteresting pores and skin again to life with a mix of royal jelly and propolis extracts together with ensuring pores and skin is soothed with substances like centella asiatica, allantoin and chamomile. Whereas I did not have as a lot of a glow as with another masks I’ve used previously, this one gave me a “mini glow” the place I may see only a trace of glassy pores and skin.
Components: Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Mask Abstract (Wednesday “Nourishing”):
Worth: $10.95 USD/four pack
Skin issues: Skin radiance, dullness
Scent: Nothing actually. Virtually smells like “unscented” issues.
Essence Kind: Clear, watery
Length: 15-20 minutes
Thickness: Very skinny
Mask Match: Good
Tackiness: Mild – medium
Hydration: Good
Different notes: My hair does persist with my pores and skin somewhat, however nothing main and I can comfortably apply a skinny layer of moisturizer of face oil with out it feeling like an excessive amount of.
Friday “Repairing”
What makes the Repairing Mask fascinating is the presence of peptides! I like peptides in no matter focus and you do not see them usually in sheet masks so this was a welcome shock! Out of the three masks, I LOVED the scent of this one probably the most because it actually did scent like lavender and citrus. This was probably the most hydrating out of the group, however to the purpose the place it was cheesy and my pores and skin was sticking to my pillow.
Components: Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil (Geranium), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Origanum Heracleoticum Flower Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1
Mask Abstract (Friday “Repairing”):
Worth: $10.95 USD/four pack
Skin issues: Youthful wanting pores and skin
Scent: Lavender and citrus – my favorite scent out of the trio!
Essence Kind: Clear, barely watery
Length: 15-20 minutes
Thickness: Very skinny
Mask Match: Good
Tackiness: Mild – medium
Hydration: Good
Different notes: This was probably the most sticky on the face out of the group, however once more it wasn’t horrible.
Last verdict: Every masks works out to be slightly below $5 CDN per masks which is just about in step with what you’ll decide up on the drugstore for a Neutrogena or Garnier masks at common value. The substances and match have been fairly good and maybe higher than another masks I’ve tried at a a lot larger value level. I loved utilizing the masks a lot that I’ve used up all 12 that I used to be despatched! I’d like to see a brand new collection of masks from Bix Beauty because it was type of enjoyable masking on particular days with focused masks – nearly like carrying Day of the Week underwear!
You will discover Bix Beauty on www.amazon.com (sure, the American web site solely, however they ship to Canada)
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