How do you spend your Sundays? I like to drink coffee, catch up on blogging, and most importantly, relax. I find at-home spaaah-ing the apex of relaxation. There's nothing better than lighting a candle, grabbing a book, and settling in for some much-needed renewal before it's back to the daily grind. These are the products that are aiding and abetting my day of rest-oration today!
Osmia Organics Detox Exfoliating Mask | This detox mask contains 3 kinds of purifying clay, raw cacao, manuka honey, bamboo charcoal, walnut shells and olive leaf powders. It comes in powder form with a spatula and ceramic bowl and can be mixed with water, yoghurt, or manuka honey (or any combination you like!). It really gets my skin back on track by pulling impurities out of my pores. After leaving it on for 15-20 minutes, I wet my hands and gently massage my face to turn the mask into a glow-inducing exfoliator. [ Editor's note: do not use a white washcloth to remove it unless you want to turn it into a gray one. ;) ]
Glossier Moisturizing Moon Mask | This creamy mask is powered by plant-based squalane, hyaloronic acid, and sweet almond oil and leaves my skin plumped and perfectly hydrated. I love to apply masks with a flat foundation brush like this beaut from Makeup Academy. It keeps my hands clean while preventing germ transfer to jars and helps apply the product more evenly.
rms beauty oil | This multi-faceted oil is packed with unprocessed plant extracts, licorice root, rosehip seed oil, buriti fruit, and turmeric. It boosts brightness, reduces inflammation, and hydrates without being greasy. I love to layer this under Nuxe Rêve de Miel on my lips for a potently moisturizing lip mask. It's also amazing layered underneath any hydrating mask if you want to double your moisture money!
Nuxe Rêve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm | The name "Rêve de Miel" says it's all: it's a honey dream! This thick, paraben-free balm contains honey, sunflower, musk rose, and almond oils, as well as shea butter and grapefruit essence. It melts into a comfortable balm-oil hybrid once applied to the lips, repairing the skin and sealing in moisture.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream | After hearing about this dream cream from aLoveTart's February Favorites video, I was thrilled when Sephora offered a week's supply of sample packets as a GWP. I was smitten at first use! The whipped texture absorbs quickly, leaving my skin feeling so unbelievably soft. The texture and softening effects remind me of True Blue Spa's Look Ma, New Hands, only FAB is unscented and absorbs into skin almost immediately.
What are your favorite spa day face products?
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ReplyDeleteMy skin is pretty much trouble free if I follow through a simple TLC like this, but in reality, I am so lazy that I often neglect weekly detox and end up with clogged pores..
The Osmia mask sounds something I can benefit from. I want to try a clay mask with nourishing benefits! (But would I be good enough to mix my own..? I'm not so sure.) ;)
The RMS oil sounds like it have EVERYTHING! I love a good pamper, I do! Have a great Sunday Kristen!
ReplyDeleteI have that Osmia mask! Larry gave it to me as she can't stand the chocolate smell LOL. I haven't been able to try it yet, but I think I will this week! I think my skin can finally handle it haha! The RMS oils sounds so GOOD too. If I wasn't swimming in skincare, I'd totally pick that up too! Gonna stash it in my belfries for a later date. :P
ReplyDeletei don't usually go through the whole spa process. honestly on the weekends where i have no actual plans with people, i always end up devoting to blog stuff. sometimes i tell myself to not do it and then i'll reach for a book. i also spend weekends cooking loads of food for the week's lunches and some dinners lol. i really like having everything ready so during the week i don't have to cook if i'm pressed for time.
ReplyDeletei've wanted to try osmia for a while, that brand along with pai, omorovicza and some other ones are on my list to explore.
Jenn, if it makes you feel any better, I pre-wrote this post and ended up spending all day today writing blog posts, LOL! I will pamper tomorrow or Tuesday night to make up for it! :) I also have 2 books staring me right in the face. I love that you spend weekends getting prepared for the week ahead; I completely relate! I try to get mundane stuff done like laundry and straightening up so I don't have to worry about it during the work week. I wish I was organized enough to cook and plan out food for the entire week. You go girl! Osmia is wonderful. Everything I've tried from them has exceeded my expectations. I've never tried Pai or Omorovicza either, but they're on my list!
ReplyDeleteWho is Larry?! And my goodness, +38 points to you for using "belfries"!!! I cracked up! The Osmia mask is wonderful, and I love that you can mix it with other things to create your own custom product. The rms oil ROCKS! Belfry-worthy, indeed! :D
ReplyDeleteDivya, the RMS oil is fantastic! My skin breaks out with most oils, but it thrives with this one. Yay for a fellow pamper-lover! Happy Sunday to you, too! <3
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lena! Ha! I too have skin that behaves best when I remember to do a weekly TLC. The Osmia mask is fantastic! You could totally handle mixing up your own concoction. I love using it with manuka honey! So rejuvenating! :)
ReplyDeleteLOL MY COMPUTER AUTOCORRECTED LARIE to LARRY HAHAHAHAHA! It's a good word belfry-not used often enough imo :P
ReplyDeleteLOLOL!!!! I was wondering if "Larry" was what you called Terry to keep his masculine reputation in check whilst discussing skincare products he's traded you for, bah ha ha ha!! :D *crying w/ laughs*
ReplyDeleteNot another positive review on the Nuxe Rêve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm! I think I might have to get one now! :) I love FAB Ultra Repair Cream as a hand cream before bed when I was still battling winter back in the US (seems like ages ago now!). Keeps my skin super moisturized throughout the night!
ReplyDeleteAll these products sound so luxurious! I love slapping on a face mask, drinking peppermint tea, and settling into a bubble bath complete with Lush bath bombs and bubble bars. Its' been ages since I was able to do so. (:
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I ran out of honey dream a few months back and I'm eagerly awaiting my next trip to France to pick up another one! The moon mask sounds amazing!
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ReplyDeletei've just discovered aLoveTart on Youtube and I've been really enjoying her videos! I do a bit of a body exfoliation session on a Sunday but I've never spoiled myself with a full-on at home spa session! I need to kick my son and husband out of the house so I can have some me time - and buy some Nuxe products to do it!
ReplyDeleteSunday is usually a stressful day for me because I work super early, then go grocery shopping, do laundry...and am grumpy a lot, lol. I like to sit down with a cup of tea at the end of the day but usually I am too tired to indulge into any spa routine. And like Jaa, I seriously think I need buy the Nuxe Reve de Miel for my lips!
ReplyDeleteWednesday is exfoliation day with me with Nescens and Sunday is usually mask day and mani pedi day for me. I've really been enjoying all my new Caudalie masks.
ReplyDeleteOoooooh, I want to try the RMS oil. Never thought to apply facial oil on lips! Genius.
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