Sundays rock when it comes to having a proper pamper/face mask session but sometimes (well OK pretty much all the time) my skin needs a bit of a midweek booster as well.
Like everyone else I'm busy but I've figured out a mini facial that cleans deep, exfoliates, nourishes and leaves my skin looking plumped and glowy and the best part of it is that it takes just 5 minutes! Three products, five minutes, there's really no excuse not to. Just cleanse and wash your face as normal and then follow with this 3 part treatment.
And if you are on a budget check out my cheaper, yet still pampering, three step solution at the bottom of the page.
Clean.
Biore Self Heating One Minute Masks are just fab. I really do love these charcoal containing masks. They work like a clay mask, deep cleaning your pores and they feel great as they heat up. They come in single use sachets and you simply apply them to your still wet face and massage for a minute before removing. (I use a wet washcloth). They're inexpensive and easy to find in most major drugstores.
Exfoliate.
Dry your face and sweep step 1 of Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Peel over your face. Wait 2 minutes and sweep over your face with step 2. This product is a constant in my routine and I use it a couple of times a week. Step 1 contains Alpha Hydroxy Acids that cause a slight tingle as they chemically exfoliate. Step 2 neutralizes the acids. Honestly, I could rave about these all day, my skin has improved so much since I have used these. I rarely get breakouts, there's definitely more radiance whenever I've used them and they prep your skin for better absorption of serums and creams. I pick mine up at www.us.spacenk.com and whilst they're not the cheapest chemical exfoliators out there they work the best for me.
Replenish and Moisturise.
Sarah Chapman's Skinesis Overnight Facial, also from SpaceNK is a serum/oil that has it all - peptides, omega oils, vitamins and brighteners. Sure it's pricey but it's got great slip so you only need a couple of drops and just the one product. Oh and did I mention that this smells amazing? Massage it in and that's it, mini facial done and dusted!
Budget Friendly Version
Steps 2 and 3 are expensive. If times are tight a cheaper Step 2 could be First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads ($15.00 from www.sephora.com.)For Step 3 a thicker than usual application of your favorite moisturiser, just let it sink in for 15 minutes and tissue off any excess if needed.
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