Fresh Floral Recovery Calming Mask

I was kindly gifted the Fresh Floral Recovery Calming Mask to test and try for a month to see what a difference it made to my skin and I loved it so much, this is my second pot.  As a brand, Fresh is one I am fairly familiar with having used both the cult Soy Cleanser and the Lotus Youth Preserve Rescue Mask and I feel it is one I now want to try every single product from because I have only ever had a positive experience.

Described as being an overnight face mask that is clinically proven to calm signs of sensitivity—such as redness, uneven tone, and rough texture—for an even toned complexion, after having Covid, my skin really wasn’t happy, it had gone from being my usual combination oily to really dehydrated and sore to the touch in parts and just felt really uncomfortable. So armed with serums, oils and anything I could find, this mask just slotted into my routine with ease.

I’m already a fan of what I call ‘lazy skincare’ and that is anything I can use to work its magic as I sleep - usually in the form of a serum, mask or cream. The first thing I do when I get home from work is remove the day, which is a reference to anything and everything which is lurking on my skin - double cleanse always, maybe exfoliate if it’s the day I would usually perform this action. 

This dermatologist-tested overnight face mask, which is designed to cocoon your skin as you sleep, is powered by floral extracts which work to calm and reduce the look of redness on sensitive skin as well as to target uneven skin tone, roughness and even inflammation. As the name suggests, the floral extracts such as passionflower oil and cornflower water come together to work to calm and sooth, then there is cherry blossom and peony which combine forces to even skin texture and smooth. Added to the flower extracts is vitamin C and squalane which work to brighten and smooth the skin, all whilst you sleep.

On the skin, this mask, which is not as thick a cream as I was expecting it to be, does apply with minimal effort and ease, though I use a a brush to apply mine. Once on the skin, it does absorb without leaving a greasy feeling on the skin, but as soon as you are happy with the layer of mask on the skin, you simply leave it overnight and then the following morning, ive always found my skin to feel soft, smooth and really hydrated.

With the tackling of redness, whilst I do often suffer with flare-ups, what I've found is that this mask works best for me as a calming treatment, especially if my skin has reacted to a product, it immediately soothes and calms down any redness.

A 100ml pot of this Fresh Floral Recovery Calming Mask is priced at £59 and it is very much worth its price, whether you are looking for an overnight mask, something to calm the redness or as a treat, for me, it has ticked every single box.

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Selfridges The Ultimate Mask 2022 collection

If there is one collection I have loved over the past few years, that I am glad to see back, it is the Selfridges The Ultimate Mask 2022 collection.

If like me, you are a fan of face masks, then this kit really ticks all of those boxes. 

The end of the week has finally arrived, so it’s time to draw a bath, light a candle and pour a glass of your favourite tipple. And now, you can apply one of these masks from The Ultimate Mask 2022collection full of our favourite products here at Selfridges. If you’ve had a long day, then the 111SKIN Sub Zero De-Puffing Energy sheet leaves you feeling youthful and energised, while the Ginseng Shot mask from Erborian creates a hydrating glow. And relax….

Inside the purple box, you will find a great selection of masks with everything from moisture infusion masks to bubble masks to eye masks and even the relaxing Spacemask. It is such an impressive collection.

Contents

• Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask, 
• Dr.Jart Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask 22g, 
• Leaders Coconut Bio with Orange mask 30ml, 
• Pixi Vitamin C sheet mask 30ml,
• Sarah Chapman Skinesis 3D Moisture Infusion mask 25ml,
• Seoulista Gold Glow Instant Facial mask, 
• Patchology Serve Chilled Rosé sheet 28ml, 
• Starksin Eye Catcher™ Smoothing Coconut Bio-Cellulose Second Skin Eye mask, 
• Erborian Ginseng Shot mask 15g, 
• Light Salon Boost Hydrogel Décolletage mask 12g, 
• Miin I Love Myself mask 25g, 
• Berrisom Soda Bubble mask 22g, 
• Miin Sweet Dreams 25g, 
• 111SKIN Sub Zero De-Puffing Energy mask 23ml
• Spacemasks Jasmine single mask

The Selfridges The Ultimate Mask 2022 collection is on sale now for just £60 and it is an absolute bargain given the contents are worth £110!

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Liberty London Breath of Fresh Hair Beauty Kit

Having just shared the Liberty London Me, My Scent and I Fragrance Discovery Kit, I am back once again with another launch and this time the theme is centred around the hair and it is the aptly named Breath of Fresh Hair Beauty Kit and it is on sale right now. 

I am always such a huge fan of these Liberty London kits, not only do they offer incredible value, but they also come so well packaged and bundled that it is hard not to want them all.  

Curated by our in-house beauty experts, this amazing kit showcases our favourite picks from across the beauty hall – championing new and cult-status brands from the likes of Davines, Larry King and Charlotte Mensah. Housed in a signature box, dressed in Liberty Fabrics’ Thorpe Hill print, this showstopping collection is an absolute must-have for the haircare obsessed.

The Liberty London Breath of Fresh Hair Beauty Kit is on sale for just £55, and the contents are said to be worth over £160, meaning you’re making a saving of over £100.

So, what’s included within the Liberty London Breath of Fresh Hair Beauty Kit?

• Sam McKnight Easy-Up Do Texture Spray 250ml
• Davines NouNou Hair Mask 250ml
• Larry King Hair City Life Shampoo 180ml
• Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave in Treatment 100ml
• Charlotte Mensah Manketti Hair Oil 15ml
• Aime Hair & Scalp Boost Capsules 26g
• Wet Brush Mini Detangler
• Slip Skinny Bronze Scrunchie (Black Polka Dot)

As with many of the Liberty London Beauty Kits, this one also comes with an iconic print makeup bag and the one with this kit is the   Liberty Thorpe Hill Print.

If the Liberty London Breath of Fresh Hair Beauty Kit has got your attention, it could be found on sale right here.

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Fabulous Acts of Self Care You Deserve This Spring

Spring is such a beautiful time of the year, filled with the promise of sunshine, the excitement that comes with a changing season, the opportunity to spend more time outdoors in warmer weather and later nights. Most of us look forward to this time every year but rarely do we get a chance to fully enjoy it.

If you are hard at work, still fighting off the end of seasonal blues, and keen to get cracking on a spring clean, you might need to remind yourself to add a little self-care to your schedule. You certainly deserve it, and spring offers plenty of opportunities to treat yourself.

Buy Yourself Flowers

Buying yourself flowers is the ultimate treat. We so often wait for other people to buy them for us, which makes buying them for ourselves strangely empowering. It also means that you’ll get a bouquet that you really love, instead of what someone else thinks you should love. Order same day flowers for a quick treat whenever you need a pick me up.

Enjoy a Lazy Lounge in the Garden

One of the best things about warmer weather and longer days is that we can spend more time outdoors. If you’ve got a garden, spend a day (or at least an hour) relaxing in the garden. Open a bottle of wine after work and read a book in the sunshine.

Plant Some Bulbs

Planting takes some effort, but it’s work that yields results, and once they bloom your flowers will always put a big smile on your face.

Check on Your Allergies

Hay fever is common at this time of the year. Before your symptoms get worse, make sure you’ve got the right antihistamines. Don’t let hay fever ruin your enjoyment of the season. If over the counter drugs aren’t working, visit your doctor, or try some home remedies.

Go for a Nature Walk

A walk outdoors in the spring is a wonderful treat. Head out into nature and take in all of the changes that are happening around you. Enjoy the sounds, smells, and scenery, and treat yourself to a gorgeous springtime picnic.

Eat Outdoors

Food always seems to taste better when it’s eaten outside. Enjoy picnics, eat outside when you go to restaurants, and enjoy BBQs at home. Even eating your normal lunchtime sandwich outside can feel like a big treat if you are usually stuck indoors all day.

Enjoy a Digital Detox

Warmer weather and more time outdoors is the perfect excuse to spend less time online, which can be great for your mental health. In the winter, when we’re indoors, we often reach for our phones and spend hours on social media because we have nothing else to do. It can be a hard habit to break out of, but you’ll find it much easier in warm weather.

Make the Most of Seasonal Recipes

We tend to eat better when it’s warm, ditching comfort food for summery salads and healthier treats. Try new things, treat your tastebuds, and made the most of local seasonal produce. Try to practice a little self-care every day. Doing something for yourself because you can. Even a small act of self-love can improve your mood, reduce your stress levels, and help you to get more enjoyment out of the season.

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