Barefaced Dead Sea Mud Mask Review

Barefaced Dead Sea Mud Mask Review

This is a little bit different than other mud masks. The texture is a mud/gel-like feel which is quite strange, but does a great job as a mask as you would expect. It has a strong medicinal scent and you can "Feel" it working on the skin. I love when you can feel that in a facial product. While the consistency is different to me it applies easily and smoothly. It dries quickly. The main difference is when you clean it off your face. It leaves a silky smooth feeling where you feel like a moisturizer is not really necessary.

I Imagine it is because of the multiple clarifying, moisturizing and oils in the ingredient list like  Dead Sea Mud, Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Hickory Bark Extract, Non GMO Xanthan Gum, Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Water, Kaolin Clay, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Calendula Oil

The one thing I would like to see different due to the texture is either a squeeze tube or a scoop since it is gel like and slippery. I also think being able to stir it is a plus to mix the mud. I used a Qtip to stir it around. 

Product Description: 

• MAGICAL DEAD SEA MINERALS. Dead Sea mud is packed with natural goodness and BURSTING with EARTHBORN MINERALS for the perfect face mask experience. Its unique blend causes skin renewal, and leaves behind a visibly brighter and noticeably clearer layer of skin. Its anti-aging and natural healing properties also helps to prevent wrinkles and relieve common skin conditions such as rosacea, psoriasis, acne and eczema.
• BE GOOD TO YOUR SKIN WITH 100% NATURAL and ORGANIC INGREDIENTS. Barefaced Mud uses only the best natural and organic ingredients to be good to your skin and keep our mud fresh for you to enjoy. ZERO gluten, NO parabens and CRUELTY FREE.
• BE A SMART SHOPPER. Why pay for expensive spa treatments? 6 OUNCES of Barefaced Mud gives over 30 MASKS PER JAR! A Dead Sea facial spa treatment would cost you up to $100, why pay more? EXPERIENCE THE DEAD SEA'S NATURAL WONDERS AT HOME FOR LESS THAN $1 PER MASK.

Get it on Amazon above. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Review of BirchBox and random samples

This is going to be a review of a few random items I have received over the last month or so from either samples or BirchBox.
I will save the best (worst) for last though.


From the target Beauty bag:

1. John Frieda Full Repair.

I always wanted to try it, but wasn't willing to pay the $7 price for such a small bottle/tube of shampoo or conditioner. Thankfully I got it as a sample to try. 
They both smelled awesome.


Shampoo - felt great, it was just enough for my hair (I have long hair to my lower back) Made my hair feel fuller and lighter at the same time. I loved this.

Conditioner - unfortunately it wasn't enough to really tell and give my honest opinion. I think I would have liked it, but I'll never know. I think all the hair samples should come with more conditioner than shampoo. Don't we always use WAY MORE conditioner than shampoo? Am I the only one?


Also in the Target Beauty bag.


     2.  Garnier Fructis Fortifying Conditioner


I know I said in my video I don't like this and I wasn't even going to try it, but I did. 


Shampoo - I know what I said and I have to take it back, at least for the shampoo. This is obviously a different version than what I have used before. The smell was awesome. My hair felt fluffy while shampooing it (does that make sense), but it didn't last for long. It was just enough to use also. I was pleasantly surprised with the result of the shampoo and the great smell lingers. 


Conditioner - This still was very unsatisfying. Of course it too wasn't enough product for my long hair, but I can tell I would have to use a cup full to feel any results of conditioning. (am I being harsh) I actually didn't even rinse it out cause I couldn't even feel it in my hair when I applied it. So I treated it like a leave in. 







    


3.  John Frieda Root Awakening


I have to admit, I would have never purchased this due to the price initially. I actually bought a few of these several months ago at Publix, cause they were on sale from $6.99 to $4.99 and Publix had a $2 or $2.50 coupon, and I had a $2 coupon so I got them for around $.75 I think. A STEAL I tell you. So I just used my last bottle. So sad cause I really LOVE this. My hair is Loving this too! Both the shampoo and conditioners were awesome! The smell is so great. My hair feels light and full. I cannot say enough about this. 
Love it. That's all. I suppose it is worth it, but I still do not see myself buying it if it is not on sale or without a coupon. I am very money conscience. I have to be. 











   4.  Ponds Wet cleansing towelettes


I was pleasantly surprised with this too. It was not rough as I remember these types of cleansing wipes to be in the past. The smell was clean, fresh and light. The 1st wipe - WOW I was impressed. It took off my eye makeup in a few wipes, but thats okay. It didn't sting or burn my eyes, even wiping right over them several times. I think these towelettes are AWESOME! What have I been waiting for to use these thing to clean my face. 








Last

   5. Pangea Organics Facial Mask


1st thought Gross. as you can see from the photos and I am not exaggerating, it looks like poop. I was so hesitant to put it on my face, but just went for it. When I did I immediately was taken back but the instant fume like burning to my eyes, which only lasted a couple seconds. The texture was gross, it was gritty and not even to apply since I guess it has chunks of tea bits or something . The smell to me was so unappealing it actually made me nauseated. I guess my sense of smell is too sensitive for this. When I looked at my face since I was already nauseated I felt even worse. Sensitive stomach too. I know you may say why didn't you just take it off. Well since it was already on I figure I would suffer thru it and see how the result was. I tried to leave it on for 20 min, but I couldn't. I did leave it for 10 min though. I had to keep fanning my face to get the smell away from my nose. I have never had an experience with a beauty product like this before. So I was shocked about my reaction too.
I know it is all natural and completely vegan. So for those of you who are in to that this is for you! It is suppose to " deep cleanse, detoxify, exfoliate, tone, hydrate, stimulate collagen, regenerate skin cells, prevent wrinkles, nourish, protect and balance". A multiple use mask to be use about 2 times a week. 
I have to say the result was very good. My face was smooth and so soft. It actually felt and still does while writing this very light like my face can breathe. I could not use this again due to the smell unfortunately. Even though the results were amazing. Maybe if the smell wasn't so harsh and nauseating to me. That's too bad cause the end result was great!


That's all for now. Check out my youtube channel a1nettie for the video. To be up soon. 
Chow chow for now

Birch Box October 2011

I got my 1st BirchBox today. 
Prep & Finish October 2011












Cute box and pretty burgundy tissue paper. Nice touch.


Here's what was in it.

1. AHVA - Revival bath salts in Mandarin Cedarwood - 8.5oz
2. AHVA - Dermud foot Cream - 2 packs
3. Laura Geller - Spackle Tinted Under Makeup Primer in Bronze 
4. Pangea Organics - Japanese Matcha Tea Facial Mask - 1oz
5. stila - Forever Your Curl Mascara - 0.12 fl. oz

For those of you who do not know what Birch Box is, it is basically "Four to five hand-picked deluxe samples delivered to your door for $10 per month" BirchBox.com


Can't wait to try these products.


Thanks BirchBox Team
link to UnBoxing Video BirchBox video


Chow chow for now