#146 Miss Malcontent's Best Face Forward

Regular readers will know that I love a good face mask, and a few have come into my life of late. Clark's Botanicals make some seriously smart and effective skincare. Their Intense Radiance Mask (US only at present, but if you hassle Space NK enough, they're sure to stock it too before long) and Deep Moisture Mask, are both GREAT. I've been using them together (odd, yes, but recommended by the company's founder Francesco). The kaolin in the Radiance mask forms a seal over the Moisture Mask - so (in Francesco's words) 'if hopping in the shower, you get a clay oven effect, which pushes the hydrating factors into the skin.' Flanneling it all off at the end was a treat - skin looked noticeably more even, and felt plumper. These will now form a regular part of my weekly routine (Sunday night is Face-Date Night).

Then there is Fresh' famous Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask, which defied expectations. Silky - almost silliconey - in feel, it is souffle light, and cools skin down (odd in winter, when leaving the bathroom sets off the shivers), BUT leaves it taut and toned looking. A good post-late-night pick-me-up - also wonderful for calming irritable complexions.


Nice treats all... next time, the best masks for brightening and exfoliating.