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Superdrug Shine Control Paper
by crimsonjeanie
I've used a few brands of shine-control papers and these are my favourite because they're brilliant value and deposit just the right amount of powder onto the skin.
My skin gets really quite oily, especially on my chin and nose. I've found that the best method for me is to blot away the excess oil with a clean tissue first, ... then use the shine control paper to get rid of the last bit of oil and add a bit of powder. The good thing with these papers is that they don't have too much powder on them so you can use them without a mirror and don't have to worry about leaving a big smudge of powder on your nose by mistake. Also, just a small thing, but with some other brands it's not obvious which is the powdery side of the paper but with these ones the texture on the 'wrong' side is different so you don't waste anytime prodding it with your finger to work it out.
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Superdrug Detoxifying Dead Sea Mineral Mask
by missrarr
My day-off pampering bath times continue, my "me time" with a glass of wine and a good book (regardless of the time of day - I'm well rebellious, me).
Today was time for another one after a busy and productive day yesterday. Well, it was productive until I started quaffing wine, scoffing pizza and yelling "what ... the hell were you thinking?!" at Eurovision. Feeling slightly worse for wear, and reaching for hair of the dog, I decided it was time for a face mask.
Recently I picked up four of Superdrug's own range face masks as a break from my usual Montagne Jeunesse. The first experience I had with them was quite pleasant, so I decided to pinch another one out of my stash today. I went for the Detoxifying Dead Sea Mineral Mask. Here's how we got on...
***THE MASK***
Own-brand mask from Superdrug, so you can probably guess where I got it. These are 99p per sachet or usually on a 4-for-3 offer. They come in one-use measures in sachets with a little wave to the top and this particular one had a grey-purple type gradient of colour, the basic info, and feature a relaxed-looking woman with the usual perfectly-applied product on her face, lying down and generally looking chilled.
What's the deal with this one? Well it's a Dead Sea Mud product, renowned for its cleansing properties across most ranges of face masks and ever-popular. Those purifying qualities are matched with "nutrient-rich seaweed" to deep-cleanse the skin and Lavender oil is added to leave skin "relaxed and de-stressed".
The product is suitable for vegetarians, paraben free, and approved by the happy-bunny society.
***ANY GOOD?***
Well, having been impressed by the first Superdrug mask I used, I am amazed by this one.
To use, you cleanse and dry the face, then apply this and massage into the skin before relaxing for 10-15 minutes.
The product is a grey, slightly wetter mix than a lot of dead sea masks I have used, but doesn't run. It applies nicely and stays where you put it. On application, I enjoyed the cool, soothing feel that comes with it and the massage was pleasant - the lavender oil isn't overpowering but it certainly was present and it was relaxing and enjoyable, also taking the edge off that "muddy" sea scent that a lot of these masks have (for fairly obvious reasons!).
I sat back with my book and the 15 minutes were soon up - the mask had almost entirely dried but it didn't have that uncomfortable tight feeling and there was still flexion in it enough so that my face wasn't experiencing the delights of rigor mortis. Another plus.
At this stage the scent was still present - the oils must have been quite generous as using the mask was still enjoyable and I could happily have sat there even longer. Alas, I was now bereft over the emptiness of my wine glass so I figured I'd get off my backside and get out of the bath and in the shower to get rid of both this and my hair treatment. It rinsed away quickly and thoroughly under the shower (although being clay-based, I do have some cleaning up to do where some lumps of it have fallen and decided they like the shower basin - this stuff coats the bottom of oceans for a reason, and my shower is not Atlantic in its water pressure, I assure you).
The thing that really made me fall in love with this product is how smooth my skin felt after use. I have been concerned about my skin tone for a while - a combination of age, stress and London has left me feeling really low about my appearance lately. But after use not only did I have no tightness or dryness, my skin felt soft, smooth and healthy. REALLY smooth. I really felt like all my stressed pores had been cleansed deeply and with respect. I was so impressed, and sure enough my usual moisturiser and foundation went on a dream.
So overall, a relaxing and enjoyable treat which also really does what it is meant to, for 99p or even less if bought on offer...if this isn't worth giving the bath a wipe later, I don't know what is. I am amazed by the quality of this face mask and in the Montagne Jeunesse-style product ranges of this world, this is definitely my new favourite and I shall certainly be using it again. It is advised that you use it regularly and if that suggests that the effects can be even better over time then I shall be one very happy Miss Rarr indeed. Go forth, slap this on your face, and buy me a drink later.
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Superdrug Vitamin E Moisturising Cream
by thriftygiftyisme
=Superdrug Vitamin E Moisturising Cream=
I do mix and match the creams, that I use on my face, as I do get dry skin, and find that some items are better suited to me than others, and sometimes the budget allows for luxury, others not so luxury moments.
=Previous=
About 15 years ago I use to use Superdrug brands ... regulary, so thought I would give them another try, and the product was Vitamin E moisturising cream.
=Choices=
I was really impressed to find that there was 3 choices within the range, more 2 if you narrow it down to day and night. The day cream, you can purchase with or without built in SPF15/
=Tube=
The cream comes in a 100ml plastic tube, and this has a screw top, the whole range of Vitamin E is colour coded, with the Vitamin E, this colour is a like a beige colour, and the logo is a large E which is within an orange teardrop these are on the lower part of the tube.
=Opening=
This is where the product loses a star, as I was a bit surprised that there was not any seal on the tube, so really anyone could have gone across and opened the tube and tried the product. I always get one from the back.
=SPF=
The containers are almost identical, you have to look closely as the SPF15 is printed in small font, so its make sure you've got your glasses on!
=Product Information (from the tube)
Superdrug's Vitamin E SPF 15 moisturising day cream is designed for normal to dry skin. It provides sun protection factor 15 protection (a mid-range strength) and claims to contain vitamin E and natural antioxidants which defend the skin against environmental damage. It is designed to be effective for 12 hours after application.
=Using the cream=
I choose the cream with the SPF, as there are times where I don't put the full slap of make up on, or trowel full as my daughter would say, and having this built in SPF, just helps the skin.
=The Cream=
The cream is white, it i quite thick when you squeeze some out of the tube, but once you start applying the cream becomes more workable and is easy to apply, as though when it gets into contact with the skin, that it warms up and melts, you only need a little amount of these cream on.
=My Thoughts=
I was really impressed with this lotion, I would have paid around £2 for it, My skin felt soft and rehydrated, a little went a long way, what I did was swop this around with my Body Shop cream so that my skin was still getting Vitamin E, but at different ends of the price bracket. This really held its own.and a 100ml is priced a £2.99, which is excellent value.
=Would I recommend=
I would highly recommend this lotion it worked amazingly on my Winter Skin.
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