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Elemis Exotic Cream Moisturising Mask |
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31.03.08 (132 review reads) |
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Advantages: Works wonders on sensitive, fragile, redness - prone, dehydrated skin
Disadvantages: Price
Skin type: All, Mature
Treatment: Anti-Aging
~ Why Elemis ~
Elemis is a high-end skincare brand that also operates spas around Britain. They are using the latest technological advances in anti-aging skincare combining it with natural active ingredients. As long as can remember I have had rosaceous complexion coupled with very sensitive skin so since last July I have had regular Elemis facials to address these issues.
~ Why Exotic Cream Moisturising Mask? ~
I'm using Elemis skincare because most of their products are suitable or specifically designed for sensitive skin. For the same reason I'm not a keen user of peel-off facial masks as they all tend to dry out my skin and sometimes even cause redness which are unfortunately not the new cheek cells showing but the irritation due to the drying ingredients. The Elemis Moisturising Mask is a soft, very gentle sink-in moisturiser that will not dry your skin and for maximum moisturising effect, you can even leave it on for the night. I got free 3ml samples of this mask a few times after my Elemis facial and I found them so effective that I invested in some more.
~ Packaging ~
As most Elemis products the moisturising mask comes in a simple but elegant grey packaging that has the silver embossed logo and top. Not willing to splash out on a full bottle I got four 15ml sample tubes from Ebay for the fraction of the price (about £3 each including P+P). The sample tubes have a screw on lid and are sadly not recyclable.
~ How it works ~
Amino-acid rich Honey, soothing Samphire, orange and bergamot work together to leave skin super-moisturized and enriched. Samphire is an edible wild plant that grows in coastal areas and has a purifying effect on the skin.
~ How to use ~
The mask is completely oil free, very soft and light to the touch. It's almost white in colour with a pink tinge to it. It smells rustic, herbal, of mostly bergamot and orange leaves and something else that will probably be the samphire. It certainly doesn't smell exotic in a sweet or oriental way.
I use it as a leave-in mask twice a week which means I put it on before going to bed and rinsing it off the morning. The reason for this is that I don't want to waste this precious cream by taking it off after only ten minutes. The other reason to leave it on to get the full benefits of moisturisng as the cream takes some time to sink in. The cream is light, very soft, it stays on the skin so it doesn't leave any marks on the pillow while you sleep.
~ Results ~
- Soothes red blothes on rosaceous skin
In the morning, some white marks can still be seen, the rest of the cream that didn't get absorbed. I rinse it off and my skin feels incredibly soft, hydrated and calmed, with the usual red blothes diminished. I would say the benefits will stay on for a day or two when my skin starts to feel fragile again and then it's time for the next treatment.
- Softens and plumps up tired-looking, lifeless complexion
The compliment I get from my boyfriend the morning after I had the mask on for the night is that how soft my skin feels. Looking into the mirror I can see that my cheeks are plumped up, have a healthy glow and do not look as haggard as usual. The two fine lines on both sides of my lips seem less defined.
~ How long does it last? ~
Using it twice a week, in the past 2 months I only used up half of my first 15ml bottle. According to the instructions, spread the cream generously over the face and neck avoiding the eye and lip area. Having said that, I find I only need two blobs on my fingertip to fully cover the areas. This light cream seems to spread very well so a little goes a very long way.
~ Conclusion ~
I absolutely recommend this product if you have fragile, delicate, sensitive skin. It is not a purifying mask but a plump-me-up mositurising one that will leave your skin extremely soft, nourished and protected. I'm first to criticise a product that doesn't work or not performing well enough for its price tag, though I can not fault this maks. A unique concept in sensitive skin treatment, it certainly stands out amongst all masks I've ever used, and would not change this moisturising mask for anything else on the market.
~ Price / Where to buy ~
The full size product costs £29 / 50ml at Elemis counters in department stores or on www.timetospa.co.uk online. By snapping up 2 or 3 decently sized samples on Ebay there's some good savings to be made.
Thanks for reading.
İpowered by lillybee also posted on Ciao.
Summary: Soothes, softens and plumps up sensitive, fragile and redness prone skin.
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