** Lick My Face!! ** (Superdrug Skin Rescue Mask)

Member Name: izzoh

Product:	Superdrug Skin Rescue Mask
Date:	30/08/09 (77 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Gorgeous smell, skin softening, bargain!

Disadvantages: not edible!

I am a nightmare when it comes to picking random things up in shops. You know the small things that tempt you at the tills. Whether it's a quick pack of chewing gum at the till or the extra special gift tag that HAS to go with the wrapping paper. That's why I'm terrible and really should get in the habit of taking a shopping list. On my last trip to Superdrug's, if I recall correctly I went in to get some emergency supplies, cotton buds and body spray! As I tried to find the right aisle I walked past this very tempting display of Superdrug's face masks. Hmmmmm I thought, should I? Shouldn't I? Well to be honest I didn't think for very long and at the tiny price of 89p it wasn't going to break the bank.

Not only am I a fan of bargains but a bargain that includes chocolate! Oh gosh someone save me right now from becoming faint! So what made this face mask even more tempting was that it was chocolate fragranced. Well... that's how it was advertised and I got sucked in. So in my basket it went.

The next time I went in the bath I decided to give myself a little treat. It claimed to warm the skin and the natural clay opens the pores to sweep away grime and impurities. Well if all it did was make me feel relaxed then I would still be happy.

The face mask itself is in a silver and white sachet which I hate opening as it is sometimes just impossible if you have wet hands. (And being in the bath this is most likely!) So I did the wise move of snipping the corner before I got in. Bare that in mind people. I squeezed gently and out came a fairly thick cream, dark brown and soft to the touch. It spread really well over my face and there was surprisingly plenty to go on so I covered my neck as well.

It instantly warmed on my skin which I love; I usually use warming masks as I believe it really does helps to open the pores. It was almost like spreading chocolate cream from a cake all over my face. For a brief second I could have been a 2 year old.

The most impressive part of this mask was the smell. I have never smelt something so much like melted chocolate that wasn't actually the real deal. I mean my senses were being driven around the bend. I had to almost slap my tongue away from trying to lick it off the outside of my mouth. It was gorgeous! The fact it looked identical and smelt identical to chocolate was incredible. Usually these chocolate scented things smelt very cosmetic and more like a mix of chemicals then anything else but this was a well produced product. Just keep it out of the reach of children because if I was nearly fooled then there's no stopping them!

In terms of results there really wasn't a wow factor. The mask didn't really harden up and I'm not sure if that was my impatience as you should relax for 10 minutes but I only managed 5. My face did look cleaner and slightly fresher but it usually does after any form of scrub, wash or face mask! It didn't unblock my pores or get rid of spots etc. But in its favour it didn't leave my skin red and blotchy.

I would definitely use this again purely for the chocolate sensation and I think they are great little treats for friends, family and little stocking fillers. I can't wait to try the strawberry and raspberry masks which I hope live up the chocolate version.

Thanks for reading.

Summary: A warming chocolate mask - good enough to eat!