Face Mask Fridays: Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Peel Off Mask

Guess what guys? It's Face Mask Friday, and today I've picked a budget friendly one to try - the Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Peel Off Mask to be precise. (^__^)

And at 99p a sachet it definitely falls into the budget friendly category, but then again so many other bigger name brands are around the same price too, and this one is an own brand one so.. Hmm. Let's see if it stands up against the big boys shall we?

According to the Boots website, it:

'Deep cleans and tightens pores & helps remove blackheads.'

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Well they don't faff about do they? Straight and to the point! No beating around the bush. Something which I like if I'm honest - the only time I like it when companies get all poetic and babble on on the packaging is when it's on shampoo or shower gel bottles, because we all like to read something while we're sat on the loo don't we? :P LOL Don't even deny it, we all do it! Hahaha!

The packaging isn't all that to be honest, it doesn't stand out and isn't very vibrant like the Montagne Jeunnesse ones (am I the only one who has to pull out a packet or google the name for that brand? I can never for the life of me remember how to spell (or say) it!). So it's lacking in that department, but sometimes you can find the shiniest of gems in the blandest of packaging..

.. which unfortunately does not apply to this one. Sorry Boots, but this didn't really work for me. This is the second peel off face mask I've tried, the first being the Passion Peel Off Mask from MJ I reviewed back in February, and whilst this one didn't end in tears like that one, I didn't really end up smiling in joy after using the Boots one either.

I mean, it smelt alright - I've always liked the smell of Tea Tree and Witch Hazel. 

But consistency-wise, it was kind of gloopier than I thought it would be. I thought 10ml would be enough for my face but it was far too much!  I put it on my face until I thought it was enough, but then I saw that there was still a little left in my jar, which I knew I couldn't have used for a full face again so I had to layer it on top of what was already on my face before it set. :/ I don't know how to describe it apart from 'It felt icky' LOL

It took AGES to dry and even when I thought it had fully dried (talking about after half an hour here) the edges of it hadn't dried and after peeling off what I could, I had to go and wash off the random patches of gloop off my face (for example the top of my cheeks, the edge of my forehead.. and just above one eyebrow :S).

My skin didn't feel particularly 'deep cleaned' either, which kind of sucked because my skin has been feeling a bit blargh for a long time now, and I was really hoping it would work - especially after reading all the positive reviews of it on the Boots website. 

You can get it in a tube for £2.99 (50ml) or in a sachet for 99p (10ml). Maybe I should have gotten it in a sachet - I think 10ml is too much for one application for this face mask, which was probably why it didn't dry as fast and completely as it should have! Or maybe I just have a small face? (O.o) I don't know. All I know is I won't be buying it again! have you tried this? ☺

Disclaimer: All products were bought with my own money unless stated otherwise. All opinions are my own. Pinky promise ^^

Related Posts: Montagne Jeunesse Passion Peel Off Facemask, DIY Fruity Face Mask: Oily/Combination Skin, Natural Collection Rosemary & Witch Hazel Mask

April Favourites ♥

AAAAAAAAAAHHHHH SPRING IS HEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

*runs through a field Bollywood movie style, her scarf flying in the wind, violins playing in the background*

Erm.. okay so I'm not quite that happy LMAO, but you get what I mean XD Seriously though, I'm so glad the sun is out now. It has finally led me to putting some colour into my life. Let me show you where..

1. The Body Shop's Body, Room & Linen Spray in Pomegranate & Raspberry - Long time readers might recognise this from my 'Five Favourites Friday: The Body Shop' post I did last year. I've been using this a lot lately, because it reminds me of summer and I just want it to hurry up and get here already! It smells gorgeous and fruity and I still have not finished it. I swear I've had it for about two years? I've no idea how this hasn't finished, I use it soooooooo much!!

2. MAC Cremesheen lipstick in Fanfare* - I won this in a blog giveaway last year and it just ended up being left in the back of my drawer because autumn had already kicked in and it didn't seem like an autumn colour to me. But now I don't really care what season it is, I wear what I feel like. (^__^) So I've been pulling his out when I feel like I want to wear a lighter colour than my usual MLBB lipsticks.

[Left: - MAC Fanfare, right - Revlon Lipbutter in Wild Watermelon]

 3. Revlon Lipbutter in Wild Watermelon - Bought this a few weeks ago and have been loving it ever since! I was a little afraid of it at first, but this is seriously the most wearable red ever. Well, from the three I've ever worn LOL. But honestly, it gives a beautiful wash of colour. I tend to wear this when my face is looking a little dead.. it really brightens up my face!

4. Florals - mainly asian clothes, but I have been wearing some floral hijaabs too. I even bought a new one the other day! :) I like this one because it's long enough to wrap around my head twice to make it opaque so you can't see my hair underneath, but also is thin enough to keep me cool at the same time (^__^)

Gosh I've been colourful this month. It's like I'm a whole different person. I didn't realise the sun could have such an affect on me. (>.<) What have you been loving lately? (^__^)

Disclaimer: Everything was bought by me by with my own money, apart from the MAC lipstick as mentioned before in the post. :D

Er Mer Gerd: My first (and probably last) NOTD ft. Nails Inc

If you know me in person and/or have known me for a long enough time, you'll know that I never wear nail polish. That and eye shadow. 

It's not that I don't like the look of either of these things.. it's just every time I do it, I look like a 5 year old girl who has gone through her mums makeup drawer.. and has ended up looking like a clown. Yeah, it's that bad. I just don't know how you guys do it. 

Anywhoo. Today I was printing out my lecture notes and because I couldn't make any notes until I had printed everything out, I had nothing to do. And then I spied my younger sisters box of nail polishes.. and then this happened.

Don't laugh you guise (;__;) I know it's not amazing but you don't know HOW PROUD OF MYSELF I AM RIGHT NOW xD

 I mean yes, it doesn't look very neat.. and my pinky nail is a bit wonky (*the perfectionist in me sobs*) and when I tried to put on the second coat I was too slow in spreading it and it didn't come out completely smooth on all the nails but still.. I did it! 

I tend to do one nail, get disheartened, then just take it off and not try it again until six months later. Yeah.. I might try again tomorrow now, it was oddly satisfying, despite  the fumes getting to my head a bit. :P

If anyone wants to know what the polish is called, its name is 'Victoria Gate' (^__^)

I don't remember where I bought it to be honest, nor do I know if it's still being sold or not.. I have a habit of picking up stuff I think my sister would like and just buying it for her randomly. She's the one who wears them usually, not me! (>.<)

Sooo.. am I a grown up yet? ..yes? ..no?

(Clearly not because I used the term 'a grown up' and not 'an adult'.. rofl. Sometimes I wonder if I ever will become an adult.. sigh. Oh well.^.~)

What do you guys do when you're bored/waiting for something? I usually eat something but I was too lazy to go all the way downstairs.. xD

Disclaimer: I bought it with my own money, I promise~ If I didn't I'd tell you. :D All opinions are my own, although there is some input from the other voices in my head... heh. :P

April 2013 Wishlist ♥

April 2013 Wishlist ♥ by themaryfairy

Ayoooo how's it going you lovely lot? All good, I hope! I thought I'd make a little wishlist of things I need (and want) to buy, because I've noticed I don't forget things when I do these^^

I mean it's not a very exciting wishlist, it's mainly things I need if I'm honest.. but anyway.. LEGGO~

1. Maxi skirts - in loads of colours!
Spring is finally here and summer is on the way too, and I can finally start wearing maxi skirts without freezing my backside off. Ever since I started university I've come to the conclusion that I'm more comfortable in skirts - jeans and trousers on me annoy me a bit, especially in warmer weather.

2. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Natural
I'm dangerously close to finishing my last face powder and with the weather getting warmer I know my makeup will just slide off my face if I don't set it, and my face will shine like nobodys business even on those days when I go without makeup.

3. Bow rings
WANT! I love bows and I still have not found a bow ring that I like yet. I like the look of this one, I wonder if they have it in any other colours.. off to accessorize I go! Yay for belated birthday gift cards ;D

4. H&M Bag
The bag I've been using for uni is on its last legs. It's battered, scruffy, and doesn't have enough space to hold all my stuffs. :[ Next time I get a chance I'm going to see if this one is sturdy enough to do the job^^

Just noticed I only have one thing that I 'want' & not 'need'! Woohoo for being an adult :P What's on YOUR wishlist? (^__^)

Sample Sundays: Darphin Paris Hydraskin Essential All-Day Skin-Hydrating Emulsion

Sooooooo who remembers my last (and first) Sample Sundays post? *laughs awkwardly* yeah.. my little pile has grown a lot since then. My laziness got in the way but now I AM BACK and I WILL sort through it! *puts on her game face*

I thought I'd start off with something I could use up ASAP, which was this moisturiser with a name longer than the wall of china. I think I'll just call this the Darphins moisturiser from now on. (>.<)

*clicks on the Feel Unique website to read what ingredients it has and such*

HOLY FREAKING-

This is £32 for 50mls! *clutches chest* LORD HAVE MERCY (ON MY WALLET) *faints*

Why is this so expensive? DOES IT HAVE GOLD IN IT? *checks the ingredients* No it doesnt. :/ It has well.. here you read it.

'Introducing HydraStructure™ Technology, this formula contains Salicornia and Butterfly Lavender. HydraStructure™ Technology helps to revitalise the skin’s hydration, maintain water balance and prevent water loss so skin appears nourished, replenished and radiant.'

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Well then.

I sometimes wonder if they don't just whack in a bit of oil and think up of an extremely scientific sounding name that doesn't really mean anything just to see if anyone will notice and add an equally mind boggling price tag just for the lulz..

I mean when I tried it, it felt like a normal moisturiser. It did the job. But too much of it made my skin greasy and too little didn't moisturise it enough, and the latter doesn't ever happen with my Simple moisturiser. The only thing that set it apart from my usual moisturiser was that it smelt nice. It didn't sink in as fast either.

But that isn't enough for me to go out and buy it. If my calculations are correct, I could get about nine bottles of the Simple moisturiser, with 2.5 times the amount in each bottle! I think I'll stick with my normal one lol.. *hides bank card*

I think I'll stop there. No point me banging on about it because I think I've made my thoughts on it quite clear :P Definitely not going to blow all my money on this (>.<) Hope you're having a goooooood day/night where ever you may be (^___^)

P.S. If you haven't figured out this is a free sample yet.. I have no words. O.o :P