Global Beauty Care Anti Aging Collection Retinol Spa Treatment Mask

Hi there! Today’s post is about this Global Beauty Care Anti Aging Collection Retinol Spa Treatment Mask. I tried a few other masks from this brand – all of them were really good. So I didn’t hesistate to give these retinol face masks a try.

How does it work? This is not a leave-on sheet mask. You’re supposed to start with a cleansed face, then put the mask on and leave it on for 15 minutes, then remove the mask and rinse your face with water. The instructions state that the mask should not be left on for longer to avoid negative skin reactions. OK then!

I have a set of 5 retinol masks, and I used 2 of them already. I like them a lot! They promise to minimise the appearance of lines and wrinkles and they also claim to delay the effects of skin ageing. I can’t comment on any long-term effects, but I’m happy to report that this mask makes my skin look refreshed and rejuvenated, and it does seem to blur fine lines. Very nice!

Based on my experience, I would recommend this face mask! Global Beauty Care Anti Aging Collection Retinol Spa Treatment Mask is available as a set of 5 masks. I paid £4.99 (TK Maxx).

Mrs Strawberry Blonde

Primark PS… Retinol Fusing Facial Sheet Mask

Hi there! Today’s post is about a face mask I bought and tried just recently – it’s this Primark PS… Retinol Fusing Sheet Mask.

With this product, the actual sheet mask and the essence are separated. So you have to turn the sachet upside down and give it a good squeeze for the essence to reach the sheet mask. Once the mask has absorbed the essence, you can use it (just leave it on for 15-20 minutes, don’t rinse).

This mask promises to make skin appear smoother. Whilst the mask felt nice and relaxing, I don’t think it did anything to my face. When I removed the mask, I found that it left my face feeling a little sticky. It wasn’t too bad. However, I would have preferred not to have a sticky face.

All in all, I liked the novelty-effect of a fusing mask, but since it didn’t give me any results, I won’t buy it again.

If you’re interested, Primark PS… Retinol Fusing Sheet Mask is available as 20g for £2. I paid 50p (clearance).

Mrs Strawberry Blonde

Haul! New Stuff I bought since Boxing Day! 👀

Hi there! Today’s post is about most of the stuff I bought since Boxing Day. There is one gift set I have no photo of because it’s already been packed up for the house move. The gift set is a Thierry Mugler Aura fragrance set (plus mini shower gel and mini body lotion). OK, now let’s look at the goodies I was able to take photos of!

I bought plenty of face masks. Primark had a number of heavily discounted face masks (some £1, some 50p), and I bought over 20. I also picked up 3 Yes To face masks for a total of £2 (reduced to clear for £1 each and a 3 for 2 offer on top at Boots). I also found Simple face masks at Poundland, Boots and B&M Bargains. They normally retail for £2.99 each, but most of them were £1, some £1.49.

A set of mini nail files from Superdrug. The set was 10p (clearance). Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar for £1.99 at Home Bargains!

A set of 4 Charcoal Self-Heating One Minute Masks from Bioré – £1.99 at Home Bargains. And a set of 3 fruity face masks from Superdrug for £1.49 (I bought 2 sets).

Superdrug Naturally Radiant Brightening Micro Polish – 3 tubes for 60p each (clearance). A set of nail files – these were 50p at Poundland (clearance bin). I use glass nail files at home, but I always carry one of those cheapo files in my handbag.

Sanctuary Spa face mask set – £2.99 at Superdrug. I bought 2 sets! I have no idea if these are any good, but I thought I might give one of these sets to a friend.

Imperial Leather Narwhal Always Love You and Imperial Leather Drop It Like A Sloth shower gels. I found these at Poundland – 400ml each for £1 each. I’m looking forward to using these cute shower gels! 😍

And this is most of what I bought since Boxing Day. I did buy 5 nail polishes (all Revlon, £1 each at Poundland), but these have been packed up for the move as well.

Mrs Strawberry Blonde

Retinol-X Anti-Aging Sheet Mask

Hi there! Today’s post is about Retinol-X Anti-Aging Sheet Mask. This sheet mask promises to make lines and wrinkles appear smoother, to improve the look of firmness and skin tone, and to restore skin’s radiance and glow. The key ingredients are vitamin A, green tea, aloe vera and vitamin E.

I bought a set of 5 of these masks, and I’ve already used 3 of them. Based on my experience, I would say that the mask doesn’t do anything for me. It makes no visible difference to my skin at all. I think these Retinol-X masks are a total disappointment.

Retinol-X Anti-Aging Sheet Mask is available as a set of 5 masks for £4.99 (TK Maxx). If you’re looking for a sheet mask that really helps make lines and wrinkles less visible, try this Boots Ingredients mask or this SpaScriptions sheet mask.

Mrs Strawberry Blonde