My obsession for French women continues in 2018. I’m so intrigued by their approach to beauty. While they take a nonchalant attitude to their style and beauty look, they’re still quite serious about achieving results.
My hunger for anything these croissant-loving women do is insatiable. So my interest piqued when I read research by google that French women are obsessed with face masks. From charcoal to blackhead and those peel-off black masks, French women want to see their complexion transformed instantly.
So I’ve put together a list of our fave face masks, and the ingredients they contain, to help you wield your own complexion magic. Flick through this gallery to discover how you can feel and look a little like a French women, too.
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Palmer’s Purifying Enzyme Mask
If congested skin is your problem, then turn to this enzyme infused face mask. Containing kaolin clay and natural papaya fruit acids to help clear and smooth skin.
L’Oréal Paris Pure Clay Detoxifying + Brightening Charcoal Mask
If your skin is in need of deep cleansing, the key ingredient in this mask, black charcoal, will help draw out impurities to leave your skin feeling fresh and detoxified.
Sukin Super Greens Detoxifying Clay Masque
Formulated with kaolin and bentonite, two types of clay, along with natural ingredients kale, spirulina, parsley and chlorella, it works to detoxify, hydrate and refresh.
QV Face Purifying Mask
Made to be applied generously, this mask is fragrance and colour free. It contains kaolin, panthanol, safflower oil and vitamin E to decongest, soothe and moisturise.
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Smoothing and Perfecting Mask
A powerful mask made to be used once a week. This mini peel contains 15 percent glycolic acid to help exfoliate dead surface skin cells for a smoother looking complexion. It can also give your skin a hydration boost with the help of manuka honey, lavender and vitamin E.
Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST Mask
A fabric cloth mask designed to be glow-inducing, place it on your face for 15 minutes, kick back, and allow the essence to do its job.
Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask
The skin care benefits of this mask range from calming, soothing, healing and hydrating. Made to be worn as you sleep, apply it after you cleanse at night and wake up to dewy, moisturised looking skin.
Avène Soothing Moisture Mask
If your skin has become reactive and irritated, try a mask like this one that helps to soothe, moisturise and nourish. Paraben free, its formula is hypoallergenic and non comedogenic.
Some great masks there. I particularly love Alpha H liquid gold smoothing mask.
So they love masks!
I don’t mind using face masks. I have tried a Sukin mask but not the one listed in the article.