L'Oréal Pure Clay Skin Masks

First thing first these Clay Masks are beautifully packaged. Before I'd even opened them properly I was dying to try them.

I've been having really shiny skin recently so I couldn't wait to get my hands on the Pure Clay Purity Mask which promised to both purify and mattify my face.

This mask contains 3 pure clays : Koalin, Montmorillonite and Ghassoul. The combination of the three L'Oréal claim will absorb the impurities and excess sebum from my skin, eliminate imperfections (a tall ask as my face is mostly imperfect haha) and help clarify my complexion. To top all of that off the mask is infused with Eucalyptus which gives it a heavenly scent that I love!

The mask was easy to put on and had a good thick consistency. I was a glorious shade of green. Ten minutes later, I grabbed a face wipe but I couldn't get it off. After a few minutes of sheer panic thinking I'd live the rest of my life out like an extra for Wicked,  a hot wet cloth did the trick. Maybe not the easiest to get off.

The result: my skin feel soft, smooth and definitely doesn't look as shiny as it did before. Unlike some mattifying masks, I'm pleased to say my face doesn't feel tight or dry. All in all, a big success!

These products were kindly provided by L'Oréal Paris (through bzzagent) free of charge for my honest and open review. I have received no other payment or reward for leaving a positive review.

Test Two (all at once):

Having already tired the Pure Clay Purify Mask, I was keen to try all three products at once to tackle my problem areas.

Each mask contains 3 pure clays : Koalin, Montmorillonite and Ghassoul. The combination of the three L'Oréal claim will do everything a woman could possibly want from a face masks. They each have a different ingredient combined with the clays to give you the desired effect.

The Detox Mask has charcoal through it. Well known for the properties of removing all the baddies from your skin. I used this on my lower nose and chin area where I have the most problems.

The Glow mask, has Red Algae through it to help let me have a beautiful glowing complexion. This I used for the rest of my face because who wouldn't want a lovely glow about their face!

The last one, the Purify Mask, I already knew did the job from my previous experience so I used that to tackle the problem areas of my forehead and upper nose.

I believe the masks work well but what I did struggle with is that using a combination of all three is a bit, well, messy. I ended up with clay all over my hands and the jars. Also I found it all a bit time consuming. As I finished used the last one, the first one was pretty much ready to come off. I then had the dilemma of how long I should leave it before washing.

My general impression is that the masks work really well but I think in future I would use a maximum of two at a time. Great products and great concept though.

VO5 Mega Hold Styling Mousse

The VO5 Mega Hold Styling Mousse promises quite a lot in a can.

Firstly 24 hour humidity protection to help prevent frizz. Now I don't have particularly frizzy hair and can't say I noticed a massive difference but I wouldn't say it offer 24 hours of frizz free hair.

Next up, an all day hold. I would 100% agree with this. Even in the windy Scottish climate my hair style held up for the day. Albeit with a little help from hairspray.

Healthy looking shine they said: oh my god yes! My hair looks great. Really smooth and shiny and all things wonderful.

The penultimate promise was no stickiness or flaking and again I must say VO5 delivered on this promise. After applying the product, I didn't feel the immediate need to run to the toilet and wash my hands.

Lastly a UV filter, which I'll need to take their word on. As I said I live in Scotland, it isn't overly sunny here but they've been true to their word on most the other benefits so I'll trust them on this.

All in all, a great product. No particular strong smell to the mousse. The only thing preventing me giving it 5 stars is that I would like to see how it holds up in a more humid climate. Well done VO5. I would definitely purchase again!

This can of mousse was kindly provided from Bzzagent for me to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I have not received anything in return for a positive review.

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