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We have all seen social media being invaded by images and videos of the new peel off masks. They are meant to suck the dirt and oil from your face and rip it from your pores. 

So, I decided I hat to try it.

Here is my review of the SnazII Suction Black Mask (that is what the tube says).

❊ The first time I tried this mask didn't go as planned. I thought I could used the mask on my whole face. I suggest not to do that. 

A. It does hurt when peeling it off. So be careful where you put it. 

B. It can rip out hair, for example eyebrow hair. *That hurts too*

C. It is hard to wash off skin and surfaces. 

Let me explain:

I had some trouble smearing the mask on because it is a bit tacky (that is the only word I could come up with). Once I had covered my face I tried to wash it off of my hands. This took some work and a bit more soap than usual, but I did get it off my hands and then I had to scrub it off my sink. It will "stain" but can come off with some elbow grease. 

After cleaning my sink I waited

It was time to peel. So I had some trouble starting the peel. Ok a lot. It took a while and a few false starts but I finally I got the hang of it. 

After about 30mins of peeling, I had a face riddled with tiny black strips, so I thought they would just rinse of. 

I splashed water on my face and the spots just smeared into larger spots. Great. 

So basically my first try sucked, but on the plus side my face felt clean. 

I will add that when I did start to use it just for spot treatment (in patches rather than over the whole face) it worked great, despite the difficulty with the clean up. 

Overall I love this type of mask and I will be trying other brands to see if there are any others I like more.

I hope this helped you make a decision about the new trendy mask. 

ENJOY!!

XOXO

My First Allure Beauty Box ○January 2017 ○ B. Beautiful

I have been doing a lot of watching when it comes to the Allure Beauty Box. I have watched month after month wondering if this subscription box would be like many of the other; while thrilling at first, the mystery and excitement soon wear off. Many of these services I have tried will send duplicate products in a row or spread out over a couple of months,  products that are bland or even products that are too expensive in the full size. Then I find myself falling in love with the product only to have my heart sink when I find out I cannot afford it. 

At the beginning of 2017 I had a moment where I returned to my Googling of beauty boxes and I stumbled upon the Allure box once more. 

After at least an hour of flipping through images of past boxes, I decided to pull the trigger and subscribe. Only one question stood before me: Pay month to month or pay for the whole year in advanced? 

What if the selection was less than satisfactory just a few months after I paid for the whole year?

(Yes, I can be indecisive.)

But after a short conversation (more me just weighing the pros and cons out loud) with my patient husband I chose the full year subscription since I would save some money if I ended up loving the subscription.

After that I waited...not so patiently. 

MY 1ST ALLURE BEAUTY BOX ARRIVED!!!

And here, my friends, is what I got...

✽ The box itself is durable and possibly reusable. 

✽ Once I opened the box and got to look at January's products I fell in love!

✽ I have wanted a Sigma brush for a very long time, but I have not been able to convince myself that I needed a new brush enough to spend that much on it. The Sigma E25 Bending brush is great for blending out harsh lines and deep colors. 

✽ Thanks to the sample size Batiste in one of my Target Beauty Boxes, I have found a refreshed sense of curiosity when it come to dry shampoo. So I am up for trying other brands including the Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo. So far so good with this one, but I kinda still love my Batiste more.

✽ Who is like me and always up to try new eye shadow? The few times I have used the Doucce Freematic eyeshadow quad I got great results and complements to boot! 

✽ I have tried the dr brandt microdermabrasion before and I know it works like a dream. So anytime I can use the product with out having to spend $80 for the full size, is good with me. 

✽ While browsing through my local drug store I noticed Burt's Bees lipsticks. I REALLY wanted to try them but I wasn't convinced they would be moisturizing and pigmented at the same time. 

So I am very happy I have been able to try this in Blush Basin and so far I and loving it. Good pigment and very nourishing.  

✽ I have yet to try the bioBelle #beautysecret facial mask, but I can't wait. I have heard so many good things about these masks. 

💟So far it (box #1) has been a total success. 💟

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