After being impressed with my first foray into Aromatherapy Associates (the enrich hair oil) I was intrigued to try something else by the brand, this overnight anti-ageing mask. Let's just start by saying that this is not a budget product. At £46 it is definitely aimed at people that spend a lot on their facial skin care, and those interested in anti-ageing. It's interesting, if you'd asked me 5 years ago if I'd be willing to spend that much on a skin care product, I'd have said no, but at 26 I am a lot more understanding. Although I don't have any wrinkles yet to speak of, I'm very fastidious with daily SPF and I'm way more willing to spend more on good products.
That being said, good products come at all price ranges and the amount you spend doesn't always translate to a good product, so is this worth it? I used this on myself and my mum to give a better informed review. An overnight mask was something neither of us had used before but it definitely felt more luxurious than my regular night "cream" which is usually a hydrating oil. I used this at the end of a facial I did for my mum and I definitely felt a tightening effect as I applied it. When applied to my own skin I felt the surface of the skin tighten, but not uncomfortably. I felt like the surface of my skin felt firmer and yet not dried out like I usually feel with firming products. The firming effect diminished within 24 hours but I think this is a great mask that will help skin long term but provide an instant firming boost for an event. As always with masks, it's best to exfoliate the skin beforehand to maximise the effectiveness of the product (and to ensure it isn't just sitting on top of dead skin cells) - Bottom line? This isn't cheap, but if you don't mind spending a little on facial skincare and want a mask that will perk you up before an event, this is one to try.
That being said, good products come at all price ranges and the amount you spend doesn't always translate to a good product, so is this worth it? I used this on myself and my mum to give a better informed review. An overnight mask was something neither of us had used before but it definitely felt more luxurious than my regular night "cream" which is usually a hydrating oil. I used this at the end of a facial I did for my mum and I definitely felt a tightening effect as I applied it. When applied to my own skin I felt the surface of the skin tighten, but not uncomfortably. I felt like the surface of my skin felt firmer and yet not dried out like I usually feel with firming products. The firming effect diminished within 24 hours but I think this is a great mask that will help skin long term but provide an instant firming boost for an event. As always with masks, it's best to exfoliate the skin beforehand to maximise the effectiveness of the product (and to ensure it isn't just sitting on top of dead skin cells) - Bottom line? This isn't cheap, but if you don't mind spending a little on facial skincare and want a mask that will perk you up before an event, this is one to try.
