new product alert: Boscia Luminizing Black Mask

in the world of beauty, Boscia really stands out among other skincare brands. their products are botanically-based as well as preservative and chemical-free, so all skin gets are yummy ingredients to nourish, replenish, purify and pamper it (and those of us who can be sensitive to some don't have to worry about irritation!).

their latest and greatest comes in the form of a mask-- a peel-off mask to be specific-- and while it's a bit messy at first, the results are definitely worth it.

my first experience with this wasn't a total home run. i didn't apply it thick enough, like the directions say to, so i didn't get to peel all of it off. this wasn't a big issue, though. i just used a wash cloth to remove it and rinsed the rest away. my second attempt (and each time since), however, was much better, and i had fun "peeling my face off" once the mask dried (haha, don't lie, you know that's the fun part!).

now i enjoy using this mask twice a week. it's little pampering product that forces me relax at the end of the day, keeps my skin glowing and is fun to use (but be warned, like i mentioned before, it's a little messy).

find Boscia Luminizing Black Mask exclusively at Sephora.

xo
product featured sent to me for review consideration.

i'm loving: MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator & Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask

two skincare products from MAC that i am absolutely loving right now: Volcanic Ash Exfoliator and Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask! these are definite must-haves (i was more than happy to buy them with my own money) but they're limited edition (!!), so if you don't have yours yet, what are you waiting for?

here's a little info you should know...

first of all, my beauty blogging peers can't get enough of the Exfoliator. part of the current Style Black collection, it was originally released as part of the Future Earth collection last year. it came in a pot and sold out everywhere (then it was on ebay, where you could buy it for like $80-- crazy, i know, but it was that popular!).

Volcanic Ash Exfoliator combines natural volcanic ash with sugar crystals to create one of the most fabulous exfoliators-- i love it! when i bought this, the gal at the MAC counter told me there were only a few left (it had only been out for a few days!). thankfully, it's still online...

in any case, i like to use it in the shower so i can smooth it on my face and rub it in until the sugar completely dissolves. then i rinse and my skin feels incredible.

as for the Volcanic Ash hermal Mask, i was pleasantly surprised. the first time i used it, i was fascinated by the heat. it was really warm-- not hot, don't worry-- and instantly gave me a relaxed feeling. after about 15 minutes, i rinsed it off and, again, my skin looked and felt incredible.

and it's the same every time i use it. love...

so don't hesitate to get to your local MAC and test these out. there's a reason the Volcanic Ash Exfoliator is loved and coveted by so many-- the Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask isn't too far behind in the love department-- so if you've been thinking about it, stop and just get it already!

visit maccosmetics.com to order. fyi, right now MAC is offering free standard shipping on any purchase. no offer code necessary. valid until 11:59 pm eastern on saturday, october 24th on orders shipped to u.s. addresses only.

xo
pic taken by me :)