Facial Time! Biore Charcoal Cleanser and Feeling Beautiful Facial Mask Reviews

May has not been a good month for me--so many events have been going on which resulted in some pretty unhealthy eating habits (always give in to those sweets!) and the intense heat and humidity that Florida brings has messed with my skin as well.

The past couple of weeks I've noticed my forehead breaking out and I started having junior high puberty flashbacks--nooo! As someone who likes to take the natural route, of course I will be shifting back into clean eating again, drinking tons of water, and going to bed earlier. But, in a time of crisis like this, more artillery is needed.

I had a coupon at ULTA for $5 off a purchase of $15 or more. I spent a good while browsing the entire store, trying to find the facial products that were quality and the best bang for my buck. I finally settled on Biore Charcoal Face Cleanser, 2 Feeling Beautiful Facial Masks in Mint &Lemon and Strawberry Chocolate (BOGO free, score!), and some Sally Hansen Facial Wax Strips. Total came out to just $11.

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The summer months bring a ton of SWEAT. And my bad eating habits also caused this huge internal shift and skin has just been crying for repair. As soon as I got home, I used the Charcoal cleanser, and it felt minty and invigorating. All good! But then--the horror began. After a couple of days my face was red, itchy, and super dry. So dry it literally felt like sandpaper. I have sensitive skin, and stopped using it immediately. With the help of coconut and olive oils to re-moisturize, it took me THREE DAYS for my skin to go back t normal.

Then, my brother who has normal skin tried it, and his face started to redden as well. Then, my mom tried it and after the first use her skin was very dry.

The Verdict: DONT use Biore Charcoal Cleanser--especially if you have sensitive or dry skin. Your face will thank me for this.

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Now--the facial masks. I tried out the mint & lemon this week because it is targeted for breakouts. This mask had a great, clean smell and was easy to squirt on. It felt really good, and it was fairly easy to clean off--it didn't glide off easily, but it wasn't a hassle rinsing off. After the mask my skin looked bright and felt so soft. My pores were noticeably tighter and my acne diminished a bit in visibility. The results lasted for a couple days, and for only $3.50 a tube, it was well worth it!

Later, I tried the Chocolate Strawberry and mmmmm! It smelled delish. So perfect. It also made my skin feel really smooth, which was nice. Between the two, I liked the Mint & Lemon more.

The final verdict: These are awesome! Great value and works quite well. 8/10.