If you will have read my post about skincare, you will know that I LOVE a face mask. There’s something about them that just makes you feel so pampered afterwards. And let’s face it, it’s hard to feel remotely groomed when you’re a mum. I’ve picked out a few budget face masks for all of us mamas who’s face needs a little pick me up from the night feeds. So put baby to bed, run yourself a nice bath and enjoy a soak and let the pampering begin!
My skin is typically combination which means that it’s oily but can get dry in patches. Especially in the Winter, it needs some extra TLC as the cold weather dries it out so a hydrating mask is perfect. I try to use one once a week if I can, I prefer to whack it on before bed and leave it overnight to let it really soak in. The sheet masks are really refreshing if you keep them in the fridge. Perfect for a de-stress after a long day.. just make sure it’s when baby is in bed as it can look pretty scary!
Vitamin E leave on mask – Superdrug – £2.99
Botanical Lab Rose Overnight mask -Superdrug- £3.49
Exfoliating masks
Because my skin gets dry in places, it needs to be exfoliated once a week to get rid of any dead skin cells. Glycolic acid is perfect for this! It sounds scary because of the name but it’s actually naturally derived from sugar cane. Use this overnight peel and wash off in the morning to reveal glowy and smooth skin.
Naturally Radiant Glycolic acid overnight mask – Superdrug- £2.98
Blemish masks
I’m pretty fortunate that I’ve never suffered badly with blemishes. Only the occasional breakout when I’m due on, or when my postpartum hormones are being a little bit crazy. But using a blemish mask when I start to notice a breakout really helps draw it out, dry it up and get rid of it ASAP. I love a clay mask, but some are really drying and difficult to wash off. Luckily, these three are neither!
Botanical Lab – Turmeric Blemish control clay mask- Superdrug – £3.49
Super Facialist Salicylic acid anti-blemish clay mask – Boots – £6.67
Tea tree and witch hazel charcoal mask – Boots – £4.00
Pore reducing masks
If you are someone that suffers with big pores, this one is for you. It works as a 2 in 1 to exfoliate and clean pores whilst also reducing them.
Soap and Glory fab pore 2-in-1 pore purifying mask and peel- Boots – £10.00
Links for products
https://www.boots.com/beauty/skincare/facial-skincare/masks/all-face-masks/boots-tea-tree-and-witch-hazel-charcoal-face-mask-10175499