Wei Golden Root Purifying Mask

Made from Golden Root extract, a natural exfoliate, and pure China clay the Wei Golden Root Purifying mask ($42) comes with an application brush and eight small containers of mask for individual application.  Used to clean pores, calm skin, counteracts cell damage and remove dead skin cells I found this mask to be non-drying.  I have a tendency to have oily skin but another review revealed the same results. 

What I loved about this product is the application. The brush was so soft and worked so well. It was a real treat to use this mask and made a nice change to my usual slathering on of the weekly mask with my fingers.  The Wei mask is smooth and a deep reddish-brown color.  It goes on quickly and covers well.  I left it on for ten minutes and found it dried evenly and not in patches.  When I washed it off in the shower it came off quickly and didn't leave any residue behind.  I love that!  Afterwards, my face felt clean and not stripped of moisture. 

I would definitely use the Wei Golden Root Purifying Mask.  I think my skin looks a bit brighter afterwards too.  Even the next day!  My pores look a tiny bit smaller too.  I like how each time I use it feel a bit like a ritual and something more special in my day.

Wei Golden Root Purifying Mask is part of the Purify-Chi line in the Wei collection.  Available online and SpaceNK.apothecary.

MPR Rating:  Four Stars.

Disclaimer: MPR was not paid for this post. Products received are for review purposes only.  Opinions are MPR's only. 

Friday Giveaway- Inventia Collagen & Nano Gold Crystal Mask

Inventia Collagen + Nano Gold Crystal Mask


The nano gold particle developed by Inventia is only 1/2000 the size of a pore and can easily penetrate into the dermis. The mask has a strong cell vitalization function and allows gold molecules to penetrate the skin. It facilitates metabolism so that the skin can self-produce collagen to fight against free-radicals, restoring your youthful, moisturized and crystal-like skin like ten years before from the inside out. Price: $63.33, 3 masks

Natural Collagen Inventia is a revolutionary new topical skin-rejuvenating skin care line now available in the US, Canada and South America. Natural Collagen Inventia is derived from rigorously inspected and select skins of fresh water planktonophagous fish. It is a highly guarded proprietary process, which creates “live” collagen that is sensitive to temperature and is compatible to the human DNA. This allows for better absorption and can also help reduce wrinkles and promote very smooth, soft skin for women and men. For more information, please visit http://www.collfix.com/.

I'm giving away this mask to one lucky MPR reader!  Enter to win by commenting on the post. Want more entries?  Tweet this out Twitter and let me know you did it in the comments!  Winner will be chosen at random on March 25, 2011.

*** CONGRATULATIONS to cdr on winning the mask!

Good Luck!


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Fango Brilliante Brightening Mud Mask

It is always this time of year that I am in search of new products. My skin fluctuates between being normal or dry.  I can't seem to even out the skintone and it looks dull and tired.  Fango Brightening Mud Mask ($64 for 17.6 oz, $33.50 for 7 oz.) by Borghese is for the face and the body and seeks to rehydrate and nourish your skin, even in the dead skin wintertime.

Packed full of natural vitamins and mineral-rich extracts the Italian mud evens out your skin tone and helps to remove debris and dead skin cells.  It rehydrates your skin via the Acqua di Vita Complex and brightens it with the use of Vitamin A and Citrus Unishiu Peel Extract.  You can apply it to your face and body and that is just what I did.

After having a new baby and nursing the skin on my face was looking tired and dry.  It was blotchy in some areas too.  My decolletage was also suffering.  I applied a generous amount of this hot pink (yes, it brightens and it is bright!) mud all over my clean skin and waited about 10 minutes. It dried and I scared a toddler with my bright pink face.  I rinsed it off in the shower- a washcloth and warm water must be used to get it all off- and when I got out I peered deep into the mirror.  Yes! My skin was alive looking. It did not feel different except for clean but it looked brighter and more vivid and youthful than it had in weeks.  I decided right then and there to use the Fango Mud Mask each week.  It isn't too oily to over moisturize me like some rehydrating masks I have tried but it does brighten my complexion and even out my skin tone. I love it.

You can purchase Fango Brillante Brightening Mud Mask at your local Borghese counter and online here.

MPR Rating:  Four Stars.

Disclaimer:  MPR was not paid for this post.  Products received are for review and test purposes only.  Opinions are MPR's only. 

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Fun Find- Arbonne RE9 Advanced Cellular Renewal Masque

I have always been a big fan of Arbonne products, especially the RE9 skincare line.  The products work, they are 100% vegan certified and never tested on animals.  Their new Cellular Renewal Masque is just another star to add to their list of amazing products.  This enhanced formula provides a gentle cellular exfoliation that can visibly improve your skin tone and texture.  It minimizes the appearance of  your pores and gives your skin a beautiful glow too.

Ideally, it should be used on a cleaned face and at night.  This is because it can cause some minor redness after its use.  I have sensitive skin but didn't encounter any problems with this product.  Combining alpha and beta hydroxyl acids, pineapple and papaya enzymes the masque gently takes away old, dead skin cells allowing the new, fresh ones to come forth and shine.  Your skin will be smoother and softer than before after just one use.  Really. 


Some people call this masque "youth in a jar".  I don't know about that but it does provide a nice perk up for a tired, winterized face.  And all in only five minutes.  Your skin feels firmer and younger looking too.  That's a nice buy. 
Arbonne products are available online through your own local consultant, including me.