Thursday, March 29, 2012

Cheap Thrills: Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask

From DDF's Sulfur Therapeutic to Proactiv's Refining Mask and even the Clean and Clear Blackhead Eraser, I've experimented with my fair share of skin clearing facial treatments.  And yet - time after time, tube after tube, year after year - I always come back to my Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque.  What makes this little drugstore find so incredibly noteworthy?  Continue reading to find out!

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque, Mint Julep
$4.77 for 8oz
Available at Amazon.com

Queen Helene, Unmasqued ...

Queen Helene's Mint Julep Masque offers twice the product at one fifth of the price of most other skin purifying masks on the market.  And, while saving some major bank is always a plus, the real reason this little baby has reached Holy Grail status at the WallStreetBeautyBeat household is simple - it actually works!  For someone like myself - combination, acne-prone skin with large pores and blackheads (so lovely) - this stuff is literally a miracle worker!

I like to slather the thick, clay-like mask all over my freshly-washed face approximately 2-3 times per week.  I tend to leave it on for 30-60 minutes, but I suggest you start with just 5-10 minutes in order to avoid irritating your skin.  When the mask is completely dry I hop in the shower, rinse off the minty green goodness, and followup with my normal evening facial wash.  

After using this product, I'm left with skin that's thoroughly cleansed, refreshed and visibly improved.  Blackheads are banished and pore size is temporarily reduced (score!)  And, on top of all that, my face feels pleasantly tight.  Temporary redness subsides after a few minutes.  The only downside of this miracle product is that overuse can cause excessively dry skin (flaking, peeling, ugh - that's why I suggest you don't indulge every day).

As part of my weekly skincare routine, this Queen Helene mask has helped keep my skin pretty clear for the last four years.  Added Bonus: Applying it as a spot treatment on a pimple speeds up the drying and healing process to have you looking zit-free and fabulous within mere days!

Check out these other facial care products from Queen Helene - I'm so excited to get my hands on them!

Queen Helene Grape Seed Extract Peel Off Masque
$4.04 for 6oz
Available at Amazon.com
Queen Helene Mud Pack Masque, Mud Pack
$3.56 for 8oz 
Available at Amazon.com
Queen Helene Oatmeal 'n Honey Natural Facial Scrub
$4.60 for 6oz
Available at Drugstore.com
Queen Helene Refreshing Mint Julep Natural Facial Scrub
$3.97 for 6oz
Available at Amazon.com

Have you tried any of Queen Helene's Masques or scrubs?  What are your favorites?  Leave your thoughts below!

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