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11th January 2015

Face Mask Mini-Series: Week Two

For this weeks Montagne Jeunesse face mask, I chose the Manuka Honey Peel-Off Mask! It contains lots of surprising ingredients, and I was interested to research their benefits and see if they came through with the mask.

Manuka Honey Face Mask

Main Ingredients:

  • Manuka Honey: monofloral honey from the Tea Tree. Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properites. Scientifically proven to stimulate wound healing and promote healthy skin. Contains natural acids that help with the clearing of dead skin cells. Helps draw moisture into the skin.
  • Aloe Vera Leaf Extract: Contains antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamins C and E that help with moisturising and anti-ageing. Contains hormones Auxin and Gibberellins that provide wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Gibberellin is a growth hormone that stimulates the growth of new cells, helping to heal the skin naturally with minimal scarring.
  • Horse-Chestnut Seed Extract: (who knew conkers were good for your skin?!) Contain high levels of saponins make it effective at purifying and softening skin. Can helps to lighten dark circles. Anti-inflammatory.
  • Chamomile Flower Extract: Anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. Promotes skin healing. Soothes acne. Contains flavanoids (antioxidants) that help moisturizing and anti-ageing. The scent is naturally relaxing.
  • Vanilla Fruit Extract: Source of the antioxidant polyphenols. Anti-inflammatory. The scent has is a natural calmer and anti-depressant for the brain.
  • Jasmine Flower Extract: Contains potent antiseptic, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Naturally reduces dryness by increasing skin’s elasticity and helping to balance moisture. A cicatrizer: helps fade scars and blemishes. The scent is naturally relaxing.

The first thing I noticed was the fragrance of this mask is really intense; you can smell the caramel, honey and jasmine in it. It’s a lovely and sweet scent, when you get used to it! After I’d used the mask, it also left my skin with a much softer smell, which was really nice.

Manuka Honey Face Mask - back

The mask itself is a transparent yellowy-orange with a gel-like consistency; it looks a bit like squeezy honey! When applying, I found that thin layers were much easier to peel off as they dry more quickly and evenly. It was ready to remove from my cheeks and chin after around 20 minutes, but the extra thick layer on my forehead didn’t peel properly, even after having closer to 30 minutes. The mask is slightly difficult to remove when it doesn’t peel properly as it doesn’t seem to dissolve in water. However, it’s all in the application and there is nothing wrong with the actual product!

The mask didn’t clear my pores like I was hoping it would, but mine are particularly stubborn and I have yet to find a product that works successfully on them. However, it left the rest of my skin feeling soft and refreshed. I used the mask on Friday night, and by Saturday morning I had definitely noticed a reduction in the severity of my spots and they are continuing to heal more quickly than usual. And I’ll admit, the peeling off part is weirdly fun!

Although the formula seems quite gentle and it doesn’t dry and crisp up too much on the skin like other masks, I’m not sure how good this one would be for sensitive skin. The peeling does pull at the skin quite strongly, and this might be too rough for very sensitive skin.

Overall, I am seriously impressed with this face mask. For just £1, it has really helped to moisturise and soften my skin – I’m still feeling the benefits today! All the anti-inflammatory ingredients have significantly cleared up my spots and seemed to have prevented any more major blemishes appearing. It’s also just really good fun to peel off!

Panda Eyes xx

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Posted by Panda Eyes 15 Comments
Filed Under: Beauty, Face Mask Mini-Series Tagged: Cruelty-Free, Face Mask, Manuka Honey Peel-Off Mask, Montagne Jeunesse, Natural Ingredients, Peel-Off Mask

Comments

  1. Ayisha says

    15th January 2015 at 4:35 am

    Firstly I love the layout of your blog, very neat and chic! Secondly, I will be trying this, it looks awesome!
    http://www.diamants-au-chocolat.blogspot.ie

    Reply
    • Panda Eyes says

      15th January 2015 at 11:19 am

      Thank you! It’s fab :) My skins improved so much since I used it!

      Reply
  2. M says

    15th January 2015 at 12:33 am

    Wow. Sounds fantastic

    Made in Mauve

    Reply
    • Panda Eyes says

      15th January 2015 at 11:17 am

      It really is!

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    14th January 2015 at 9:29 pm

    Great review! I’ve never tried this mask before but I might now.

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  4. Charlotte says

    13th January 2015 at 11:04 pm

    This sounds really good! I recommend just straight raw or manuka honey on your face though, it seriously works wonders!!

    sheepishlyshameful.blogspot.co.uk

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    • Panda Eyes says

      14th January 2015 at 12:06 am

      Yeah, I read loads of great things about it when I was researching! Definitely thinking of trying it out :)

      Reply
  5. Rebekah Koontz says

    13th January 2015 at 5:27 am

    Great review! Kudos to you for doing all that research! I think I have sensitive skin, so I’m a little scared to use this. But I’ve always wanted to do a face mask. They sound so luxurious. X-)

    rebekahkoontzsite.com // US Lifestyle Blog

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    • Panda Eyes says

      13th January 2015 at 6:18 pm

      Thank you :) I’m always interested in why ingredients are in products, so I really enjoy doing it :) My skins not particularly sensetive, so I’m not the best help, but some people have said on other reviews that these face masks aren’t great for them. I finding them brilliant though, so it’s definitely a personal preference thing :) x

      Reply
  6. AOIFE BYRNE says

    12th January 2015 at 10:45 pm

    Hey Doll,
    I just did The Versatile Blogger Award Tag and have tagged you next in it!
    Hope you have fun doing it and be sure to tweet me (@aoifejanebeauty ) or leave me a comment on my blog ( aoifejanebeauty.com ) when you’ve completed the tag (so I can be nosy and learn more about you!)

    Aoife x

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  7. Grace says

    11th January 2015 at 8:28 pm

    This is a fab review! I haven’t tried many Montagne Jeunesse face masks as I tried one a couple of years ago and it made my skin all blotchy! I think I may give this one a try though. Sounds worth it! xx

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  8. Rebekkarosebeauty says

    11th January 2015 at 4:21 pm

    Great detailed review! Really want to try this mask now, it looks great and I love this brands masks for a Sunday pamper night! ;) x

    Reply
    • Panda Eyes says

      11th January 2015 at 4:35 pm

      Thanks! Try it – it’s really good :) I’m definitely impressed with this brand too! x

      Reply

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