Product Review- Philosophy Lasting Hope Instant Refreshing Moisture Mask

Philosophy Lasting Hope Instant Refreshing Moisture Mask Review


From the Brand:

lasting hope is a hydrating, creamy gel mask that instantly moisturizes, refreshes and revitalizes the skin for a smoother, more supple complexion.

features and benefits

instantly hydrates skin

provides skin conditioning and antioxidant benefits

refreshes the skin for a smoother, more supple complexion

Retails for:  $25.00


Where to Buy:  philosophy.com


My Thoughts:  I think that this is by far one of my favorite products ever by Philosophy.  When my skin is feeling dry, tight, and just overall dehydrated, I know I can reach for this mask to instantly sooth and plump up my face.  It's not a thick cream, like other hydrating masks I've tried.  I've always used the Clarins HydraQuench mask (which I still absolutely love b-t-dubs), and that one is more like a thicker lotion consistency.  The Philosophy Lasting Hope Instant Refreshing Moisture Mask is more like a milky colored gel that glides over the surface of your skin and penetrates to quickly soften and hydrate your skin.

It's two primary ingredients are water and glycerin, both of which help to hydrate the skin rapidly.  It also contains calming aloe leaf juice.  There's some controversy over whether or not lavender oil is irritating or calming to the skin, and if you're a fan of watching Wayne Goss on YouTube, you'll hear him talk all the time about how it doesn't belong in skincare products.  This mask does contain lavender oil, so if you know you're sensitive or allergic to this ingredient I'd stay away.  However, I have sensitive skin and have never had any problems at all with this mask or any other products containing lavender oil. 

My favorite way to use this mask is actually in the shower.  I'll use my Oil of Olay cleansing brush and a nice creamy cleanser to buff away dead skin and create a smooth surface for the moisture in the mask to penetrate.  Then I apply a nice thick layer and finish up with washing my body or shaving my legs, etc.  The heat of the shower helps the mask sink in deeper.  You can also apply the mask once you've stepped out of the shower while your pores have been steamed open.  I find it much more effective than just applying it to plain dry skin.  After about 10 minutes, most of the mask has absorbed into my skin, but any residue I just wipe off with a damp washcloth and be on my way.  This makes a perfect prep for applying makeup, especially during the winter, and my makeup looks so much better when my skin is super full and soft.


Final Verdict:  Worth every penny, and since you only need about a quarter size for your whole face, this tube will last you many months!

 

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Product Review- Philosophy The Microdelivery Peel

Philosophy The Microdelivery Peel Pads Review


From the Brand:

our gentle exfoliating pads help smooth, hydrate and condition skin, while antioxidants help protect skin against environmental attack. these moisturizing peel pads leave dull skin looking radiant.

features and benefits

• convenient, easy-to-use pads
• use on face, neck, decollete, knees and elbows
• hydrating and skin-soothing

Retails for:  $38.00


Where to Buy: philosophy.com, Sephora Stores and Sephora.com


My Thoughts:  These things are ridiculously easy to use, and they are very gentle even on my super sensitive skin.  I barely even feel a tingle when I use them.  It comes in a 60 count jar, so I assume that they are supposed to be a two month supply for daily use, but I only use them 2-3 times a week in place of my toner after using a cream cleanser to wash my face.  I've started using quite a few different brightening products, and I think their efficacy has been enhanced by these pads since the products can penetrate better when the pores aren't clogged by excess dead skin cells.

For those of you who aren't familiar with how lactic acid works (or any acid/chemical exfoliant), it doesn't physically scrub away dead skin cells but rather breaks down the bonds holding the dead skin cells on the surface of your skin together.  The amount of bonds broken and therefore the amount of exfoliation will depend on the strength of the acid- some are stronger than others- as well as the concentration of the acid used on the skin.  Lactic acid is one of the more mild acids and is often used as an ingredient in cleansers and moisturizers to give a gentle exfoliating effect.

Personally, since I have keratosis pilaris (more on that here) I love using lactic acid products on my skin to help keep my pores unclogged.  I use a daily lotion with it in it to keep the hair folicles on my body from becoming overgrown with excess skin cells- the result of keratosis pilaris.  I also add some powdered milk to my bath water when I soak to help dissolve the dead skin cells as well without active scrubbing.  So I'm a big fan of lactic acid being used in skincare in general.

As I've aged, I've noticed more redness around the center of my face, and harsh exfoliating products can amplify that.  These pad don't!


Final Verdict:  If you're looking for an immediate result or a deeper peel to the surface of the skin, this probably isn't the product for you.  If you'd like to add a step to your skincare routine that will help to gently keep your pores clear and the surface of your skin softer and smoother, this is an excellent option!

 

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