Mischo Beauty School: Mini-Facials 101 & Mario Badescu
So those of you who follow me on Twitter know that I sent out a few “tweets” yesterday about the mini-facial I was giving myself. Mini-facials, like facials, are my “essential beauty product” – they’re vital to maintaining my skin’s health in between facial appointments.
I’ve decided to share my mini-facial routine with you because everyone can benefit from it- whether you receive monthly facials or not. My best advice is to invest in great products for your skin type/issues, and make mini-facials a part of your skincare routine. My skin type is normal/combination, with an oily t-zone and I used the following Mario Badescu products:
Cleanser: Enzyme Cleansing Gel ( all skin types)
Toner: Cucumber Cleansing Lotion (combination & oily skin types)
Exfoliant: (my own)
Mask: Enzyme Revitalizing Mask (combination, dry & sensitive skin types)
Eye Cream: Hyaluronic Eye Cream (all skin types)
Night Cream: Seaweed Night Cream (combination, oily & sensitive skin types)
Moisturizer: Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 (combination & sensitive skin types)
So the steps are simply: Cleanse (Enzyme Cleansing Gel), Tone (Cucumber Cleansing Lotion), Steam Treatment, Exfoliate, Tone, Mask (Enzyme Revitalizing Mask), Tone & Moisturize (Hyaluronic Eye Cream, Seaweed Night Cream or Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15)!
So there you have it! Very easy- and anyone can do this! Please leave your questions in the comments section below and I’ll get right back to you. Love your skin.
Great Advice!
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To Jesiah: Thank you- so glad you’ve found the information to be helpful. And- THANK YOU so much for the nomination!
oh wow… just what i need! my skin is in desperate need of a mini facial
Can I just say that I love love love the enzyme cleansing gel? Many moons ago you posted about the free sample packs they give away if you go online and fill out a detailed questionairre. Well that was the beginning of my love for the enzyme cleansing gel. Fabu!
To Andrea: Oh good, so glad I could help!
To “curly gurl”: Yay! So glad you followed through and ordered the samples!! Please spread the word!
Hope this isn't a silly question, but what type of brush is in the picture? Do you use it to apply the product to your face?
To TeeliciousB: Not a silly question at all! I use the Clarisonic brush with my cleansers and exfoliants and I use the mask brush to apply my mask.
Lovely post! Your skincare routine sounds amazing. Just wondering – how do you conduct your steam treatment?
To Marsadie: Thank you! I haven't purchased a mini-steamer for home use yet, so I normally boil water and pour it into a large bowl. I direct the steam by holding a towel over my head and the bowl. If you decide to try this method, please do so with caution!
oooh, this reminds me! i need to get back on my Home Spa Initiative!
To Ugochi @ Beauty 365: Good for you!