GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment mask review for acne prone skin

PR Sample 

Hello!

Five? Ten? Twenty? Or even one hundred? How many skincare products have you bought to treat your acne? Too many to count? Trust me I'm on the same boat. Fortunately, for me, I have finally found the perfect product for my bumpy skin. Glamglows Supermud Clearing Treatment Mask. You can find it at Sephora or Glamglows website for $69. It comes housed in a white jar with 1.2 ounces of miracle liquid in it (oops did hat ruin the review?). 

First, I need to let you know Glamglow did send this to me. However, I would NOT lie to you about the performance of a product. I even have before and after pictures to show you. So there you go, you have your proof.

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Product description 

The World's most Scientifically Advanced Clearing Treatment. Clinically Developed by GLAMGLOW Dermatological Chemist to help fight all common skin concerns. Designed For Men & Women of All Ages & All Skin Types. SUPERMUD for Super Clear Super Poreless Skin.

TEAOXI^® EUCALYPTUS LEAF

Groundbreaking TEAOXI^® is GLAMGLOW’s proprietary continuous time-release technology, delivering daily fresh natural eucalyptol, natural linalool oil & powerful flavonoids direct into our formula from real pieces of Eucalyptus Leaf contained in our magical healing SUPERMUD^®.

ACNECIDIC-6™

ACNECIDIC-6^™ 4.4%. The World’s first Clearing Treatment with a proprietary 6 acid blend. AHA & BHA acids are perfectly PH balanced for mind-blowing faster results.

·         Glycolic – Helps Restore Photo Damaged Skin & Improves Skin Texture.

·         Salicylic – Helps De-clog to Minimize Pores & New Skin Rejuvenation.

·         Lactic – Helps Pigmentation, Moisture, Stimulation & Skin Collagen.

·         Mandelic – Helps Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Aging Skin & Skin Elasticity.

·         Pyruvic – Helps the Effects of Scaring & Clearer Skin.

·         Azelaic – Helps Fight Follicle Bacteria & Breakouts.

PORE-MATRIX™

PORE-MATRIX^™ Our Activated-X Charcoal is an Xtreme absorption carbon, attracting toxic substances into its mass up to 500 times its volume from all skin types, within the deepest & toughest areas. Our new proprietary K17-Clay™ will better extract & encapsulate excess sebum oils, bacteria & toxins in a controlled stasis state, revealing a Pore-Matrix™ of extraction dots & areas, ready to be washed away for seemingly poreless skin.

BIO-LIFE-CELL-SCIENCE™

Uses the complex natural occurring skincare benefits of green life, for Advanced Scientific Skincare.

·         EUCALYPTUS LEAF - Helps Fight Toxic Skin Complications.

·         LICORICE ROOT - Helps Regulate & Alleviate Problem Skin.

·         PEPPERMINT PLANT - Helps Control Bacteria & Irritations.

·         CHAMOMILE - Helps Inflammation & Regeneration.

·         MARIGOLD - Helps Fight Viral & Microbial Issues.

·         COMFREY HERB - Helps Analgesic Recovery.

·         ALOE VERA – Helps Healing & Rejuvenation.

·         IVY – Helps Relieve Itching & Tightens Skin.

·         CUCUMBER - Helps Soothe & Calm Skin.

How long have I been trying it?

I used GlamGlow for about 12 weeks. I started out using it as a face mask two times a week and as a daily spot treatment. After a couple weeks my acne started to die down, so I decided to use it as a spot treatment only. 

Acne results?

Here is a picture of my skin before I started using Glamglows Super Mud Clearing Tretment mask..

As you can see I had moderate to severe acne. I mostly had large painful acne around my jawline and lips. On my cheeks they were smaller but still painful. No matter what kind of pimple, I would always have a mark left behind that wouldn't go away for months. I tend to get a little oily in my t-zone but dry around my acne. By the way, in the picture above that's not oil on my face, it's a moisturizer. After a few weeks my face looked like this..

At this point my acne was less severe but I still broke out like I usually do. Fortunately, my acne wasn't as flared and painful. Which resulted in less scars. I was really happy and I actually felt like I had a chance at clearing my skin for good. I guess it gave me a sense of hope. Then a couple weeks later my skin looked like this...

As you can see in the picture a lot of my acne vanished. Of course, I still had a few pimples here and there. But overall the results were miraculous. Even my marks were improving. Not to mention the texture of my skin was a lot smoother, which also helped the performance of my makeup. 

If you have acne, then this mask is a must have. It's not a pernamnet solution but it will help out your skin while your prone to breakouts. After I ran out I started to breakout again. So it's obvious that acne will come back if you don't continue to use it. Keep in mind though, Glamglow never did claim to cure our acne forever. The claim is to treat it, which it did! It's the only thing that has helped my acne this much. So in my eyes it's a miracle in a beautiful little jar. Yeah, it's expensive but it's totally worth it. If you can afford it, buy it.

Warning

There is one draw back(kind of) from this product. The first time you use this face mask, it might break you out. Keep in mind that all the impurities are deep down in your pores and  Glamglows face mask goes all the way to the bottom of your pore. So naturally, it's going to bring everything up to the surface. The majority of the impurities will be washed away but some might be stuck at the surface. If you breakout, don't freak out. Give it another week and your skin will be a lot healthier,  as well as a lot clearer. Good things take time. 

Does it work on blackheads? 

Surprisingly, I don't suffer from blackheads that much. I have a few but not enough to show remarkable before and after photos. However, I can say that it does remove them. When the job was needed, Glamglows supermud clearing treatment mask was my best bet. It removed every single one and left behind nice smooth skin. 

Using the face mask

When I first tried this mask I was blown away by the smell. It was so strong and I couldn't believe I would have to rub this all over my face twice a week. Oddly enough, I actually grew to love the smell. It kind of reminds me of black licorice but with a twist. If you're sensitive to scents you my not like it but it would be a tragedy if the scent got in the way. It's too good to be passed on just because of the scent. Maybe it will grow on you like it did me? 

Applying the face mask was really easy. It glided on my face with little to no effort and stayed put without dripping down onto my shirt. It's a rather creamy but thin formula. To me, it's just right. 

The mask definitely had a tingly feeling but it wasn't severe. It actually felt rather nice. It was probably just the acne treatment doing what it does best. Fighting my breakouts. 

After a few minutes it starts to dry. My skin would feel tight in some areas but there were still some wet spots that took longer to dry. I didn't turn to stone all at once. The highest parts of my face usually dried before the deeper parts. So I didn't have to sit like a statue during the whole purifying process. Towards the end is when my skin felt really tight and clean. During a typical use, I would wear it for 15-20 minutes. 

When it was time to rinse off the mask, it mostly rinsed off with ease. The only places where the mask was hard to remove was around the acne a currently had. Sometimes I had to lightly scrub with a damp washcloth. No worries, it didn't irritate my skin. 

When the mask was completely smooth I had a moment like no other. My skin could breath. I don't mean the feeling that we get after we wash our face and we're like"Ah, that feels nice". No, my skin could actually breath for the first time. I really wish I could go back to the moment. It felt better than mastering winged eyeliner for the first time. 

Overall Thoughts

The first thing that comes to my mind is you need it in your life. Actually, your skin needs it in its life. It's expensive but WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY! Unfortunately, I can't afford to buy it everytime I need it but I would if I could. It helps problematic skin so well. It's the best thing I have ever tried for my skin and I have been trying new products since elementary school(I'm now 21). If you're looking for something to help your acne, try it. It's the only recommendation I truly depend on. 

Size comparison 

Almost empty jar

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Have you tried Glamglows supermud clearing treatment mask?

Are you going to try it?

Let me know in the comments below!

Review and Swatches: Lorac Royal Lip Lustre Creme Set

Hello! Today's post is a review on Lorac's Royal Lustre Creme Set. It sells for $25 at kohls and contains 6 different shades. Three of the six shades are exclusive ( Empress, Princess and Enchanted). This set was part of Lorac's holiday collection but I ended up picking it up with a Kohls gift card. I have to say I'm really glad that I did. Usually I skip over lipglosses and head straight for lipsticks. For some reason I feel greasy when I wear chap stick or lipgloss. Fortunately, I don't have that problem with these creamy lipglosses. Want to know more? Just keep reading! 

Click here to purchase from Loracs website. 

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

LORAC THE ROYAL LIP LUSTRE CRÈME SET

LORAC rules this season with The Royal Lip Lustre Creme Set. Give your lips the Royal treatment with our luxuriously creamy and delightfully smooth Lip Glosses that are loaded with antioxidants of Acai Berry, Pomegranate, Grape Seed and Vitamins A,C & E to help protect and soothe your luscious, regal pout. This Royal family of Lip Lustre Cremes comes complete with 6 magnificent, high-shine shades that are fit for a Queen. Own the throne with The Royal Lip Lustre Creme Set!

Shades include:

• Empress – exclusive Pink Mauve      
• Princess – exclusive Pink
• Enchanted – exclusive Peach Nude
• Reign – Berry
• Crown Jewel – Cherry Red
• Tiara – Nude 

Pigmentation

These glosses are what I consider true lipgloss. They have the right amount of pigmentation. They don't claim to have intense pigmentation like lipstick nor do they lack pigmentation like cheapo drugstore lipglosses.

Though, don't get me wrong each and every shade is very pigmented. Just becuase I consider them a true lipgloss does not mean they don't have color pay off. The color that you see in the tube is definitely what you get. I wasn't disappointed with any of the shades. In fact, I was surprised. Maybe I should buy more lipgloss...

Lasting power

Like every other lip product, the darker shades lasted longer. I was able to get three and half hours out of the two darkest shades (crown jewel and reign). The lighter shades started to disappear around three hours. Honestly, that's not a bad time frame. Most of my lipglosses disappear after one hour. Maybe it's true?? The lipglosses in this set are fit for a queen. 

Application/ consistency 

Ahh.. So soft and creamy. These glosses feature a small brush tip. It's great for precision and laying down intense color. For a more glossy look I I only pull the wand out once and apply it directly to my lips. When I want a more opaque coverage, I pull the wand out twice. The first layer provides just a hint of color, while the second is true to the color of the tube. They don't apply streaky. They have a slightly thicker consistency and have a very small amount of stickiness. It's only enough to make them last longer but not enough to make your hair stick to your lips. The formula also feels like a gel hybrid, which seems to help hydrate the lips. Thankfully, they are also absent of shimmer! 

Packaging 

This fabulous lip Creme comes housed in a durable glass(I think) tube. The wand features a small brush that is super easy to use. The wand doesn't bend or feel like it's going to break. The lipgloss tube feels very luxurious. It feels heavy and the gold lid makes it a stunner. 

Overall thoughts

$25 is a heck of a deal for six lipglosses. Every shade is so darn cute. They aren't sticky or splotchy. All the shades are unique and don't overlap one another. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. For now on this will probably be a holiday set I pick up every year. I'm in love with this formula! 

Left to right: Crown Jewel, Empress, Princess, Enchanted, Reign and Tiara

Crown Jewel- permanent 

Empress- exclusive 

Princess- exclusive 

Enchanted-exclusive 

Reign-permanent 

Tiara- permanent 

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Have you tried Lorac Cosmetics The Royal Lip Lustre Creme Set?

Are you going to Kohls to buy it before it's gone?

Let me know in the comments below!

Weekly tip, Beauty News and Nail Color of the Week

Wow, it has been such a long time since I posted for this series. I don't always have any beauty news or even have my nails painted when this post is due. Frankly, I even forgot about this series until I actually had two new "beauty news" stories I wanted to tell you all about. This weeks isn't the exciting one but next weeks will be interesting. Trust me you'll want to know about it too. 

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Weekly Tip

Do you ever feel like your eyeshadow doesn't look at neat as the pictures you see on Instagram? Does it look choppy or perhaps, all of the colors blend into one shade? It could be the amount of pressure you use.  Instead of holding the brush by the bottom the the ferrule hold it from the end. This way you're not applying so much pressure while blending. Your eye shadow won't look as chopping and the shades will blend like they're suppose to. If it's still not working out, try to blend the edges of each shade isnstead of the whole shaded area. It's important to blend in the correct spots(depending on the look). 

Beauty News 

There's a new product out from Tarte Cosmetics! Their new Tarteist Clay Paint Liner comes with the price tag of $24. It is said to have a thinner consistency similar to that of a liquid liner but still preform like a gel. It can currently be found exclusively on Sephora's website. No worries if you don't have a brush. This liner comes with a high quality brush with every single purchase. 

What it is:
An innovative, waterproof cream eyeliner with a unique blending tip that is inspired by an artist’s palette.

What it does:
Think outside the lines when you define eyes like a pro with tarte’s clay paint liner. Inspired by the ease of an artist’s palette, this one-of-a-kind, squeezable cream liner offers a seamless, no-budge application—simply squeeze, line, and define. The unique formula features fewer waxes, cushioned pigments, and a special development process that allows for the creamiest texture and smoothest application. The tube was created with an innovative artistic delivery system, a tapered tip, and a flat blending stage so you can simply pick up the ideal amount of product and blend for foolproof perfection. The sketcher-angled bamboo liner brush easily glides the plush, triple-black, formula along the contours of the eyelid. Featuring the same waterproof, 12-hour wear as tarte’s signature clay pot liners, this next-generation liner has cushion slide technology that lets you custom create your own signature lines without ever pulling or transferring. 

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens 
- Phthalates 

What else you need to know:
This product is ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested.

Nail Color of the Week

Ok, it's not really a nail color but instead a nail product.... This week I'm wearing Jamberrys exclusive Mystery Hostess design. It can't be purchased online but there are many, MANY shades available to purchase. Presently, I'm testing them out to see if their worthy of your money. And I have to say so far so good. They claim to last for two+ weeks and I'm only four days in. I will be sure to write up a review and tell you my sincere thoughts. But I can pretty much promise you that I will love them!

Are you going to use this weeks tip?

Are you considering the new Tarte Liner?

Have you ever tried Jamberry nails?

Let me know in the comments below?