Reviewing An Overnight Mask That Firms & Softens

^This image shows the product right after application – you can see that it melts right into the skin.

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I get reader e-mails/messages  regarding skincare at least once per day – it has became a hot topic here on The Sweetest Thing just because a lot of you found me through my Accutane journey. As you are all aware, I had pretty bad acne for several years. At one point in collage it was horrific – basically just huge cysts on my cheeks. And… not to mention I am a ‘picker’ and I have a hard time leave things alone. :/ But, because of my acne struggles, I have always been super obsessed with skincare. I have people ask how I got so many Sephora points and it’s honestly because I’ve had my VIB card for 12(?) years and I have tried every line of skin care that is raved about! Anyway, I’ve basically become a product junkee and I am constantly trying products and just like my recent drug store post – I am piiiiicky. I like to see changes/results/etc. and I prefer to see them quickly, lol! 🙂

Anyway! I brought all of the backstory just because I want you all know to have an idea of what my skin struggles are and why I so into trying products. I did Accutane, cleared up most of my acne, and now I am just constantly working at getting my skin smoother, plumper, and more hydrated. That is literally what I ‘shop’ for in skin care products. You all know how obsessed I am with the Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate by Kiehl’s, right?! I use it right after cleansing in the morning and I have been using that for about 9 months or so?! Maybe a year! I got it with Elle last winter when I was pregnant. She and I are obsessed with the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate and we actually went to the mall to get some and I ended up buying the Hydro-Plumping serum randomly and then becoming obsessed. Anyway, I recently got a package from Kiehl’s that had their new ‘Overnight Mask’ in it.. it said it was for loss of firmness and elasticity AND dryness. I get so much in PR and I travel a lot so I have gotten behind on trying things but I actually started packing this and using the mask every other night or so and I absolutely love it! I am all about a thick texture – something that feels like it is really sitting on my skin & working, ya know?! And this fit the bill – plus it is not sticky (I hate my hair sticking to my face when I sleep!) and I have other night time masks that are a little more sticky. This one is creamy and thick – but more or less melts right into your skin so you don’t feel like you are getting it all over your pillow!

I read some reviews online that say that it does help improve fine lines over time but from the get-go it works to gives your skin a smoother and more luminous look. And well!! I am ALL about the luminous look! 🙂 Accutane dried my skin out so much so I love having a little glow. The main reason I love it is because it does soften my texture and make it less noticeable!  On the nights that I use it, I cleanse my face, use my essence, and then apply a thick layer of this mask [called the Ginger Leaf & Hibiscus Firming Mask] and then I have been using the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye cream around my eyes as well. It soaks in after just a couple of minutes so I can go right to bed.

 Okay, this is getting long! I try to keep my post shorter and it is SO hard. I could talk all day about makeup and skin care! I just wanted to post this ASAP to share a little about it in case any of you are on the hunt for an overnight MASK!

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My images were all shot at the Four Seasons in Orlando. Also, for those asking, I do not apply any self tanner to my face – I only apply it on my body. I use bronzer when I wear make-up! For those curious, my daily make-up routine is HERE! Also, I have changed my foundation since the post and you can find my latest beauty favorites HERE.

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Thanks to Kiehl’s for sponsoring today’s post.