Cupcake fresh face mask from LUSH

What's not to love about LUSH cosmetics? Not only are all of their products handcrafted and animal cruelty free, LUSH also practices ethical buying and they only use recycled, reusable or compostable materials for all of their packaging. They also have a really great recycling incentive program: exchange 5 empty LUSH product pots/bottles and get a free fresh face mask. Plus the scent of handmade lotions, potions and bath bombs that float out of LUSH stores is intoxicating, how could you not love it?

Cupcake fresh face mask from LUSH 
photo by Nikki DeMartini

After using the last of one of my favorite LUSH lotions I had 5 empty pots which is enough to claim a free fresh face mask. With the holidays right around the corner I decided to get my free gift while picking up a couple gifts from LUSH. 

The first suggestion from the very pleasant and helpful sales associate was too exfoliating for me but her second suggestion was perfection! It was the cupcake fresh face mask! Though it doesn't necessarily have the skin firming qualities I was looking for (like those in RUMP, my favorite LUSH lotion which is now discontinued) the fresh mint aides in cooling irritation and inflammation while toning and retaining skin's moisture by tightening pores. So, yes please! 

Cupcake fresh face mask from LUSH
photo by Nikki DeMartini

The rhassoul mud is a gentle cleanser good for troubled skin and coco powder leaves skin silky and smooth. All of the surgical, KN95 and cloth mask wearing this year has definitely taken a toll on my skin and this is a CUPCAKE face mask. I was sold. 

The a fore mentioned very pleasant and helpful sales associate gave me a sample of Full of Grace Serum to apply before applying the cupcake fresh face mask.  It helps skin maintain it's elasticity, moisture and glow, more of the stuff I was looking for! 

I couldn't wait to treat myself to the cupcake fresh face mask when I got home that night. I rubbed the piece of Full of Grace Serum bar all over my face, letting the butters melt right in before applying cupcake. This is a thick face mask, probably because of the rhassoul mud and I slathered on a healthy serving of it.

 

Cupcake fresh face mask from LUSH
photo by Nikki DeMartini

The scent is subtle and sweet with a tickle of refreshing mint and a satisfying sprinkle of coco, I couldn't help but think I was smearing frosting all over my face. Basking in the cupcake fresh face mask made me feel yummy all over. When I washed it off about 20 minutes later I couldn't believe how soft my face felt! There's about enough cupcake for four masks and for $9.95 a pop that is quite a steal and well worth it. For whatever kind of skin you have: oily, dry, troubled, irritated, the cupcake fresh face mask is the mask you should treat your face to. 

Hurry, because it won't be around much longer. Get it as a gift for yourself and for someone else.