As we approach the dead of winter, I’m sure the majority of you are jetting off to warm tropical vacations while the rest of us are stuck here, knees deep in snow, freezing our lil’ butts off. Well I got news for you. There’s this thing called karma. And that means while you’re off enjoying the sun, the earth is going to remind you that you can’t escape it’s harshness and it’s going to give you a giant sunburn. Talk about a rude awakening, hey?
But, don’t worry, your girl over here has got your back. This is the new Patchology Resting Beach Face mask kit($20USD/$28CAD)and it’s sure to become your best friend when you’re suffering from that hot sweltering sun. This set comes with everything you need to soothe a bad sunburn (or just overexposure from the elements). It includes two Soothe Flashmasques and two FlashPatch Hydrating Lip Gels.
The Soothe Flashmasques are sheet masks that contain aloe vera and cotton seed extract that are natural anti-inflammatories to help soothe and calm any redness in your skin! In addition, Schisandra Berry de-stresses skin and provides moisture to give your skin that plump, youthful glow! And finally, a blend of rosemary, sage and lavender helps to repair any irritated skin. Wowza. Now, thatis a sheet mask you need. But you might be thinking“hey Taylor, not all of us are lucky enough to go on a hot vacation right now where we burn our skin off”. And my answer for that is this mask is perfect for the winter climate right now as well. I’ve been waiting for the bus in -30°C temperatures and that kind of cold wind is not doing any favors for my skin. I’m pretty sure my face has frostbite all over it right now. So, because of that, these Soothe Flashmasques have become my best friend to help my skin feel and look back to normal!
But my favorite part about this Resting Beach Face Kit has to be these FlashPatch Hydrating Lip Gels. Winter has not been kind to my lips at all this year. My lips are permanently dry and flaking. You know when your lips are so dry that they have that red, stinging outline around them? Sound familiar? Well, that’s how my lips have been 24/7 lately and none of my usual lip balms are doing them any good. But these Hydrating Lip Gels are slowly but surely getting my lips back to normal. These patches have a hydrogel technology in the actual mask that helps to lock in the ingredients and get them past the skin barrier faster. They contain niacinamide, peptides and green tea extract to sooth and deliver anti-aging benefits. My lips feel so much softer and smoother after I use these patches! Plus, I find the cooling feeling of the patches are so soothing on my dry lips! I’m a big fan.