Give and Take

When you’re thinking about including a mask into your skin care regime, you must think about what you want it to do, the result you desire. The best way to ask your self this is by asking if you want the mask to TAKE or GIVE something to your skin. Essentially this is how a mask/masque works. If you want to reduce surface oil, or clarify the skin tone then you should be considering a Take Mask. If you want to add moisture, calm skin irritations then you want a Give Mask.

Here is a quick list of what the differences are:

TAKE:

Oily Skin

Acne

Brown Spots/ Pigmentation

GIVE:

Dry Skin

Aging Skin

Sensitive Skin

The Take category will draw out toxins or regulate a function that is causing pigmentation issues (the illusion of clarifying the brown spots). Clays will suppress surface oil, Acids will clear acne and brown spots.

The Give category injects the skin with moisture for parched dehydrated skin. Aging skin will benefit for the surge of moisture, and ingredients like Aloe or Chamomile will soothe irritated sensitive skin.

Here are some Rogue Beauty choices:

TAKE: Acne/ Oil

Origins: Clear Improvement®

Kiehl’s: Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque

TAKE: Pigmentation

Shiseido: White Lucent Intensive Brightening Mask

GIVE: Moisture/Radiance

Bliss: Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask

GIVE: Moisture/Wrinkles/Fine Lines

Clark’s Botanicals: Deep Moisture

GIVE: Moisture/Sensitive/Irritations

Eau Thermale Avene: Soothing Moisture Mask

Dior Fall 2009

It seems that the recession has inspired Dior. John Galliano showed a brilliant collection of girls with flapper like hair do’s and simple lines which would make one think of the Depression era; coincidence no? This fall in lieu of the economic times Dior produced frocks with luxe fabrics and timeless wear ability that would be worth the price tag. Although no one I know would be able to afford anything by Dior, soon these amazing designs will trickle down to my price range and hopefully the lush fabrics wont be lost in the decent. Take a look at Dior Fall/2009.

And is it just me, or is Galliano starting to look more and more like Salvador Dali?