Lazy Beaute: Muji

Tuesday, 15 June 2010

Muji

Despite finishing exams I'm still rather snowed under with work :-(. I'm slowly working my way through it all and can see the end in sight! So my posts will be short and sweet for now, hope that's ok. I recently popped in to Muji on Oxford Street, London, UK to pick up lint roller refills - their roller is by far the most superior one around but I'm not here to talk about that haha.
When I was in there I had a look at their skincare range and saw these compressed face masks (£1.50 for 5) .

Basically they're like those compressed face flannels or t-shirts that used to be available - you add water and they expand. On their own these masks are a bit useless especially if you just add water but the idea is to add toning water or pre lotion from Muji's skincare range and allow it to sufficiently soak then unwrap it and apply it to your face. I'm yet to purchase anything from their skincare range so am yet to find a use for these. Perhaps I could soak these in essence samples I have?

Also, in their leaflet promoting the skincare range is an illustrated step by step massage regime. Here it is in case anyone wanted to try.

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Anonymous16 June 2010 at 17:28
i tried those about 2 yrs ago! pretty good deal what you get i think.. yeah its popular to soak that stuff up with essence or lotion and use it as a mask in japan! I tried it with green tea - its worked as my anti-flammatory mask :) Tho I dont use it anymore. They also have compressed masks that contain pearl ingredients (for brightening) which I thought was pretty cool!
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Carol28 June 2010 at 21:39
This blog is actually amazing. I'm a student on a budget but I want the best possible make-up and skincare I can get for my money.
Thanks girls!!!
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Lazy A29 June 2010 at 21:57
Hi Caroldolly thank you for your lovely comment. I'm also a student albeit a mature one so definitely know the harsh realities of a tight budget! One day I may be able to afford to splash out on fancy products and massive hauls! :-)

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Carol3 July 2010 at 19:22
If you buy things from the skin care range, would you review it? I'd love to know how the masks work out.. :)
xxx
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Two 20 something girls

FAQ:

Skincare
1)How many times do you wash your face daily?
M: I wash my face in warm water with a flannel in the morning and then with product in the evening.
A: Once in the morning and once in the evening.

2)What skin type do you have?
M: Years ago a beauty sales assistant did a test on me where she put a microscope type pen gadget on my face to project my skin and pores onto a computer screen. It showed I had combination skin.
A:Dry, sometimes very dry

3)What is your current facial wash?
M: I tend to alternate so I’m using a new product from Neutrogena (can’t remember exact name!) and a DHC oil cleanser and DHC soap.
A: L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Cleansing Foam.

4)Do you exfoliate?
M: Not very often.
A: Yes at least once a week

5)What brand do you use?
M: St.Ives
A: Sanctuary

6)What moisturiser do you use?
M: I’ currently using Boots’ time delay night cream and either nivea general moisturiser or DHC serum for day.
A: Avene Anti-redness Rich moisturizing cream

7)Do you have freckles?
M: No not on my face, but I have some on my neck which I hate.
A: Yes on my checks

8)Do you use eye cream?
M: I sometimes use Elizabeth Arden eye cream at night and a Dermalogica one in the morning. The Dermalogica has SPF15.
A: Not really. Sometimes I’ll put on a Boots Botanic one I have

9)Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
M: No not really, I do get spots occasionally when I’m stressed or not eating healthily!
A: Nope.

10)Is there anything you dislike about your skin?
M: Yes, I have red bits on my cheeks which I believe are broken capillaries which I’ve had since I was little.
A: The dry patches, the freckles and the Rosacea like patch I get on my left cheek if I’m in the cold too long. Oh and it’s quite see through, you can see my veins!!

Make-up

11)What foundation do you use?
M: For work I use Everyday Mineral powdered foundation as it’s quick and easy. If I have more time I use MAC Mineralize.
A: Ispa

12)How about concealer?
M: MAC
A: Kevin Beautymaker AquaEyes concealer

13)Do you know your undertone colour?
M: Yellow!
A:Yellow

14)What do you think of fake eyelashes?
M: Great if it doesn’t look ridiculously Jordon-esque!
A: Great for nights out

15)Did you know you were supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
M: Yes, but I don’t!
A: Yes

16)What brand of mascara do you use?
M: Elizabeth Arden and Maybelline (not the pink and lime one)
A: Fiberwig, a fantastic mascara

17)What makeup tools do you use in makeup application?
M: Foundation brush, Blusher brush, Powder brush, Eyelash Curlers and fingers!
A: Fingers or sponge for foundation and a blusher brush for blush. Eyelash curlers and a fine slanted brush if I’m applying eyeliner

18)Do you use makeup base/primer for the eyes?
M: No
A: Yes, Too faced or Nars

19)For the face?
M: I moisturise and occasionally put on face sunscreen. I do have primer but don’t use it.
A: Yes an Ispa one

20)What is your favourite eyeshadow?colour or shade?
M: I like dark eyes
A:Nudes

21)Do you use pencil or liquid liner?
M: Liquid if I have time, pencil if I’m feeling lazy.
A:Both, pencil only if working

22)What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
M: I like the intensity of colour.
A:Nice if you want attention drawn to the eyes

23)Do you use mineral makeup?
M: Yep
A: No

24)What is your favourite lipstick?
M: Don’t have one.
A: Never wear lipstick

25)How about lipgloss?
M: Don’t have one.
A: Benefit Her Glossiness, but I think they’ve changed it now!

26)What is your favourite blush to use?
M: NARS
A: Bobbi Brown

27)Do you buy your makeup on Ebay?
M: No
A: Nope

28)Do you like drugstore makeup?
M: Yep
A: Definitely

29)Did you ever consider taking makeup classes?
M: No, but I have imagined being a make-up artist.
A: No, but I did buy a Kevyn Aucoin book

30)Name a makeup crime that you hate?
M: Girls who put on too much bronzer!
A: That dreaded foundation line across the jaw, sort it out ladies!

31)Do you like colourful shades of makeup (lipstick or eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
M: Depends what mood I’m in.
A: Neutral

32)Which celebrity always has great makeup?
M: I’m not really into celebrities… I’ll come back to that.
A: Dita Von Tesse

33)If you could leave the house using just ONE makeup item, what would you use?
M: Foundation
A: Mascara

34)Could you leave the house without any makeup on?
M: Yes, I don’t wear make-up at the weekends.
A: Yes as long as I could curl the eyelashes

35)Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
M: No
A: Definitely not

36)What do you think of makeup?
M: Make-up can make anyone look beautiful! Well if it’s done tastefully!
A: A mask you can hide behind

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