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I have to admit I’m a bit of an extremist as I went from using a mask once a month to using one almost once a day. My obsession began when I first came across the Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme mask, because before that, I scrubbed and scrubbed to remove dead skin cells with so many different exfoliators but my skin still always seemed dull. I tried the Philosophy 2 piece Vitamin C Microdelivery Peel and fell in love with the result. My skin felt baby soft and smooth, kinda like I had a facial at home. The results were great but I can only use this once a week and with my sensitive skin I wasn’t taking any chances by overdoing it.

Then I remembered loving a Pumpkin Mask when I got at a facial around the holidays, mostly because it smelled so amazing, like pumpkin pie. I figured "why not give the Peter Thomas Roth Mask a try, maybe it will be similar to that?" and woah! Not only did it smell amazing, I wanted to tell the entire world about this mask. I have recently become a huge fan of Peter Thomas Roth products and this mask is a definite game changer. I love to use this after washing my face a few times a week or whenever I feel like my skin feels dull. 

I use the Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask in the shower. I usually just put this on my nose, on a pimple, wherever I get super oily or have enlarged pores. The shower is great because the steam opens up your pores just like it does when you are getting a facial.

I also love Chanel Hydra Beauty Hydration Protection Radiance Mask for when I feel dry, like around the cheek area.

In the end, I have concluded that skincare is work, and if you do the homework you get the results. These days masks are so much faster and you can literally be done in only about 5 minutes. Also keep in mind that each area of your face might need something else, whether it’s a dry patch or an oily area. My final tip, throw on a mask before you jump in the shower and reap the benefits when you're done!

Aline Agopian