eBay auction - lost

A couple days ago, I created a post about my eBay bid on Clinique's Dark Spot Corrector. I was planning to write a review about it, along with clearing up some dark spots on my cheeks, but I lost. I mean, who would hand over $15... for a sample?!

Meanwhile, I placed a bid (and won!) on the Alba Botanica Papaya Enzyme Facial Mask. I've used this mask before - and loved it. It does burn a little while you wait the required 5 minutes, but it leaves my skin amazingly soft. Plus, it's made with natural ingredients and it's free of animal testing :)  This enzyme mask is my ultimate favorite!

Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector

Currently, I placed a bid for a sample of the Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector on eBay. This product by Clinique (I love them, by the way) came out probably a few years ago, but I haven't had the chance to try it yet. I'm tried of my dark acne scars. They look like blackheads on my cheeks! :( Clinique's dark spot corrector is loved and raved by many; hopefully I will be able to say the same!

Follow up post will come soon. I'm looking to maybe about a month (sorry!). I have to win the bid on eBay, wait for it to arrive, and test it out for a few days before I have my final say.

What have you used to treat your dark spots or acne scars? Leave me a comment! :)

Basic Oatmeal Facial Mask

Got some plain oatmeal laying around? Or maybe it expired and you don't want to just throw it away. Make a mask out of it! Oatmeal can be used as a scrub to clean out pores for smoother, clearer skin. It's suitable for all skin types and there are many different ways to use it!

I recently made a mask out of oatmeal by mixing 1/2 cup of dry oats with 1/3 cup of boiling water to make a paste. Avoid sweetened or flavored oatmeal varieties. Let it cool and apply on face. After 20 minutes, wash your face with water and moisturize! :)

There are numerous benefits of oatmeal masks and even more different kind of masks you can make with plain oats. Try adding a little bit of honey or milk. What kind of facial masks do you create in your own kitchen? Let me know by leaving me a comment!

Post update 8/2/2012:

I didn't get to write about my results! :( I was busy at work (and procrastinating, hehe) so I didn't get to finish. Well, what I found after the mask was...

1) My pores decreased dramatically in size! My skin looked so clear. :)

2) My face looked fresh and brighter, like I had a good night's sleep.

3) My skin was really soft; the oats exfoliated my skin a little!

Give this mask a try!