Epicuren Discovery Skin Care Review (by Janine)

I was excited to receive a package of Epicuren Discovery skincare products just as fall swept into Portland, as the cold weather is when a flawless skincare regimen becomes a must. During the summer months I can slide by on a weekly scrubbing and occasional moisturizer, but in cold weather, daily diligence is necessary.

The first product to intrigue me was the Chai Soy Mask ($14/2.5oz) for oily skin. There is something quintessentially feminine and sexy about using any green mud mask, but the Chai Soy mask went far above the rest. Recommended for use once a week, even my husband has been using this product! The mud mask, “designed to pull toxins from the skin while replenishing vital nutrients and minerals”, leaves skin feeling clean and tight. It smells like Christmas on your face, and my favorite part is how easily it washes off. Unlike drugstore mud masks that require half an hour of scrubbing to remove, the Chai Soy mask washes clean with a few splashes of water.

Epicuren Hydrating Mineral Mask ($14/2.5oz) for all skin types is safe to use every day, and uses trace elements Zinc, Copper, and Magnesium to replenish skin and help produce collagen. I found this mask very refreshing, and it didn’t cause me to break out, even when I was lazy and removed it using just baby wipes. I like to use this mask immediately following my normal face wash just after plucking my eyebrows to soothe redness. With both of these face masks, a little bit goes a long way, making it a great buy.

The Cinnamon Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub ($45/16oz) was the Epicuren product I was most excited to use. It smells decidedly edible and tantalizing and, when used in the shower, leaves skin silky and fragrant all day (or night) long. You can use it after shaving for sting-free smoothness, but honestly, the 16-ounce container is a bit pricey for everyday use. I found this stuff so hard to use sparingly that I would save it for special occasions – It’s perfect for first dates, and sure to make you irresistible to any man.

Looking over the Epicuren Discovery website, I found heaps more products I’d like to try. Whether shopping for yourself or stocking stuffers, their sweet-smelling and effective beauty treats are sure to lift your spirits this winter season.

Editor’s Note: Product(s) featured in this post were provided by brand PR to Frappelattes Beauty & Lifestyle Blog for editorial consideration. However, please know that we would never feature a product that has not been tested and approved.