Review: Lush Mask of Magnaminty

Hi everyone,

I have recently been trying out a face mask from Lush, which I have never used before. I'm really enjoying using this face mask, so I thought I would review for you.

The Lush Mask of Magnamity is a multi-purpose mask with a mixture of gentle, but effective ingredients; which includes honey and kaolin and these help you to maintain your beautiful skin from the outside.

Claims

Peppermint Oil - To stimulate the skin

Marigold Oil & Chlorophyllin - To help to treat the skin

Evening Primrose Seeds & Adula Beans - To gently exfoliate

Mineral Rich Kaolin - To nourish the skin

Honey - Antibacterial properties 

I have been using the Lush Mask of Magnaminty for twice a week, and I really like it. I'm enjoying this mask as not because it feels refreshing on the skin, but I also feel like its doing something to my skin. I have oily/ combination skin, and my skin feels a lot cleaner and a lot less oily after I have used this mask. So, its great if you want a mask that absorbs the oils if you have combination skin.

I would recommend this mask if you do have oily/ combination skin, or if you fancy trying out a mask as a little treat due to it being refreshing to use.

Theatre Review: 'Winter Solstice' By Roland Schimmelpfennig

Cast

Albert - Felix Hayes
Bettina - Kirsty Besterman
Rudolph - David Beames
Corinna - Marian McLoughlin
Konrad - Gerald Kyd

I had the pleasure of seeing 'Winter Solstice' twice when it was being performed at HOME, Manchester back in February.

'Winter Solstice' is set in Albert and Bettina's home on Christmas Eve. Bettina has invited her mother to stay over for the festive season. But all isn't as it seems, as Bettina's mother has invited a stranger over to their house; as they were both stuck on a train in the middle of nowhere.
  Albert is an author and Bettina writes and produces films which are aimed at a very specific audience. Also, on this Christmas Eve they are expecting a guest later on called Konrad, who just happens to be Albert's oldest friend. Konrad is also an artist, and he has painted a canvas for them which hangs in the living room.

'Winter Solstice' is absolutely fascinating to watch, as you have five actors on stage who not only play their own individual characters, but they also set the scenes and perform the sound effects by using props that are laid out in front of them.
  This show also doesn't have an interval; and by doing so it flows at an extremely fast pace. It's also a lot of fun to watch; as it starts off as a family farce and it transpers into something completely different.

It's also worth mentioning that if you understand the history behind this play then it might just hit you like a "tonne of bricks". But, because it written and performed in a such a way the history appears gradually throughout the entire piece.

I also managed to get very relaxed into the final scene; so much so that I was getting ready to drift off on both occasions. I'm just going to blame Bach's Prelude in C Major for that, as it is a relaxing piece of music to listen too.

I personally cannot fault any member of the cast, as the show itself ran seamlessly; despite how complex the script was with the props, setting of the scenes and also the actors individual characters.

I would highly recommend 'Winter Solstice' for anyone who loves history and enjoys exploring new pieces of theatrical writing and concepts.