[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m a bit obsessed with Summer Fridays because it all sounds so deliciously promising. It’s a clever name that captures a mood, aspiration and a moment all in one (well, two) and I’ve only ever tried the lip balm before. The Summery Fridays Jet Lag mask had a lot of media because of its soothing nature and the ability to replenish the skin and I think I’d put R+R in the same category.
The scent is gorgeously rosy and the gel texture is immediately cooling. I had to search for a long time to understand what the ‘scrubby’ bits are because they are curiously not mentioned on the packaging or description. Turns out they’re bits of rose (but they feel more scrubby to me) which may be the ‘rose flower powder’ on the INCI. But, being pedantic, that isn’t powder. As well as hydrating and soothing (yes, it does both), there’s a brightening element (vitamin C and the er, powder) and it’s a very enjoyable mask both for the softening and hydrating it leaves behind, the fresh feeling and the beautiful fragrance.
There’s argan oil and avocado oil but the main ingredient is cheap as chips safflower oil. No harm in that because it’s a great oil full of essential fatty acids but this mask is £48. Apply a layer (never needs to be thick as indicated on most masks) and leave for 10 minutes before removing with a warm cloth and finally massaging in the remaining oils – after which my skin was truly soft and felt happily cooled and hydrated. Keep it in the fridge for hot day soothing. I’m conflicted about the price – on the one hand, it really is a delight that fulfils the promises, on the other hand it seems an awful lot especially considering the basic packaging. Everyone’s skin care budget is different I guess and it’s a big recommend from me if it fits with yours. You can find it HERE, non-affiliate HERE.
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I tried a sample. It is a nice mask but not amazing. At £48 the price is extortionate, given that the ingredients are cheap and basic. Amazed anyone would spend £48 on this product, given that there are better, cheaper alternatives. Beauty Pie has some good options.
As always, thanks from helpful review, BB.
I feel it is a lot too but everyone’s budgets are different. I’m still not on board with Beauty Pie.
Any particular reason re Beauty Pie? I’ve been pondering joining for about a month, but can’t make my mind up. Perhaps my hesitation is my gut feeling saying “no”!!
It just doesn’t sit right with me to join a club to be allowed to buy product. I was sceptical about the claims about the product quality but people do seem to love it. I don’t know… something isn’t resonating with me about it.
Thanks Jane. I’ve read a lot of good reviews but can’t quite get to grips with the idea. Also wonder if I’d feel almost “pushed” into buying stuff I wouldn’t normally be interested in. As always, thanks for your input.
Well, exactly that.
I don’t have any connection with Beauty Pie, but joined and bought some products and think most of what I tried is excellent. The cosmetic products seem quite similar to Kiko, so I don’t think they warrant the RRP. The skincare is however, in my opinion, excellent and very much worth the money, especially the retinol hand cream and Japanfusion moisture mask. I picked the mask up for £10.49. I can afford to pay £48 for a Summer Friday mask, but I am not going to as I think it is not worth the money and a bit of a rip off. Beauty Pie is a bit of a strange concept, but it should work for some people. I think you have to like buying products on a regular basis and be into skincare to get your moneys worth. I have not tried the candles yet, but they have been very well reviewed.
Yes, people do seem to rate the skin care – and you’re right, the concept is good if you are very regular product purchaser. But I still think it’s the kind of commitment I don’t want to make with any beauty brand. Be interesting to see how it does in the long term.