Chocolate and Berries with Montagne Jeunesse

Oh how I love Montagne Jeunesse. Formulated by herbalists in the UK, the brand makes all sorts of wonderful face masks full of fruits and flowers. As an added plus, all of their products are not tested on animals, cruelty-free and Vegetarian society approved for only $1.99 at select drugstores and Walmart. There's over 50 pick-me-up beauty treats in the Montagne Jeunesse masque range. Today, I've got two to share with you! 

Montagne Jenuesse does their chocolate masks right. In the range, there's regular chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate, and hot chocolate. I tested the Montagne Jeunesse Hot Chocolate Masque (a warming mask) and this time around I put on the Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque ($1.99). Both have chocolate scents make me want to lick my face. The Chocolate Masque is meant to deep cleanse pores and moisturize and heal skin. On resilient skin, it's a fairly mild mask that does feel like it's pulling the gunk out of my face but not to the point where it's dried out. After washing the mask off, my skin felt clean and slightly hydrated. 

Berries are known for their antioxidant qualities and the Montagne Jeunesse Very Berry Face Masque ($1.99) is packed with blueberry and cranberry juice, as well as aloe and peach kernel oil. The mask feels like a thick, slimy lotion and claims to leave skin feeling refreshed and cleansed. Usually I presume cleansing to mean "removes makeup and dirt from face" I don't think this particular mask should replace your cleanser. The mask leaves skin feeling every so slightly refreshed compared to the pre-mask state. In general, I don't find it to be the most potent mask I've triedThe best part... it's purple. The worst part... it has teeny tiny iridescent shimmers that get all over your hands. Put the best and the worst parts together and you can look like a unicorn for 15 minutes. 

In general, both masks contain way to much product for one person's face, so make sure to enjoy the Montagne Jeunesse masks with a friend. 

Do you like Montagne Jeunesse face masques? 

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WEEK 5: The Mud Mask + Final Results! | Montagne Jeunesse Mask Off Roundup

Drumroll please..................My apologies for the delay. The grand finale of the Montagne Jeunesse Mask Off is here! First thing's first, here's how the lovely Canadian Beauty Bloggers felt about the Mud mask - I'll keep it short because I know you want to see the results ;) 

Comfort - 3.43/5

Cooling - refreshing. - Exquisitely Chic

the dead sea spa mud mask did not have folds on the mask to help fit over the face. it was sort of slimy and the minty feeling was too intense. - A Beautiful Zen (on the Dead Sea Mud Spa Mask)

Aroma - 3.58/5

It had a definite berry smell, which was pleasant. - Workday Ramblings (on the Superfruit Mud Mask)

It didn’t really smell like much, just a bit like the beach. But it wasn’t at all strong or overpowering, very subtle, which I liked. It wasn't unpleasant or anything, just not much there. - Ivory Avenue 

Results - 3.75/5

My skin felt very soft and the pores on my nose were noticeably smaller right after removal. - Workday Ramblings

For a mud mask, this was surprisingly gentle on my skin. It felt tight when it dried but it didn't create too much dryness on my skin afterwards. - Swatch and Review

Ease of Use - 3.63/5

Much cleaner than I thought a mud sheet mask would be. There was no mud all over the place. It all stuck the mask and stayed there when I pulled it out of the packaging. - Cosmetic Proof

Easy to apply, but takes a while to remove when using just water and hands. - Chantal's Corner

Price and Availability: $1.99 at Walmart, Value Drug Mart, Familiprix, Lawtons Drugs, and Farleyco.ca

The results are in. 

And the Oscar for _______ goes to... 

• Chocolate for Most Comfortable (4.47 out of 5)
• Chocolate for Best Smelling (4.93 out of 5)
• Scrub for Best Results (4 out of 5)
• Mud for Easiest to Use (3.69 out of 5)
• Scrub for Fan Favourite. The Scrub gets an honourable mention as it was the most loved, despite losing to Chocolate by less than .5 of a point! 

In summary, below are the final scores! 

1. Chocolate - 15.6
2. Scrub - 15.13
3. Mud Oil - 14.08
4. Mud - 14.38
5. Peel Off - 13.86

What's your favourite kind of mask?

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WEEK 4: The Scrub Mask | Montagne Jeunesse Mask Off Roundup

For the love of scrubs! It's Scrub Mask week here at the Canadian Beauty Bloggers Montagne Jeunesse Mask Off (#CBBMJMASKOFF). Mangos, and apricots and exfoliating, oh my! These fresh fruity scents make me dream of a tropical skincare paradise. Let's see what the other gals thought...

Comfort - 3.5/5

"The crushed apricot was fine enough that it exfoliated without scratching the skin. I didn’t let it dry fully so it didn’t get tight or uncomfortable." - Megan Joy

"It got pretty hard and crusty as it dried, but it wasn't very uncomfortable. Just a little weird, I guess." - Ivory Avenue

"I was expecting this mask to hurt when I scrubbed and dry tightly on my skin. Surprisingly it was actually quite comfortable! The exfoliation was fairly gentle." - Swatch and Review

Aroma - 3.67/5

"This mask smelled fruity and good, but just not as good as the others that I've tried so far." - Chantal's Corner

"The smell wasn’t unpleasant and it didn’t irritate me, but at the same time it wasn’t my favourite scent either." - Nicole About Town

Results - 3.87/5

"This is definitely an abrasive exfoliator. I felt it working quite well when I massaged it in." - Workday Ramblings

"I have been breaking out lately and I have dry patches that previous blemishes left behind. This mask buffed away the dry areas and left my skin feeling great. I would still  suggest doing a patch test if you have sensitive skin though!" - Megan Joy

Ease of Use - 3.53/5

"It was another thick mask so it was easy to apply. Also, unlike the other masks this one had the perfect amount in the package. I used it all and didn't have any extra that I had to toss out." - Just J

"The entire process was fairly simple and mess-free. I just prefer peel-off or sheet masks." - Exquisitely Chic

"Application was a breeze. Removal, on the other hand, was a little tricky… If you didn't moisten the mask enough, I imagine it could get very painful." - Ivory Avenue

Alrighty, so it looks like the Chocolate Mask is still in the lead. There's still the Mud Mask up next week, so we may see an exciting turn of events in the crowning of the mask of all masks... who knows...?

1. Chocolate Mask - 15.83
2. Scrub Mask - 14.57
3. Oil Mud Mask - 14.33
4. Peel Off - 13.72

Price and Availability: $1.99 at Walmart, Value Drug Mart, Familiprix, Lawtons Drugs, and Farleyco.ca

Do you like scrubs? 

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WEEK 2: Peel Off Mask | Montagne Jeunesse Mask Off Roundup

Aaaaaaand we're back for another round of the #CBBMJMASKOFF (check out last week's Hot Chocolate Self-Heating Mask Roundup here). This week's contestant is the Peel-Off Mask! 17 Canadian Beauty Bloggers put the Manuka Honey Peel Off and Green Tea Peel Off Masks to the test on the basis of comfort, aroma, results, and ease of use! 

Comfort - 3.39/5

There were mixed thoughts on comfort this time around. The fact that you can't move your face seemed overwhelmingly unappreciated by the bloggers...

"You can't really move your face too much with a peel-off or else it starts to well..peel off. So check your emotions at the door." - Cosmetic Proof

"It was comfortable going on, but once it starts to dry it quickly becomes very uncomfortable." - Nicole About Town

Aroma - 3.83/4

Since this week different bloggers tried different peel off masks (manuka or green tea), results were slightly skewed. That being said, most enjoyed the light scent of both masks while a few disliked the scent.

"Didn't smell bad - smelled fresh, clean" - Exquisitely Chic

"Delicious floral, spicy honey" - KalynLord.com

"This mask smelt so bad! I felt like I wanted to throw up the whole time it was on my face and the scent lingers on your skin, so I was stuck smelling it all day!" - My Beautyfull Adventure

Results - 3.44/5

"I always like the clean smooth feeling of my skin after a peel-off mask, but it wasn't so incredibly amazing that I've never felt anything like it." - Writing Whimsy

"Actually kind of hydrating! My skin felt bouncy and plump!" - Cosmetic Proof

"Not quite sure what the claims are, but it left my face very smooth." - Chantal's Corner

Ease of Use - 3.06/5

Overall, the bloggers had a hard time with the peel off removal/application. It's not cool to walk around with little pieces of dried of mask in your hair... you get my point...

"Easy to put on (using a brush). But daaaayum it was a pain to get every last bit off. I woke up with mask bits in my hair." - Swatch and Review

"Like most peel-offs, there was a bit of an edge all around my face that wouldn't peel." - Workday Ramblings

Total Score - 13.72/20

Week 1 - Chocolate Mask - 15.83

Price and Availability: $1.99 at Walmart, Value Drug Mart, Familiprix, Lawtons Drugs, and Farleyco.ca

It looks like the Chocolate Mask is currently in the lead! I guess not everyone is a fan of the peeling feeling...

Alrighty, that's all for today folks! Looks like the Chocolate Mask is in the lead. Stay tuned for next week. Week 3 is... OIL WEEK - I've never tried an "oil mask" before...so this one will be interesting... 

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WEEK 1: Hot Chocolate Self-Heating Mask | Montagne Jeunesse Mask Off Roundup

17 Bloggers. 5 weeks. 5 Montagne Jeunesse Face Masks go head to head in a challenge that will go down in Canadian Beauty Blogger history as legendary. Think Iron Chef but Face Mask style.

Each week, the bloggers will review a different kind of mask - Self-Heating, Peel-Off, Oil, Scrub, and Mud. Each mask is to be marked out of 20 with up to 5 points allocated to each of the categories of Comfort, Aroma, Results, and Ease of Use. Each week, I'll tally up the results and summarize them here. At the end of the 5 weeks, we'll compare the scores and declare a winner!

Our first competitor is the Montagne Jeunesse Hot Chocolate Pore Cleansing Sauna Masque (Self-Heating). Here are the results:

{Megan Joy}

Comfort - 4.38/5

"The self-heating is really nice, but it only lasted about 5-10 seconds and then it went away. However, this mask was still very comfortable." - Chantal's Corner

"I am always nervous when trying out a "heating" product as my skin is very sensitive. So at first I was a bit freaked out by the sensation. After it subsided, I liked that the mask didn't cake up and tighten." - Workday Ramblings

{Chantal's Corner}

Aroma - 4.92/5

Across the board, all Canadian Beauty Bloggers thought that the aroma of the Chocolate mask was absolutely, positively delightful. I mean, seriously? It's chocolate. You've got to be crazy to not like chocolate. Some of us may have even tasted it (not recommended).

{Ivory Avenue}

Results - 3.08/5

Results varied, regardless of skin type. Some experienced the unclogging of pores and baby soft skin, while others broke out or experienced sensitivity. 

"It did shrink my pores a little bit but did not unclog blackheads like Glamglow masks do, for example. Since this is meant for oily skin and mine is dry, it left some red patches and made it a bit too dry. My skin WAS very soft though." - Swatch and Review 

"My skin felt baby bottom smooth when it was all said and done.  It's actually still smooth several days later." - Nicole About Town 

"VERY drying, might compromise the moisture barrier...but it did an amazing job of pulling gunk out of my pores." - KalynLord.com 

"I didn't notice any real difference in my skin, but I have pretty normal skin to begin with..." - Exquisitely Chic

Ease of Use - 3.15/5

"Super easy to apply. The mask doesn't dry like a clay and stays relatively "wet" throughout. Just wipe off with a wet face cloth and you're good!" - Cosmetic Proof

"I had a bit of difficulty open the package without spilling the mask, but applying it to my face was fine. It was thick enough that it didn't drip and make a mess" - Megan Joy

TOTAL SCORE - 15.83/20

Price and Availability: $1.99 at Walmart, Value Drug Mart, Familiprix, Lawtons Drugs, and Farleyco.ca

So far so good. That's all for today, folks! Next week is... PEEL OFF, so stay tuned for that! :) 

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