Spring is here and it’s already May, can you believe it? Times flies when you’re having fun. Or you know, just a busy mom. I really wish I could tell you all about the Spring cleaning going on over at my place.Unfortunately, there has been zero spring cleaning in my home. My closets are overrun with Christmas decor, clothing and who-knows-what. We’ll talk about my lack of cleaning later. Right now I want to tell you what I have been cleaning: my face! I have oily skin. I have to be really careful about what I use on my face or I’ll break out. I recently tried 2 new products: Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar and Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask, both available at Walmart.
Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar
Here’s the deal. The Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar has, you guessed it…charcoal! This helps draw out impurities from our skin. There is also peppermint oil infused which leaves you with a fresh, tingly feeling all over your face. The dual action formula exfoliates and cleanses, drawing out the dirt and oil that clog pores.
I use the Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar in the morning and at night. I love how the jojoba beads exfoliate my skin and leave it feeling so smooth. I need a quick skin care routine for the mornings since I don’t have much time to get ready. After washing my face with the Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar, I dab on some moisturizer and do a 5 minute makeup routine. Bioré products help me get out the door quickly, with a fresh and clean feeling.
I really love how well the Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar lathers up and makes my face feel so clean! 
Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask
The Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask also has charcoal and heats on contact to open pores. You can really feel it working to remove the dirt and oil that clog pores. The best part about is it only takes one minute! Most other masks I know take about 10 minutes…hello timesaver 🙂 I really loved when I could feel the heat on contact and how my face felt smooth and clean afterwards. The Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask is oil free and cleans pores 2.5x better than a basic cleaner. I got wonderful compliments on my complexion after just one use. My face feels refreshed, clean and smooth, a Spring Cleaning win for me!
5 Minute Makeup Routine
The “before” picture was taken after using the Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask, but before applying makeup. For a quick makeup routine I use:
- Mineral foundation
- Mineral all over face color
- Mascara
- eyebrow defining pencil
- Highlighter pencil (for under the eyebrows)
I found both the Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar and the Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask at Walmart. 
You can learn more about both products here and let me know if you’ve tried them!
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I’m going to have to try this. I like how it looks!
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Wow, that face mask sounds pretty cool!! I am glad you are getting some spring cleaning done, even if it is just your face, lol!
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I really liked the face mask and how it heated up. I loved the compliments from my sisters even more! I have always struggled with complexion issues and it sucks!
Not sure if my earlier comment got through…love it!! Love how it makes your skin glow… thanks for this virtual facial tour.
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Lookin’ good, Crystal! I have oily skin too, and there’s always a shine on my face within an hour of applying makeup. These seem like great products!
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My 19 yo daughter is obsessed with face masks & now has me obsessed! Biore is one of our favorites in that price range. Great post. And you are beautiful with or without makeup! #HomeMattersParty
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Thank you Michelle, you are too sweet 🙂 Glad you like Biore too, great for the budget and I really like how clean my face feels afterwards.
Biore makes great products. I’ve always been a fan. Thanks for sharing this! #HomeMattersParty
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A heating mask, what a great concept. There may have to be a mother / daughter mask day in our future! Won’t Luke love that…HA! Thanks for sharing and co-hosting at the #HomeMattersParty – you’re lovely! 🙂
~Lorelai
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Lookin’ good, Crystal! I have oily skin too, and there’s always a shine on my face within an hour of applying makeup. These seem like great products!