I've just discovered TV presenter Alex Jones' incredible budget beauty hack - and it's so genius, I'm annoyed I haven't already tried one.
The The One Show host raved about a bargain £2 sheet mask on her Instagram Stories, which she says she uses for "prep work" to achieve her glowing skin. I'm not going to lie, Alex Jones' complexion is stunning on the BBC show, and if this is the key to getting her luminous, clear-free skin I'm bulk-buying these babies.
© InstagramThe mum-of-three is said to be a big fan of the Simple Protect 'N' Glow Sheet Mask 48h Glow, a one-time use sheet mask for the face that is designed to improve the radiance of the skin while caring for it too.
Formulated with antioxidant Vitamin E, naturally-derived fruit enzymes, plant-based prebiotics and agave extract, this mask is said to give your skin a glow after use, and the best part is, you can leave it on for 15 minutes after showering and before applying your skincare and makeup.
Alex revealed her beauty secret while in the bathroom of her home with a face mask on, and captioned the post: "Gotta do the prep work! This is a @simpleskin mask I picked up in the supermarket this week and it's so much better than some of the pricey ones."
With three kids to care for, a puppy named Scout and her daily presenting stints on The One Show, Alex's skin has never looked better and if it's all down to a £2 sheet mask, I'm in!
You can also pick up the mask at Boots, Superdrug and even the supermarket including Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
Sheet masks are a popular choice for those who want to give their skin a little pep, without the faff of a wash-off face mask. They're usually applied onto clean skin, and left for 10-15 minutes to do their thing. A trick I was taught by a facialist is to use a jade roller, or massage device, over the top of the mask to work the product into your skin further.
© Instagram / Tess WrightOnce removed, massage any leftover product onto the skin and apply makeup over the top - these aren't masks to wash off, but to saturate the skin with high-functioning ingredients.
From glow-giving to redness reducing, acne-prone skin formulations and masks to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, check out the sheet mask categories on websites like Boots, Sephora and Space NK to find your perfect one.
What are verified shoppers saying about the Simple Protect 'N' Glow 48h Glow Sheet Mask?
Beauty fans clearly agree with Alex's skincare weapon of choice. It scores an impressive 69% five-star rating at Amazon with a total of 155 ratings. Reviewers say it gives skin a brighter healthier look. “Works well” are words that are repeated over and over. The price also gets a massive thumbs up.
"Left my skin lovely and refreshed," one shopper wrote, with another saying it "worked a miracle" at rescuing dry, unhappy skin.
“Lovely for a a self-care evening! Good price, lots of product and easy to place on your face. Leaves skin feeling soft” notes another satisfied customer who left a five-star review. ”Simple products are always great for sensitive skin.”
The negative reviews were really minimal for this product. There was one shopper who found it hard to get the mask to stick to their face and didn’t like the smell. The rest of the complaints were from customers who had purchased a four pack and were sent a single mask in error. I didn’t see any complaints that the mask had caused irritation, which is what I usually look for - this is very encouraging indeed!
