In Our Makeup Bag: SUPER by Perricone 3-Minute Facial

September 28, 2011 3:00 pm     Posted in Beauty, Style  Alex K. g+ page


By Alex K.

What It Is:

SUPER by Nicholas Perricone 3-Minute Facial with Ginger

Why This Should Be in Your Bag:

Skincare is one thing that I find college gals often overlook. I’ll admit it — it’s much more fun to buy colorful makeup than boring, smelly soaps and serums. However, without a proper skincare regimen, your face and skin will never look its best!

Dr. Nicholas Perricone is known for high-powered skincare. His newest line, SUPER, harnesses the power of nature’s superfoods to help your skin be its best (and features adorable packaging). I decided to try out the 3-Minute Facial with Ginger as I’m a sucker for a good mask.

How To Use It:

Despite coming with few instructions, it doesn’t take one very long to realize that the included mini-spatula is to be used to apply the mask. It has the consistency of a very thick body cream and applies nicely. I use a fairly thin layer, spreading the 3-Minute Facial out so it is more sheer than opaque. Almost immediately after applying, your face begins to tingle! Set a timer for 3 minutes and then wash off with warm water and a face cloth.

CC Rating: A

I’ll admit it: I was skeptical about this one. How much could a mask do in 3 minutes?! I can officially say that Dr. Perricone has BLOWN me away with this one. In 3 minutes my skin is left glowing and hydrated and has a slight tingle for the rest of the day. It’s like an instant wake-up call for your skin!

I’ve found this to be perfect for my student lifestyle. If I didn’t get enough sleep the night before or feel slightly (or extremely) hungover, the 3-Minute Facial helps me feel and look my best! I can’t believe what an improvement 3 minutes makes to my skin and I love that it’s quick enough to use during my uber-rushed morning routine. The $50 price tag is the only thing keeping this facial from A+ status; I know it’s going to stop a lot of students from running out to their nearest Sephora and picking this up tomorrow. I can say that my 15 or so applications of this mask have barely made a dent in the 2oz jar, so don’t worry about going through it too quickly.

If you can’t drop $50 on a single skincare item, put this at the top of your Christmas list! You skin will thank you!

[Need some new makeup but not sure what to buy? Check out Alex's other beauty reviews here.]

5 Comments on "In Our Makeup Bag: SUPER by Perricone 3-Minute Facial"

  1. Sarah says:
    Thu, 29th Sep 201110:59 am 

    How did your skin feel a few days later? I always like facials at first, then I break out within the week.

  2. Kylie - Vermont says:
    Thu, 29th Sep 201112:23 pm 

    Agreed. Did you breakout? What are the follow up facts? Is it something you'd repeat often?

  3. Alex - Lakehead University says:
    Thu, 29th Sep 20113:04 pm 

    The effects only last about a day – it's not quite intensive as a facial, more like a skin rejuvenator I guess. No break outs whatsoever, and I have very picky, sensitive skin! I would definitely never recommend a product that makes me break out. I always test a product out for a month or so before I review it, as I wouldn't want to lead readers astray. You could definitely do this a few times a week; it's not harsh at all, just refreshing.

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