V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Sep 23, 2017

Girl’s Night In: The Best Face Masks

Girl's Night In: The Best Face Masks on vickiarcher.com

I am ready for a girl’s night in.

Usually, when I think of a girl’s night in I imagine lots of chat, copious amounts of laughter and beauty treatments. Beauty treatments are more about the camaraderie than the actual results. I remember younger days when ‘the girls’ would get together for a sleepover and part of the fun was slathering us in beauty products and in particular facial masks.


We sat around, covered in thick face creams and waited for a transformation. Little did I know that I was already sitting on a miracle; youthful, beautiful skin that really needed nothing more than simple looking after. Isn’t the benefit of hindsight a luxurious concept?




This weekend it will be only me and the masks, yes, we are old friends and I am in the mood to apply more than one. I find applying and wearing a face-mask very relaxing. It is probably because the treatment makes you slow down and pace yourself, even for 30 minutes.


Do I use a mask as often as I should?  No, of course not. When do we ever look after ourselves, as we should? I certainly crave the benefits; the extra nourishing, the highlight and polish they provide to a mature skin.



Girl’s Night In

use the mask at night, this allows for the greatest absorption


apply the face mask to clean skin after cleansing and toning, either use before moisturiser or over a facial oil for super results


 masks are a treatment, use regularly between 1-3 times a week, depending on the mask



My latest skincare crush (hardly latest since I have been using these products on and off since 1995) on Darphin is showing positive results – my skin has never felt better. I’m going to generously apply my new jasmine oil, then cover my face with the hydrating mask and luxuriate in it all night long. Two words – can’t wait. xv




On The Face

darphin youthful radiance camelia mask  ||  darphin hydrating kiwi mask  ||  darphin jasmine aromatic care




image, julianne moore for the cut, watch her HERE

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