1. Under the Whispering Door – I am a huge lover of TJ Klune books but sadly this one was not a favorite. It was a tad hard to follow and I got confused with many of the characters. Wallace is a successful lawyer who passes away and ends up at Charon’s Crossing – a stop between death and the after life. He is confused as to how he can cross over and is forced to look back at his life and reevaluate his time spent living. While the concept of the book seemed really intriguing, the actual storyline was hard to get through. Rating: 5

2. The Last One at the Wedding – This book was truly a wild ride in the best way!! Frank is estranged from his daughter, Maggie, but has reconnected with her after she calls him to invite him to her wedding. Maggie is marrying the son of a successful billionaire and seems so happy about her upcoming nuptials. However when Frank begins to ask Maggie more about the family she is marrying into, Maggie is very vague and does not want to share too much. When the wedding weekend arrives, Frank hopes he can connect with the fiance’s parents and get to know them better but that isn’t possible. The mother hides herself away in a hotel room and the father is very guarded and private. Frank is worried that Maggie is making a huge mistake but Maggie doesn’t see it. This story will keep you guessing until the very last page! Rating: 9

3. The Neighbor – Another good mystery (not great though, but good) that kept me entertained until the end. Sergeant D.D. Warren is investigating the case of a missing mother where the only possible witness is her four year old daughter. The husband is cooperative but everything seems too perfect about their life and Warren is wary the full truth isn’t being told. Lots of twists and turns which I always love. Rating: 8

4. Bad Liar – While I do prefer psychological thrillers and mysteries the most, sometimes the storylines can be complex and hard to follow at times. I did really enjoy this book but I had to keep reminding myself of the characters and how they were all connected to one another. LOL Nick and Annie are both sheriff’s detectives and married to one another. Annie is recovering after suffering a horrible injury during her last investigation so she is trying to keep herself busy until she is approved to go back to work full time. While at the office one day, she meets a mother who is distraught that she hasn’t heard from her son in a few days and is terrified something has happened to him. No other detective will take the case so Annie offers to look into it further for the mother. As she begins her investigation, she realizes that it could be related to another case that her husband Nick is currently investigating. Together they try to uncover the truth but things are becoming more dangerous by the day. Rating: 8.5

5. Middle of the Night – Though this book was technically a mystery (and somewhat a supernatural mystery), it had some really emotional moments that made me cry at the end. Ethan has returned to his childhood home to housesit while his parents are spending time at their other out of state residence. However, since Ethan has returned he has been plagued by nightmares and a feeling of dread because of an incident that occurred 30 years ago. Ethan and his friend Billy were camping in Ethan’s backyard and sometime during the night someone came, cut open the tent and lured Billy out. Billy was never found again and Ethan has lived with the guilt of this for his entire life. Ethan is then contacted by law enforcement to let him know that human remains have been found nearby and they believe they could be Billy’s remains. Ethan must face the memories from that night and try to see if he can remember what happened in order to help bring Billy’s killer to justice. While the story is not very fast moving in terms of suspense, the ending is really touching and emotional. Rating: 8

6. The Marriage Lie – Frankly, I had no idea where this book was going for most of the story. The twists and turns kept me guessing the entire time! Iris and Will have been happily married for seven years and planning on starting a family. Will leaves for a business trip one morning but Iris receives a message that a different plane than the one he was supposed to be on crashed and Will was killed. Iris is confused because she doesn’t know why Will was on that plane and where was he going? Why did he lie to her? The only thing that can make Iris feel better is to try and go to where Will was flying to and see what was waiting for him there. What she uncovers makes her question her entire life and who she was actually married to. Rating: 8.5

A cult classic. One of the best masks you will try. Delivers on its results. These are usually some of the things I will say to my friends and readers when I’m talking about the Clarins V-Wrap Instant Depuffing Face Mask. To be honest, it took me a long time to try this even though I am user of Clarins products for many years. It was always on my radar but I never got around to using it until last year. I’m like wow. Wow. Wow. That was my reaction afterwards! LOL It truly is a magic mask!

Clarins is a brand that has been creating effective skincare products for decades and is one of those brands that I have consistently used in my skincare routine for so long. Whether it’s their body products or face products, I find myself regularly repurchasing from them. I know many of my readers have tried this mask after I’ve shared my love for it, but I thought I would do a more in-depth review for those that may not have had the pleasure of experiencing this depuffing miracle.

Clarins V-Facial Instant Depuffing Face Mask Review

How does the Clarins V-Wrap Instant Depuffing Face Mask Work?

The Clarins V-Wrap Instant Depuffing Mask is a treatment designed to help reduce puffiness, refine facial contours and minimize swelling. Whether you had a sleepless night, enjoyed too much salt or alcohol the night before or regularly wake up with puffiness, this 10-minute mask will instantly help to relieve all of it. It’s designed for all skin types so anyone can benefit from it. The texture is a creamy mousse that feels refreshing on the skin as soon as you apply. The various ingredients help to reduce swelling, eliminate puffiness and boost the skin’s overall radiance.

Results I Saw From Using the Mask

Results will vary from person to person and though I am not someone that struggles with intense puffiness, I noticed instantly that my face looked more contoured and firm right after using. My face looked bright and radiant and my skin felt smooth, supple and well moisturized too. I will mention though that if you are struggling with dehydration or dryness, this mask will only slightly address those concerns. It is mainly designed to address puffiness and swelling from such things as heat, hormones and stress. You may want to follow it up with a hydrating mask separately to address any dehydration specifically.

V-Wrap Instant Depuffing Face Mask Ingredients

The combination of horse chestnut, beautyberry and ginger extract is the magic trio that really helps to address any swelling or puffiness. The added boost of radiance comes from the lady’s mantle extract which helps to target dullness. There is additionally an anti-pollution complex that helps to protect the skin from indoor and outdoor pollutants.

Clarins DePuffing Face Mask Before and After

As I shared earlier, I don’t struggle with intense swelling in the morning but my face can be a bit puffy when I wake up. And if I was up during the night with my son then my face overall will feel a bit lackluster and dull. I notice the results the most in my cheekbones and jawline. My face definitely looked a bit more round and less defined in the before photo but my cheekbones are much more visible and my chin looks slimmer and more angular in the after.

How to Use Clarins V Facial Intensive Wrap

Apply a thin layer

Though you may feel like the thicker the layer, the better the results but this isn’t the case. Only a very thin layer is needed for the mask to work effectively. Ensure you cover the areas of the face that you want to target but stick with a layer thin enough that you can see through. Clarins shares a great technique called their auto-lifting method detailed on their site which you can do while the mask is applied.

Avoid the eye area

Since this mask targets puffiness and swelling, many people want to apply it under the eye but it’s best to avoid with this mask. Use a separate eye treatment such as these depuffing eye patches or an under eye mask that is formulated to treat the delicate skin.

Leave on for 10 minutes

I have left this mask on for longer than 10 minutes but the results were no better than what I achieved with the suggested time. For that reason, I would stick with Clarins’ recommendation for the mask to effectively work.

Use in the morning or as needed

Typically the morning is when most people struggle with puffiness or swelling, so that is when I typically use it. However, it is also a great mask to apply before a special event if you want to firm the face and help to refine facial features.

Rinse with cool water

Obviously you can choose warm water if you don’t like cool water on the face, but the addition of the cool water at the end of the mask will help to amplify those depuffing results. I like to take a damp cool washcloth and place it over my entire face at the end of 10 minutes, leave it on for a few seconds and this gently wipe off the mask.

Use Clarins exclusive application method

On the Clarins website, they offer some different techniques to try with your mask. For the Manual Auto Lifting method, apply a thick layer all over the face. After leaving the mask on for 10 minutes and during the remaining minutes you can perform this technique. Place your left elbow in palm of right hand and rest chin in left palm. Gently move head to left. Completely relax the weight of head in palm for a few seconds. Repeat four times. Then perform the same movements on the right side of face. Rinse with cool water.

Where to Buy Clarins V Facial Intensive Depuffing Face Mask

• Clarins official website
• Sephora
• Nordstrom
• Bloomingdale’s
• Macy’s
• Amazon
• Saks Fifth Avenue