Cupcake

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Cupcake

Invented with teenage skin in mind

Cupcake is our one Fresh Face Mask that was created for a bit of fun. At the time, our inventor’s daughter was a young girl having slumber parties with her girlfriends every weekend, so he whipped up a chocolate mint mask for young, oily skin (officially solidifying him as the coolest dad ever). If you suffer from oily or spotty skin, slather it in this cocoa concoction. With spearmint oil to cool, vanilla absolute to calm redness and Rhassoul mud to deeply cleanse- Cupcake is a sweet savior for young faces. Smothering yourself in chocolate for clearer skin? Every teenage girl’s dream. .

Features

  • Sleepover staple: Cupcake is definitely a fixture at slumber parties for it’s wonderful effect on teenage skin.
  • It looks good enough to eat: But no, it doesn’t taste like chocolate pudding. Trust us.
  • Refreshing minty tingle: We combine spearmint, fresh mint and peppermint oils in Cupcake.

Customer Review

from femmedeviant
"This is one of my can't live without, must have products from LUSH!! I've been using it nearly a year now (I'm 25 and have combination skin that's very sensitive and I have broken out and had reactions from other department store masks in the past). I love ...more"
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How to use

Cleanse your face and pat dry. Smooth a good dollop of Fresh Face Mask over your entire face, making sure to avoid the eyes and mouth. Leave the mask on for about ten minutes (do not let the mask dry completely). Now is a good time to read the latest LUSH Times…And finally, wash off with warm water and follow with your favorite toner and moisturizer.

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Cupcake fresh face mask
 
4.0

(based on 30 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (14)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (4)

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78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Softens skin (13)
  • Smells great (12)
  • Non-greasy (8)
  • Soothes skin (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Daily use (6)
    • Enlarged pores (5)
    • Oily skin (5)
    • Redness/ blotchiness (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Beauty conscious (7), Minimalist (5)
      • Skin Type:
      • Combination (6), Oily (5)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Be a Cake Face!

    Cupcake mask was the first thing I ever bought from Lush, and I've been using it ever since. My skin dumps out oil like no other, and Cupcake absorbs it all with aggression. ...Read complete review

    Cupcake mask was the first thing I ever bought from Lush, and I've been using it ever since. My skin dumps out oil like no other, and Cupcake absorbs it all with aggression. The peppermint makes your skin feel fresh, and once the mask is off, your face will feel like silk. To top it off, it smells good enough to eat, while fighting acne. Sweet! The only thing is, if your skin is sensitive or may become dry, avoid Cupcake. The mud base can be very over-drying. For the more sensitive acne and oil-prone face, try the Cosmetic Warrior mask!

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    personal experience

    since i had read the reviews for this, i just had to try it out. and so, when i went to lush the next day, i picked up a small sample of Cupcake....Read complete review

    since i had read the reviews for this, i just had to try it out. and so, when i went to lush the next day, i picked up a small sample of Cupcake. when i tried it, it smelled like a delicious dark chocolate. but when i took it off, i had notice my face was a bit red. although, my skin felt really soft, it did nothing for my complexion since i still had redness on my face. the next morning, i noticed that there were little bumps forming on my face, and it has gotten REALLY oily. you can't SEE the bumps, but when you run your hand over them, you sure can FEEL them. maybe, this is due to my sensitive skin or maybe just because i haven't used this before. but next time, i would try another face mask.

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    5.0

    So far so great!

    By cr0c0diles

    from Vancouver, BC, CA

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Clears acne
    • Non-greasy
    • Smooths Skin
    • Softens skin

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Daily
      • Nightly
      • Oily skin

      Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

      I finally started using this a couple nights ago (first Lush product ever, yay!) and so far I really like it! It goes on easily, and the girls at the store told me to make sure it was relatively thick before leaving it on, it washes off quite easily, smells great, and left my skin feeling softer than I've ever seen it in years. It smells a lot like chocolate, but not really at the same time, and it's not as strong as you might think. My skin is combination/oily usually, and this leaves behind no oil whatsoever. But I used the Tea Tree Water to tone before and after also. The little pot lasts about 3-6 uses depending on how thick you like your mask, so it's a great value. One of my favs!

      • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
      • Guilty Pleasure
       
      5.0

      The Best Mask that Lush has to Offer!

      By JoeyP

      from Abu Dhabi, UAE

      About Me Beauty Conscious

      Pros

      • Smells Great
      • Softens Skin
      • Soothes Skin

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Oily Skin

        Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

        I have very oily skin and this solves the problem. I alternate with Brazened honey. This can be used daily. Just make sure to put a light moisturizer after.

        • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
        • Must-Have
        • Skin Type:
        • Oily
         
        5.0

        Miracle mask!

        By Skapocalypse

        from Vancouver

        About Me Beauty Conscious

        Pros

        • Evens skin tone
        • Non-Greasy
        • Smells Great
        • Softens Skin
        • Soothes Skin

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Enlarged Pores
          • Pimples
          • Redness/ Blotchiness
          • Uneven Skin Tone

          Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

          This mask is a life saver.

          Before today, I had never used a mask, but this one caught my eye in the store. It smelled wonderful and when I read that it helped acne, I was sold. I washed my face and applied this mask directly after, and left it on my face for around 10 minutes. The mask was easy to rinse off (although it did leave a bit of a residue in my sink), and left my skin smelling awesome. I could almost immediately notice reduced pimple size. I have very blotchy, red skin, and a few hours after using this mask I looked in the mirror and my skin tone was even, which I can honestly say I have NEVER seen before. Easily one of my new favourite products!

          • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
          • Life-Saver
          • Skin Type:
          • Combination
           
          2.0

          Cupcake: Not for me

          By Melly

          from Toronto Ontario

          About Me Minimalist

          Pros

          • Non-Greasy

          Cons

          • Hard To Wash Off
          • Heavy
          • Smelled To Strong

          Best Uses

            Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

            I really wanted to try this face mask just because it smelled so wonderful in the little black pot! Once I got it home and applied it to my face the smell was just to much. I found that it did not do much to benefit my skin and it was very thick and hard to remove.

            • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
            • None of the above
            • Skin Type:
            • Oily
             
            5.0

            wow

            By maria

            from montreal

            About Me Beauty Conscious

            Pros

            • Lightweight
            • Non-Greasy
            • Smells Great
            • Softens Skin
            • Soothes Skin

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Daily Use
              • Enlarged Pores

              Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

              can you please make this edible as well ? this is such a good product and it smells heavenly.
              love the texture , the effect on my skin is imminent.
              will buy some more .

              • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
              • Must-Have
              • Skin Type:
              • Combination
               
              5.0

              A New Staple to my Routine

              By Eire

              from Winnipeg

              About Me Beauty Conscious

              Pros

              • Non-Greasy
              • Smells Great
              • Softens Skin
              • Soothes Skin

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Blemishes
                • Blotchiness
                • Daily Use
                • Oily Skin

                Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                I just started using this a few days ago. I love it. I have combination skin and find that my skin is dry after I've washed it and then oily during the day. Using Cupcake has kept the oiliness at bay during the day. My skin is no longer shiny by 10am and it lasted throughout the day. I was just using cupcake but I went and got Dark Angels after reading a few other reviews. I have found the products that work for my skin and highly recommend anyone with oil issues to try it out.

                • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                • Must-Have
                • Skin Type:
                • Combination
                 
                3.0

                I absolutely loathe the smell

                By Shashifaice

                from Ottawa, Ontario

                About Me Minimalist

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Feels Great
                • Softens Skin

                Cons

                • Bad Smell

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                  I HATE the smell. It doesn't smell like a cupcake at all to me. It's very strong as well. When I had the mask on I had to stand on my balcony because it was making my apartment smell and my boyfriend said it was gross.

                  I loved how it felt going on my skin, it was nice and soothing.

                  After washing it off (I kept it on for 8-10 minutes) the smell really clung to my skin. My skin also felt a bit dry so I may have left it on a bit too long. After moisturizing, my skin felt great.

                  But the smell. Ew. Would not buy it again.

                  • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                  • None of the above
                  • Skin Type:
                  • Oily
                   
                  4.0

                  A Chocolaty Treat for Your Skin

                  By Whitney

                  from Calgary (Alberta)

                  About Me Minimalist

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Non-Greasy
                  • Smells Great
                  • Softens Skin

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Redness/ Blotchiness
                    • Sensitive Skin

                    Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                    A lovely chocolate facial that leaves your skin wanting more and more! I absolutely love the smell of this fresh mask! It goes on smoothly and comes off just as easy leaving behind soft skin that lasts forever! I use this mask once a week (sometimes even twice) just to endulge myself in it`s chocolately cupcake goodness!

                    • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                    • Guilty Pleasure
                    • Skin Type:
                    • Combination
                     
                    5.0

                    My must-have!!

                    By femmedeviant

                    from Manitoba

                    About Me Beauty Conscious

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Clears skin
                    • Non-Greasy
                    • Smells Great
                    • Softens Skin

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Blemishes
                      • Enlarged Pores
                      • Oily Skin

                      Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                      This is one of my can't live without, must have products from LUSH!! I've been using it nearly a year now (I'm 25 and have combination skin that's very sensitive and I have broken out and had reactions from other department store masks in the past). I love it and can't say enough about it!

                      I take my Cupcake face mask in the shower with me, wash my face first and then scrub really well with Dark Angels before smoothing on this beauty of a mask. I leave it on for a few minuted then rinse it away, then step out of the shower and moisturize with Cosmetic Lad. This routine had drastically improved my skin. I don't have breakouts anymore, I don't have dry spots or blackheads anymore, it's amazing the difference it's made. My husband tells me that since using LUSH products my skin looks younger even! I can't say enough about how much I adore this face mask, and I found the perfect skincare routine for me. Dark Angels scrubs the dirt away, Cupcake deep cleans and balances my skin, and Cosmetic Lad moisturizes without being too oily for me (I'd previously tried other LUSH moisturizers and they were too rich for me, but this one is perfect).

                      I don't live near a LUSH location, I go to the store when we travel to the city (3 hours away for me), and I stock up on Cupcake masks so I don't run out before our next trip there. I keep one in the fridge and freeze the others, this works great for me and they aren't affected badly by being frozen at all, a LUSH consultant told me freezing them should be fine because Cupcake was a hardier mask that didn't have ingredients that would spoil as quickly as some of the other masks have. So far it's worked wonderfully for me and I don't want to change a thing!

                      • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                      • Life-Saver
                      • Skin Type:
                      • Combination
                       
                      4.0

                      I've seen better

                      By ginnywiz

                      from Hinton, Edmonton

                      About Me Beauty Conscious

                      Pros

                      • Non-Greasy
                      • Smells Great
                      • Softens Skin

                      Cons

                      • Not Effective

                      Best Uses

                      • Daily Use
                      • Enlarged Pores

                      Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                      Well this product smells amazing. Like seriously it's actually awesome! It made my skin very smooth & soft. But I was hoping it would dull down redness, which it did not :(

                      • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                      • None of the above
                      • Skin Type:
                      • Oily

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      You NEED this!

                      By Boxermama

                      from Thunder Bay, ON

                      About Me Beauty Conscious

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Smells Great
                      • Softens Skin
                      • Soothes Skin

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Daily Use
                        • Enlarged Pores
                        • Oily Skin
                        • Redness/ Blotchiness

                        Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                        When I first bought this I used it everyday for 1 week. By the end of the week I had a brand new complexion. I'm used to suffering from acne, uneven skin tone and lots of oil! I started getting compliments from strangers! And the woman who sells me my cosmetics and me what my secret was!

                        • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                        • Life-Saver
                        • Skin Type:
                        • Oily
                         
                        5.0

                        Loved it!

                        By Paige

                        from Burnaby

                        About Me Minimalist

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Smells Great
                        • Softens Skin

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Daily Use

                          Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                          I really enjoyed using this product. I loved the smell of it and it made my skin feel really soft after use.

                          • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                          • Guilty Pleasure
                          • Skin Type:
                          • Normal

                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          Nice oily summer skin buster!

                          By The bathbomb bombshell

                          from Ottawa (Ontario)

                          About Me Minimalist

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • Reduces oil
                          • Refreshes
                          • Smells Great
                          • Softens Skin
                          • Soothes Skin

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Daily Use
                            • For oily skin

                            Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                            I love this product so much!
                            As a 30 year old who still gets acne and has oily skin this mask is nothing short of a miracle.
                            However, I find this product works better in the shower. I wash my face, then I apply the mask...while the mask does it's thing I wash the rest of me. When I'm ready to remove the mask, I first add a bit of water and start to rub it in. Once everything has worked it's magic I rinse the rest away. When I get out of the shower I finish the rest of my skin care routine. It never cease to amaze me how tingly clean, soft and oil free my skin is after!

                            • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                            • Life-Saver
                            • Skin Type:
                            • Combination
                             
                            2.0

                            personal experience

                            By lush gal

                            from toronto, ontario

                            Verified Reviewer

                            Pros

                            • Easy to wash off
                            • Smells nice
                            • Softens skin

                            Cons

                            • Bumps
                            • More oily skin
                            • Redness

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                              since i had read the reviews for this, i just had to try it out. and so, when i went to lush the next day, i picked up a small sample of Cupcake. when i tried it, it smelled like a delicious dark chocolate. but when i took it off, i had notice my face was a bit red. although, my skin felt really soft, it did nothing for my complexion since i still had redness on my face. the next morning, i noticed that there were little bumps forming on my face, and it has gotten REALLY oily. you can't SEE the bumps, but when you run your hand over them, you sure can FEEL them. maybe, this is due to my sensitive skin or maybe just because i haven't used this before. but next time, i would try another face mask.

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                              • None of the above
                               
                              2.0

                              Not the best LUSH mask, but worth a shot

                              By carmelonz

                              from Kelowna, BC

                              Verified Reviewer

                              Pros

                              • Refreshes skin
                              • Smells good

                              Cons

                              • Doesn't really work

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                                I found that it didn't really do what it was supposed to. It refreshes my skin like any mask containing mint would, but it didn't make my skin less oily or clear up any pimples I had. No change either in tone or texture of my skin. Meh. I mean, it smells nice, but for me, that was about it.

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                                • None of the above
                                 
                                5.0

                                New Favourite Cupcake

                                By Suz

                                from Toronto

                                Verified Reviewer

                                Pros

                                • Absorbs oil
                                • Doesn't overdry
                                • Easy cleanup
                                • Heals blemishes
                                • Reduces redness
                                • Smells amazing

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Acne
                                  • OilyCombination skin

                                  Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                                  I've tried tons of face masks which have yielded less-than-impressive results. Cupcake improved my skin instantly! I had a few nasty blemishes on my chin for WEEKS and they improved as soon as I used it.

                                  I also recently created a daily regime with Herbalism, Grease Lightning, Tea Tree Toner and Celestial. My skin is looking great after two days!

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                                  • Must-Have
                                   
                                  5.0

                                  Excellent for oily acne prone skin

                                  By Whit

                                  from Edmonton

                                  Pros

                                  • Deeps cleans
                                  • Leaves skin tighter
                                  • Love love love
                                  • Non irritating
                                  • Pores less noticeable
                                  • Reduces acne

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Use once a week on face

                                    Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                                    I love this product and use it weekly. It instantly tightens my skin and reduces redness. Helps with a sudden breakout, but also has helped my skin breakout less with repeated use. I love it, it's the best face mask I have ever used. It's great for oily acne prone skin at any age ( I'm 26 and have been using for 3 years).

                                    • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                                    • Must-Have
                                     
                                    4.0

                                    "The love of my life... for a face mask"

                                    By Lauryn the Lifeguard

                                    from Calgary

                                    Pros

                                    • Absorbed oil
                                    • Calmed redness
                                    • Drew out all impurities
                                    • Softened skin

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Best for acne prone skin

                                      Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                                      I absolutely love this mask! The only thing I would change would be its strong scent, but that is completely personal and will differ from everyone. I always struggled from impurities never fully healing or 'coming to a head' and this mask eliminated them. Its awesome, you have to try it!

                                      • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                                      • Must-Have

                                      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                       
                                      1.0

                                      Bad results.

                                      By Tswimmer

                                      from Ottawa

                                      Verified Reviewer

                                      Pros

                                      • Smells good

                                      Cons

                                      • More acne
                                      • Not working
                                      • Painful bumps

                                      Best Uses

                                        Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                                        When I got it I thought it was great because it smelt really good, and it was ideal for me because I'm a teenager and I did not want a product that would dry out my skin too much. The first day I used it, my skin was fine. The next day I woke up with a really painful spot on my face. I wasn't sure if it was from the face mask, so I waited 4 days to use it again. When I did, I woke up the next day with two more painful spots. I stopped using it and no more spots have come up. They still haven't gone away and it's been over two weeks since I have used it. I don't think this is a good product, and it was a very bad purchase.

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                                        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                         
                                        5.0

                                        Be a Cake Face!

                                        By Joy

                                        from Victoria, BC

                                        Verified Reviewer

                                        Pros

                                        • Feels refreshing
                                        • Helps fight acne
                                        • Removes oil
                                        • Smells awesome

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Girls' nights
                                          • Oil-slick skin
                                          • PMS
                                          • Teenage acne

                                          Comments about Cupcake fresh face mask:

                                          Cupcake mask was the first thing I ever bought from Lush, and I've been using it ever since. My skin dumps out oil like no other, and Cupcake absorbs it all with aggression. The peppermint makes your skin feel fresh, and once the mask is off, your face will feel like silk. To top it off, it smells good enough to eat, while fighting acne. Sweet! The only thing is, if your skin is sensitive or may become dry, avoid Cupcake. The mud base can be very over-drying. For the more sensitive acne and oil-prone face, try the Cosmetic Warrior mask!

                                          • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                                          • Life-Saver

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                                          • Q:

                                            Can you freeze this product? My daughter loves it. The only problem is that it doesn't last very long and we live 3 hours away from the closest store and we can't purchase online. I could purchase a larger quanity and freeze it and only thaw more as she needs it.
                                            Asked on 9/6/2012 by Carla from Port Elgin, ON

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                                              A:

                                              Our Fresh Face Masks are meant to be used fresh, and freezing them will reduce their effectiveness. If you find the shelf life too short, you may prefer Mask of Magnaminty, which does not require refrigeration and has a slightly longer shelf life of 3 months from the date it was made!

                                              Answered on 11/5/2012 by Brandy from LUSH
                                          • Q:

                                            If I wasnt able to get this into the fridge within 8 hours, would I still be able to use it?
                                            Asked on 8/19/2012 by Mkay

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                                              A:

                                              We don't recommend that the fresh masks ever be put in a freezer as when exposed to temperatures below zero, they will lose their potency that comes from active fruit and vegetable enzymes.Also,defrosting them will cause the water to separate from the rest of the contents causing the texture of the mask to change.Your mask will stay fresh if left outside for a bit upon purchasing, but it should be refrigerated immediately after your reach your destination to preserve freshness.However,8 hrs might be too long of a stretch as our masks are just like food and will spoil at the room temperature if left unattended.

                                              Answered on 11/7/2012 by Anonymous
                                          • Q:

                                            I am travelling in a few days for a few weeks during which I will want to use my Cupcake mask. I was wondering if there was any way of transporting it in my luggage to keep it cold (the saleswoman instructed me to keep it in the fridge). Any help would be awesome :). Eric
                                            Asked on 7/7/2012 by Eric from Dubai

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                                              A:

                                              The Fresh Face Masks do need to be refrigerated at all times, because of the fresh ingredients (and the lack of preservatives). They are fine out of the fridge for a few hours at a time, but think of traveling with them like traveling with a cup of yogurt: they need to be kept quite cool! You can pack it with an ice-pack if you are only traveling for a few hours, and there is access to a fridge where you are traveling, but otherwise, it might be best to skip the Cupcake this month. Call us at 1-888-733-5874 and we can make some alternative recommendations!

                                              Answered on 7/12/2012 by Laura from LUSH
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