I know for a fact that I have told you all before who much of an affinity I have for not only a good deal but also a great bottle of wine. I’m not a huge beer girl so it’s always been wine for me. Nothing like coming home after a long day and relaxing on the couch with a good bottle of wine and some trashy reality TV. All of that said, it should come as no surprise to you that at any given time there are quite a few bottles of wine in my home. A new favorite of mine has been CK Mondavi wines. Have you heard of them? They’ve been family owned for 70 years and they’re the first and only made in USA winery! Cool, right?
My husband loves red wine and I usually prefer white so we are definitely opposites attracting in all forms. CK Mondavi’s Cabernet Sauvignon was something my husband raved about so I had to give it a try, as someone who prefers white, I have to say that this red was delicious. A classically deep red color and is rich with cherry and blackberry flavors that are perfectly balanced with a hint of oak and a long fruit finish. The Chardonnay is absolutely amazing and one of my absolute favorites. It’s medium-bodied with a hint of oak. Aromas of lemon and citrus combined with flavors of apple and pear lead to a delightfully crisp finish. The Merlot, my husbands fave, is medium-bodied with a hint of oak and flavors of cherries and plums. It is rich in the mouth and ends in a soft fruit filled finish.
Every once in awhile I like to try my hand at some fancy spa-like facials. I went to a spa over the summer where I was able to get a red wine facial and I was in love with it. My skin felt so smooth and firm. So with all that wine sometimes we tend to have a tiny bit left over and I have started using the red wine leftovers in some DIY Red Wine Facials. I think I’ve perfected it and I wanted to share!
It’s so easy to make, just be sure to keep about 2 tablespoons of your red wine after you’ve enjoyed the bottle. I went with the Merlot, after a bit of research it seemed like the merlot would have the best benefits inside of a mask. Also, don’t worry about it staining, you’re mixing it well enough that it’s not going to stain your face. Promise.
So ingredients wise you’re going to want red wine, definitely check out the CK Mondavi Merlot, it was perfect with dinner and perfect in our mask! You’ll want to grab yogurt, honey and an egg white. I mixed it up a bit too much I think the first few times and it was super runny, so I went with a thicker greek yogurt and mixed gently and it was almost lotion like! Apply to your face and leave on for about 5 minutes while you sip some wine and rinse with luke warm water. What’s super fun about a red wine mask is that it’s chock full of antioxidants and anti-aging properties. If you’re skin is feeling blehhhh, this is for you! Check out the recipe!
- 2 Tablespoons Red Merlot
- 1 Egg white
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 4 Tablespoons plain yogurt
- Place ingredients into a bowl and mix until blended.
Will you try out a DIY Red Wine Facial?
Sarah Halstead says
January 22, 2015 at 9:39 amOhhh! How interesting! Never thought to make that. Thanks for sharing.
Eugenia says
January 22, 2015 at 10:55 amI would sooo do this!!!
Chelsee says
January 22, 2015 at 12:26 pmOmgsh this is such a neat idea! I have some of this wine at the house so I will be trying ti!
Kelley says
January 22, 2015 at 2:27 pmI do wish I was this creative!! I must try!
Phyrra says
January 22, 2015 at 7:42 pmI would do this! Yum!
emmy says
January 22, 2015 at 7:59 pmWould never have thought of having wine in a facial mask! Such pretty pictures
Kendra says
January 22, 2015 at 8:13 pmI’ve never heard of a wine facial. Definitely trying it out 🙂
Laura says
January 22, 2015 at 8:27 pmThis is a great idea! I just drank the whole thing.
Miki says
January 23, 2015 at 10:42 pmHahaha!!
Miki says
January 23, 2015 at 10:45 pmI have heard of wine for facials. I am definitely doing this! 😀 CK Mondavi looks like they’ve updated their labels?? Or is it just me lol. I can’t remember if I’ve tried their Cabernet, but it sounds delish. I am a red lover, and you need to jump on the red bandwagon! There is so much research into how good it is for you! Including for you face haha 😀
Lindsay Eidahl says
February 1, 2015 at 1:19 pmWine and a facial?! Why didn’t I think of that! Genius! Thanks for sharing on Show Me Saturday!
Antionette Blake says
February 2, 2015 at 11:04 pmOh my goodness, this would be a perfect “Girl’s Night In” activity, I must share with my girls!!! #TurnitupTuesday
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
February 3, 2015 at 9:16 pmHmmmm…we usually drink every last drop but I could be convinced to save just a little bit to try this! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing it with us at #FoodieFriDIY! Sharing!
Nicole Neverman says
February 3, 2015 at 9:18 pmThank you so much for attending week 19 of #PureBlogLove and linking your fantastic blog post, I can’t wait to see what you have in store for our next party, Thursday 8 PM EST- Sundays at midnight. Your post has been added to the #PureBlogLove Pinterest board for all to see 🙂 Have a great day!
Nicole
Kayleigh says
February 4, 2015 at 12:20 pmHow long would this last in the fridge? I have quite a (disproportionately) small face so find most face masks last me 2-3 uses and the quantities of this recipe sound like it would make quite a lot.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
February 5, 2015 at 5:52 pmJust wanted to let you know that you’ll be featured tonight at the Foodie Friday and DIY party! I just love this idea!
Angela Peters says
February 6, 2015 at 11:37 pmI would say up to two weeks, you could definitely cut it in half though so you don’t get as much 🙂
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