You can find this mud mask on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IBS9QC6, currently retailing for $24.95 with free Amazon Prime shipping. Unlike others I've bought or been given that simply say they are "detoxifying," this mask specifically states it has good stuff in it like jojoba oil, olive oil, beeswax, and evening primrose oil. I use a lot of those same ingredients in my homemade cuticle oil, especially jojoba oil, so I immediately felt a lot better about this mask than others. I have fairly sensitive skin, and while I don't get breakouts as bad as I used to even in my early 20's, most new stuff on my face makes it break out.
The nice thing about the oils in this mask, if you're not familiar with them, is that they actually sink into the skin instead of just sitting on top and being wiped away later.
First impressions of the mask was how huge the bottle is. I always read size and dimensions online, but I never actually expect stuff to be very big when I order it. This is a huge 5.1 oz tube and I'm sure it'll last a LONG time! I did take before and after pics, but I didn't notice any immediate change in my skin visibly, but it does feel much more hydrated.
The mask itself was easy enough to apply, though after about a minute I could see the spots I put too much on and put too little on. It started to dry almost immediately:
It felt like any normal mask on the face, and did have sort of an earthy scent, but I think I put it way too far up/close to my nostrils so that was probably my fault I could smell it so much! The scent didn't bug me at all though, I was just very aware of it the whole time. I left it on for around 20 minutes(package says 10-20 mins, though I didn't time it at all so I'm just guessing.) This was the dried mask:
I scrubbed it off using a konjac sponge and it came off pretty easily, as easily as you'd expect any average mud mask to come off anyway. The instructions have no suggestions for taking it off so I'm not sure if I would have had better results with a washcloth vs the sponge.
It's been about an hour since using the mask and although I don't notice any change my face feels much more hydrated. I followed it up with my typical facial lotion and haven't applied any makeup yet because my skin feels so smooth I don't want to ruin it! Hopefully in a couple days I'll notice a difference and be able to add before and after pics.
Overall I can already tell I like this mask more than others I've used. Some I've wanted to take off right away, some I could feel my skin breaking out or flaking right after. I will definitely give it another go in about a week as per the directions.
*I received the reviewed product at a discount/free for my honest and unbiased review.
-Tara
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