Well anyways I will cut to the chase, it's a very nice masque, I can't recommend this enough, especially for the price. This mask is a thick (thicker than other masks I have used), creamy, neon green clay-based mask that supposedly reduces pore size as well as clear out pores. To be honest there is no real deep cleaning effect (doesn't really unclog pores) however it does 2 things very well.
One, it does reduces pore size (albeit temporary) and
two, it gets rid of pimples.
I use(d) this on a weekly basis as well as a spot treatment when I have pimples about to pop up or on white heads. It really does work. After a few nights as a spot treatment and poof the pimple is gone. It's the prefect maintenance mask.
When I use it all over my face I put it on using a mask brush and then wait at least 30 minutes till it is completley dried and stiff. It stings initially but it goes away and once you start using it regularly you get used to it. This mask also has the "pore matrix" like the very expensive and overpriced GlamGlow range. You can see the oil being absorbed by the mask. After the 30 minutes I rinse with warm water. It doesn't perform miracles however you will see a reduction in small blackheads as well as some minor whiteheads. You won't find anything in this price range that does or can claim the same things. If you have oily/combination skin please try this mask.
Water - No Harm ^^ as usual
Kaolin - Kaolin is a silicate (a negatively charged silicon compound) of aluminium. It's known for it's absorbent properties and it's commonly found in most clay masks. It's a naturally occurring soft clay.
Bentonite - Bentonite is also a silicate of aluminium. Like Bentonite it is an absorbent substance and very commonly found in clay masks. FUN FACT: Bentonite is commonly found in kitty litter.
Glycerin - A humectant. Attracts water to skin. It plays a moisturising role in most products. It attracts water.
Zinc Oxide - Zinc oxide has been shown to decrease inflammation as well as reduce sebum production
Propylene Glycol - A humectant as well as a stabiliser. It's so cosmetics can withstand extreme temperature changes. It is completely safe.
Mentha Viridis (Spearmint Leaf Oil) - Though studies have shown that this is very irritating to skin, for certain individuals it's as effective as tea tree oil.
Sulfur - Sulfur is great for acne. It really is my god send. Without it I would still have a very pimply face. Sulfur is a natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredient. Although some studies have shown that it irritates skin, I absolutely love it and there are others who swear by it as well. Sulfur is great because unlike Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid it doesn't make you sun sensitive or dry you out like crazy.
Methylparaben - Preservative
Phenoxyethanol - Preservative
Limonene - Enhances penetration of ingredients. Essential oils derived from citrus
Fragrance - It's fragrance. So this may be problematic for those sensitive skinned individuals however as it is a wash off product it shouldn't be too much of a concern,
Chromium Oxide Green - A coloring agent. Again safe for skin although to be honest they could remove this from the product. I couldn't care less what my mask looked like as long as it does what it claims.
Anyways so I hope you try this mask and for my Aussie readers use the code below and purchase it from iHerb. Technically it's free if you use this code as the mask is only A$4.58 at the time I published this post. FREE! You just have to pay for shipping!! FREE! OMG! SO YOU HAVE TO TRY IT NOW!
NONE OF THE PRODUCTS IN THIS BLOG UNLESS STATED SPECIFICALLY ARE SPONSORED. ALL PRODUCTS WERE PURCHASED WITH MY OWN FUNDS.
