This cleansing mud mask is a big deal in the beauty world. A perpetual award-winner and magazine editor favorite, the Italian treatment blends mineral-rich mud sourced from Tuscany’s volcanic hills with other nourishing ingredients. Use it on your face to purge your pores of built-up gunk and on your body to firm your skin. Home spa, anyone?
So I took a chance on this one, since it's kind of pricey. But holy moly!! It really does wonders! I use it once a week, I leave it on a bit longer, 5-7 minutes. Yes it does tingle/burn, I would imagine on more sensitive skin it would be very uncomfortable, but I like it. When I take it off, my face is tight, smooth and my pores are clear. This has definitely helped reduce my blackheads-which in turn reduces breakouts. It also is just a fantastic way to relax! I definitely plan on indulging in the big tub, but this seems to last a while, as I'm at two months, once a week use, and still a fair amount left! If you are struggling with blackheads, or just looking for an extra jumpstart in keeping your face clear, I highly recommend this!
5Honesty time: I'm not sure if this product works, because I'm not sure how mud masks are supposed to work. But it didn't have any adverse effects. It felt all tingly and cool when I put it on, then got cakey and I had to get it off. I didn't break out, but I didn't look like Angelina Jolie afterwards either. But super fun for a girl's night!
4This is one of my favorite products. It's almost as good as a trip to the spa for a facial and pampering.
I like the gentle tightening effect and feel like it really helps my skin. This is a product I use 3-4 times a month when my skin starts feeling a little dull and needs a refresher. Works better if you've allowed your pores to open a bit - maybe from a steamy bath or shower.
Worst case... it's good for a laugh from my 5 year old son. He thinks I look like Shrek. :)
This product is a unique one, containing ingredients that both clarify, sooth, and hydrate the skin. The morning after I use this mask, not only does my skin look better (less congestion, no longer full), but the texture feels smoother, more velvety. If you have oily or combination skin and suffer from acne or congested skin, I would certainly recommend this product; my recommendation would be tepid for those with dryer skin types. At present, I've not tried the mask on the rest of my body, but, given those summer body breakouts I am sure I will have ample opportunity to do so. Lastly, I'd like to speak about the price: yes, the mask is expensive, but you get A LOT of product for $33.50--7 oz is larger than a bottle of Burt's Bees lotion. By no means will I, or anyone who uses this product twice a week, go through this much mask in anything less than 6 months. It's a great value for money and of brilliant quality!
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