L'Oreal Paris Pure Clay Purifying Charcoal Mask Review

First off love the packaging! However once you remove the packaging box all of the instructions are gone...doesnt make it easy for beginners. Although the pot does makes it super easy to apply. The consistency of the mask is nice and thick (I apply it with a foundation brush) and easy to smooth evenly over the face. When applying there is a nice gentle cooling sensation that last throughout the duration of keeping the mask on. This mask doesnt take long to dry which is nice if you are short for time. With the mask on I can feel the clay removing the oil and tightening my skin - which I love! Removing it was easy and my skin feels clean, oil free and tight. Highly recommend!

Im one of those who expects alot from a product/judges a product haha like I'm expecting it to work and have amazing results immediately!......how rude of me!

But let's be honest there are some products that do work instantly/after first use...and for me this isn't one of them.

It in fact took at least 2weeks to see noticable results which is perfectly fine in my books.

I will say it had a slight burning sensation when 1st applied but once it started drying on my face(at least a minute in) it went away. So yeah this just dries on your face and you're left there with that feeling like should I move my mouth? And please no one make me laugh right now haha.

I would leave it on till it all dried and went a lighter gray before washing it off- which was around the recommended time of 15minutes.

Found it quite hard to wipe off though but the last time I used it I washed it off with Cotton wool pads which worked alot better.

Again a bit of sting sensation after removing it but wouldn't last all that long and nothing of concern.

Just apply moisturizer/face spray afterwards.

The next couple days after using it my skin is smoother and softer with less oily/shiny spots! Yasss.

I have used this product 3times a week for the past 3weeks

I received this in the last Beauty vault - I’m a solid L’Oréal fan so was excited to try this one. I typically use the Skin Food one so was keen to try something different.

It’s your standard L’Oréal packaging with the beautiful square glass jar. I always love the square shape - it makes stacking them on shelves so easy, and taking off lids with damp hands is easy.

The product is nice and thick, it’s a really pretty grey (not like the mud colour), and the biggest thing that impressed me was the gorgeous scent. It doesn’t have the horrible clay/mud scent that some do, this was nice and not overpowering.

The product applies really smoothly, doesn’t pull or drip and you don’t need a lot. It tingles a bit the first few times you use it, but it’s not uncomfortable at all. Depending on how oily your skin is, it takes around 15mins to completely dry out. Once dry it is really stiff, so can be a little uncomfortable then.

A damp facecloth removes the product easily and leaves behind beautiful, clean and clear skin.

I was excited to try this product thanks to BR! It comes in a 50ml tub and is super easy to apply. I had no issues simply applying with my fingers. I left it on for about 10 minutes and washed it off with a warm flannel. I have sensitive skin so it can be difficult finding face masks that don't irritate my skin or leave it feeling hot and itchy. However this one worked a treat. My skin did feel a little tight afterwards but nothing moisturizer can't fix. The mask left my skin feeling smoother, refreshed and more vibrant. Overall I enjoyed using it and I really liked that you could see all the oils being pulled from your skin.

I used this a while ago before moving onto to trying the Origins rose clay face mask. The L'Oreal mask was quite thick and spread easily. Eventually I used the entire tub, which took me around 4 months, using it once a week most of the time. It definitely minimises blackheads and texture. I wouldn't go as far as saying it fully removes and draws out everything. However, if used consistently once per week the results are pretty close. For a clay mask, it is not difficult to remove at all. It comes off easy and skin feels softer, smoother, and more refined. I do have combination skin, more on the dry side. Therefore, using this mask twice a week left my skin tight and dry, however people with oil skin could definitely use this twice a week.

I love this clay mask to the moon and back! ITS THAT GOOD!! I typically don't enjoy using clay mask as they make my skin feel dirty but this one is so nice on my skin! After every use my skin feels clean and detoxified! Would recommend but depends on your skin type!

One of my favourite masks, its available in a lot of places and it has a great price point. The packaging is simple yet effective and works well with the rest of the 'Pure Clay' range by L'Oreal.

The product comes in a glass container which makes it feel more high-end and expensive. There is also a small reusable seal disk to place on before the lid to keep it more air tight - being a clay mask you dont want it to dry out unless its on your face!

I like to use the mask 1-2 times a week depending on what my skin is like and I just apply it with a paddle makeup brush as it makes the application so much easier. The way the tub is shaped the brush allows you to get in the corners and stops you wasting product on your hands.

I like being able to see the oils and imperfections that have been drawn out once my mask has dried. The mask lightens to a light grey colour, and the oily imperfections remain darker.

The mask is easy to remove, I would recommend using a darker facecloth or an old facecloth as the product is charcoal in colour.

After removal my skin feels amazing, and looks brighter. Love it!

I have been using L'Orèal Paris Pure Clay Mask for about a week now. I alternate using it once every two days. I apply the clay as directed on the packaging, around my face and avoiding eyes and lips area. Not long after that I feel my skin tightens. I waited for about 15 minutes, the clay dried and change its colour to grey from almost black. I einse it using warm towel. Afterwards my skin feels very soft and firm. I love this product! It definitely detox and brightens my skin. Very satisfied, and will definitely using this again!