L'Oreal Paris Pure Clay Purifying Charcoal Mask Review

I really like md this mask, it was everything you'd expect from a clay mask but better! The packaging added a touch of luxury, the texture of the product was beautifully smooth not at all grainy, and the scent was really nice and fresh.

I was in a hurry and used my fingers to apply the first time but you waste a bit of product this way, I definitely recommend using a brush. I like to apply a decent layer and this mask gives a satisfyingly tight and hard dry-down! And the amount of oil that the mask showed being drawn out was amazing, much better in this respect than any other mud mask I've tried. The mask did sting a bit the first time I applied it, as I used it straight after cleansing, so the next time I let my skin settle and applied it some time after cleansing, and there was still a bit of an intial sting/tingle but it wasn't as noticeable as the first time, and settled down as the mask dried.

One thing I loved about the mask was how easily it washed off, I used a warm wet flannel over my face for a few seconds and the mask came off easily - other similar masks I've used turn back into a muddy sludgy mess but not this!

My skin felt fresh, soft and super clean after using the mask, however it did get tight and dry quickly afterwards so I lathered on my favourite moisturiser. Over the week using this product and the cleanser in the same line, I've had no spots, oiliness, dry patches - just great skin! It's definitely felt detoxed, and more even in tone, possibly "brighter", so I'd say this product delivered on all promises.

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!

This mask is great, I purchased it after reading reviews on here, and it really is as good as people say. You don't need to use much and it takes about 10min for it to dry and become ready to wash off. After washing off, skin feels amazingly soft and clean, the pimples I had were reduced in size. Really impressed.

I purchased this mask from Farmers after doing a google search on the best 'brightening' masks. This box that this product comes in is quite deceiving as it is a lot bigger than the actual product itself but this wasn't a major issue for me. The product itself looks velvety and smooth, like dark grey honey and as soon as I started applying the mask to my skin, I knew I was on to a good thing. Not only does it look like honey, it feels like honey and the texture is just right, not too thick and not too thin. I left the mask on for about 20 minutes and then removed it with a facecloth and lukewarm water as instructed. The results were immediately noticeable. My skin felt smoother, fresher and brighter which was everything I was hoping for. A great product with an affordable price tag.

I'm not really sure why I purchased this product with relatively low expectations but needless to say, I was really pleased. I purchased it at Countdown on sale for $15.

I like the size of the jar. You get heaps of product and it's wide enough to dip my silicone brush into. It is a really thin texture for what I expected of a clay mask and it has a perfumey scent. Personally, I would prefer it to be thicker and less scented although the more liquid texture does make it super easy to apply and a little goes a long way.

I apply it on my T-Zone and cheeks and use a different mask on the rest of my face. This mask does make my skin feel super smooth and clean (I do use it after cleansing my skin, though). It dries really quick and is pretty easy to wash off. I would definitely moisturise after removing it as it does take a lot of the oil from my skin (this is why I purchased it).

Overall, super happy with this product and it will last me a long time.

After trying all 3 original L'oreal clay masks, this would be my least favourite. I don't think the charcoal purifies better than the other masks and my skin doesn't feel any less oily after using this. However as a mask, it does the job, spreading well and washes off easily leaving my skin feeling fresh and clean.

I ran out of my usual Lush facemask, was sick of spending money on single use sachets and hadn't had time to head down that end of town to pick up more from Lush - so found this at the Warehouse next to my gym. I'm really impressed with it to be honest - it always feels like its doing its job, plus the dark colour makes it LOOK like you're doing some pampering!!

I received this in the last vault, and although not being a mask person, decided to see if this mask would make my skin any better in appearance. The pot comes with a nice green lid and has a generous amount (50ml) of product in it. The consistency is quite goopy but easy to spread and I also applied some to the backs of my hands because the skin there needs help. A pleasant but not overpowering scent and dries quickly. After about 15 minutes I removed the mask easily with a damp facecloth and was pleasantly surprised that my skin felt refreshed and softer and also my pores felt. a bit tighter. I will purchase again, but might try the other two masks in the range first

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