Wow!!! I am totally in love with this pure clay mask by l'Oreal. It has a thick consistency but when applied to the skin it feels so lovely and fresh. I applied less the second time I used it and I feel that less is better. It dried quicker too when less is applied. It has a nice tight feeling on the skin. It's really easy to apply and wash off is easy just use a warm flannel. I am so stoked with the way my skin feels after using this product for even a short time. My skin feels clean, fresh and literally like I've just had a facial. I will definitely buy this product in the future and also recommend to my family and friends as they need to know how good this is. It's my favourite thing I have reviewed so far!!!
Loving the packaging too!!!
I have to start this of by saying that I have acne prone skin with normal type around the cheek area and an oily t-zone. I was so excited to try this mask and I definitely was not disappointed!
It arrived in a compact green box with a window. The product itself came in a square glass bottle with a green lid. Felt very luxurious! As you open the lid there is a protective cover which you have to lift to reveal the mask.
The product inside the jar is dark grey in colour. It isn't goopy but it is thick in nature. There are no bits throughout the mask as it is quite a smooth texture.
I have used this 3 times since I received it. I apply a thin layer using my fingers to my freshly cleansed face. You do not need to use a lot as a little goes a long way! Applies very smoothly without a fuss. I really liked the smell of this mask as I did not find it to be overpowering at all. It says to leave it on for about 10-15 minutes. The mask starts to dry really quickly and as it dries it starts to become a shade lighter. The most satisfying part is that as this mask dries on your face, little dots start appearing on the areas where it seems to be sucking out the most gunk. This also starts to tighten as it dries.
After the 15 minutes is up (and the mask is completely dry on your face), I removed this using warm water and a soft face cloth. It removes just as easily as it goes in which is awesome! I instantly noticed the little blackheads on my nose had decreased in number! My skin felt really smooth and looked amazing. I felt as if the mask had actually taken out all the gunk from the top layer of my skin.
The first couple of days after using this for the first time, I did notice some pimply bumps around my cheek and chin area. I figured this was just due to the mask pulling out all the unnecessary oils from deep within my skin and sure enough, I was right. After the first few days these went away and I was left with great looking skin!
This mask is definitely something I would repurchase again - not that I would have to anytime soon as the amount of product that comes in this is insane! :)
Tips: I used this in conjunction with the gel face wash from the same line and i felt like the two products work really well with each other!!