L'Oreal Paris Pure Clay Purifying Eucalyptus Mask Review

I was lucky enough to score this product a few months back. The packaging is beautiful as most L'Oreal products are. The clay itself is creamy and soft, doesn't feel gritty at all. After applying it to my face I noticed very very fine specks of mineral, which surprisingly didn't scratch at all. The one thing that I was a little bit surprised about was the smell. It's not unpleasant, but definitely a distinct clay smell. I left the mask for about 15mins until I noticed cracking around my mouth. Washing it off I found was easier in the shower rather than just using a wet washcloth. It does leave your skin feeling toned and smooth. As for 'purified', I'm not sure, my skin didn't have any breakouts, and after using the mask it didn't cause any over the next few days. But, in regards to the 'mattifying' aspect, it's great for the first hour or so, then my t-zone was back to its slightly shiny self.

I have pretty dull skin and this revived it in 15 minutes, such a good buy! The clay mask didn't really have a smell and applys to the face really nicely, it is thick so it doesn't slide off your face and starts to harden pretty fast. I probably applied too much the first time I used it but I did find it was a bit of an effort to get it off with a soft cloth, is easier to do in the shower.

Made my skin softer than I have ever felt it, it looked just as good as it felt.

For $24 I would have like less bulky jar and more product, or a squeezy tube or single use option for travel would be great too.

I am quite fond of face masks, especially clay based ones. This one is creamier than the ones I've previously used, the consistency is almost like a lotion and very smooth.

I like the eucalyptus scent especially, it reminds me of the Origins Out of Trouble mask that I really loved before Origins pulled out of the region.

It's easy to apply and spreads really well. Because it's creamy it can be applied thinly but I prefer to have a decent coverage around my T zone area - you can see where the oil on my nose is being sucked up by the clay. There is some slight tingling sensation which I guess is from the eucalyptus, I find it pleasant.

Rinsing is simple and fuss free. It comes off easily with warm water and I feel like there's definitely some matting effect. The clay isn't too drying at all.

I was excited to try this mask out - my oily t zone has been causing me problems lately and I was determined to get it sorted.

Now i'm not a huge fan of anything that comes in a pot. I dislike having to stick my fingers in and scoop product out and this was no different.

So far i've used this three times in the past week and will continue to do so. My pores feel like they had a deep cleanse and it hasn't irritated my normally picky skin!

BUT the real jem of this item is using it as a spot treatment overnight. Whaaaaat I hear you say?

Yep if you have any angry spots appearing simply dab a bit of the mask on it and leave overnight! Some might flake off onto your pillow but it absorbs the pimple like a treat. I had two very deep ones appearing on my chin and nothing would make them shift.

Will keep using this in my t zone and as a spot treatment a huge thumbs up for me

I love clay masks so much. They always seem to work really well on my skin (sensitive, prone to redness/some breakouts). The L'Oreal Paris Pure Clay Mask Purify & Mattify was great for my complexion, and I've really enjoyed trying it out.

Firstly I love the packaging. SO lux. The mask comes in a stylish glass pot, which makes you feel pampered immediately.

Secondly, the mask itself is lovely. It's a super pretty, pale green colour, and smells like a subtle mix between clay and fragrance. It applies super easily, and dries very quickly (5-10 minutes). After washing off the skin isn't left feeling overly dried out at all, but cleansed and refreshed.

I like to apply this mask at night time, then see the results in the morning. I find this more effective than using it in the morning, because I'm only going to put makeup on straight afterwards anyway that way. After using this mask at night time my skin seems clearer, and with a more even tone and texture in the morning.

My only hesitation here is that L'Oreal tests on animals, something which I don't want to support. So for that reason I won't be repurchasing this product myself. Other than that though a lovely mask that delivers good results! :)

I have an oily T zone and I wear glasses which creates an oily nose with blackheads. I was excited to use the Pure Clay Mask as it claims to deeply cleanse and mattify the skins texture.

I used the recommended 2-3 times a week and found it easy to apply a thin layer over my face. It contains eucalyptus so has that lovely clean smell and as it's creamy, it's easy to spread it on thicker over the oily spots (which is also recommended). It's simple and easy to rinse off and my skin didn't feel dry, in fact I found that my skin felt really clean and soft after using.

Having used this for only a week, I have really noticed improvements in my skin tone and the oiliness has decreased. I will definitely be buying this again!

This has fast become one of my favorite masks to use, and it's gentle enough for me to actually use a few times a week - bonus.

I love how light it feels when applied, and yes as it dries it gets tighter, but over all I find it really comfortable to wear. Often with clay masks my face starts to almost pulsate with the tightness, but I dont get that with this product.

I also really enjoy the fact that as it dries you can see all the oil coming out of my pores, they appear as little dots against the green. It is recommended that you apply a thin layer which I apply using a brush, then sit back and relax. Putting it on to thick wont add any benefits other lang a longer drying time and waste of product. The packaging is nice with the same mint green as the rest of this clay range, but nothing amazing, very simple. I will definitely be re-purchasing this product, and it's great value for money as it will last me quite a few applications because you really don't need much.

I love this week mask! Its a shame it doesnt come in a bigger container! 50 mls just doesnt seem big enough!

I tried this beaut out with my girlfriends one weekend and we all had pleasant experiences.

It smells great, not over powering at all. It also went on like a dream, with fingers or a brush.

The product dries very quickly and you can definitely see the mask drawing out the impurities, especially around the t zone, I have used the product twice this week and am pleased with the effects. It definitely purifies the skin, all comments were in the vicinity of " my skin looks clearer and more evened out skin tone" . My skin felt smooth and calm afterwards as well.

I paired this up with the cream wash but it tends to dry your skin out a bit too much.

Would definitely re purchase this product it works so well.

To start off with my skin is generally quite oily around the t-zone and I have some minor scarring from past skin issues. I don't normally wear much makeup but a bb cream and use a exfoliating scrub and night cream.

This mask was quite frightening to put on! It was light creamy green when I applied, however it soon turned bright green and caused a hell of a shock to my partner!

It was light and easy to apply, I can see that it would become a bit difficult as you get to the bottom getting it out of the cracks of the square shaped container but it was easy at this stage.

I could see the mask absorbing all the oil from my skin. Particularly around my nose where it started to sting a little at the beginning but did a great job and felt nice and smooth afterwards!

The mask smells very fresh with the eucalyptus and feels nice and smooth and soft on the skin.

It is gently wiped off with a flannel and my face was fresh and clean.

It did make a pimple appear on my cheek which was strange but good to see that is works and gets the gunk out! (technical term!)

All in all I liked this mask and will use it again. Skin felt great afterwards and love the natural ingredients!

Beauty Review sent me this mask as part of a recent trial team and I'm glad they did!

The packaging is nice and sleek. The jar itself even made me excited to try it. Once opening the lid there is a plastic "shield" to help keep the clay from drying out. The one thing that bothers me about the packaging is that the usage instructions are only on the box and not on the jar. Admittedly, face masks aren't rocket science but it would still be nice to have the reminder there for how long to leave it on my skin!

I applied the mask using an old foundation paddle brush and left it on for the prescribed 10-15 minutes. During that time it dried in most areas of my face, leaving it tight and rendering me unable to speak (again, normal for a mask). It had a lovely eucalyptus scent when applying it and was cooling but the scent dissipates quickly as it dries. I also loved that it was green as it reminded me of those 80's movies where someone would have a pamper night. Made my feel a tad retro and you can be sure that I snapchatted those selfies!

I set about rinsing it off with a face cloth and hot water but as it's a clay this was quite difficult as well. I got there in the end and was presented with bright, clear, smooth skin. I'm not 100% certain that all traces of clay were rinsed off so I plan to experiment more with using toner or other cleansers afterwards to remove traces of mask.

I use masks in the evening so I can't really attest to the mattifying claims, but I personally think it's worth it for the clarifying and brightening effects alone. I also plan on purchasing the other masks in this range.