I hunted down reviews for masks suited to blemished skin and this one had rave reviews. In my cart it went and a few days later I had it in my hot little hands. I selected the self preserving option as it was the same price and gave me a much longer window of time in which to use it (mine expires in December so I get 3-4 months as opposed to one).
I have never used a lush mask before so was quite taken aback by the texture and appearance- green and lumpy, although the minty smell was amazing. It doesn't dry hard like a clay mask would, but instead sort of sets on the skin. I found this felt mildly tingly and cooling on my skin. Because I have a normal/dry forehead I don't always apply the mask all over my face but instead concentrate it on the areas which look congested or have large pores.
I made the mistake of using a flannel to remove this the first time- this is too harsh because it drags the exfoliating particles around your face. Instead I found the best way was to wet my face and then gently massage the product away- this exfoliated my skin so beautifully and delicately. I then followed with a wet muslin cloth to remove any last traces of mask.
This makes your skin feel baby bottom smooth and look much fresher and healthier. My pores around my nose appear reduced after use and my active breakouts seem to look a little less angry as well as heal a teeny bit faster also. This also leaves your skin with that minty smell! I have somewhat sensitive skin and had no aversive effects to this mask.
I am absolutely sold on this one and will be repurchasing when I run out!
This mask feels so good on my skin! I wear makeup on a daily basis and my skin can get quite grubby sometimes, and this mask makes everything feel so clean.
It's very minty and smells delicious. It's easy to use and not messy at all. My skin feels really refreshed afterwards. It also has a scrubby feel so it doubles as an exfoliant when you're washing it off. Absolutely love this mask!