Reviews
I just tried this mask recently because I love the idea of having chemical and physical exfoliants in one product, and it was such a pleasant surprise! I definitely noticed a reduction in oiliness, but it isn't overly drying or stripping. I did notice some tingling and a little stinging start around the 5 minute mark, but nothing too uncomfortable. It doesn't dry down to a hard finish like some masks either, it was comfortable to speak and move my face the entire time it was on. It took a bit of time to rinse off fully, but that's when the physical exfoliant really gets to work.
I exfoliate very regularly, so usually with a new product I'm not expecting it to out-perform my usual go-to's. However later in the night after the first time I used this mask, my wife touched my face and remarked on how soft my skin was!
this is by far the best mask for acne-prone skin i've ever used. the combination of clay, BHAs and AHAs makes it very effective. it cleans and unclogs my pores, prevents future breakouts and generally makes my skin look and feel softer and more supple. it's not as gentle as they claim it is because it does sting upon application, but nothing too awful. sometimes i apply it over pimples before bedtime and it makes them heal faster and it speeds up regeneration. the only downside is the small tube. for 20$ you only get 40 ml, and it does not last for ages. if used twice a week, you could run out of it in about 3 months.