So natural Facial Design Deep Pink Mud Mask

So natural Facial Design Deep Pink Mud Mask has been a true clay mask done right revelation for me this year. It is so lovely in use and the final effects on my skin were amazing! If you are looking for less complex xlay mask usage, definitely try the clay sheet masks yourself.

Claims from the manufacturer:

 Its pink mud content absorbs sebum, impurities, and dust to keep your skin tight and elastic!!
 Activated volcanic ash and a blend of plant extract detoxifies and cleanses the skin, while providing hydration and a nutrient boost for a clear, radiant complexion.
 The facial design pink mud mask has separate top and bottom pieces for optimal coverage and contouring to the face.

Directions from the manufacturer:

Use this product once a week. After face wash, put on your toner for a clean base, and open the pouch and removes the transparent film, place the mask on to your face and remove the film on the other side. Place the top part first and the bottom. Wait 40~50 minutes until the mask completely dries. If your skin feels tight and the mask feels completely dry, hold the top and bottom parts at the same time and take off the mask to the side. Rinse your face to remove all residues.

Ingredients:

Water, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Bentonite, Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Tromethamine, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Fragrance, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA

My experience:

So natural Facial Design Deep Pink Mud Mask is a true masterpiece of lazy. I love clay masks and use them weekly but one thing that was bugging me for ages is how long the washing off step usually is. if the clay is fortified with glycerin it is never ending story to wash off. Hence, once I stumbled across these sheet type clay masks I immediately thought maybe it is handier than the regular pot-jar-brush situation. It was totally worth it because my wish came true.

Once the mask is out of the pack you see the sheet that is jammed between two plastic protectors. In order to use the mask you have to use one of the films, apply the mask onto your face, and only then remove the second film. If you are as impatient as I am and remove two films you will get into trouble. The sheet is super-adherent to itself and will get stuck. I had to lay my piece flat in order to separate the stuck parts. Since I learn fast, the second piece went onto my face in the matter of seconds.  The entire wearing time was 35 minutes for me and results were astonishing.

You may still be wondering about the mask. Is it clay mask? is it sheet mask? Well, actually, it is a hybrid and a very promising one. I love when several skincare products are combined into one. The sheet mask is saturated in potent clay/mud solution and does leave your skin moderately hydrated while the most magic happens with the pores. After removing the mask (more of a face cast at this point), my skin was left bright, smooth and my pores were blurred off the site of the Earth. I ran my face over with a toner in order to remove the clay residue (which was surprisingly little) and my pores remained small and face plumped and firm. I didn’t expect that this mask would work a s a facelift for me and I am happy it did. My skin remained silky smooth and poreless for an entire day. All my blackheads were smaller for an entire week after using this month. As Borat used to say, Wa-wa-wi-wa!

I recommend this mask for those who have oily, combo and normal skin. The removal process has pulled on some of my peach fuzz which may provoke more sensitive skin. That is the only reason I would not advise it for people with super sensitive skin type. For anyone else, you must try it!

Pros:

+ Alcohol, sulfate and silicone free formulation
+ Contains allantoin, hyaluronic acid and panthenol
+ Fortified with plenty nourishing plant extracts
+ Superb fit and cut of the actual sheet
+ Extremely strong adherence to the face (in a good way)
+ Unscented (even though the fragrance ingredient is on the list)
+ Great mattifying and pore reducing effects
+ Visible skin smoothing and skin firming results on my skin
+ Great for oily, normal and combination skin types

Cons:

– Semi-long wearing time
– Extremely adherent to it’s own kind, careful application required
– Super hard to get in EU
– Contains paraben and fragrance
– Not suitable for very sensitive skin

Where to buy:

NL and BE: littlewonderland, boozyshop, coos-cosmetics, missha, bbcreamshop,
Internationally: Available at amazon, buykorea, stylekorean  and other online retailers
Price is 4-5€ per sheet mask depending on where you get it from

Thank you for reading!

Yours truly, Kati