Battle of the Face Masks

A little background about thisGLOW RECIPE - Watermelon + AHA Glow Sleeping Mask . It is a hydrating and lightly exfoliating nighttime mask that retails for $45 USD for 80 ml and $22 USD for 30 ml. It’s also made for all skin types. I used this mask once a week for a month and a half. My first impression was that, like most of their products, it smells so good I want to eat it. Their watermelon scent is just like sour watermelon candy and not too overpowering either. Upon my first application, I noticed that it has a very thick slip to it, similar to a facial oil. I thought this was the natural separation but even after mixing the mask, the same thing happened. I don’t think it affected the performance of the mask, but it did make washing it off my hands a little bit of a hassle. Just make sure to mix it well to minimize this! I have sensitive skin, so I opted to wear the mask for about 3 hours instead of overnight. I used a nickel-sized amount, and that was enough to cover my whole face. One feature of this mask is that it’s supposed to be pillow-proof. I haven’t tested that myself, but I can say that the mask dries down completely and no residue comes off when I tap or rub my face. If you plan to wear it to sleep, I recommend waiting at least ten minutes before coming in contact with your sheets! And unlike some exfoliating masks, this one didn’t give me the “exfoliating” sensation as it dried down. All in all, this mask is pretty comfortable to wear throughout the night (or day) and it isn’t tightening on the face. Towards the end of the 3 hours, I noticed some peeling around my inner cheek area and forehead. Glow Recipe said that this effect is normal – it’s just the exfoliating part of the mask doing job. I used a warm washcloth to remove the mask (didn’t experience the weird slip like when washing it off my hands) and saw the usual things I experience after face masks. My skin was soft and looked a little more luminescent. One difference I did see was that the pores around my chin were significantly cleared up! I usually get most of my white heads in that area and this mask totally erased them. That was an unexpected yet huge plus for this mask! For the following weeks, I went through the same process and saw similar results each time. The mask is good for upkeep in the sense that my pores stayed clean and I kept my skin cell turnover high. I wouldn’t call this mask a hero product, but it certainly is a pretty darn good one! I really enjoy the experience of putting it on and would recommend the mini size to anyone who wants to try. A little goes a long way and it’s not something you use everyday. I like mild products like this that still allows me to get the resurfacing effect I’m looking for every now and then. And it’s such a cute present to gift your fellow skincare pals :) #CherieCreator

Product: Mamonde Pore Clean Clay Mask 🤤 Application was a breeze! This multitasking wash-off clay mask absorbs excess oil, purifies and polishes without dehydrating skin. My skin definitely feels less oily after wash 💦 THIS MASK IS CRAZY GOOD. I don't wanna be TMI but I need to share my experiences with this one. As soon as I applied, left it on for 15-20 min and washed it off.. it sounds nasty but my pores started to unclog and like you can see the pull out all the oil (you can see it up close with a mirror) after that I used my facial vaccum to suck all the nasties out and they legit just came out. I was shook but after cleaning my face I saw how much justice it has done to my clogged pores. It did work for me, but we all know sometimes it doesn't work out for some people! If you're open to trying it, give it a shot! ✨

The product✨ Sand and Sky Australian Pink Clay Mask. This mask is meant to be porerefining, detoxifying and brightening by using ingredients like Australian pink clay, kelp, plum and pomegranate. It’s a pretty pink color and feels just like a thick clay mask and it has a slightly sweet smell. ••• My thoughts✨ I got a few uses out of this sample and I feel like my skin looked brighter after each use, but I’m unsure of the affect it had on my pores because I couldn’t use it consistently for a long period of time. This wasn’t as drying as some other clay masks and it applies nicely to the skin, so that I did enjoy. I know clay masks are great especially for oily/acne prone skin like mine, but I just never feel myself reach for them... so between this being a small sample and me having other clay masks I probably won’t purchase this product, at least not right away. It goes for $50 for 60grams which to me is kinda expensive 🥴 SAND&SKY - Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask

How to use: Pull your hair back and apply a thick even layer to your entire face. Wait 20-30 minutes for the mask to dry and then starting at the edges peel off. ~After use results~ Any dirt and oil is removed from skin Skin looks calm and cute Skin looks smoother and brighter Pores are clear Soothes skin ~My thoughts~ This mask was absolutely amazing. As soon as I put in on I felt it doing it’s magic. It was not messy to put on but it was a little sticky. I would recommend using a silicone brush to apply this mask. It dried very quickly but it needed a full 30 mins to really set. When I pulled it off it was painless and it all came off in one piece. After using this mask my skin was glowing. My skin felt softer, calm and bright. This mask also helped my acne a lot after just one use. My pores also looked and felt tighter. I struggle with having big pores so I loved that this mask helped tighten them. Another thing I love about this mask is that it is made with all natural ingredients. This mask is 20 dollars US and 30 dollars Canadian. Even though this mask is a little bit expensive, you definitely get what you pay for. This is my new favorite peel off mask and I would definitely buy it again!

Some of you have been sleeping on The Body Shop and it shows 🥴 The Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask is an incredible detoxifying mask for active breakouts and refining uneven texture. It’s a tingling charcoal clay mask infused with bamboo charcoal, green tea leaves and organic tea tree oil that is meant to draw out impurities and refine the appearance of pores while lending the skin some glow. It’s also great for oily skin types as the charcoal absorbs excess oil without disturbing the natural oil production or overly drying out the skin. It’s texture is thick and chunky. It REALLY reminds me a lot of GlamGLow Supermud (which was the first detoxifying mask I tried that I felt really worked but in my opinion is pretty overpriced!!). I bought this mask about 5 or 6 months ago because it had an average of almost 5 star reviews on both Ulta and the Body Shop website based on hundreds of reviews! I can definitely see why this mask is rated so highly. At $28 for 2.6oz (The Body Shop is 40% off + free shipping for Black Friday!!! $16.80!!!) it’s a steal and the glass packaging is really a nice touch. This mask has been great for minimizing the appearance of pores and unclogging congested skin. I definitely feel like my complexion appears brighter and more radiant after using this mask. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a good detoxifying mask, it doesn’t suck the life out of my skin but does remove the unnecessary impurities from the skin’s surface. I think it would be a great addition to any combo/oily skin user’s weekly routine. As for the ingredients, the first few are water, kaolin, Moroccan lava clay, magnesium aluminum silicate and denatured alcohol. While I typically avoid denatured alcohol in my products due to its drying effects, I don’t mind it in this formula as it doesn’t feel like it dries my skin out too much and feels like it just assists in the absorption process. It’s got antioxidants like camellia sinensis leaf, pumice, gentle exfoliation from the Arfania spinosa shell powder and charcoal powder, and others. The ingredient list also does contain parfum/fragrance, but again in a product that I wash off and that I’m using for the detoxifying agents in it, my skin can tolerate exposure to those kinds of ingredients but I would as always recommend you patch test your products first to see if your skin has any reaction to them, particularly if you have sensitive skin. While the ingredients list isn’t remarkable or super noteworthy, it does do the job it sets out to do at a fraction of the price other products with virtually the same ingredients list do. For that reason, I’d give this mask a 5/5 and I will continue to recommend it to those looking for an affordable charcoal mask