Ok.. So i walked into lush one day, as i was curious why so many people despite the strong soap smell that i could smell from outside the door. Yip soap, soap, and more soap of all different kinds... oh wait! Then i was attracted by the fresh mask section. Different masks for different skin. The lady there recommended me this one as I had a few break outs during that time.. plus a few blackheads on my nose. She said it was good for cleansing and calming the skin as it contained garlic and tea tree oil.. which are natural antiseptics.
So as soon as I got home, i decided to try it out. When I opened the lid.. poof.. awe.... that musty smell surely is unique. I think i wont describe it here.. hahahaha. Anyways.. the mask had a pasty consistency... with very tiny pieces which looks like the garlic. It felt very cooling and soothing on the skin. As the mask dried, I felt my skin tightening up a bit. After 10 minutes when i washed it off, my face looked a little brighter, felt cleaner, more relaxed, and smoother. I was happy with the result.
So apart from the unusual smell... the fresh mask does tend to get a bit watery... so i had to tip out the water a couple of times.
I do find the fresh mask interesting.. it does tend to tighten the pores.. and smooth the skin. The good thing about these is that they are made with natural ingredients, so i am willing to give other masks a go in the future.
I used this mask during a time where my skin was going through a really acne-prone phase. It definitely took care of excess oil and dried out any pimples or spots, but after a couple of uses I realised it was probably too harsh for my skin. Also the smell is horrible and stunk up my fridge, even when I sealed it as tight as possible. I also didn't like that it didn't last very long, especially for the price. Overall, I might recommend it as a novelty thing to try, but in terms of skincare products that really help and make a difference, it's a no from me.