As part of a recent Lush order I did, they threw in a generous sample of this mask. I hadn't tried it prior to that and was looking forward to giving it a go, particularly because it has exfoliating particles in it.
This mask is a thick green paste with small gritty parts in it. It smells like mint and feels extremely cooling on your skin upon application. The texture is really thick so it takes a little bit of work to get it into your skin.
I like to use a brush to apply this all over my face and I leave it on for around 30 minutes. Then I rinse it off with warm water and moisturise as per usual.
After using this the redness in my face looks less extreme and my face feels extremely clean and fresh. My skin doesn't feel dry during use or after using it either.
I love how this feels while this is on my face and after. My skin feels super clean and renewed. I will definitely be purchasing this when my sample has run out.
This is one of my top Lush products and I've been using it for almost 2 years. I have oily sensitive skin so I’m always concerned about trying face masks incase they suck the living daylight out of my face but this product has been kind to me.
I don’t use this on my body at all (I see that as a waste haha); I use it as a full facial mask or purely to spot treat those evil bumps that turn up uninvited.
I’m not a fan of minty smelling products but I can make an exception with this one because it’s quite refreshing and unlike Queen Helene’s Mint Julep Mask it doesn’t have an overpowering ‘clay’ smell when it’s sitting on your face.
The product has a thick consistency and if you can hold your excitement try to apply thin layers because if it goes on thick you’re just wasting the product that sits on top of the layer next to your skin. I don't have any discomfort when applying or wearing the mask; it has a lovely cooling sensation which is very nice after a day of “face paint”.
I like to leave it on for 20 minutes which is a miracle considering I have sensitive skin. I always apply the face mask before a shower because removing it at the sink is just a complete mess. My face feels lovely and soft and there is no tightness. I could really see the difference after using it 4 times. Whenever I spot treat, I know that it will help to calm the evil bumps and they don't appear to be as prominent the next day.
Price-wise $18.90 is ok because it’s not a face mask I wear every day so you can stretch this out just be mindful of the expiration date. I did try to find an alternative but was not satisfied at all so I happily buy this as a permanent part of my skincare routine.
Tips: Apply before you have a shower – less mess when it comes off in the shower. Make sure you close the lid firmly; one day I didn’t close it properly and a few days later I came back to dried up clay - I was not impressed with myself.