Lush Mask of Magnaminty Review

This is my first lush buy for myself, I was specifically looking for a mask and this caught my eye online. I work around the corner from a Lush branch so popped in and picked it up.

When I sniffed this in store I couldn't smell much but I got a whiff of mint but there were also a lot of background smells from the Easter campaign. Once home, you could definitely smell the mint, more spearmint than peppermint, and something else, not sure what it is but there is something else there. The mask itself is a grainy texture in green. Once on the skin it has a cooling effect, you leave it on about 5-10 minutes and then wet hands and scrub off. I think you could scrub first and then leave for 5-10 minutes as well if you wanted to reverse the options. After the scrub has been removed, my skin felt soft.

What I wish is that the grainy texture was a bit finer that the larger size it is at present. The small pot that it comes in should last about 5 masks depending on how much you use, I have done thick masks and I have done thin ones where I dipped a brush in and then wiped on my face to avoid getting exfoliant. This is a fresh mask but I had a 3 month expiry date on mine. I do think that I will be back for more of this at some point as I do like the cooling sensation.

I was recommended this by a Lush employee of course ! I am so glad I found this product.

It is one of the easiest masks to use, it spreads very evenly. None of the bigger blobs fall away from the skin. It dries nice and fast. It does no irritate, it cleans away nicely and itsnt a messy product. This mask has saved my Tzone from congestion and breakouts !!

I love this product! A friend recommended Mask of Mag to me when I was struggling to clear up the worst break out of my life. It began to help clear up my skin and reduce redness. It is a very effective cleanser and does not dry out my skin. I would definitely use this product again when my skin is taking a trip to hell.

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.

After hearing/reading the amazing reviews on this product, i was actually shocked that this seemed to be a product that i had consistenctly walked past in Lush without a second thought. Well not anymore, i picked one of these up recently because the reviews made it impossible not too.

I wont bore you with the details about the packaging (okay maybe a little), but it comes in the same black screw top container that all lush masks comes in. Its also part of the recycling scheme where 5 containers get you a free face mask when returned to Lush stores, so that's a great benefit of recycling.

If you don't like Mint, close this browser and stop reading this review because this mask is just full of minty goodness. From the second you open this container, to the moment is applied to your face its just mint, mint and more mint. Don't get me wrong, its not over powering, and it doesn't make my eyes water. It just smells minty, and refreshing.

The colour of this mask is green, and i would describe it as a thick paste, with chunks of either primrose seeds, of the aduki beans spread throughout (not sure which one it is), but i find it provides a lovely texture to the mask, and provides a gentle exfoliation to my sensitive skin which i loved.

Because of the thick texture, i do find it a little tricky to spread the mask out in a nice thin layer, but its not impossible.

So does the mask do what it says? It definitly gives my skin a gentle exfoliation, and it makes me seem fresh and it smells oh-so-good. But it did struggle to remove the deep blackheads from my pores so it doesnt get a tick for that one (but then nothing ever really does).

Overall a decent mask for Lush, and one that is worth a try!

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.

This is a super minty, gritty, scrubby mask with a bright green colour.

It claims to draw dirt out of your pores but I didn't notice this effect. It was one heck of a scrub, though.

I think it would be better suited for body use as it contains a lot of mint, which can be irritating, and the exfoliating particles are too harsh for the face. It will hurt if you rub too much, so try to soften it as much as possible before removing. I also read on various skincare articles that this mask is not so good for the face for the reasons I stated.

I might buy it again to use on my body because it smells really amazing and uplifting, but never again on my face!

I found out about this product from the girls on the BR forum, and had to try it. I was given an unbelievably generous sample from Lush - enough for 5 masks! - and when it ran out I went and repurchased it.

I love Lush masks, always have, but it always irritated me a little that the fresh ones expire before you can use them up. WIth Mask of Magnaminty you have a self-preserving or standard option, both of which have a much longer shelf life, making them vastly more cost effective per use (although I still love and will continue to buy the other ones depending on the needs of my skin).

My skin is oily and when it gets grumpy it can break out or have wee red patches. It's much better now than it used to be, but oiliness is still an ongoing issue. This is great for my skin.

The mask comes in a very 'natural' green colour, with a strong smell of mint and darker green leaves (mint leaves?) in the lighter green base. It has a clay texture and is verey thick, but spreads reasonably easily.

When you apply this there is a strong 'minty' tingling sensation. It can feel very intense until it dries, but (unless it's super bad) persevere a couple of minutes as it always settles down for me. There appears to be a reaction when skin, air and the product first come into contact with each other.

As it dries, it darkens, and the reaction lessens. You can still smell the mint, but it stops tingling.

It dries to a rough texture, which can crumble off your face, so make sure you've a towel handy to lay over your knees! After the desired time frame (I usually go for 'half a Shortland Street' :p) the mask is ready to be washed off, and as you do it softens enough to become a nice cleanser/scrub.

This is an awesome product - it clears my skin, tightens, freshens and detoxifies it. It's a great pick-me-up and always makes me feel glowy and pampered. It's about $18.90 for the smallest size - I recommend getting the smaller one as Lush masks are super fresh and you're better off getting a smaller amount more often so that you're not playing expiration date roulette.

Also - as this comes in the classic Lush screw-top black plastic pottle, it's one that (if you collect 5 empties) can be traded in for a free mask eventually.

Mask of Magnamity was my first ever Lush purchase and still remains one of my most-favourite. It's deep-cleaning claims sounded just what I needed for my acne-prone, oily skin and I love a good clay mask.

It comes packaged in the trademark Lush black pottle. For those unfamiliar with them they have a secure screw-top lid which is great for protecting the mask from moisture and air if you store them in the bathroom. The tub is a generous size and contains a whopping amount of product, I didn't manage to get through mine before it expired. I actually used it for some time after it expired without any detrimental results, just keep an eye on it and if it looks funky, biff it!

The mask itself is thick and green, with a rough texture and a nice minty smell. When applied it has an immediate cooling sensation which is refreshing, but this isn't a mask for sensitive skin. You can definately feel it working away as it tingles, deep-cleaning the skin and drawing all the gunk away. I leave it on until I feel it's dried, then rinse it off with warm water and a facecloth. I like to apply at night, then use a serum afterwards and I wake up with glowing, visibly clearer skin.

I'm not currently using this as i'm working my way through my Tailor mask and I don't like to use more than one clay mask at a time due to the expiry on the products. I would really recommend this for any acne-prone girl, but I've told friends with good or sensitive skin to stay clear as it can feel quite harsh on the skin.

I used the Lush Mask of Magnaminty for two years whilst suffering from hormonal break outs and full blown acne. There was nothing I could do to stop the blemishes forming, but the Mask of Magnaminty did a brilliant job at significantly minimising the blemishes and hurrying them along. I have tried many face masks, and this one has the fastest, most visible results.

The mask itself is thick, green and rough. It spreads reasonably easily over the face, but it does use quite a bit of product because of its thickness. This isn't a gentle mask, as the peppermint can be a little overwhelming. It's incredibly cooling and cleansing, but back away now if you have sensitive skin. I leave this mask on for 5-10 minutes, but it isn't a mask you can sit back, relax and forget about. However, it is incredibly effective. I rinse the mask off with warm water and a face cloth and my blemishes are instantly smaller, my pores are tiny and my skin feels fresh and smooth. This mask beats Glamglow, and every other mask I have tried for shrinking blemishes. Lastly, this is from Lush, so it is handmade, cruelty free and has no nasties.

I recommend this mask to anyone with break outs or acne, but not sensitive skin. It would also give anyone's skin a deep clean, but other than deep cleaned skin, it would have no other benefit for someone without blemishes. I personally no longer use this mask, simply because I rarely breakout and this mask does expire, so I don't have get enough use from it.