First thing the packaging is simple and works alongside the rest of the 'Pure Clay' range. The cleanser comes in a squeeze tube and the mask comes in a glass tub.
The tube for the cleanser is easy to use and as the cleanser itself is a good consistency it means it is easy to control the amount you use.
The mask comes in a glass container which makes it feel more high-end and expensive. There is also a small reusable seal disk to place on before the lid to keep it more air tight - being a clay mask you don't want it to dry out unless its on your face!
Both products have a typical clay smell and are both the same charcoal in colour. The cleanser when used turns into a slight creamy foam when mixed with water. I washed my face in small circular motions avoiding the eye area.
Once rinsed off my face felt clean and fresh but it did feel a little bit dry which was something I was worried it might do. I tried it both with the mask afterwards and also applying moisturiser straight away. With just using the cleanser then adding moisturiser my skin felt good.
Using it with the mask afterwards felt alright it was like a super deep clean - it did feel a bit drying for my skin. After using the cleanser morning and night, I didn't really notice any improvements or any change to my skin, apart from the slight dryness once rinsed off.
The mask itself was really nice - I like being able to see the oils and imperfections that have been drawn out once my mask has dried. The mask lightens to a light grey colour, and the oily imperfections remain darker.
I prefer to use the mask 1-2 times a week depending on what my skin is like and alternate the cleanser with my standard one to ensure my skin doesn't get too dry.
I will definitely purchase the mask again but the cleanser is a bit of a miss for me.
I really enjoyed using the cleaner and mask as a new regime. I used the cleanser nightly and the mask three times over a week, but as the first time I used the mask right after cleansing it stung my skin a bit, the next time I made sure I waited an hour after using the cleanser - the two combined were just a bit too powerful! I'd really recommend this for anyone battling oily skin for regular use, or feeling a need to detox their skin. My skin has the occasional blemish and definitely benefitted from the regime - I have had absolutely no spots since I began using it so it must be doing something! I love the spa-like fragrances and deep cleaning feeling, the products are quite luxurious for the price! I liked them each individually and really see the benefit of using the products as a regime, the clay seems to attract impurities and remove oiliness and gunk from the skin, leaving your face fresh, soft and deeply clean. Follow up with a suitable moisturiser and enjoy the results!
Tips: If your skin is sensitive let it settle between cleansing and applying the mask