H2O+ Sea Clear 10-Minute Mattifying Mud Mask

Advantages: Pleasant experience, cheap
Disadvantages: Doesn't work as a mud mask should

...(which is water only). As I’ve used Montagne Jeunesse sachets before I knew they opened easily without scissors, which I guess is not a major point but it’s easier to get into the mind frame to relax when you’ve not been trying to bite open a packet for a few minutes to then admit defeat and have to spend even longer scouting round the house trying to locate the scissors. The mask was easy to squeeze out of the sachet because it was quite runny. It was sort of more like runny clay than the very thick muds you can get. It was a nice blue/green colour but smelt a bit iffy – sort of like the sea, which is understandable after looking at the packet because it says “new with sea kelp nutrients”. I know sea kelp is meant to be very good for skin, and it wasn’t unpleasant, just not perfumed or pretty smelling, more spa-like and fresh. Once... Read review

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Advantages: Deep cleans, softens and smoothens skin, cheap
Disadvantages: Irritates my sensitive skin

...information and directions, again in several languages. The lid fastens securely but the hinge feels rather flimsy and I’d guess it would be easily broken. The Claims The mask contains ‘mineral-rich Dead Sea Salt and Dead Sea Mud, known to detoxify and remove impurities to reveal fresh, new skin’. It is clinically and dermatologically tested, but does not claim to be hypoallergenic. The Directions The directions tell us to apply to clean skin, avoiding the eye and mouth areas, leave for 5-10 minutes, and rinse thoroughly. It is also suggested that it should be used weekly. In Practice The mask is a grey colour, very similar to the colour of the tube, and a fairly thick texture, though not as thick as many mud masks I’ve used. It has a fairly strong, fresh scent, but it does smell rather synthetic, and I’d guess it’s a highly perfumed... Read review

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Advantages: Packaging keeps mask from drying up. It really works at making your skin clear.
Disadvantages: Don't use before a big date / occasion

...amount of people this may cause a little discomfort (as with any mud mask). Origins state that Clear Improvement is suitable for all skin types and that you should leave it to dry before removing it. I would suggest that those with dry skin would only need to keep it on for about 5-10 minutes (if they need it at all). RESULTS Immediately after rinsing this off and drying my face it feels lovely and soft to the touch. I find that after a mud mask my face can feel slightly dry/tight and this one is the same so I generally apply moisturiser soon after. You have to wait a few days to reap the full benefits of this mask. The following day you will either find that your skin is really clear and smooth or you’ll have a few spots (!) If you get the latter don’t be alarmed as this is a sign that the mask is working because in order to clear... Read review

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