The Sanctuary Warming Charcoal Detox Mask

Advantages: Easy to put on and take off, leaves skin noticable softer and smoother
Disadvantages: May irritate some poeples skin

...but has been put in the wrong place by Ciao who have been informed. I was lucky enough to get a load of The Sanctuary products for Christmas and in with all the goodies was this mask. Now, I’ve tried a few different types over the years but never really found a mask that I liked so I don’t tend to bother with them that often but this one was a little different from the norm. This product is available in two forms – a 100ml tube ...
...that I found myself with. The sachet is a fairly generous squared size given the fact that it only holds 10ml (see picture at end of op). I am immediately informed on the sachet cover that this product is an indulgent and warming facial mask which cleanses and pampers skin. Apparently it contains activated charcoal and natural clay kaolin to cleanse and detoxify. It removes impurities and absorbs toxins whilst soothing agents protect the skin. It ... Read review

Advantages: does exactly what it says on the tube, wonderful texture
Disadvantages: may be unsuitable for dry skin?

The Sanctuary is a luxurious ladies' day spa in Covent Garden, which markets a range of indulgent treatments for use at home. These are a little more expensive than some of their skin care competitors, but I find the high quality of their lovely products and the way they meet their promised results, is worth paying a little more for. I bought this mask in Boot's (100ml tube for £7.50, 10ml sachet for £0.99), and it is also available at www.thesanctuary.com. ...
...transparent cylindrical tube fronted by the famous blue and orange title and fish logo. The tube itself has a well-made expensive feel, with a body of smooth velvet-like plastic topped by a solidly snapping lid. The mask itself is the texture of thick slippery clay, and when I squeeze it onto my hand it has the same therapeutic feel of squelching a big piece of potter's clay - I'd really just like to dive straight in! The grey colour may not be ... Read review

Advantages: It leaves your skin smooth
Disadvantages: not so good for very dry skin

The Sanctuary is a women only spa which is an oasis of peace and tranquility located in the heart of London's Covent Garden. For those of us unable to get there, Boots sell a range of Santuary products. The 100ml tube of Warming Charcoal Detox mask costs £7.50, but they also do a sachet for 49p if you just want to sample it. This mask is intended to cleanse and pamper your skin. "The activated charcoal and natural clay cleanse and detoxify, removing ...
...and prevent moisture loss" says the packaging. The directions for use suggest applying a generous layer to a thoroughly cleansed and wet face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for five minutes, and then remove with tepid water or a damp sponge. Opening the tube, my first reaction was "yuk"! It's a dark grey squodgy (if there is such a word!) substance, which smells surprisingly pleasant. I applied it to my wet face and "wow!" it really does heat ... Read review