Mary Kay Deep-Cleansing Charcoal Mask Review
I really enjoy Mary Kay's skincare products because they are good quality, great for sensitive skin and they're reasonably priced. So I was very excited to find out that Mary Kay came out with their own charcoal mask! It retails for $26 (CAD) and you get a whopping 4 ounces (114 g) of product!
To start off I just want to say that I love that this mask comes in a tube instead of a jar; it’s a lot more sanitary and easier to dispense this way. The cap secures nicely so you don't have to worry about this leaking all over the place.
This mask contains great ingredients including navy bean and honeysuckle extracts, which are supposed to help with skin discolouration.
This mask contains great ingredients including navy bean and honeysuckle extracts, which are supposed to help with skin discolouration.
The mask is light grey in colour and it smells of peppermint and rosemary. It's a perfect consistency so it spreads on the face quickly and evenly. This is one of the easiest masks I've ever applied to my face! Upon application, it slightly stung my face but it wasn't irritating at all.
You leave this mask on for 10-20 minutes, I leave it on for 20 to try and get the full benefits. As it dries, you can actually see that it pulls out oil from the pores; on the areas where there are more pores and oil, you see dark grey spots.
Once the 20 minutes are up, the mask doesn't completely harden down as a clay mask would. The best part of this mask is that it is a wash off! One of the reasons I haven’t been interested in purchasing charcoal masks is because most of them are peel offs and my skin is too sensitive to use those. You can easily rinse this off with warm water and if you want, a wash cloth.
Once the 20 minutes are up, the mask doesn't completely harden down as a clay mask would. The best part of this mask is that it is a wash off! One of the reasons I haven’t been interested in purchasing charcoal masks is because most of them are peel offs and my skin is too sensitive to use those. You can easily rinse this off with warm water and if you want, a wash cloth.
After using this mask, my face always feels extremely clean and smooth. Since I have dry, sensitive skin I expected this mask to cause my skin to be red, irritated and dry after use however it doesn't! I notice that my pores immediately look clearer and smaller. Sadly, I didn't find it to have any immediate effects on pimples though. But overall, my skin looks cleaner and healthier as a result of this mask.
I didn't expect to enjoy this mask since I have dry, sensitive skin but it has become one of my favourites! It's very effective yet gentle on the skin. And for the price, you get an amazing value! If you're interested in trying out a charcoal mask, you should really try this one!
Rating: 💜💜💜💜💜
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