The smell isn’t bad, but it is not good either
This is a very small amount of mud.  The inside dimensions of the bottle are approximately 1.5” tall by less than 2” diameter.  When I opened the bottle and removed the safety seal, the mud was to the top of the bottle.  The directions include a step to stir before applying the mud.  When I stirred it, I found there was a large air bubble and the bottle was only about half full.  A little of this mud goes a long way, so this small amount will go further than some other facial masks.<br /><br />As per the instructions, I washed and dried my face before application.  The AntiAging MegaMud goes on very smoothly.  It has a strong minty smell that becomes less overwhelming with time and is partially replaced with other smells that aren’t entirely pleasant.  The smell isn’t bad, but it is not good either.<br /><br />The mud made my skin sting immediately, but it became less intense until I washed off the dried mask.  I had removed the mask and I felt my face burning still about 5-10 minutes later, so I washed my face again using cleanser.  I was fortunate that there was only the burning sensation and not a significant amount of reddening.<br /><br />The box says the peptides relax muscle tension by inhibiting the release of neurotransmitters released by the brain.  I'm not sure how I feel about having a topical beauty product interfering with my neurotransmitters.  I'm probably getting new lines as my brow furrows trying to wrap my brain around this concept.<br /><br />From the company website (https://www.viacosmedics.com/product/megamud/), this is a list of Ingredients: Deionized Water, Kaolin, Propylene Glycol, Montmorillonite (Bentonite), Glycerin USP, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate-20, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract, Camelia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Extract, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Algae Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Squalene, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol<br /><br />From the other reviews, I thought I would like this product.  After a certain age, many of us probably hope for that product that really will combat wrinkles and give us just a little more youthful appearance.  I can’t imagine spending over 20 dollars for such a tiny amount of product that makes my skin burn and may or may not have anti-aging properties.  For now, I’ll just have to settle for having my beauty come from within.  Not such a bad thing anyway.<br /><br />The good news is that this product was provided at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review.
Rating: 3 stars