Nice exfoliating mask, but...
I really like this mud mask. It has a pleasant smell, like lavender and tea tree oil. Going on, it feels a little gritty like an exfoliant should. I have tried doing this mask in both of the recommended ways. First, I didn't wash my face and left the mask on for 10 minutes. Then, I tried rubbing it in a circular motion to exfoliate my skin. However, I wasn't a fan of this method. My skin is obviously too sensitive as I found this to be kind of painful. I also tried leaving this on for 10 minutes and then just using warm water and a washcloth to remove the mask. I have to say that I prefer this method. It does leave my skin feeling fresh and invigorated. However, I did not see the tightening or purifying of the skin. I usually use a clay mask and I can feel that tighten my skin. It also draws out the excess oil from my pores. After taking off a clay mask, I can see the pores on my nose (my problem area) significantly reduced. Unfortunately, I didn't get the same results with this mask. After using it, my face did look more refreshed. I also felt calm (probably due to the soothing effects of the lavender). However, my pores were still the same and they looked dirty. When I squeezed them, grayish-brown tipped white stuff (sebum) came out. This is something that my clay mask removes. I did receive this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Honestly, I would use this mask to relax, refresh your skin, and exfoliate dead skin cells. On the contrary, I wouldn't use this product if you are trying to clean and reduce your pores.
Rating: 4 stars