Review (5/5): Non-drying clay mask
I also found this at Ross for just a few bucks (I'm going to try other Ross stores to stock up!) and tried it last night - it's awesome. I typically stay away from clay masks and may not have bought it had I been able to see inside and see that it was clay, but I'm so glad I couldn't! It's not a typical clay mask that dries you out, it feels silky and smooth like the thickest body butter you can imagine. All the things they say it does, it does. I have decent skin to begin with, but I struggle with some roughness on my cheeks, unevenness, some redness, and few small scars/sun spots. I applied this in a nice layer and putzed about for the 10 suggested minutes. (A tip from a professional: never let a clay mask dry on your face. You're pulling natural moisture out when you do this, which exacerbates the situation.) I removed it with a soft washcloth (in just 3 swipes) then rinsed with water. My skin looked nice, but I always see the real effects the next day...and I did. I'm nice and even, "glowy" (for lack of a better adjective), and my cheeks are smooth! The scent is a little too sweet for me (smells more like cocoa or vanilla than honey, but maybe that's it) but it doesn't last long and it's tolerable once it's on my face. I'm glad I gave this a shot, I really like it. There are no directions on how often to use it, so my esthetician training tells me probably 2 - 3 times a week, depending on skin type. It'll be hard for me to not use this more often, it's really nice.