Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask
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Written by bakesnknits
April 02, 2013
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Summary
Brand
Skin Type
Texture
Size
100ml
Indicative Price
£20.00
Price per 100 ml/g
£20.00
Discontinued
Description
Active charcoal mask to clear pores
When environmental pollutants, dirt and debris get under your skin, its waste-filtering system gets jammed, pores get clogged, skin looks cloudy. Nature's complexion clean-up crew gets to the bottom of skins overcast condition and clears the way for it to act its best. Activated Charcoal acts like a magnet to draw out pore-cloggers, White China Clay absorbs environmental pollutants, Lecithin dissolves impurities. Without all that "stuff" down there, skin "breathes a sigh of relief."
Best for clogged pores.
When environmental pollutants, dirt and debris get under your skin, its waste-filtering system gets jammed, pores get clogged, skin looks cloudy. Nature's complexion clean-up crew gets to the bottom of skins overcast condition and clears the way for it to act its best. Activated Charcoal acts like a magnet to draw out pore-cloggers, White China Clay absorbs environmental pollutants, Lecithin dissolves impurities. Without all that "stuff" down there, skin "breathes a sigh of relief."
Best for clogged pores.
Directions
Once a week or as often as needed, open pores with warm, moist towel and layer mask on. Allow to dry, rinse well. Watch your skin shake off the shroud of dullness and take on a new clarity.
Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Myrtus Communis Leaf Water (Myrtle), Kaolin, Bentonite (CI 77004), Butylene Glycol, Montmorillionite, Polysorbate 20, PEG 100 Stearate, Charcoal Powder, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, PEG 150 Distearate, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Sorbitan Laurate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Simethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexl Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Trisodium EDTA, Dehydroacetate Acid, Phenoxyethanol.
User reviews
4 reviews
5 stars
25%
4 stars
50%
3 stars
25%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%
Overall rating
3.9
Packaging
4.3(4)
Texture
4.3(4)
Mildness
4.0(4)
Effectiveness
4.0(4)
Ease of use
4.0(4)
Scent
3.8(4)
Value for Money
3.3(4)
Pamper must have!
(Updated: August 17, 2014)
Overall rating
4.3
Packaging
5.0
Texture
5.0
Mildness
5.0
Effectiveness
5.0
Ease of use
3.0
Scent
3.0
Value for Money
4.0
Buy this mask for a relaxing pamper, and see visably clearer skin, cleaner, less visible pores and overall smoothness.
User Reviews
Strongest points
This mask is great for an evening pamper after a long day; it detoxifies the hell out of my skin. I find my pores are visibly cleanser and less clogged, reduces open pores and redness. My go-to mask for a dramatic improvement.
Weakest points
Only thing that most people complain about is the mess it can make when removing it. But, although at first it did make quite a mess of my facial cloth, I then decided the best way to remove it is in a sink full of warm water. Worked a charm.
Summary
The value for money is really quite reasonable for a high end brand like Origins. The product lasts a long time and serves you well throughout your usage.
Would you recommend this product?
Yes
Okay but nothing special
Overall rating
2.6
Packaging
3.0
Texture
2.0
Mildness
3.0
Effectiveness
2.0
Ease of use
3.0
Scent
3.0
Value for Money
2.0
User Reviews
Strongest points
Easy to remove without much mess.
Weakest points
Limited impact and expensive.
Summary
I'm not the greatest fan of charcoal masks but this one is actually okay and not too messy or hard to remove but the impact is limited and it feels plastically on the skin. The results are very limited and given the price.
Would you recommend this product?
No
Coal on my face - a big disgrace!
Overall rating
4.7
Packaging
5.0
Texture
5.0
Mildness
5.0
Effectiveness
5.0
Ease of use
5.0
Scent
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
I bought this last year when I had a facial and have used it twice weekly since and still have loads left as you only apply a thin layer to the areas of the face that are greasy and have open pores. I think it has helped as I really hated my open pores on my nose area and having used this regularly I think they are reduced and certainly I get fewer nasty white heads in the nose area. You need the smallest amount as it glides on smoothly, leave for a minute or so then rinse off, tone, serum and moisturise. Feels like youy have had a full facial.k
User Reviews
Strongest points
No parabens etc and all natural ingredienst
Weakest points
Messy if you remove with a flannel
Summary
A charcoal based face mask to reduce open pores from Origins.
Would you recommend this product?
Yes
Feels like a spa treatment
Overall rating
4.2
Packaging
4.0
Texture
5.0
Mildness
3.0
Effectiveness
4.0
Ease of use
5.0
Scent
5.0
Value for Money
3.0
User Reviews
Strongest points
The texture and method make this product feel like a spa treatment.
Weakest points
I had to cut the end of the tube to use it all up.
Summary
I like using this mask and it does feel like it is clearing out my pores. I'm not sure it entirely uncloggs them. I'm going to try a budget version to see how it compares.
Would you recommend this product?
Yes