L'Oreal Paris Skincare Pure Clay Face Mask with Charcoal for Dull Skin to Detox & Brighten Skin, Clay Mask, at home face mask, 1.7 oz.

I've used L'Oreal's charcoal clay mask for a couple of years now. Since I don't have problems with my skin, it has served the purpose of complementing my regular skin care routine -or so I thought. The product is hard to find where I live, so I stopped using it for about 6 months. During that period of time, I noticed puffiness in my lower eyelids that were not present with regular use of the L'Oreal mask. I had begun using something else that doesn't work as well. Needless to say, I am pleased with the results and if I order a skin care product "online" that means it works really well. I've read mixed reviews on the scent which I find to be more akin to a soft spa-like scent, minty and refreshing. The only minus for me is the mess involved with rinsing the mask which is the reason I usually apply it before showering. I give it five stars!

The Product:L’Oréal Paris Exfoliate and Refine Pores Pure Clay MaskInitial Product Observations:The mask was held in a substantial glass jar covered with the typical (what I call) L’Oréal green plastic lid. After breaking the safety seal and opening the jar, I noticed a moderately strong but pleasant, almost rose like scent emanating from a salmon colored cream within.Product Test:After cleaning and drying my face, I applied the mask to one side only. It had a slight abrasive texture going on and had a mild but appreciable tingle throughout the 10-15 minutes of suggested wear time. The mask was easily rinsed off but did leave a bit of a mess in the sink. After patting my face dry with a towel, I noticed some redness and blotchiness that I believe was just a result of the abrasive/exfoliating quality of the mask. Both resolved quickly as did the tingling sensation, but a pleasant tautness remained. When viewing my skin at 10x magnification, I was able to see an improvement in the smoothness of my skin, there was also a discernible difference in the size of my pores, and a slight difference in my fine lines.Pros:Pleasant scentPost-wear skin tautnessEasy rinse-offReduction in pore size appearanceSight reduction in fine linesCons:Temporary slight tingleTemporary redness and blotchinessRinse off is a bit messyThe moderately strong (but pleasant) scent may not agree with fragrance-sensitive consumers.Conclusion:I continue to enjoy using L’Oréal Paris Exfoliate and Refine Pores Pure Clay Mask and will absolutely be purchasing it when I run out. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good mask.Side Note:I also tried L’Oréal Paris “Detox & Brighten” and “Purify & Mattify” Pure Clay Masks and experienced similar results.I feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity by L’Oréal to try this product out for free and the ability to pass on my personal opinion as well as objective information that may be beneficial to other potential consumers.

I received this product from l'oreal for free in exchange for an honest review. I was a bit nervous to try it, since I've used face masks before that were messy, difficult to get off, or made my skin very red. This one did NOT do that!I used this in conjunction with Purify and Matify and Detox and Brighten. I used this one, Refine and Exfoliate on my cheeks/near my nose.The container is a hard glass jar and the lid is easily taken off. It has the gritty feel of an Exfloiate but it's so thick that it doesn't feel rough while you're applying. I covered my cheeks with it and went near my nose since that's where I seem to have large pores. Also, you don't need a ton on your hands to get good coverage. This stuff is thick, spreads easily, and smells awesome. Cleaning up my hands after applying was a breeze.I left the masks on for about 10-15 minutes (the recommended amount) and didn't experience any discomfort. Finally, it was time to remove!Clean up was very, very easy. Warm water and a wash cloth was all I needed. It took less than three minutes to get it all off. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had zero redness on my face like I usually do after using any type of face masks.My skin LOOKS softer and feels softer. I didn't notice a big difference in my pores, but since I've only used it once, I can't expect those kinds of results. I intend to keep using this product, along with the other two, to see if I can continue on with the good results!