Cleansing face masks, reviews

Vasilisa Naumenko, beauty editor:

– Creamy with a light but very pleasant aroma and delicate texture. This is me about the Angelica face mask. It was difficult to force myself to wash off the product after three minutes, as written in the instructions.

Manufacturers promise that the mask will save dehydrated, dull and tired skin, creating invisible protection on the face in just a few minutes. Organic angelica extracts and plant sugar help the skin fight moisture deficiency.

I love and respect L’Occitane for several years now. All products are made so gentle and delicate that even during periods when the skin is dry and irritated, it is not scary to test new products.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t completely remove the product with a cotton pad, so I washed my face with water. As a result, I got smooth skin and did not want to apply the cream at all, despite the fact that my skin constantly suffers from dryness.

Next time I try to hold the mask on my face for 15-20 minutes, it seems to me that in three minutes this tool did not have time to fully open.

Olga Frolova, build editor:

– I have great love for products containing salicylic acid. They gently cleanse and exfoliate the top layer of the skin, and unlike products with AHA acids, which, in my opinion, are more aggressive, it is not necessary to apply Sanskrin after them.

Noreva’s cream mask is claimed to be deeply cleansing for problem skin, but I was surprised at how delicately it works. No discomfort in the process. After use, the skin becomes really clean and very soft. It also shrinks pores well and slightly mattifies.

I also liked that the mask needs to be kept on the face for only 3-5 minutes – you can have time to do it even in the morning, when you are late everywhere.

Yulia Gaponova, managing editor:

– In fact, I do not use masks so often due to the fact that my skin is very sensitive and the products that I tried earlier did not suit me at all.

For testing, I got the Darphin Purifying Aromatic Clay Mask, which I tried with caution. The developers promised that this product was created for problem skin, perfectly cleanses, soothes and brings tired skin back to life, giving it a feeling of comfort and purity.

I will say right away that I really liked the mask. At first, I appreciated the delicate texture of the mask, which almost does not dry out like other kaolin masks. The product is easy to apply, really improves the complexion and refreshes, mattifying, but at the same time not overdrying the skin. I also liked the pleasant aroma, bright enough, but unobtrusive.

I think that with long-term use of Darphin Purifying Aromatic Clay Mask, my sensitive skin will receive sufficient hydration and cleansing, as the manufacturers promise.

Natalya Zheldak, editor-in-chief:

– Oh, you would know how it smells! Subtle, wonderful, as if its composition does not include clay, but an extract from flower dew, honestly. And its texture is pleasant – creamy, dense. The feeling that you are applying a greasy and dense face cream, but on the skin it is felt lighter than the lungs. In general, either I was in a great mood, or really the mask was so wonderful, but testing this tool greatly diluted the already rather everyday ritual.

Before testing, I knew absolutely nothing about the Swiss brand Declare. If you are one of the same as me, then here is a short note: the Declare brand was originally a project of Johnson & Johnson, but over time it has become an independent line. It is considered the only luxury cosmetics that creates products for complex care of sensitive skin. All products are hypoallergenic.

For testing I got an antiseptic mask for oily skin Declare Anti-Oil Mask, which contains healing clay. Clay cleanses the pores well and regulates the oiliness of the skin. This is what I need, because even in winter and at the height of the heating season, the skin remains prone to oily. Accordingly, if you use the mask regularly (which I am going to do), it can defeat pimples and inflammation.

I also like the quick action of the mask – just hold it on your face for only 5-10 minutes. Of course, I found something to complain about: I love products that wash off quickly, but here it took a fairly large amount of water. But I really liked the result – the skin is soft, not tight, even a moisturizer was not required.

Nastya Obukhova, editor of the Fashion and Shopping section:

– The description for Nuxe Gentle Cleansing Rose Petal Mask says that it is specially designed for sensitive skin, both dry and oily. That is why I decided to use it: to be honest, I don’t really trust clay masks, as they can affect my skin with fragile vessels too much.

I liked using the mask. The problem arose only in order to open a small but heavy glass jar: they sealed it conscientiously. The texture of the product turned out to be extremely unusual: creamy, but at the same time some kind of rubbery, springy like marshmallows. It is worth noting that it was somehow unusual and not very convenient to apply this substance on the face: pieces of the mask fell off the finger every now and then.

However, as it turned out, the main thing is to apply the mask to the face. After contact with the skin, it spreads very easily and evenly with light movements. The aroma of the mask is, of course, divine, moderately saturated and somewhat reminiscent of pink soap. The product contains 92 percent of natural ingredients, including kaolin, essential oils of rose, rosemary and lavender, birch extract and much more. The product is designed to soften, moisturize and at the same time thoroughly cleanse the skin.

The Nuxe mask did an excellent job with all the tasks. I applied it to damp skin in a not too dense layer and left it on for 10 minutes. After some time, I felt tight, but for the sake of beauty, you can be patient. I liked the result: after washing, the skin became even, there was no redness, the pores were narrowed, and the skin was tightened. At the same time, I did not feel a hint of dryness. The face seemed just perfect: pink and radiant. To be honest, I didn’t even expect my capricious skin to take clay well.

Nastya Obukhova, editor of the Fashion and Shopping section:

– I have never used powder-type masks in my life, so the appearance at the beauty editor of the Erborian BB-mask was an excellent chance to catch up. The mask consists of eight sachets containing the finest powder of a delicate pistachio shade. The tool is recommended to be applied in the morning during washing for just one minute. According to the manufacturer, the mask creates the effect of baby’s skin.

It didn’t quite work out for me. I liked the mask: it’s funny to dilute the powder with water and smear your face with green liquid. It dries almost instantly without causing any inconvenience. After application, the skin becomes even and rosy. I did not notice the effect of the baby’s skin – there is not enough moisture. Despite the good visual effect, I had to apply several layers of moisturizer.

The feeling of tightness did not go away for quite a long time. I think a BB mask is perfect for me in spring and summer – in winter my skin is dry and irritated.

Among the real advantages of the product are: removal of excess sebum, narrowing of pores, and evening of skin tone. The mask, of course, does not remove blackheads, but it improves the general condition of the skin. The price of the product is unlikely to allow me to use it as recommended, twice a week – only on special occasions!

Kristina Semina, editor of the “Lifestyle” column:

– As stated in the description, the Herbal Lavender Repair Mask is suitable for combination skin and has cleansing and regenerating properties: heals inflammation, regulates the sebaceous glands.

The mask contains rosemary and lavender essential oils.

In fact, the Herbal Lavender Repair Mask turned out to be pretty good. But I personally did not notice the “wow effect”.

I applied the mask, as expected, on clean skin and left it on for 15 minutes. I immediately liked the texture of the product – it is very delicate and pleasant, and even smells very nice. In general, leaving it on your face is a pleasure!

Now about the results. After I washed off the product with warm water, I noticed that the skin became very soft and velvety. That’s all you can expect from a mask.

By the way, the instructions indicate that Herbal Lavender Repair Mask copes with inflammation. To do this, you need to locally apply the product to the damaged area of ​​the skin at night. The manufacturer promises that in the morning there will be no trace of the pimple. I didn’t check it myself because it was unnecessary, but I took note of it.

Victoria De, Deputy Chief Editor:

– To be honest, until recently I have never heard of this brand’s cosmetics. In general, I am a great conservative in this matter: if I liked one thing, I will buy for many years. Thanks to our beauty editor. She opened Erborian for me. The mask surprised, amazed and greatly pleased.

Smell. This criterion is very important to me. If a cosmetic product has a pungent aroma, I will never buy it. Open the cap and voila! Delicate, subtle, non-irritating odor. The test was passed for a solid five.

Texture. The first sensation is bewilderment. Is this really a scrub mask? The product has a soft creamy texture that is easy to apply and makes cleaning the skin very pleasant. The tiny granules of Korean chestnut are barely perceptible, but perfectly exfoliate dead skin cells.

Removing the mask from the face. Sometimes this turns into a real problem (if the mask hardens too quickly). The Erborian scrub rinses off in a few seconds.

Result. Excellent. After use, the skin becomes smooth and well-groomed. And one more bonus – you don’t need to use a moisturizer after the scrub. In short, 10 out of 10. The mask fully met all my expectations.

Victoria De, Deputy Chief Editor:

– No time for long bath procedures? Deep cleansing gel scrub with microgranules VICHY Normderm 3 en 1 was created especially for you. The product replaces the gel scrub and face mask at the same time. Easy to apply, perfectly cleanses the skin, and can be removed quickly and easily.

True, I did find two shortcomings for myself personally. First, there is a pungent smell. I love menthol very much, but I do not accept it in cosmetics (but this is my personal fad, but for someone, on the contrary, a huge plus!).

And yet – I have very thin problem skin, so after using scrubs, it begins to peel off, which, of course, does not give much pleasure …

My verdict is “four” on a five-point scale. The tool is perfect for those who cannot imagine life without scrubs.

Victoria De, Deputy Chief Editor:

– I stumbled upon this mask by accident – I was just tempted by the action “Buy two products and get one more as a gift.” But the tool turned out to be so good that I have been using it for six months already. And I’m not going to change it yet.

So, Lumene Matt Touch Deep-Cleansing Peat Mask is a clay mask that is for me a weekly “aperitif” before every bath. It is applied in a few seconds, after which you turn into a little grimy negro.

We keep the product on the face for about 20 minutes (although 10 is indicated – but the effect is more noticeable!), And then wash it off with cotton pads or special linen napkins – otherwise it is difficult to do it – and enjoy the velvety skin of the face. The product perfectly removes dead particles, the skin breathes and quietly thanks for a pleasant procedure.

At first, the pronounced menthol smell was a little embarrassing, but what an effect! Thus, Lumene deservedly receives 9 out of 10 points. The perfect product at a ridiculous price!