Introduction
The last clay mask I reviewed was Aesop’s Chamomile anti-blemish masque. I am not a fan of clay masks, but even I have to admit that Aesop’s mask was excellent.
What am I testing?
I’m testing the Inkey List’s kaolin clay mask. This product has no fragrance.
“Kaolin” is a type of clay, that is much gentler on the skin than (e.g.) darker coloured clays including multani mitti (Fuller’s earth). This makes kaolin clay masks suitable for people with sensitive, mature or dry skin
The ingredient list is very basic indicating this is just a bog-standard clay mask. As its priced at £ for 50ml, it is reasonable for the product to have so few ingredients.
I have no expectations of this mask, except not to irritate me and cause me break outs.
Instructions for use
Apply a thin layer on dampened skin and leave on for 10 minutes. I’ll reiterate that you should not let any clay mask dry out on you.
Obligatory before photos
Obligatory after photos
Would I by this product again?
This is quite an oily clay mask – its almost like a thick cream. It spreads very easily and has no distinguishable smell at all, which is what you would expect of a fragrance-free product.
I applied the mask on my lips – it stung – but as you can see its made my lips slightly lighter. This is the most bizarre thing (I know).
After 10 minutes, the mask still quite oily and there was no risk that this mask would dry out my skin. As you can see from the “after photo” it appears as if I have used a brightening face wash. There is no distinct improvement in my skin – in terms of it feels plumper, softer or so visibly brighter that I would be tempted to use this mask again.
The mask only costs £5 for 50ml on cultbeauty, so it is very cheap. But its not enough to buy this mask again. I much prefer not using no clay mask than this oily clay mask.