Anyone want to take a trip to the Himalayas via your bathroom? If so, choose The Body Shop.
The Body Shop’s Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask costs £16, and can be purchased online or in store. Those who have used it before me had given it a 5* review on the website, so I had to give it a try for myself…
Like L’Oréal’s Detoxifying mask, this one is made of clay. The only striking difference (aside from the ingredients) is the colour, this was more brown/green than black charcoal.
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The good thing about this mask though is that it claims to be formulated without parabens, paraffin, silicone or mineral oil. I don’t exactly know if parabens went into the making of L’Oreal’s, so I can’t comment.
My verdict is that it’s good – just good. It reminded me a lot of Younique‘s one in that it “rice, crackled and popped” on my skin, as I felt it getting rid of the toxins and impurities. Also, it’s got a similar consistency and drying texture as L’Oréal’s. However, in terms of price, did it measure up to L’Oréal or Lush? Sadly, I don’t think it did…
As I said, it’s a good mask, but I could have bought two or three L’Oréal or Lush ones for that price… The thing is, because I had found the Holy Grail of masks in L’Oreal and Lush, I can’t say this one went above and beyond what I’ve experienced from the others. If I’m honest, it’s definitely better than Younique’s, just not better than L’Oréal and Lush’s (affordability). The only thing this one does that the others fail to is provide the afterglow. Having said that, I could in effect spritz Lush’s toner waters or lather on my moisturiser to get that though, so… Thankfully, I’ve been blessed with less noticeable pores of late, so I couldn’t tell you if this mask helped with that – something which is states to do, but my skin did look healthier and have a glow to it (as it also claimed).
Look, it’s good, and you might decide it’s great for you because everyone’s different… I don’t have anything bad to say about it, other than the price. However, it’s got Himalayan charcoal in it, so that must be expensive to get hold of, I’d imagine. I’m not complaining, I just wish I hadn’t tried the other two first, because maybe then I wouldn’t have any preconceptions? Who knows…
Which mask do you feel is the best mask?
Lush and L’Orèal. The reason I cannot tell you is because they’re both different in consistency. I think, if you like clay definitely L’Oréal is best – but if you like a silicone-gel like consistency then Lush’s Prince of Darkness. They both seemed to do the same things and are both in the same price range. Hope this helps? X
Really nice review, I agree that the price ruins the product for me
Thank you! Glad we both share the same thoughts on it. 🙂 x
Good insights, bae! I would have thought for the appearance and price of this product, it would have been much better. Ever tried any of those Asian black masks that are supposed to suck out all the blackheads and whiteheads? I’ve thought of purchasing, but I’m suspicious.
I share the same sentiments. I have not… However, I’m always on the lookout for new things to try. Having said that, if you get to try it before me and put a post out, I’ll definitely read it and be interested. X