Review: Ahava Purifying Mud Mask

i used to tnk that exfoliate(scrub) = deep cleanse. but i realised that they are diff late last yr.

exfoliate is to remove dead skin, enhance absorption of our moisturiser etc, skin wont look as dull too. but deep cleansing is to ‘suck’ out the impurities, dirt & excess sebum, prevent blackheads.

since then, ive been looking for a suitable mask for myself. its best to do a hydrating mask after exfoliation/deep cleansing, since they can be drying sometimes.

for pple with combi-oily skin lk me, i see it a must to exfoliate and deep cleanse once a wk! esp when i gt so many blackies to deal with on my nose. >.<>

for me, i will always do deep cleanse b4 exfoliate. i believe that when the mask is sucking out the blackheads, it may not b strong enough for those stubborn ones, and so with exfoliate, i can get it out of my face for gd lol. but wil nv do both on the same day cos that will be too harsh on my skin. there will be at least a 3day gap in between.

Have been this purifying mask for a few months already. it can be wash off easily (tis is my main concern), and we are only required to leave it on for a mere 2min, same as fancl sebum pack, which is alot shorter as compared to most masks in the market. the smell can be really bad at first, but after some times I am used to the smell already. lol. well, beauty comes with a price, its just 3min anyw.

However, the oil on my face dont seem to be lesser after using the mask the day before.

tried the one for dry & combi skin sample too. do agree that the 1 for oily skin is slightly stronger, and it seems that my blackheads are reduced after prolonged usage (i hope im nt hallucinating again). its recommended by womens wkly magazine too.

Verdict: 7.5/10, Price: $48, 150g

the other purifying masks that ive tried are dead sea mud mask fr tw beautydiy (online spree), the faceshop pore clay mask (recommended by 2mag) & fancl sebum pack (recommended by 1mag). the worst will definitely be beautydiy. they seem to have sand in it and i nid to kinda rub b4 i can wash them off. i was eggcited abt tfs mask cos its really cheap as compared to most mask, $19.90 for 100ml, and raved by mag. but i find the mud so diluted that its hard to apply, smell nice though. i will give it a 2nd chance soon since i still have it with me. lastly, fancl is comparable to ahava’s, but its soooo ex! 8sachets for $27.50, evy usage is $4+! sth to be happy is that all dint cause redness for me