Anyone familiar with my blog will know by now that I love a good direct comparison of two skincare products I’ve tried for spot prone skin which I like to pitch against each other in a VS post. I’ve previously covered day moisturisers, cleansers and pimple patches to name a few in this accidental series. Let’s kick this clay mask comparison off.
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Here’s a comparison break down of the two products:
| Epoch Glacial Marine Mud Mask | The Body Shop® Himalayan Charcoal Mask | |
| Price | £29.53 per 200ml | £20.00 per 75ml (or £8 for 15ml trial mini size) |
| Product Claims (as per the brand websites) | Natural, simple way to soften and smooth skin. Draws out dirt and impurities. Leaves skin fresh, renewed and healthy-looking. Absorbs dead skin cells and excess oil. Suitable for all skin types. | Powerful purifying charcoal clay mask. Absorbs excess oil, dirt and impurities. Exfoliates. Gives a healthy glow. Tingly and refreshing. Helps unclog pores. |
| Eco / Charity benefits | Nu Skin donates $0.25 per sale to the Nu Skin Force For Good Foundation | Glass packaging. Community Fair Trade tea tree oil. Certified B Corp. |
| How To Use (as per the brand websites) | Shake before use – apply to face and body | 2-3 times a week – leave on for 10-15 mins |
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Nu Skin – Epoch Glacial Marine Mud Mask Review
I won this product in a giveaway. I love the really smooth feeling texture of this mask. It feels silky to apply and is incredibly easy to wash off and almost feels nourishing in the process. It is clean mask to use and doesn’t make a horrible mess. I’ve been using this twice a week for two and a half months and not experienced it drying my skin out at all. Even after using this frequently on my face I would estimate the bottle is at least half full still so the product lasts a really long time. However; unfortunately I haven’t really noticed any particular improvements in any congestion in my skin even after using this product for over 10 weeks. I generally use facemasks only to try and tackle my enlarged and often dark looking pores across my nose which spread onto my cheeks. This mask hasn’t made a difference to their appearance at all. I’m disappointed about this as the product feels so lovely to use. I wouldn’t use it again.
Likes: smooth feel, easy to apply and remove, not drying
Dislikes: no real noticeable improvements in my skin, almost impossible to use up before its Period After Opening expiry so product was wasted.
The Body Shop® Himalayan Charcoal Mask Review
I first tried this product a couple of years ago when the brand offered samples of this mask via their social media sites. I remember liking it but for some reason didn’t purchase. I bought my first full jar of this about a year ago and I still recall the total shock I experienced when I used it the first time, rinsed and looked at my skin in the mirror. The dull congested pores I’m conscious of around my nose and surrounding area, to me, instantly looked better. I had one of those moments where you start doubting the “before” so lean in really close to the mirror in amazement wondering if it’s really your skin you’re looking at. It definitely tingles more than the Epoch mask. The texture also is quite lumpy and thick. The only thing I’m less keen on with this mask is that it can be a bit of a mission to wash off. I’ve discovered the best way is to dampen the mask and then really gently soak it off with a flannel and no scrubbing. For the impressive results I don’t care about this. Of all the face masks I’ve tried to date this is my favourite. I apply once or twice a week depending on how busy I am. Using it this way means 1 jar typically lasts me 6 months and they regularly have offers which I time with purchasing a new jar. Another perk with this product is the glass jars are lovely to upcycle into bathroom storage or plant pots.
Likes: impressive results on my congested pore areas, glass jar packaging,
Dislikes: slightly messy wash off process but I can absolutely live with this as the results are great
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So glad you like the Himalayan Mask – it’s one of our best-selling items and I love it too though very messy for sure, LOL! 🙂 🙂 xxx
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By far the best clay mask I’ve tried to date!
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