[THE FACE SHOP] BLACK HEAD EX NOSE CLAY MASK *PEEL-OFF TYPE*

To remove bleackheads on my nose I usually use those nose strips from time to time. My favorites are currently the ones from Bioré I purchased during my stay in Taiwan. They work quite good!

But a while ago I also ordered from [THE FACE SHOP] two tubes of the BLACK HEAD EX NOSE CLAY MASK. This line is recommended for people with oily/ combination skin.

From the BLACK HEAD EX line are available:

- CLEAR CLEANSING FOAM

- NOSE CLAY MASK (PEEL-OFF TYPE)

- PORE STRIP

- CHARCOAL PORE STRIP

- SMOOTHING MASSAGE OIL

- BLACK PEELING GOMMAGE

- CLEAN UP KIT (CLEAN UP GEL TONER + QUICK TIGHTENING CREAM)

I can't really find these products at eBay anymore, therefore I think that these might be replaced by the New Zealand Volcanic Clay line.

Description: The Black Head EX Nose Clay Mask is a peel off mask that is designed for deep cleansing and dissolve blackheads. Contains Mulberry, Coix Seed and Black Rice Extracts, which has anti-aging properties, leaving skin shine with healthy glow, youthful and supple. 

The slim but long white tube has a mulberry print on the front, the description on the back (Korean only!) and contains 50g. The twist-of lid is brown!

Some of the ingredients inside the clay mask are White Mud (0,1%), Black Complex (Black Bean, Black Tea, Blackberry, Black Rice), Mulberry Extract, Charcoal Extract, Aloe Extract and more.

The consistency is thick and sticky with the typical peel-off mask scent (can't describe it). The color is whitish-grey!
After washing and toning my skin I apply a thick layer of the clay mask to my nose area. I wait until it completely dried (usually around 20 minutes) and start to peel it off like a nose strip. Then I wash my face again with water to remove the residues.

When I remove the dry clay mask I can see that it removed a lot of the blackheads/ whiteheads but not all. I'm still satisfied with this product! The only thing I don't like is that I have to wait for a long time until it completely dried. When I remove it too early it's not working good coz it's still wet and sticky.

How to use: Apply Nose Clay Mask to your nose with full coverage, wait 10~15 minutes for the mask to dry, peel it off and rinse your nose thoroughly with water.

Price: around 4,- €/ US$6
Bought at: eBay (can't remember sellers name)    

What I love: 

It removes a lot of my blackheads/ whiteheads! 

What I don’t like: 

It takes a long time to dry!

Will I buy this again? No, I won't! I would like to try out the Volcanic Clay Nose Pack, though, but ordered the Charcoal Nose Strips first.

[innisfree] Jeju volcanic pore clay mask (mini)

Recently I was looking for more stuff from [innisfree] which uses natural ingredients - similar to [SKINFOOD] or [THE BODY SHOP]. I strumbled over their Jeju volcanic products and wanted to try out something of it because this line seems to be quite popular and is good for those with oily skin!
[innisfree] sells some of their face masks now in smaller 30ml sizes, so I got the Jeju volcanic pore clay mask (mini). Of course, you can get the 100ml size as well!

The following masks are available as mini tubes:

- Jeju volcanic pore clay mask

- almond sugar scrub

- aloe soothing gel mask

- red ginseng mask

- olive heating massage mask

- blueberry firming mask

Description: A clay mask with Jeju volcanic clusters to attach to sebum and purify pores.

While the big size comes in a jar, the small 30ml one is inside a brown tube. Around this tube is a sticker made of brown recycling paper with the description on it (Korean only). 
It has a twist-off lid!

Beside Jeju volcanic clusters the mask also contains scoria and green complex.

I found the following informations about Jeju volcanic online:

This pure and rare ingredient, formulated from solidified lava caused by volcanic eruptions in Jeju island, absorbs impurities and sebum that are deeply embedded within skin pores.

The consistency of this mask is creamy and dries fast on my skin. It has a brownish-grey color and a scent I find typical for those clay masks.
Since the tube is small I apply just a thin layer to my skin.

I apply the clay mask to my skin and let it dry, then wash it off with warm water. Afterwards my skin feels softer and pores looking cleaner. But to see better results I have to use it over a longer time.

Together with this product I got samples of the eco science skin and lotion. When I tried them out I found the brownish color and the strong herbal scent weird. They contain marine plants from Jeju ocean and anti-aging ingredients.

How to use: Apply clay mask to cleansed and toned skin. Massage 1 minute and leave on for 10~15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. 1~2 times a week.

Price (30ml size): around 7,- €/ US$9

Bought at: eBay (hsckoreanimports)     

What I love:  

My face feels more smooth and pores looking cleaner.

What I don’t like: 

There is nothing I don't like yet! 

  
Will I buy this again? Might get the full size or one of the other mini masks.