St Ives Mineral Clay Firming Mask with Kaolin clay Review

Hey everyone! how was my lovely ladies? today's product review is gonna be all about this firming mask that I've been using this past months. Luckily my local drugstore carries or sell St Ives products, so I decided to get the St Ives Mineral Clay Firming Mask with Kaolin clay since I haven't tried mask's before on my skin care regimen. The product retails for Php115.00 and the packaging comes in this squeeze tube type of bottle. 

The product claims: This award-winning mask, with kaolin clay, deep cleans while visibly firming and tightening the skin.

with kaolin clay • Oil-free • Non-irritating • Dermatologist-Tested • 
Non-comedogenic

What is kaolin clay? Kaolin Clay is found in virtually all powdered and dry cosmetics and most wet cosmetics.Its natural adsorbent properties makes it essential in hygiene products and is often found in soaps, scrubs, poultices, deodorants, facial powders and masks. It is the mildest of all clay's and is suitable to add to products created for people with sensitive skin. It helps stimulate circulation to the skin while gently exfoliating and cleansing it. It does not draw oils from the skin, so it can also be used on dry skin types without negative results.

Kaolin Clay is high in calcium, silica, zinc and magnesium, which are beneficial for oily, blemished skin. The clay's mildly drying and disinfectant properties help heal existing blemishes and inflammations, while preventing new ones from forming. It can also be used as a scent fixative.

Application: Use when you need an extra deep clean. Begin by cleansing face. Apply a thin and even layer to skin avoiding the eyes, lips, and hair. Once the mask is completely dry (10-15 minutes) rinse with water. 

Pros

• Creamy application
• This mask works for me amazingly! it really does tightens my skin.
• Minimizes the appearance of pores after just one use. 
• Non irritating (for me)
• It dries up quickly, 
• I can really feel that it cleans deep down after I rinse my face. 
• The scent smells like toothpaste (minty scent) not disturbing anyway.
• It decreases the amount of blackheads around my nose. 
•  a very reasonable price for this amazing product. 
• Very refreshing.

Cons

• The tube cracks on the sides especially when it's halfway empty 
• you might experience dryness so I suggest to use a moisturizer after.

Overall

Definitely a must have skin care product especially for me who have oily skin type. I use this product once a week and i must say I will still continue to use this mask. I just hope that they will change the quality of the packaging.