Masks are so popular these days. Many of us have a variety of masks in our skincare arsenals. Not surprisingly, I have several types of masks that I choose depending on my particular skincare need and my mood.
Recently, I received a natural, organic and vegan clay mask from Surya Brasil: Amazonia Preciosa Clay Mask, Moisturizing and Firming. The mask has been certified by EcoCert. It is also cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny Certified.
Right off the bat, the packaging is so eye-catching! It looks both futuristic and natural-looking.
When I opened the recyclable plastic jar, the clay powder was stored inside in a separate container.
When that inner container is removed, you can use the outer container to mix 1-2 tablespoons of clay powder with water. As water is added, the beige powder turns brown.
Inside the container, there’s also a clear plastic paddle that’s handy to scoop out the powder and stir the mixture.
I apply the mask with my fingers, and I leave it on for about 20 minutes till it dries.
The mask actually becomes quite tight! Today when I had the mask on, the phone rang and I actually had a hard time talking, lol. So while my friend was talking, I rinsed off the mask with lukewarm water. My skin felt super clean and fresh afterwards.
The benefits listed are “moisturizing and firming”, and the Clay Mask is recommended for those with normal and oily skin. To be honest, this was not the right mask for my super dry, mature skin. While the firming is a good thing, the moisturizing aspect of this particular mask was not enough for my desert-dry skin. But I think it would be perfect for someone with combination or oily skin. It’s also a gender-neutral mask, and I think it would make a wonderful gift for men and women.
The jar contains 1.76 oz./50 g. It’s priced at $30 and is sold on the Surya Brasil website.
Here are the ingredients: Kaolin (White Clay), Kaolin (Pink Clay), Acerola Fruit Extract (Malpighia Glabra), Essential Oil of Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana), Lavender (Lavendula Officinalis), Tea Tree (Melaleuca), Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris), Clove (Eugenia Caryophyllus), Preciosa (Aniba Canelilla)
Surya Brasil has a second mask in their collection that I think would be perfect for me: Facial Clay Mask, Emollient and Hydrating. It has aloe leaf juice and other hydrating ingredients. It’s next on my Wish List!
Are you a fan of clay masks?
It seems like this sort of mask, the ones that you need to add water to it is very popular. Shame that this is drying, I don’t think I’ll give it a try.
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I love Surya Brasil, and I am not at all surprised that this particular mask is too drying for your dry skin. I really thinks that most clay-based masks are better suited to the needs of normal, combination and oily skin types.
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The packaging is really cool! I love that it provides a mixing bowl for you. LOL – that you couldn’t talk with it on when the phone rang! Don’t calls always come at the most “perfect” times. 🙂
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My oily skin loves a good clay mask! You’re right about the cool packaging, and the ingredients don’t seem to have any nasties among them!
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You would like this one!
I like clay masks for my skin, but they usually are a bit drying. I absolutely LOVE that packaging!
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Surya Brasil has two clay masks: one for normal/oily skin (that I was sent!) and one for normal/dry skin that I wish I got instead 😉 The one for normal/dry has many more hydrating ingredients. And yes, the packaging is so cool!
Sounds like this is a pass for my dry skin.
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I have a mask for them that I haven’t had time to open. I’ll be sure to have my camera ready. I hope it’s not too drying for my skin.
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If it’s the Facial Clay Mask: Emollient and Hydrating, it should be fine
It sounds like a perfect product for oily and acne prone skin types.
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While I was reading I was wondering if a clay mask was going to work for dry skin. Sounds like it’s great for firming though!
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Surya Brasil has two clay-based masks. Unfortunately, they sent me the wrong one, the one for normal & oily skin. I’d love to try the hydrating mask that has some clay but many more hydrating ingredients 🙂
I LOVE Clay masks! This one has such cute (and usable!) packaging!
cutest mask container award!! and darn, I have dry skin too, so darn, but it sounds really nice!
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I really need to use face masks more often!
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Masks make my face feel so good afterwards, and I know my skincare works better afterwards too. But sometimes it’s hard to find the time to do it!
This mask definitely sounds interesting! I have a serious face mask obsession so I want to try it!
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I have a normal type skin mostly, but i hardly ever use a mask once in every three months at most. I’m glad that they provided a mixing bowl with it.