I don’t know what the heck it is, but I always find it intriguing when skincare has either volcanic ash or charcoal in it. Maybe it just seems like such a strange thing to put in skincare that it makes me eager to try it out? Anyone else feel the same?
Anywayyyyyyyyyyy… Dermalogica has a brand new mask in their lineup – the Charcoal Rescue Masque. It’s a “fast-acting, easy-to-remove masque [that] rescues tired, lackluster or dull skin. Activated Binchotan Charcoal powerfully adsorbs impurities while Sulfur promotes cell turnover for dramatically brighter skin. Volcanic Ash, Sea Silt, Bamboo Extract and alpha hydroxy acids further accelerate skin brightening with dual-action exfoliation. Niacinamide helps reduce congestion and calm the skin while Chilean Wild Mint helps refine pores.” It’s billed as an all-in-one, detoxifying treatment for your face and it’s formulated without artificial fragrances, colours or parabens.
After cleansing, apply generously to face and throat, avoiding your eye area. It has the feel and texture of grey mud with rough, tiny particles in it. After 7 to 10 minutes, lightly massage with very wet hands (I basically cupped my hand under the running faucet and splashed that onto my face) to enhance exfoliation properties during removal. Rinse completely from your skin.
I took the shot above just after I’d applied it, which I definitely would not have been to do even four minutes later. The mask starts to solidify and tighten up your skin (making smiling impossible!). I felt a strong tingle on my skin (probably from the Chilean Wild Mint) which I personally find quite satisfying, but some people may find themselves sensitive to it I think. Removal did require a bit of work since the mask does dry onto your face, but it was really nice rubbing the exfoliating particles into my skin.
In the end, while I didn’t notice any particular brightening effects on my skin, but it did leave me feeling extremely clean. It was a satisfying mask to use, you know? Great for giving yourself a treat after a long work week!
The Dermalogica Charcoal Rescue Masque can be purchased from Dermalogica.com for $48 USD or Dermalogica Canada for $60 CAD.
The product featured in this post was sent to me for consideration.
I love using Charcoal masks to clear the pores! This sounds like something I’d absolutely love. Have a great weekend! 🙂
Lindsey Elyse recently posted…Hask Monoi Coconut Oil Hair Products Review
I enjoy using pore strips to clean out my pores. Nothing beats seeing all the nastiness on one of those pore strips! hehe Maybe I should look into a charcoal face wash though to keep them extra clean. Hmmm…
I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend Lindsey! 🙂
There is a dermalogica at Bayview village now that is really amazing looking. I need to get a hold of the Claire Marshall approve acne night treatment, but this mask sounds great too. It reminds me of the Origins charcoal mask.
Katherine || The Green Bows
Oh really? I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a standalone store before (in Toronto). I know I’ve seen vlogs of people getting facials done in other countries – so that’d be a really neat experience to check out!