Ahava T.T.C. Purifying Mud Mask – Dame – 100 ml

This has left me really unimpressed - just finished the whole tube and albeit not hurting my skin I don't think it did anything at all. Too expensive for something so below average.

I really enjoy using different mask products on a weekly basis. The Ahava mud mask is not a stand out mask for me. I did not notice any improvement in my skin at all. The directions state to leave this on for 2 minutes, which is not enough time for this mask to do anything. I left it on for 10 minutes. After rinsing this off, all my skin felt was dry and tight. This contains lactic acid so I would not recommend for sensitive skin types. This also contains some other potential irritants such as triclosan and the preservative methylisothiazoline. Overall, based on performance and the ingredients, I do not think this is a good buy for the price. For a better, natural based mask with minimal ingredients try Boots Botanics Shine Away Ionic clay mask or VIchy clay mask. Also WEI Golden Root Purifying Mask. And then there are the many varieties of Montagne Jeunesse and Freeman masks, most of which work better than this mask.

I bought this in a travel size just to try and I think I'll be buying the full size when I'm done with that. I am finding if I use at the first sign of a new breakout, healing time and overall severity is much less. The difference is most remarkable when I wake up the next day after using, I can really see and feel the difference. No uncomfortable tightness immediately after washing it off, either. The mask itself is thankfully thin enough of a texture to actually spread across the face and squeeze out of the tube with ease (this has been an issue with other masks/brands). The scent is very mild and natural. I leave it on longer than recommended, at least 15-20 minutes, and I only cover the areas that have breakouts or oiliness. I haven't noticed much difference in long term oiliness, but the difference for the breakouts is enough of a selling feature for me.

I really wanted to love this product. I did not. It does nothing for me. I leave it on until it dries, because 2 minutes (like it says in the directions) just does not seem long enough for it to actually do anything. No matter how long I leave it on, it does nothing for me. It was a waste of my time and energy to use this product, and I've tried it several times in hopes that it would work.

When I first bought this mask, I was SO delighted! It was amazing. Sometimes it was a bit difficult to get the product out of the tube, but ok, I liked it. So, when I ran out of it, I bought a new one. The saleslady told me that it was a new formula, but is was pretty much the same. When I first tried this 'new formula', my face got really itchy and there were bumps all over my face! I wasn't sure if it was the mask, our the new cleanser I just used. One week later, I tried it again. Same problem. I am really disappointed in the new formula. I liked this mask sooo much.. But now it seems that I have developed an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients. Too bad..