The first of quite a few reviews I'll be doing of the delish products we were so kindly gifted at the recent Glosscar Awards Marketplace Member Event, and I'm delighted to declare that the essano Rosehip Clarifying Clay Masque is a beauty - I've used it twice already, and so looking forward to the next time I can give my skin a dose of goodness from this little pot of pretty pinkness ♥...
Inside the 100g plastic jar is the usual lift-off insert to keep the contents fresh and stop it drying out. The pastel pink paste has a beautiful and natural rose fragrance, the consistency is smooth and creamy, and it's super easy to spread a thin layer all over, avoiding the eye area of course. I often include my neck and chest area when I'm using cream masks, especially in the warmer weather when I'm not wearing so many clothes, and this masque is perfect as it's so pale, and won't stain my clothing if I'm a bit over-zealous with my application...
Ingredients include bentonite clay (2nd highest content after water), rosehip seed oil, aloe vera and shea butter, so it's no wonder my skin feels so deeply cleansed, soft and hydrated afterwards. I'm really quite impressed with essano products in general - they're a New Zealand company that promise to exclude parabens and chemical sulphates, and 99% of the ingredients are naturally derived...
I also love that as it dries (10-15 minutes), my face doesn't feel like it's going to crack in two - sure there's a tightening sensation, but nothing extreme, and the paste rinses of easily with a damp cloth...
Absolutely LOVE this masque, and will be using it at least twice weekly as part of my skin-care routine - I've already noticed a reduction in the pore congestion I'm prone to around my nose and chin. At $16.99 and available from Priceline and some supermarkets, it's a fabulous beauty bargain. And apart from all the skin benefits, I'm looking forward to making a habit of some extra me-time, and thoroughly enjoying the whole rose-scented experience ♥...
Thank you beautyheaven and essano - I didn't even know this existed, but I'm certain it's going to become one of my can't-live-withouts!...
Take care of you,
kats xxx
Take care of you,
kats xxx
