Apotheke Science Detoxifying Face Mask Review

I have contemplated for a long time whether to get a DIY facial clay mask. I have thought about getting the more popular Aztec Secret, Indian Healing Clay Mask or the more budget-friendly Luxe Organix Bentonite Clay Indian Healing Clay. I think, both have value for money and give out that pore de-clogging feature. But I think, almost 400 grams of clay is kind of too much for me. It may expire on me without using everything.

Thank God, I found Apotheke Science Detoxifying Face Mask when I was browsing around Instagram. Php 149 per 100 g is such a great deal of temptation. Who could say no to that!? Aside from the very affordable price, it also claims the same benefits as you can get if you use Aztec Secret's or Luxe's. It also has activated charcoal that is good for oily/acne-prone skin. After another round of contemplating, I finally gave in.

Apotheke Science Detoxifying Face Mask

What I like:

• It’s very affordable. It’s only Php 149 per 100 grams.
• I like the simple packaging with all information that you need. Ingredient list is also clear.
• It has bentonite and activated charcoal, which are perfect for those who have oily and acne prone skin.
• It does what it claims to do. It’s not drying in fairness. But if you have dry and sensitive skin, you may want to wash it off at the 5-minute mark after application. Do not wait for it to be completely dry, like I do – which I wait for it to be completely dry and become greyscale. Though I already feel itchiness.

What I don’t like:

• It takes a little bit of adjustment to use. If you use too much water, you have to add more of the clay to make a paste. Otherwise, it won’t stick on your face or you’ll end up with a droopy mess.
• It can be messy upon rinsing.
• Procrastination and laziness overtake the process, which is sad. 

Will I repurchase?

Yes, why not? It’s so budget-friendly and does what it claims. Well, it will take me a lot of time to even get a half of tub. The only thing that could get in the way is my laziness. So far, I enjoy using Apothekescience Detoxifying Clay Mask.

Have you tried Apothekescience Detoxifying Clay Mask, too? \^o^/

Beauty Bakery Charcoal and Clay Scrub Mask Review

I had Beauty Bakery Charcoal and Clay Scrub Mask for 11 months to be exact, and that was just the time that I was scraping the last bits of it. Talk about sulit, right?

I got Charcoal and Clay Scrub Mask from the Beauty Bakery kiosk in the nearest mall for Php 199 per 100 grams tub. It’s has a creamy texture with little bits of grits in it. You’d reckon it’s a scrub and mask hybrid from its name, which I believe that you can use as a scrub or a mask at a time. You can also use it as a mask, then a scrub.

The instructions on the tub, however, says to rub it on your damp face in circular motions then rinse with warm water. You can use this three times a week. It is just a scrub as the label implies.

Beauty Bakery Charcoal and Clay Scrub Mask
Pulls away deep-seated dirt and sebum from skin. Tightens the pores. 
Instructions: Rub in circular motion on damp skin. Rinse. Use 3x a week.

What I like to do with it is to use it with the Fiddysnails Grit method. On the mask stage, I leave it for 20 minutes on my face or until it has hardened, and then wash it off. It doesn’t dry out or suck my skin’s moisture even if I prolong it for 30 minutes (of course this is not ideally recommended). It works well as a mask also.

So, it’s really like a scrub and mask hybrid. It’s nice to have for lazy girls like me, who want to have a physical exfoliator that will suck out deep seated dirt and gently scrub out dead skin cells.

Can you distinguish the texture?
It's creamy and not difficult to spread on your face.

What I like:

• Perfect for lazy people who want to save themselves from mixing.
• It’s very affordable and locally available. You can get it from their kiosks, Shopee, beautymnl, bazaars.
• It’s a scrub and mask in one. You can use it as a scrub, as a mask, or a mask then scrub.
• It doesn’t dry out my skin if used either as a scrub or mask.
• It makes my skin supple and clean after every use.
• A little goes a long way. I had my tub for 11 months. I didn’t have other masks and I used it once a week, though.

What I don’t like:

• It doesn’t have a full ingredients list.
• It doesn’t really have instructions if used as a mask. There’s no mention how many minutes to leave on your face. (It’s better to patch test first if you have sensitive skin. Here comes the advantage of a full ingredients list.)

Will I repurchase?

Yes, I may repurchase. It’s affordable and can be purchased anytime I want to (given it’s not sold out). I’m still open to using other masks and I’m curious with other masks that need mixing. If my laziness gets the better of me, I would repurchase this in a heartbeat.

Have you tried Beauty Bakery Charcoal and Clay Scrub Mask, as well? Please share your thoughts about it? \^o^/