I am a big fan of masks. They may not be part of everyday skincare regime for me. However, when I include masks in the regime my skin not only enjoys it, but also feels relaxed and nourished. I prefer homemade masks with multani mitti any day over other branded products. However, there are few masks here and there that I genuinely enjoy. So, nowadays I try using new branded masks as well. The latest in the list of my masks is Pore Perfect Clay Mask from Nykaa’s Clay it Cool range. Let’s find out how this one performs.
Packaging This product comes in a tub which is quite befitting for any kind of mask. All the masks from this range is color coded to indicate the components inside. The one in question here has elements of pink and green. I can understand why the green, as it has cucumber in it. However, don’t know why it has pink on it as well. Is this due to the witch hazel extracts in it? Don’t know, as I don’t even know what does this ingredient do or look like. Am assuming it will have hints of pink and that is why they have included this color in the packaging. The lid is black in color which gives the packaging a nice contrast and when you open the product, you get a green colored lid to keep the product secured inside. But the tub is kind of deceiving as the quantity of product inside and the interior base of the product doesn’t seem much. Although from the outside, it looks quite big; kind of indicative of the quantity stored inside. This is one aspect that I didn’t like otherwise the packaging is nice. Consistency and Quality This one has a rich and thick texture, which is a bit difficult to apply on your face, if you are using your fingers. However, with brush it performs quite well. After keeping it on your face for some time you can experience a tingling sensation and when you wash it off, you feel fresh and your skin visibly looks glowing. Witch hazel extract, one of the main ingredients in this mask, claims to help reduce your pore size, fight acne, and minimize damage of your skin that was caused from sun exposure. I don’t know if reduced my pore size much, but yes the pores felt cleaner. I didn’t break out due to this so am happy for that. If I have an active acne I will check how it performs, but minimizing sun damage is something not easily accountable. So, cannot talk about this last bit at all. The other ingredient in this mask is cucumber, which is universally accepted cooling agent for your skin. So, it keeps your skin cool, hydrated, and soothed. Pretty much what was expected out of this ingredient. Hence, can be considered a good mask. Quantity and Price Point You get a 100gm product for Rs. 599, which is expensive in my eyes. After all, this performs okay and not something out of the blue. It is not supremely good for which I would love to pay this amount. I definitely bought it from Nykaa on discount but then also, it feels pricey. Solely because of the fact that there is nothing exceptional about this mask is what makes me reconsider this purchase. Of course I will use this tub as I have invested money in this one but I will not repurchase this at all. Final Thoughts It is just about an average product. You can use it and you may skip it; completely your choice. It didn’t make a lot of difference to my skin so there is no recommendation on this. Moreover, what bugs me is the name. Why is it called clay it cool? Where is the clay involved in this? Not sure that I have answers to any of these questions but this is definitely an okay product. It is not great not bad, just about okay. |
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