I've never been more excited to try out a mask than I was for this one. I've seen photos of this floating around the internet for awhile because of it's odd foaming qualities, I believe Elizavecca is a Korean brand so the majority of packing is also in Korean. It's a clay mask with charcoal so it's meant to deep clean the skin while the carbonated bubbles gently exfoliate leaving your skin glowing. The prices varies by retailer but you can get it for $11 from MemeBox (Buy here). It's unlike any clay or charcoal mask I've ever seen before because it bubbles up on the skin.
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The packaging is pretty common for Asian skincare products. The name on the front is in English while the rest of in the language of it's origin. It comes with a plastic spatula to scoop out the product and fits in the inner lid. You need to keep the lid on the product because it starts bubbling up when exposed to air for too long.
I can only compare the consistency of this to the "farting putty" I played with as a kid. It's oddly bouncy and gelatinous. I can't pinpoint the smell but it doesn't bother me at all. It's doesn't smell distinctly herbal or artificial but I know I've smelled something like it before. As far as the ingredients go I can only speak on the ones listed online as I can only read English. The available listed ingredients are as follows:
Green Tea Extract: anti-irritant
Aloe Vera Leaf Extract: anti-irritant
Matcha Powder: anti-irritant/antioxidant
Charcoal Powder: absorbent/disinfectant
Pomegranate Extract: antioxidant
Fermented Soy Extract: antioxidant/anti-irritant
Allatoin: anti-irritant
Peony Root Extract: anti-inflammatory
Oregano Leaf Extract: irritant/anti-bacterial
White Willow Peel Extract: anti-irritant
Portulaca Extract: Anti-inflammatory
Cinnamon Extract: irritant/antibacterial/antioxidant
The only ingredients I take issue with are cinnamon extract and oregano, Overall this mask is full of wonderful ingredients for the skin, most receiving a "Best" rating in the Paula's Choice Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary (link here). Be careful if you are allergic or sensitive to any of these ingredients.
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| Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask after 5 minutes |
I had to look online for instructions online as they were also in Korean. You apply the mask all over the face on dry skin and leave it on for 5 minutes. After those five minutes you're basically a cloud of bubbles and I must admit it's super fun. I snapchatted my entire experience (SC: fronkoreo) and everyone wanted to know more about it. It was strange because I could feel the bubbles forming on my face. I was surprised that the carbonation didn't bother my sensitive skin at all.
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| Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask rubbed in |
After 5 minutes have passed and your face is fully puffed you rub the bubbles down so it looks like a normal clay mask. Let this sit for 1-2 minutes than wash off with lukewarm water and finish off the rest of your skincare routine (i.e. toners, serums, creams, moisturizer).
I must say I made a mess with this mask but it was so much fun. I usually find clay masks too drying for my liking but this one wasn't. Maybe it was the aloe vera extract but my skin didn't feel dry and tight as it usually does after a clay mask which might put it above my previous favourite clay mask, Queen Helene Mint Julep Face Mask. Afterwards my skin feels clean and looks fresh. I did also notice added softness. I can't recommend this mask enough. Even if it's not life changing for your skin, it's a hell of a lot of fun. I wish I could be a cloud every day. Where was this in my slumber party days? I wouldn't put it past myself to have a "grown up" slumber party now with a bit of alcohol and this face mask. I think it would be so fun to be clouds with all your friends or even to brighten up a dull night by yourself.
