Vichy Pore Purifying Clay Mask is a light clay mask for combination and oily skin that features bentonite and kaolin clays. It claims to purify skin, soothe skin, eliminate dirt and pollutants, mattify skin, leave skin feeling soft and clean, and reduce pore size with regular use. Vichy also claims that it is safe for sensitive skin. Aloe Vera and Allantoin are the soothing ingredients. I have very sensitive skin with effectively no barrier. Ive had bad reactions to clay masks in the past and have found them too drying, but I gave this one a try, because the ingredients seemed mild, and the instructions said to leave the mask on for only 3-5 minutes. It should not dry on your skin. The clay is fine-textured and gray. It goes on in a thin layer, so a 2.54 oz (75 ml) jar will last a long time. Vichy recommends to use it 1-2 times per week, concentrating on the T-zone area or wherever your pores tend to clog. Rinse off with water.

I started with a small area to make sure I wasn't going to react to the mask. I ended up using it on my whole face. I left the mask on for about 6 minutes, and it was dry in spots. It dries quite quickly. I can confirm Vichys claim that this mask works with sensitive skin. I didn't have any problems with it. I was a little concerned that my skin would react to the fragrance, which I have seen described as a light scent of mint and woody amber. I don't smell the mint, but I would describe the scent as an amber with woody notes. Its musky, and I think there are some florals in there. It does not seem light when the mask is smeared on my face, in close proximity to my nose. I found the scent unpleasant after a while. Its too strong for a mask, and the musky-floral mlange is an odd choice.

I was most interested in the masks pore-clarifying properties. It removed about half of blackheads and performed less well on smaller oil deposits that were not oxidized. I assessed the results in a 10X magnifying mirror, which is scary but essential to see how skin care products are working and to distinguish between a blackhead and a freckle. My Coui Nourishing Cleansing Oil does a better job on the oil deposits. A fine-grained scrub removes both blackheads and other oil deposits. The Vichy Pore Purifying Clay Mask did leave my skin feeling smoother than it began, but not as smooth or soft as Im accustomed to when I do a facial treatment. Ive used other mud masks that worked better on blackheads and oil but proved too harsh for my skin. So there is a trade-off. If you have sensitive skin and like masks, this one is probably safe. There are more effective alternatives, however.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Kaolin, Argilla, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77891, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zea Mays Starch, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491, Allantoin, Ceteareth-20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum.
Vichy Pore Purifying Clay Mask is a light clay mask for combination and oily skin that features bentonite and kaolin clays. It claims to purify skin, soothe skin, eliminate dirt and pollutants, mattify skin, leave skin feeling soft and clean, and reduce pore size with regular use. Vichy also claims that it is safe for sensitive skin. Aloe Vera and Allantoin are the soothing ingredients. I have very sensitive skin with effectively no barrier. Ive had bad reactions to clay masks in the past and have found them too drying, but I gave this one a try, because the ingredients seemed mild, and the instructions said to leave the mask on for only 3-5 minutes. It should not dry on your skin. The clay is fine-textured and gray. It goes on in a thin layer, so a 2. 54 oz (75 ml) jar will last a long time. Vichy recommends to use it 1-2 times per week, concentrating on the T-zone area or wherever your pores tend to clog. Rinse off with water. I started with a small area to make sure I wasn't going to react to the mask. I ended up using it on my whole face. I left the mask on for about 6 minutes, and it was dry in spots. It dries quite quickly. I can confirm Vichys claim that this mask works with sensitive skin. I didn't have any problems with it. I was a little concerned that my skin would react to the fragrance, which I have seen described as a light scent of mint and woody amber. I don't smell the mint, but I would describe the scent as an amber with woody notes. Its musky, and I think there are some florals in there. It does not seem light when the mask is smeared on my face, in close proximity to my nose. I found the scent unpleasant after a while. Its too strong for a mask, and the musky-floral mlange is an odd choice. I was most interested in the masks pore-clarifying properties. It removed about half of blackheads and performed less well on smaller oil deposits that were not oxidized. I assessed the results in a 10X magnifying mirror, which is scary but essential to see how skin care products are working and to distinguish between a blackhead and a freckle. My Coui Nourishing Cleansing Oil does a better job on the oil deposits. A fine-grained scrub removes both blackheads and other oil deposits. The Vichy Pore Purifying Clay Mask did leave my skin feeling smoother than it began, but not as smooth or soft as Im accustomed to when I do a facial treatment. Ive used other mud masks that worked better on blackheads and oil but proved too harsh for my skin. So there is a trade-off. If you have sensitive skin and like masks, this one is probably safe. There are more effective alternatives, however. Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Kaolin, Argilla, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77891, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zea Mays Starch, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491, Allantoin, Ceteareth-20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum.