Luma & Leaf Clean Beauty Skincare Review

Plant-based products are popping up more and more these days, and these types of ingredients are especially effective in skincare. Luma & Leaf is bringing plant-powered skincare to meet all skin types and needs!

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Luma & Leaf uses a science-backed approach when it comes to formulating their products. Their Greenhouse Blend, one of their specialty concentrations, uses nutritive botanicals to soothe and hydrate. They use clinically studied and proven ingredients, like bakuchiol (a retinol alternative), to craft effective products.

Their products are vegan, sustainably-sourced, made in the USA, and cruelty-free certified by PETA. 

One of the products I got to try was the Relief & Repair Moisturizer, which is a soothing and gentle moisturizer that cools dry skin while improving rough texture and reducing inflammation. It's good for reactive skin types, eczema-prone skin, itchiness and dryness, and inflammation and redness due to wild oats (soothing, anti-inflammatory), niacinamide (retexturizing, protecting), Shea butter (softening, conditioning), and hemp seed oil (moisturizing, balancing). 

I like that the moisturizer comes in an airtight pump, making it easier to dispense the perfect amount and keep the product itself free from bacteria from hands and fingers. It can be used in the morning and at night. I liked that it had a creamy texture and absorbed quickly into my skin. I have redness and issues with oil, so niacinamide is a perfect ingredient for both issues.

The Clear Slate Serum is another great product for oily skin. It helps decrease blemishes while lessening hyperpigmentation with bakuchiol, aloe vera, Centenella Asiatica, and niacinamide.

The ingredients here are a dream for me! Centenella Asiatica (or tiger grass/cica) is one of my all-time favorite ingredients for soothing redness and sensitivity. Niacinamide, as mentioned with the moisturizer, helps to balance out oil production and also works to lighten dark spots. Bakuchiol is a retinol alternative that's great for anti-aging and smoothing, and of course, aloe vera is extremely soothing.

The serum can also be used in both your morning and nighttime skincare routines. It has a silky texture and two pumps were enough for my face. I keep it in my skincare fridge so it feels extra soothing during application!

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Bottom Line: Luma & Leaf has a great line of plant-based skincare! Their products are all affordably priced and I have thoroughly enjoyed using both the Relief & Repair Moisturizer and Clear Slate Serum. 

Miami Beach Bum Signature Bum + Body Cream Review and Coupon

If you're searching for a little bit of an escape during these winter months, Miami Beach Bum has vegan skincare that can whisk you away to someplace tropical, at least in your imagination!

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Miami Beach Bum was created by Ayssa, a marine scientist who created plant-based products after developing folliculitis from wet bathing suits. The first product was the signature Bum + Body Cream.

Miami Beach Bum is a women-owned and operated business that uses quality plant ingredients in their vegan and cruelty-free skincare. They use circular supply chains to minimize environmental impact and all of their products are made in the USA using fair labor practices. They also give back to 501(c)(3) charity Operation Liberation!

I received the Bum + Body Cream in the Lemongrass scent. It's a daily moisturizer with a base of aloe and jojoba combined with oregano to balance skin's microbiome. It provides your skin with a full reset and alleviates skin irritations. It works great for dryness and dullness, folliculitis, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and Keratosis pilaris, and more.

I have mild eczema on the back of my hands that worsens in the dry winter months and this thick cream felt so soothing on those trouble spots! The lemongrass scent is very strong and herbal. The cream is also available in Mint and Orange.

A little goes a along way here and the formula is thick but absorbed quickly into my skin. I used it all over after showering and it made my skin feel soft and left it smelling great! Normally I would gravitate towards something warmer smelling (vanilla, cinnamon, etc) for the winter, but the bright lemongrass scent was a nice change of pace and reminded me of warmer weather.

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Bottom Line: Miami Beach Bum has a great line of products and their Bum + Body Cream is a great daily moisturizer for all over. I really enjoyed using this and am happy with the results it provided for my eczema.

4ever Magic Cosmetics Double Shade Eyebrow Gel Review

I overplucked my brows in high school and they've been the same, so I'm always trying new products to fill them in. I love a full, dark brow, so color enhancing products are a must. The 4ever Magic Cosmetics Double Shade Eyebrow Gel is one of the best brow products I've used yet!

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4ever Magic is a certified vegan and cruelty-free company (certified cruelty-free by PETA) that has spent the past three years perfecting the formula for the Double Shade Eyebrow Gel. This cream formula is a customized two-shade color with castor oil to stimulate hair growth. The product is made in a certified laboratory in the U.S. and is also water resistant, smudge-free, and long-lasting.

I received the shade "Magic Dazzle Brown" and it matched perfectly with my brow color. The kit comes with the duo color gel in a glass jar and a Majestic Angled & Spoolie Brush. I also received an extra single brush to use.

I usually use brow pencils to fill in my brows because I find them easier to apply and I like that I can build the color gradually. I haven't had good luck with brow gels in the past, as they were either too dark or too hard for me to apply evenly. The Double Shade Eyebrow Gel was not like any product I've used in the past -- it was incredibly easy to apply and the gel looks very natural.

You can see in the photo above that one shade is slightly lighter (top) than the other. The lighter shade is for the beginning of the brow and the darker shade is for the arch and end. The brush is perfectly angled to create short, hair-like strokes and the spoolie helps brush unruly hairs in place.

Here's a before and after: as I said, my natural brows are pathetically thin. I've been trying to grow them out, but if you've ever overplucked you know that it's a long process. At this point I've just resigned myself to the fact that I'll have to use brow products from here on out. But luckily this gel is amazing! I love how natural it looks in the after photo. The brush makes it so easy to apply it into whatever brow shape you want, and you can add in more of the dark shade to build up the color if you want to go darker than what I've done here.

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Bottom Line: The 4ever Magic Cosmetics Double Shade Eyebrow Gel is going to be a holy grail product for me! I have zero complaints about the formula, application, or results. Plus, a little goes a long way so I can see this jar lasting for quite some time.

The Organic Skin Co. Task Force Nine and Lip Service Review

Back in September I reviewed some great products from New Zealand skincare brand The Organic Skin Co., and today I have more from their wonderful line to share!

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The Organic Skin Co. creates skincare and cosmetics that are PETA-certified cruelty free, vegan, and certified organic by NZ Bio Grow. You can read my previous review and learn more about the company here.

I received the Task Force Nine Calendula and Turmeric Cream and Lip Service Lipstick to try and both gave great results!

The Task Force Nine Calendula and Turmeric Cream is made with nine ingredients, including organic calendula and turmeric supercritical extracts to moisturize. The ingredients also have antiseptic and antibacterial products to provide extra nourishment to skin. It's made with 78.4 percent organic ingredients.

I absolutely love this cream! It's so soothing and made my skin feel so soft. The texture is silky-smooth and it absorbed into my skin without leaving any feeling of residue. Calendula is an antiseptic that works well to treat inflammation and extra-dry skin and eczema, making this perfect for the cold winter air. Turmeric is also great as an anti-inflammatory and is a strong antioxidant.

I'm also in love with the Lip Service Lipstick! I tried the shade Galaxy and it's the perfect red for me. I think this would be flattering on all skin tones and undertones, and it's especially great for a darker, date night look. The formula is smooth and was easy to apply -- not too smooth, but not too waxy, either. I've tried other lipsticks where they were difficult to apply with precision because they either slid around my lips too freely or didn't move enough, but this one gave off just enough color to make it easy to apply.

I really do love this color, despite how miserable I look in the above photo. I'm awkward with selfies. But regardless, you can see that it has great color payoff and is great for day or night looks. I wore this to a Friendsgiving party and was surprised at how long it lasted on my lips before needing to reapply. It lasted through a few drinks before I needed to add more.

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Bottom Line: The Task Force Nine and Lip Service are two more great products from The Organic Skin Co.! If you are looking for a line of vegan, cruelty-free, and organic skincare and makeup, look no further than this great and affordable brand!

The Organic Skin Co. Review

The Organic Skin Co. is from New Zealand that has just launched in the U.S.! They create color cosmetics and skincare with eco-responsible, organic ingredients.

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The Organic Skin Co. products are vegan, cruelty-free certified by PETA, and certified organic by NZ Bio Gro. They have everything from customizable palettes with cheek, lip, and eye colors, lipsticks, face cleansers, and more!

I tried the Nitty Gritty Almond Seed Exfoliant and Cheeky Lips. Every time you buy a product from The Organic Skin Co., they plant a tree to help combat deforestation. So not only are you treating yourself to a great product, you'll also help give back to a great cause.

The Nitty Gritty Almond Seed Exfoliant is made with 87.6 percent organic and 100 percent natural ingredients, including organic almond seed granules and licorice supercritical extracts. It gently sloughs off dead skin cells and removes excess oils and dirt.

The exfoliating granules are very fine and gentle enough for sensitive skin. I used this twice a week for the past month and I really loved how soft and smooth it left my skin feeling! It cleansed and exfoliated without leaving my skin feeling dry or roughed up.

The Cheeky Lips color is a blush and lip color that is available in seven shades. I tried the "First Blush" shade, which is a light pink that I think would look great on all skin tones.

Cheeky Lips is made with 74 percent organic ingredients. It's designed to provide a long-lasting, natural flush that can be used on the cheeks or lips. It has a silky-smooth texture that glides on easily. I wore this on my lips (see photos below) and it felt light and moisturizing with great pigmentation.

Here's a wrist swatch of the Cheeky Lips in First Blush.

I love how natural the color looks on my lips. Usually I wouldn't choose a pink shade, I gravitate more towards reds/corals, but this one is lovely and great for daily wear.

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Bottom Line: The Organic Skin Co. has a huge line of beauty products and I'm sure they'll have something to suit your skincare and cosmetics needs! I loved both products that I tried and I look forward to purchasing more. I love that they use organic ingredients and also give back through their tree planting initiative. This is a great company to support!

Spring Beauty Must Haves!

Spring has arrived, and I think spring weather has finally arrived in my area, too! I'm thankful that the days are longer and getting warmer, but that means it's time to prepare for shorts, skirts, and warmer weather clothes!

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I have some great products to share with you today that will help you get ready for the new season.

After months of hiding my feet away under wool socks and winter boots, a good exfoliation is necessary. The Pumice and Peppermint Foot Polish from Ethique is a solid bar made with peppermint oil, pumice, and cocoa butter to help slough off dead skin. The company is cruelty-free certified by PETA and a B Corporation, meaning they're certified by an outside nonprofit as meeting the strictest standards of social and environmental performance.

The bar smells wonderful; I love peppermint as a refreshing aromatherapy experience. I also want to point out that I damaged the box while trying to open the bar, it didn't come that way. But back to the bar -- the little scrubbies are fine but incredibly effective. This was a real treat to use on my feet, and I would probably use it on my arms and legs, too. Definitely too harsh for face, but a wonderful way to get some exfoliation on the body.

If a body scrub sounds a bit too harsh and you'd rather ease into Spring, the Arbonne Rescue and Renew Detox Bath Soak is a great option! This lovely soak is made up of quick dissolving sea salt crystals that help remove surface impurities and cleanse skin. Turmeric root extract helps boost radiance, ginger root counteracts dull skin, and dandelion extract detoxifies.

I love a relaxing bath and these bath salts are perfect for one. They have a calming scent from only aromatic essential oils of orange, grapefruit, tangerine, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, and ginger root. The soak is also vegan and gluten-free. Use a palm-sized amount in your bath for a perfectly soothing experience!

Don't forget to take care of your hair once the sun comes back out! The Anti-Breakage and Repair Antidote Hair Mask from The Mane Choice is made with a signature K.O.M.B. oil infusion (kalahari, oleaster, mongongo, and baobab oils) to keep hair feeling silky soft.

This mask smells amazing! It's slightly sweet and slightly floral. Aside from smelling great, it protects, repairs, and restores damaged hair. The cream penetrates well into all layers of the hair shaft to reduce frizz and deliver shine. It's loaded with fatty acids omega three, six, and nine and leaves hair feeling soft, manageable, and more elastic.

My hair felt so soft after using this! A little goes a long way, although the instructions say to apply generously -- so do what you want with that instruction. I heat style daily, so being able to replenish moisture in my hair is essential and this mask definitely delivers.

Aside from wearing SPF on your face (which you should do regardless of the season or weather!), a great way to treat your skin is with the Dear by Renee Pomegranate Hydrating Mask. It's great for all skin types, especially for hydration after air travel or treating dry, sensitive, and rosacea skin.

The mask has a gel formula that feels very soothing on the skin. Aloe vera leaf and mushroom extracts nourish and soften while Vitamin E and pomegranate seed oil soothe redness, improve tone, and alleviate stressed, sensitive, or irritated skin.

I get stubborn dry patches on my cheeks, especially in colder weather, and this mask felt great both on and after removing. It left my skin feeling soft and supple and is a great way to unwind after a long day.

Last up is the CARA Moisturizer from mehron. This moisturizer has Vitamin E, shea butter, aloe vera, and acai berry extract to restore skin's naturla vitality. Acai has powerful antioxidants to help provide incredible hydration.

The moisturizer is really light and absorbs into skin quickly. I like that it comes in an airtight pump, meaning it won't lose its antioxidant and vitamin effects. It's been working well with my skin and is a great option for a day moisturizer.

Bottom Line: All of these products were a lot of fun to use and are great choices for pampering yourself this spring! Which products are you excited to try?

Love Beauty and Planet Review

Love Beauty and Planet is a new vegan bath and body line that focuses on creating products that are good for you and the planet. Spring is just around the corner, and their lovely scented products are perfect for ushering in the season!

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Love Beauty and Planet has shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and hair and body treatments in six unique collections. They're packaged in 100% recycled bottles and the labels are made with a special adhesive to ensure that they separate cleanly from the bottle during the recycling process to help ensure the bottles are reused.

They also contribute $40 per ton of Greenhouse Gas emitted during the creation, manufacturing, and distribution of their products to a Carbon Tax Fund. This fund is used to support third party programs designed to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions and landfill waste.

The Hope and Repair Shampoo and Conditioner are for damaged hair. They're infused with organic virgin coconut oil to help repair hair and prevent split ends, and ylang ylang flower oil for freshness. Both smell wonderful and are perfect for my hair. I have a lot of heat damage from straightening or curling mine almost every day, and my hair feels so much more hydrated after I use this shampoo and conditioner.

Here's a look at some of the things the shampoo and conditioner do and don't feature -- lots of good things here! I love that it is a plant-based, vegan cleanser that's cruelty free. If you're worried about it not lathering well, don't -- the shampoo made a good lather that easily rinsed out of my hair.

The Sugar and Rose Creamy Body Scrub is from the Peace and Glow collection. It's infused with ethically-sourced rose absolute from Bulgaria and has a beautiful scent. Usually rose (or floral products in general) makes me sneeze a lot, but this is a gentle perfume with a balance of red berries.

The scrub is gentle but effective. The little grains of sugar are not too harsh or abrasive, and the creamy base left my skin feeling soft and smooth.

Love Beauty and Planet's products are very affordable, with pricing starting at $8.99. I love the Hope and Repair Shampoo and Conditioner and the Sugar and Rose Creamy Body Scrub! All three smell great and worked really well.

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Bottom Line: Love Beauty and Planet is a great line of ethically-sourced vegan products that are great for treating yourself to affordable luxury. They have some lovely scents for all types of hair and skin, and you can easily recycle the packaging when you're all done!

OM Kosmetics Vegan Makeup Review and Coupon

OM Kosmetics is an entirely cruelty-free and vegan line of makeup made with pure minerals and certified organic botanicals. They have gorgeously pigmented eyeshadows, blushes, plus brushes and skincare, too!

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OM Kosmetics kindly sent me two blushes and two eyeshadows to review, as well as the Natural Bamboo Kabuki Brush. The brush is the perfect size: not too big, not too small, and it'll easily fit inside any bag for on-the-go. It's made from sustainably-harvested bamboo. The bristles are soft and are great for applying the blush or a powder foundation.

I received the shades Peach and Rose to try. The Mineral Blush is available in six shades that should work for every skin tone. They're made with certified organic ingredient, including rosehip, rosemary, and grapefruit extracts that help protect against sun damage, even skin tone, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. They also contain titanium and zinc dioxide for extra sunscreen protection. If you're worried about titanium dioxide, don't fear -- in powder form, it's naturally-occurring and doesn't penetrate through skin.

The blushes are beautiful and are nicely pigmented. The Rose shade was obviously a bit darker than Peach, as you can see above (Rose is on top, Peach on the bottom), but both are buildable so you can have as vibrant or subdued of a look as you'd like.

The Mineral Eyeshadow is available in 11 shades. OM Kosmetics also has a vegan primer and eye makeup remover. I received Twilight and White Gold to try.

Both of the shadows are densely pigmented and applied a bit chalky. A little definitely goes a long way here. Like the blushes, I would recommend starting off small then building up the color as you see fit.

As you can see, both shadows are very pigmented! I absolutely love the shimmery gray of Twilight. It'll be great as an eyeliner or defining shade for the crease of your eyelid. White Gold is perfect for highlighting the brow bone or inner eye!

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Bottom Line: OM Kosmetics has a beautiful line of vegan, cruelty-free cosmetics! I loved the shades they sent me to try, especially the Twilight eyeshadow and Rose blush. All of the colors were well pigmented and can be used for a variety of looks.

Surya Brasil Review

Surya Brasil is a vegan, cruelty-free company that creates beauty products inspired by the Amazonian Rainforest! Their Exotic Animals Nail Polishes and Vegan Tinted Lip Balms are perfect for any beauty lover.

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I only use natural lip balms. Their ingredients are so much better at moisturizing for the long term than other synthetic brands. These ones are vegan and kosher and made with 100% natural ingredients. They're also certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny and PETA!

I received four beautiful shades to try: Sugared Fig, Coconut Nectar, Pink Grapefruit, and Vanilla Dragon Fruit. All of them leave a light tint on the lips, nothing overpowering. My favorite is the Vanilla Dragon Fruit. They all also have a delicious vanilla scent.

Swatched from left to right are Sugared Fig, Pink Grapefruit, Vanilla Dragon Fruit, and Coconut Nectar. Unfortunately the Coconut Nectar was very close to my natural skin tone so it doesn't show up as well in this photo, but you can kind of see the shimmer still.

Surya Brasil also has a line of vibrant nail polishes named after exotic animals! I love how gorgeous these shades are (left to right): Peacock, Wolf, Flamingo, and Red and Green Macaw. There are more shades to choose from and you can view them all on the Surya Brasil website here. They also have a base coat, top coat, and oil dryer.

I was immediately drawn to Peacock because I love the bright blue shade, but try as I might, I could not get the cap off! All of the others twisted off easily, so I'm not sure what happened with this one, but I think I'll have to take a tool to it. I didn't want to do that before taking photos though, as I'm sure I'll have to damage the cap.

That being said, I was able to swatch the Red and Green Macaw, Wolf, and Flamingo shades. The Macaw and Wolf were solid cremes that were opaque after three coats. Flamingo is a little thinner (not in consistency, but in shade) and was still a little see through after three coats.

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Bottom Line: Surya Brasil has a great line of beauty and skincare products! I really enjoyed using their nail polishes and lip balms. I wish I could have opened up the Peacock polish, but I'm sure it's just as nice as the ones I was able to use!

OZ Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review

Hyaluronic acid was not new to me, but I had never really known why it was good for your skin. I recently started hearing more and more about it so I decided to look into it further. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring substance in the body that can be found in the highest concentrations in your eyes and joints. As far as skin care goes, it’s known as a “fountain of youth” that can help prevent the signs of aging. That’s where the OZ Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum comes in!

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OZ Naturals was co-founded by Angela Irish, a certified esthetician. She wanted to create products that would promote healthy skin using natural ingredients.

The OZ Naturals Hyaluronic Acid is a clinical strength anti-aging, anti-wrinkle serum that’s proven to plump skin and fill in fine lines and wrinkles. It’ll give your skin a moisture boost and a dewy glow. It’s also cruelty-free and vegan. The serum is made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility. It also contains vitamins C and E for added benefits.

I’ve been using the OZ Natural Hyaluronic Acid for about a week now and while I don’t suffer from wrinkles or fine lines (yet!), I am thoroughly impressed with this serum. I think preventive care is really important when it comes to your skin and this serum is an effective and affordable way to do that. The instructions say to wash skin and pat dry, then apply toner if you use it. A thin layer of the serum should then be applied after your toner, followed by your regular moisturizer.

I like that the applicator is a stopper bottle because it makes it easy to dispense just enough product. The bottle contains 1 fl oz of serum, but since a little goes a long way I think this will last me for quite a while.

The serum glided smoothly onto my skin and absorbed quickly, and it left my skin feeling moisturized but not weighed down. I have oily skin so I don’t want to use anything that will exacerbate that greasy feeling I get mid-afternoon and this definitely does not do that. In fact, the serum actually works to balance out your skin’s moisture levels, so with longer use I’m hoping that it will help me decrease my skin’s excess sebum product.

• You can purchase a bottle of the OZ NaturalsHyaluronic Acid Serum on Amazon

Bottom Line: I love the OZ Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to add hyaluronic acid into their skincare regimen. I think that it works well from what I’ve seen so far and I love that it is cruelty-free and that it’s 92% natural and 72% organic. It’s also incredibly affordable! 

Pure & Essential Minerals Dead Sea Mud Mask Review

Using facial masks is probably my favorite part of my skincare regimen.  It always feels like an extra indulgence, and I love the way they make my skin feel after.  I'm a big fan of mud masks because they do wonders for my oily skin, and the Pure & Essential Minerals Dead Sea Mud Mask is no exception!

*Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by BrandBacker. Press samples received.

The healing properties of Dead Sea mud have been renowed for centuries.  The Dead Sea, which is located between Israel and Jordan, is the lowest point on Earth's surface at 1,400 feet below sea level.  The mineral-rich mud found there does wonders for skin, including drawing out excess oils and impurities.  The Pure & Essential Minerals Dead Sea Mud Mask contains 21 essential minerals from the Dead Sea!

Along with removing impurities, toxins, and excess oil from the skin, the mask also stimulates and improves blood circulation, resulting in a lovely glow.  It's certified vegan, is cruelty-free, and contains the following all-natural ingredients:

Dead Sea mud, organic shea butter, organic sunflower oil, organic aloe vera juice, organic vegetable glycerin, organic jojoba oil, hickory bark extract, organic calendula oil, filtered water, xanthan gum, and eucalyptus oil.

Like most mud masks, this one creates a tingling sensation upon initial application.  If you have very sensitive skin it may burn more than someone with normal skin.  My skin is on the sensitive side, but I didn't find the tingling to be too much, but I wanted to let everyone know just in case.

This 6 oz. jar is quite hefty, and I estimate that it will last at least three months.  The instructions say to apply a medium layer to the face and upper neck and to leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes, then remove it using warm water and rubbing in a circular motion.  You can wash away excess with warm water and a washcloth.

I've used this once so far and I think it's wonderful.  It left my skin feeling smooth and free from excess oil, which is really important to me.  I like to use mud masks once a week to really purify and balance my skin since it gets so oily throughout the day.  I did find that it was necessary to use a washcloth to remove it, since warm water alone wasn't enough.  Using the cloth adds a little bit of gentle exfoliation though, which is also great for your skin.

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Bottom Line: The Pure & Essential Minerals Dead Sea Mud Mask is a great mask for all skin types, but especially those of us troubled by oily skin.  I love that it's cruelty-free, vegan, and made with all-natural ingredients.  It left my skin feeling very refreshed and I highly recommend it!