Queen Helene : Mint Julep Masque

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Water, Kaolin, Bentonite (CI 77004), Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Propylene Glycol, Sulfur, Chromium Oxide Green (CI#77288), Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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December 10, 2009

Pros:

Sucks up oil from pores. Less oily skin. Feels fresh.

Cons:

Hard to take off. Have to wait for a while for it to dry.

Good for people that have very oily skin that are prone to breakouts. I use it on and off when I really need it. I use the one in the jar.
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April 8, 2011

Pros:

Smells good, makes skin soft, clears up white heads/black heads, makes pimples appear smaller, nice tingly feeling.

Cons:

Hard to find, dries sensitive areas a bit, hard to remove.

I started using this about a month ago out of curiosity and reading some reviews on here. Upon my first few uses I noticed a difference, I had a pretty nasty spot on my chin and it cleared it up within a little less than 2 days (when used in conjunction with benzomyocin gel). I've used everything from proactiv to organic stuff, and I'd have to say this is one of the best so far! You have to give it some time seeing as everyone is different and it might take a few days to clear things up properly. But it works very well for me as well as my 17 year old sister who has moderately severe acne.
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October 11, 2012

Pros:

1. Clay-like consistency feels good to smudge all over your face
2. Mint smell/feeling
3. Super cheap, for the amount that you're getting
4. Does not run out as fast since you're only applying weekly
5. Many people have talked about how well it works, so you know it's going to be a good product

Cons:

1. Kinda messy (but who cares)
2. Hard to squeeze out (but who cares)

People have different acne. Cystic, mild, etc. This may or may not be the product for you, but I suggest that everyone try it once. Yea, it might not show immediate results, but if you are consistent with it, your skin will be smooth and soft and beautiful. Remember, acne does not completely go away in one night, one week or even one month. But this product showed immediate softness, purged my blackheads, and shrinked my pimples. Apply this masque on every week and just drink lots of water and get the right amount of exercise and your acne will be (almost) completely gone =)
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March 18, 2011

Pros:

Minty Smelling, Easy to use, Effective,

Cons:

Sometimes a hassle to get off, May irritate your eyes if done incorrectly,

I have very severe acne due to stress and products. Overall this mask has shown me a difference for first time use. I was impressed, as organic, natural, leading brands or homemade products hasn't made the cut. If this can make my larger pimples shrink and the smaller ones clear out after a day use, I'm looking forward to the expecting results by next week. Note: I have been having terrible acne for about 4-5 years, my constant search for a cure started weeks after I noticed. I first tried homemade remedies, then the leading brand products, lastly organic brands. I have a problem with spending over $20 for beauty care items as it seems pointless to me. I'm also a high school student so appearance matters whether you like it or not. Not only that the acne made me have low self-esteem, it also irritated me and granted more stress. So as I was reading reviews on different products for a great price, I was astonished as this product had 8/10 recommendations. And usually, I determine buying products like that since people have different taste, opinions and satisfactory factor. Of course, you would think, "Wow, about 5 bucks for this? You gotta be kidding.." but it really works. My expectations scared me whereas, I was ready to be disappointed. So for my first time of use, here's what I did. Simple and easy but it doesn't hurt to detail how someone does something as it may result differently. I washed my face with moderate, room temperature water. I let my face dry slightly (I have a problem with being soaked to an extent where water with consistently drip off). I applied 1/3 of my index finger since I didn't know how much should be used. I caressed it against both my index and middle fingers then generously massaged my chin first as it was the area I had the worst acne. Then, I covered my cheeks and working my way up to my forehead. Surprisingly, a small amount on my finger was enough to evenly cover my face. Dried and done the over-the-sin
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October 16, 2010

Pros:

- Cheap!
- Draws out impurities.
- Contains Kaolin and Bentonite clay, Zinc and Sulfur which are great acne-fighting ingredients.
- Product not tested on our furry friends :)

Cons:

- Initially the smell got to me. But now I kinda like the minty scent.
- Not available in Australia, so I had to order it online.

We use home-made clay masks with similar ingredients at beauty school, so it was great to find a packaged product so similar. Really helps draw out impurities. I also use it as an overnight spot treatment.
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February 23, 2010

Pros:

It helps relax my facial muscles and refresh my face, it is the best overnight zit cream I have ever found, it helps with blackheads and does a good job cleaning up pores, it's really cheap, makes heavy usage of volcanic ash based clay, sulfur, and zinc oxide (which means its good for helping to balance the oil production in your skin, drying out zits, soaking up excess oil, and drawing dirt up out of your pores).

Cons:

- Why is it called "mint"? There's no mint in this product.
- Takes some "expertise" to remove quickly and cleanly (typical of clay masques)
- I'm not too crazy about the scent. I much rather have a traditional mud masque smell than the weird artificial minty smell this masque has.
- It's green. It's very likely household members will make comments if they see you wearing it.

I absolutely love this product. I discovered it when I was pregnant and experiencing the common side affect of breakouts. Since I was pregnant I couldn't use any benzoyl peroxide or salyctic acid based products so I had to find what ever safer means I could to help with the breakouts. I used this masque every night both for help in preventing acne and then spot treating whatever stray pimple may have came through. This is a real overnighter on pimples. Used early enough it can get rid of a pimple overnight and even if I apply it after a pimple is all inflamed by the next morning it is no longer inflamed, smaller, and a lot less noticeable. I must say though that Mary Kay actually found a way to improve upon this masque. They have a masque that uses the same main ingredients and then adds in ground walnut shells. You can use it as either a masque or a facial scrub. That's expensive, though, and this is only about $3 where I live. No way I could have afforded to use it as much as I had to use this while I was pregnant! Anyways, this is most definitely one of the best clay masques I've used. The only really big downside to it is that you're likely to get some comments from anyone that sees you wearing it on account of its classic green color! BTW, the cleanest, quickest, and easiest way to remove the masque is to take a very warm, wet washcloth and press it against your skin everywhere you applied the masque until it is dark green instead of the light green it turns when ever it is dry. Then use the washcloth to gently wipe away the masque, being careful not to rub and also using a different part of the washcloth for each section of your face. Gently rinse your face afterwards.
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June 14, 2011

Pros:

-Reduces redness
-Significantly reduced amount/size of acne
-Feels fresh and "minty"
-A little goes a long way
-Smells good
-Leaves skin feeling smooth

Cons:

-May be difficult to squeeze out of the tube
-Slightly messy to apply
-Sometimes leaves a stinging sensation if too much is applied
-May dry out skin if again, too much is applied
-Won't wash out easily from krater/inward scars
-Did not help my blackheads on nose
-Did not minimize my pores

I didn't buy this product to get rid of my blackheads but instead for my acne. I would recommend using this once a week or using it everyday will eventually dry out your skin extremely. It applies smoothly and I use at least two pea size amounts to have a thin layer on my skin. Let it dry, then while you shower you can wash it off and proceed with a face wash. It does reduce redness and the acne on my temples and cheeks reduces a lot when I use this product. I sometimes even use very very small amounts to dot on small acne as a overnight spot treatment and it does minimize the acne size.
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May 24, 2011

Pros:

helps with oily skin
helps with acne
ingredients are good for you!

Cons:

its hard to get out of the tube.

I have never use something so great. Ive recently have been on a program that helps you with your acne. One of the things you had to do was check for the ingredients on the products you put on your face and everyone on this products is good. I have Oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin and it works soooo GOOODD! I love it. The oil in my face is so in control the sizes of my pimples are WAY SMALL and the redness uuff gone!
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March 11, 2011

Pros:

dries up pimples over night!!!
makes skin soft and glowy!!!
helps with blackheads

Cons:

dries out face a little but not to bad.

I have tried everything!!!!!! my old derma. even said i should take acne pills but there was no way i was gonna put those horrible pills in my body!!! Then i tried cliniques acne soltuions which worked pretty well but when i started using this every other night it helped tremendously!!! Now all my pimples are alomst gone!!!!!!! all that i have left is old scars which this face mask also has helped with!!!!!! This mask is so amazing and affordable!!!!!!! Another bonus is that it didnt hurt my sensitive skin!!!!
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May 7, 2016
love this masque
I love the way it feels after putting it on, I can feel it tightening my skin as it dries. It washes off my face easily. And I like the mint smell.
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