Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask Reviews

I was excited to try this face mask as I really loved the idea of an exfoliating mask with all natural ingredients.

It certainly lived up to the polishing side of things without a problem. The cream is quite thick and lumpy, with just the right amount of grit for exfoliation. I found it super easy to use, though it was certainly easier to rinse it all off by jumping in the shower.

The biggest issue for me is that I found it to be quite drying on my combination skin. I used it according to instructions, and was surprised at how my skin was left screaming for moisture afterwards. For this reason, it won't be a mask I'll be repurchasing.

I use this mask after seeing so much positive reviews.But unfortunately this doesnot work for me.I have dry skin and uneven skin tone.This product claims to bring perfection in skin.But I didnot see any difference in my skin tone.This mask donot brighten me also.So the purpose for which I bought was failed and i am not going to purchase it anymore.It only work for an exfoliator which i can get from my regular exfoliator.

I recieved a sample size of this while the body shop was promoting the release of the green matcha mask.
The mask is a thick, creamy white soft lumpy paste. There are granuales of some sort inside the mask which are thin, soft, white lumpy flakes. They help to give a nice gentle, non abrasive exfoliation when rinsing the mask off.
Upon application of the mask there is a cooling very mild tingling sensation on the skin which feels quite invigorating.
I am not a big fan of the scent honestly, out of all of the masks by the body shop in terms of the scent this is my least favourite.
The fragrance of this mask is quite an 'earthy' scent with ginseng, rice and sesame.
Not a big fan of 'earthy' scents, personally. I don't find it to be offensive or intrusive; the scent of the mask is quite light in comparision to the other masks, its just my personal taste.
Having said that the mask itself is quite good, I found it easy to use and remove.
I left it on for 10-15 minutes before adding a tiny bit of water to rehydrate the mask and give the face a light exfoliation before completely rinsing off the product.
After rinsing off the mask the skin is left looking immediately brighter, skintone looks more even, skin feels softer and invigorated.
Although I am not a big fan of the scent of this mask I did enjoy using it, I would purchase the full size and I do recommend.

I'm surprised I like this one as much as I do as the more purifying masks in the range are a little harsh and drying on my normal-dry skin. This one, however, is different. It is a really thick white cream with chunky bits. It has a distinctly earthy ginseng scent. It contains kaolin clay (usually a no-no for my skin), sesame oil and rice extract. I don't know why but this combination works for me.

Instructions say cleanse skin then apply an even layer on a wet face. Leave on for 5-10 minutes then rinse with water in circular motions. I especially like using it on my nose as I find I do get blackheads in this area and I can definitely use the physical exfoliation this one can give. I find that while it's a little gritty it's not coarse and rough like the Acai version, it's gentler but also much more thorough, if that makes sense? This and the honey version are my top go-to products in the range. I just use it in the nose area though, it would be a little too drying for the rest of my face.

I’d highly recommend buying several of these and multi-masking, using the more polishing and purifying versions on your oilier areas and the lovely hydrating ones on the rest of the face. Really good value too, they really do last as you don’t need a lot of product to make an even layer.

I was given a sample pot of this recommended mask by the lovely staff at TBS. I was going to try the charcoal one but one young girl told me that one stung her skin, and this one would be extremely purifying & pore unclogging as that's what I was after, tbh I wasn't convinced till I tried it!

I normally use "supermarket brands", but have found my skin becoming sensitive to the chemicals in them, and am trying to switch to more natural products. I always need a great face mask as part of my beauty regime, so when this range of masks came out I was desperate to try them out. I was also in need of a new exfoliator- this does both!

The Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying and Polishing
mask is unlike any other I've used, and does exactly what's described. It contains particles of rice extract exfoliant, however it's not the usual rough balls which scratch your face and are bad for the environment. Everything is natural.

Because of the mask's consistency, it's best to use a brush to apply it to cleansed and dry skin, otherwise it gets stuck to your fingers and under fingernails causing product wastage. Apply the mask with a brush, relax and leave for about 10-15 mins or till dry. When you go to rinse it off, dampen your skin first. It now turns into the best exfoliator! Exfoliate your face; concentrating on your T-zone, with the mask and then wash off. You'll have baby soft, clearer skin after the first use! I was amazed. Will definitely purchase this product. It's ideal as it draws out impurities without over drying, deeply cleanses and exfoliates all in 1. Great to apply and wash off in the shower! Any excess exfoliate left over I use on my neck and decolletage.

The scent is delightful; a natural, energizing ginseng smell and it's fantastic knowing everything else is natural. No more stinging my eyes if I accidentally get some product in them.

I simply can't stop touching my baby soft face and looking at my bright skin and clean pores in the mirror- no more pore strips required for me!