Cetaphil Clay Mask, DermaControl Purifying Clay Face Mask with Bentonite Clay for Blackheads and Pores, Designed for Oily, Sensitive Skin, 3 Oz

I have been using Dermacontrol face mask since 2019, right around the start of the pandemic, so I'm an old pro at this. I am 56, have combination skin (but more oily in the warmer months) and have tried my share of other face masks. Ever since I discovered this one, it's my ONLY go-to because it does what it says it does, it's affordable and Cetaphil really is a leader in skincare.I've seen some images in other reviews where all you see is white. Like the mask is way thicker than it needs to be. So let me tell you how I use it and if you try it, you'll find the results are just the same and you use far less product. One jar lasts me almost 4 months, and that's with regular use.PUT IT ON LIKE LOTION. Let me say that again for the people in the back.📣 Put it on like lotion.Use the little spatula and take out just a little bit, like half of the tip of the little spatula. Spread that onto one cheek, then MASSAGE IT IN LIKE LOTION. As the instructions say, you want just a thin layer. Having a heap of it just sitting on top of your skin isn't more effective. By rubbing it in like lotion, it really gets into the pores.Now, do the same for the other cheek and then the forehead and chin. Of course, don't forget to go over your nose and upper lip. Let sit and then rinse.That's it. You'll be saving money and wasting less.You'll see in my photo that it as it dries, my skin is barely white. Because I'm massaging it over my face, it's getting into my pores to do the dirty work so there's less product just gunked up on my face. When I rinse, my skin is baby soft and ready for serum and moisturizer.Also, sidebar, *the spatula isn't meant to be used to SPREAD the product*. It's only to keep the mask sanitary and keep you from having to scoop it out with your fingers, getting it all under your nails. What a waste of product if not for the spatula. You use it to scoop out the product then swipe it off onto your face. Then rinse it off and put it away.I really hope this helps you get the most out of this most wonderful product. When used this way, you only need to purchase about 3 or 4 jars per year. I use it more in the summer months when I'm more oily but that's still a good deal.Go forth and be pretty!

Cannot live without this stuff! Essential skin smoothing step you don’t want to skip! Goes fast though.

Generally, this works well. It's a good product for the price point.I cleanse and dry my skin before using this.Pros:- gentle and effective- great price point- makes skin feel soft- it doesn't over-dry and Crack on skinCons:- it takes a ridiculous amount of water to remove it... Much more than any other clay mask I've ever used. I have to use a face wash to completely remove it.I use it once a week.I'm on the fence about repurchasing... I might try another brand next time until I find one I absolutely love.

I have three issues to address that I consider important for consumers to know. Here they are:1.- The little spatula that Cetaphil provides is a worthless toy that does not allows to efficiently apply the mask. An efficient way to apply the mask is with your index finger. Making circles as you apply it allows the mask to get deeper inside the skin's pores to do its job more effectively.2.- Cetaphil does not specify if the mask is to be applied to dry or wet skin. The first day, I am in the shower and I applied the mask to a wet skin. It did not work at all! The water on my face diluted the mask which couldn't do a good job. The second day, I am still in the shower but the water is not running. I patted my face dry with a towel before I applied the mask. What a difference! Even when my skin was damp, the mask did not dilute and went to do its intended job. Immediately after, I put on a robe and I walked out of the shower to do things around the house.3.- Twenty minutes later, or so, I came back to the shower and ~with plenty of water running~ I removed the mask. Once out of the shower, I follow with 'Neutrogena Oil-Free Cleanser with 2% Salicylic Acid' to allow the cleanser remove pore-clogging impurities that the mask may have left behind inside the pores. After another very good rinse, I follow up with 'Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid.'I am not a woman. I am a man. I do not have Beauty Routines. Instead, I use knowledge acquired from reputable sources and I add a good dose of common sense using the products that I mentioned all of which are available here at Amazon.Maybe, my acquired knowledge, my experience, and common sense help you as much as they help me 'not look old' when I am face-to-face with my readers in Book Signing Events.

I needed a good clay face mask. I read the reviews that said it was not a full jar. I took a chance because I like Cetaphil products. Yes it was not filled to the very top but there was a lot in the jar and it is the perfect clay mask. My skin is always so smooth and it is easy to wash off.