LUSH Fresh Face Mask 'BB Seaweed': First Thoughts

Last week, I stumbled across a LUSH store, so I went in with one product on my mind: BB Seaweed.  I have always wanted to try the LUSH Fresh Face Masks, but I've mostly come across LUSH stores whilst in Europe, making it impossible to buy them (as the masks require refrigeration)!

So, when the opportunity came up for me to buy one, I couldn't pass it up.  Naturally, the one mask that I wanted, BB Seaweed, was completely sold out.  Fortunately for me, one of the lovely LUSH workers gave me two generous samples!

Here's how LUSH describes BB Seaweed:

Finding the right mask when you’re working with sensitive skin can be risky. Redness inducing, inflammation causing… even painful! BB Seaweed is a best-seller for its ability turn every rough patch into smooth, supple skin. No surprises here, BB Seaweed is packed full of none other than the ocean greenery itself! Seven pounds of it in each batch, in fact. Finely ground almonds gently slough away dry skin, rose absolute balances skin tone and organic extra virgin olive oil moisturizes. Slather up in seaweed and feel your skin smile.

I had tried BB Seaweed out on my hand on my first LUSH experience ever in Glasgow, Scotland, where one amazing lady took me and my mom throughout the entire store to show us everything that LUSH had to offer.  When she showed us the masks, my mom and I both fell in love with BB Seaweed.  It left my hand feeling so soft and supple and it's been on my mind ever since!

Now, the first thing I did when I got my samples home was test them out.  The mask itself is a very 'stereotypical' clay mask, meaning it leaves your face covered in green clay/paste with little seaweed bits dispersed throughout.  It could definitely be scary, so I generally just stay in the bathroom and wait it out until the mask is dry and ready to be removed.

However, the removal is a bit tricky.  This sucker doesn't want to leave your skin without a fight!  It definitely takes a little patience to remove the mask, but if you were to cleanse your face afterwards it won't be an issue!

The mask itself also feels like it exfoliates a bit as I apply it, which is great me, since I always forget to exfoliate - oops!

Overall, my skin feels baby soft afterwards, and it's a nice cleansing, quick-drying mask, that isn't too poorly priced (€10.45)!  Although I don't have sensitive skin, I definitely think I'll be purchasing this once I run out of my samples :)

Once again, these are just my first impressions of the product, my mind could definitely change in the future, so I'll be sure to keep you posted!

Also, if you'd like, you can check out my most recent post here!