One of these charcoal masks sells every 15 seconds thanks to its amazing spot-busting properties
One of these gloriously gloopy face masks sells around the world every 15 seconds. Every! 15! seconds! Can you believe! And the customers slathering it onto their skin are extremely happy about it, if online reviews are anything to go by.
The Body Shop’s Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask has been heralded as the 'holy grail' of face masks by a woman who also said she's recommended it to all her family, friends and co-workers. As the Daily Mail reports, 96 per cent of all reviewers say they would do the same - and tell a friend to use it.
Even better news: It's just £17 for a 75ml pot.
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This face mask promises to give you clearer, smoother skin with its lush purifying properties. It's 100% vegan, made with bamboo charcoal sourced from the Himalayan foothills, green tea leaves from Japan and organic, fair trade tea tree oil from Kenya. The granules exfoliate the skin while the oil draws out impurities and refines the pores. Beauty fans have been celebrating fewer pimples, a clean-feeling complexion and a bit of an extra glow since they started using it regularly.
People are praising Body Shop for their hugely popular product on Instagram. Here's a surprisingly mesmerising video of someone sticking their finger right into the goop. It's basically ASMR.
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Inexplicably but importantly, here's a video of two cartoon raccoons stirring a little pot of the charcoal face mask.
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Here's one woman in an adorable headband, trying it out. She's "absolutely loving it".
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And here's another who's raving about it: "one of my favourite masks!"
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Did we mention that one sells every 15 seconds??
Here are some of the best face masks on the market...
Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask, £20, Cult Beauty
Margot Robbie and Priyanka Chopra don't just have amazing skin in common, they also share makeup artist Pati Dubroff, who introduced and converted them to the power of 111SKIN face masks. Margot's favourite is the Bio Cellulose Facial Treatment Mask, whereas Priyanka used the Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask to prep her skin for her wedding day.
Kiehl’s Avocado Nourishing Hydration Mask, £36, Space NK
Slimy, yet satisfying, this is a vitamin-dosed green smoothie for your skin, packed with ripe avocado, primrose oil and honey to bring the moisture and re-energise sapped skin. Yum. Drink up.
Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Purifying Mask, £34.43, Look Fantastic
A very satisfying solution that helps to hoover up blackheads and the grime clogging your pores.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask, £42, Cult Beauty
This blue tube has been all over our Instagram, gaining the tick of approval from Kim Kardashian-West and Jessica Alba. They're onto something. It's a super hydrator – it soothes in seconds and plumps in a minute. It's not often you'll find a skincare product that has instantaneous results, but after 10 minutes we were able to notice an actual difference. Plus, you don't have to wash this off, it's an overnight mask, so you can sleep while your skin soaks up the magic.
Sand & Sky Brilliant Skin Purifying Pink Clay Mask, £39.50, Harvey Nichols
The pore shrinking prowess of this pink clay mask saw it go completely viral and out of stock in a matter of minutes. Originally from Australia, it's now widely available in the UK (Cult Beauty, Harvey Nichols, Boots etc) and is well worth a go for a fast working brightening treatment you can actually see.
Avene Soothing Radiance Mask, £13, Escentual
A sensitive skin hero, Avene's products are formulated with minimal, gentle ingredients. It's a no-frills moisture-booster that tops up hydration, without making a fuss.
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay, £22, John Lewis
Perfect for shrinking unsightly pores, this refining mask reveals a bright, smooth, photo-ready face. Use it before a date, wedding, first day, or when you just want to smash the skin game. You won't regret it.
Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask, £2.99, Look Fantastic
Cheap, cheerful and drenched in hyaluronic acid. This will re-quench thirsty skin in just £15 minutes.
GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment, £44, GlamGlow
Watch as this mud dries and your pores shrink before your very eyes. It leaves skin satisfyingly super clean.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery PowerFoil Mask, £110 for 8, Net-a-Porter
This provides a double dose of Estee Lauder's cult Advanced Night Repair serum – hailed for its ability to help smooth fine lines and leave skin feeling plush and hydrated. The clever foil sheet mask helps to keep everything locked in and aids absorption.
Sisley Radiant Glow Express Mask, £85, John Lewis
Leave this on for 3-5 minutes, then rinse off for fresher-looking skin. Infused with red clay, Sisley's mask leaves a noticeable glow to the complexion. We love it.
Aesop Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque, £33, Cult Beauty
Purifying, yes, but also pleasantly skin-quenching. If you find some clay based masks leave skin uncomfortably tight, this is the one.
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask, £22, Look Fantastic
Perfect for a city dweller with skin that needs a refresh. The natural clays deeply cleans and bestows an even-looking complexion.
Skinesis by Sarah Chapman 3D Moisture Infusion Masks, £46 for 4, Feel Unique
Aside from the fact this mask promises to reduce redness and plump skin, it's created by Meghan Markle's facialist. Use it to refresh skin, and possibly bag a Prince.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Sheet Mask, £4, The Body Shop
If you're looking to boost brightness and benefit from a little glow, this is offers a cocktail of vitamin C-rich Peruvian camu camu and fair trade aloe vera.
