Blue Lagoon Iceland - Nourishing Algae Face Mask For Enhanced Glow | Sustainable, Bioactive Skincare (1 oz | 30 ml)

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Excellent quality and product

Amazing product from Blue Lagoon!!!!

I was a bit thrown off by the cost of this mask, but I was excited to try it due to the unique ingredients. I am glad to report that you only need a small amount each time so this small tube should last a very long time. I apply it to my face after I cleanse, and leave it on for 10 min. Any longer, and it can dry me out (I have combination oily skin). After I wash it off, I noticed that my skin looked blurred and smooth. It also really softened my skin. Unfortunately, those results don’t last very long. But I have noticed that as I use it regularly (2-3 times a week), the results last longer. I love to use it before I wear make up, which is not too often these days. When I do use it before primer and foundation, the application is a lot smoother. It’s like I’m wearing a primer already, which makes the actual foundation primer. I put on top work a lot better. It also helps reduce the look of fine lines, but that affect is very temporary and I have not seen a noticeable diminishing effect on lines how long are use it. However, I do love the way it makes my skin look and feel. It’s like having a social media filter on!

I went to the Blue Lagoon while in Iceland several years ago. While you are swimming, they offer you their signature silica mask. It is magical. I have never had my skin feel so smooth or nourished before or since. Unfortunately, it is also very expensive, as I discovered when I looked it up online when I got back home. Needless to say, I was super excited to try this. This is not the same mask I used, but it does have the silica as a major ingredient, and it seems to have the same effect of making my face feel ridiculously soft. I don't know why it works so well but it's fantastic! My only qualm is that the smell of this mask is a bit odd, which I assume is the algae? It's sort of nutty but marine-like at the same time. However, it's still a five star mask for me because of how it makes my face feel. I still think the brand is expensive, but having tried this one, I'd consider buying the silica one too, since I prefer the smell.