Whether your complexion is chronically congested, or you're simply susceptible to the occasional breakout, these superstar masks are your ultimate weapons in the war against flaws; the 'Dysons' of the skin care world, these potent pore purifiers will leave skin looking spic 'n' span, lickety split!
A beauty blogger favourite, apply Aesop's {Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque} at the first sign of trouble. With white kaolin clay to lure impurities from their lairs, alongside soothing aloe vera, anti-inflammatory lavender and conditioning rosehip seed oil, this works to quickly calm redness, battle blemishes and restore skin harmony.
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Infused with Hungary's mineral-rich healing waters, Omorovicza's {Deep Cleansing Mask} is brimming with skin clarifying and strengthening ingredients, to reduce irritation and neutralise spot-causing bacteria. Thermal mud persuades pores to surrender their oils, dirt and debris - but be warned, this is potent, purifying stuff so things may get 'worse' before they get much, much better
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You may well have 99 problems, but a zit needn't be one of them if you're armed with May Lindstrom's {The Problem Solver}. It won't cook your dinner (sad), but it will brighten, refine and restore stressed skin to flawlessness, quicker than you can say 'take out'. A jet black, charcoal-rich powder, this turns into a fluffy 'mousse' when mixed with water, and stars warming spices and antioxidant cacao to provide antioxidant protection, stimulate circulation and assist skin detoxification.
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