Didn't suck up blackheads :(

Seeing those (gross) videos of blackheads being sucked off noses & chins, I knew a black mud mask was something I had to try! I searched & read reviews on Amazon.ca for a reasonably priced one that works, and decided to give LuckyFine Blackhead Cleansing Acne Peel-Off Face Mask a try.

I've been using it for several months now. As suggested, after cleansing, I left a face cloth soaked in warm-hot water on my face for more than 5 minutes first before applying. Not much of the shiny black "polish" is needed, it goes far. I've applied it on my entire face, and also just the T zone, keeping it on for 10 minutes total every time. It's easy to peel off, and yes, it does sting, especially on the cheeks, but I'm not that sensitive to mild pain, so I'm ok with it. Never have I seen the icky evidence we're all so fascinated with afterwards though. Not many blackheads, which are really white, have been sucked out like they are pictured. All I really see are super fine white hairs. So while this mask leaves my skin tight and soft, I don't believe it's removing white/blackheads as it should.

They do warn that it will tear facial hair when peeling the mask off, so only use it on the nose. But for me, it was just those microscopic hairs it removed.

For $6, it didn't break the bank, but if you really want to see proof it's removed white/blackheads, go for a more expensive brand.

Lived up to expectations

I gave this a try when a friend gave me the rest of her bottle. I should have listened when she said she didn't work, but since I didn't buy it myself, I wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt. You know how those nose strips don't work? Well, neither does this. You'll get plenty of dead skin coming away when you peel off the mask, but no blackheads. So save your money and invest in something more effective, like a good charcoal/clay mask!