There is a lot of hype around the GLAMGLOW SUPERMUD clearing treatment mask; I’ve heard everyone rave about it. I wanted to give it a try but at $69 a jar, I wanted to see if I could find a better deal.

You can buy the mask from Amazon for $37! But it seemed a little too good to be true, so I opted to buy the mask from Sephora (still slowly working my way to VIB Rouge…). You can buy the single cleansing mask for $69 OR you can buy it in a couple of kits that have bonus gifts HERE for the same price. Obviously the gift set is the best value, but I still didn’t want to pay $69, so I used a gift card I had and a 20% friend and family coupon. I ended up paying about $30 which felt like an acceptable price for this “miracle mask”. But does the SUPERMUD live up to the hype?

Packaging

This kit was packaged nicely in a pink box that showcased both the SUPERMUD (1.2oz) and the YOUTHMUD (.5oz) . The box does a jacob’s ladder kind of fold that inverts the box so that blue packaging is revealed. Kind of neat; I guess if you’re giving the mask as gift and want to “customize” the packaging.

The actual jars are heavy and have a quality feel. I opened both jars and the black jar was sealed with a foil, but the white jar didn’t have a seal. In fact, there was mud coming up around the edges a little bit too, as if it had been opened. I read online that others have gotten the mud without a seal too, so maybe the white jar doesn’t come sealed? :/ It seemed odd, but the box the jars were in was sealed and the jar seemed “full/unused” so I just went with it.

SUPERMUD

The mud is dark and has a slightly minty smell — minty like the goo they use to take a mold of your teeth at the dentist, not the good kind of minty like breath mints. It’s not awful; don’t worry. There are small chunks of green tea leaves in the mask and it’s slightly watery. I think this mask would dry out easily if left open for longer than necessary.

Application

I stirred up the mask with a plastic stick before using. I used a flat makeup brush to apply the mask, avoiding my lips and eye areas. Since the mask is kind of watery, I didn’t need to apply too much to get coverage. Plus, I didn’t want to waste any or use more than necessary, so I just painted on a thin layer.

Wear

The instructions say to wear the mask for 5-10 minutes; it took about 10 minutes for mine to dry completely. When the mask goes on, it’s dark, but it lightens to a light grey as it dries. I felt some tingling after about two minutes; it wasn’t unpleasant and it started to fade as the mask dried. As the mask starts to dry, you can see tiny, pore-sided darker spots where the mask is drawing out the impurities from your pores. This part is my favorite. It’s called PORE-MATRIX™ technology. From the glamglow website:

“NEW PORE-MATRIX™ Our Activated-X Charcoal is an Xtreme absorption carbon, attracting toxic substances into its mass up to 500 times its volume from all skin types, within the deepest & toughest areas. Our new proprietary K17-Clay™ will better extract & encapsulate excess sebum oils, bacteria & toxins in a controlled stasis state, revealing a Pore-Matrix™ of extraction dots & areas, ready to be washed away for seemingly poreless skin.”

Removal

When the mask is completely dry, it turns light grey and becomes tight feeling. Just splash some water on your face and gently rub off. The mask melts away which is great. Other masks I’ve tried are hard to remove and become thick and “sticky” when trying to wash off.

Results

I didn’t see some dramatic difference after I used this mask. My skin felt good, not dry like other masks might make me feel; but it wasn’t anything more than I feel after cleansing with my Clarisonic. I tried the mask again the next day and saw fewer of the darker pore spots removed by the PORE MATRIX technology which I thought was cool — It really is removing the impurities.

My skin is pretty normal to dry, but I think that someone with oilier skin would see even better results. I really like this mask; it’s fast and makes my skin feel clean. I definitely wouldn’t want to pay $69 for it though.

I will try out the YOUTHMUD next. I read that it is stronger and more exfoliating. It might be best as a spot treatment for me. Let me know how GLAMGLOW masks work for you. 🙂

Although I have normal to dry skin, I love a good mud mask every now and then. A tightening mud treatment pulls out the excess oil and grime which we are all prone to given the heat and humidity of the UAE.

I came home with a wee travel-sized 15 gram pot of the GlamGlow SuperMud Clearing Treatment from the Sephora Fall 2017 event. This brand is synonymous for mud masks, and their packaging is always beyond gorgeous.

A luxurious mud mask created for common skin concerns, especially for oily skin.

This quick-drying mud mask works as a magnet for seeping out skin impurities without disrupting the natural oil balance.

This mask works best for tackling the following skin issues:

• blemishes
• redness
• scars
• razor bumps
• in-grown hair

This mask is perfect for oily and combination skin-types.

Key Ingredients:

• Potent trademarked mud formula: supports the skin’s natural oil balance, while a proprietary blend of six acids works to dramatically brighten and soften the complexion.
• Activated-X charcoal: lifts away dirt and other skin congestions, resulting in a refined, healthy-looking complexion.
• Glycolic, Salicylic and Lactic Acids: work together to heal damaged skin and smooth pigmentation, whilst deeply nourishing the complexion.

Tezzy’s Experience with the GlamGlow SuperMud Clearing Treatment

First off, I love the packaging! This wee 15 gram pot in white and silver is too adorable for its own good, and would easily fit into my skincare kit when travelling.

Opening a pot of GlamGlow is always a treat. You never know what to expect! What first hit me was the scent. It smelt like licorice to me at first, and then I got a deeper rooted hit of herbal eucalyptus.

I find this scent to be very calming and perfect for my little bout of me-time.

The product itself is a deep charcoal grey with a wet mud-like consistency. I use a brush to apply it evenly across my face.

The mask tightens almost instantly, and turns a pale off-white as you can see from my

MaskSelfie

I quite like the tightening effect. It makes me feel my pores are really being worked on, and all that unreachable scum is finally being pulled out like a magnet.

The recommended time for keeping this mask on is either 5, 10 or 20 minutes.

When washed off, my face looks visibly clean and refreshed.

On the downside, my skin also felt rather dry and I was reaching out for a facial oil right after. Given I have normal to dry skin, this mask isn’t made for me. However, on certain days, I have been using it as a spot treatment solely for my T-zone.

I also have to confess I did the whole 20 minutes the very first time I used this mask! Best to keep it at a safe 10 for skin like mine.

My husband’s skin gears more towards oily, and with alot of coaxing, he’s tried this mask too! Yes, this is a unisex mask. High time more men took their skin seriously too.

The Pros:

• Smells insanely good! The feisty hit of eucalyptus is just the ‘perk me up’ my skin needs.
• Dries pretty quickly, and has a firming effect on the skin.
• Adorable packaging! Perfect for travel.
• Free of nasty Parabens, Sulfates and Phthalates.

The Cons:

• Can be very drying, so best suited for oily skin types or for spot treatments.
• Not suitable for sensitive skin, and using sunscreen post-masking is strongly advised.
• Quite messy when washing off. Reserve as a weekend treat!
• At AED 280 for the full-sized 50 gram pot, this is quite an expensive mud mask.

Product Pricing & Availability

The GlamGlow mask range is available at all Sephora stores across the Middle East, and also online on Sephora.ae

What is Glamglow Supermud clearing treatment used for?

Visibly, instantly clears the complexion. Targets clogged pores, excess oil, and dead skin cells. Toxins and dirt are removed from pores.

Are Glamglow masks worth it?

With all the rave reviews, I thought I would give GlamGlow Super-Mud a try. It is a miracle!!! As soon as I rinsed the mask off my face, my pores were clean, tight, and definitely less visible. The next day I put on my makeup as usual and was thrilled that the dramatic difference in my pore size remained.

Can I sleep with my Glamglow mask on?

Whenever I use this face mask I like to use it overnight as a sleeping mask as I feel like it gives me the full impact of the product. For the first couple of minutes of using the product, there is a slightly tingly effect but nothing to worry about.

Which Glamglow mask is best for dry skin?

GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD™ Hydrating Treatment The best face mask for tired skin, this GLAMGLOW treatment is formulated with Hyaluronic Acid to help combat dry skin and restore a peachy glow.