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Want To Keep Summer Shine At Bay? Use This Charcoal Facial Mask (It Works!)

August 6, 2020 by Jeanine Edwards
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For most of the year, my skin is not too oily and not too dry. But in the summer when the humidity is off the charts in NYC? I have serious shine factor.

For a while, I resolved myself to just trying to embrace the shiny look, but secretly I wished I could tone it down just a bit without having to cover my skin in powder or product.  But on a whim I tried Beautycounter’s Counter+ Charcoal Facial Mask and just like that, my shine-control prayers were answered!

I normally wash my face in the shower, so masks that require lots of sitting around and waiting are not usually my thing. But given that I’m spending so much time at home, I decided that I had the extra 10 minutes to spare this one requires to fully dry. Before I hopped in the shower, I schmeared a nice layer of the mask over my entire face (avoiding my eyes and mouth, obviously). I checked emails while I let it dry for about 10 minutes, then showered, washing the mask off right before I turned off the water.

Right after I washed the mask off, I could immediately tell that my pores were less noticeable. Also, my skin just felt so much cleaner and smoother, even before I put on any moisturizer. The real highlight, though, is that throughout the day my skin didn’t get as shiny and oily as it usually does in the summer. Yes!

The magic ingredient that makes this mask so effective? Charcoal, duh! Not only does it purify and balance your skin, but it also absorbs excess oil. There’s also salicylic and lactic acid to gently exfoliate your skin leaving you with a really smooth and even complexion. And because Beautycounter is behind this mask, you don’t have to worry about slathering any potentially harmful or dangerous chemicals on your face because they’re so committed to “clean” skincare.

If you’re looking to get your shininess under control like I was, follow my lead and put Beautycounter’s Counter+ Charcoal Facial Mask. I love that it’s clean and that it’s not another thing I have to wash off my face at night. But most of all, I love that it actually works.

SHOP BEAUTYCOUNTER’S CHARCOAL FACIAL MASK NOW

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