Queen Helene : Mint Julep Masque

I didn't buy this product to get rid of my blackheads but instead for my acne. I would recommend using this once a week or using it everyday will eventually dry out your skin extremely. It applies smoothly and I use at least two pea size amounts to have a thin layer on my skin. Let it dry, then while you shower you can wash it off and proceed with a face wash. It does reduce redness and the acne on my temples and cheeks reduces a lot when I use this product. I sometimes even use very very small amounts to dot on small acne as a overnight spot treatment and it does minimize the acne size.

I love this stuff, I have been using it forever. It is not a miracle cure that will make your pimples dissappear. It does however in my case greatly reduce the redness and size of my pimples and makes my extremely oily face significantly less so. what I've learned to make it work the best, is to use it immediately after washing my face, and I only put it on problem areas and do NOT leave it on longer than the directions say! 15 min does the trick! over all its very cheap, available at all the walgreens in my area and quite effective. I have moderate acne and extremely oily skin. If you have dry or sensitive skin I do not reccomend.

I started using this about a month ago out of curiosity and reading some reviews on here. Upon my first few uses I noticed a difference, I had a pretty nasty spot on my chin and it cleared it up within a little less than 2 days (when used in conjunction with benzomyocin gel). I've used everything from proactiv to organic stuff, and I'd have to say this is one of the best so far! You have to give it some time seeing as everyone is different and it might take a few days to clear things up properly. But it works very well for me as well as my 17 year old sister who has moderately severe acne.

I have been using this product for 3 days now, I/m using it daily, and it does help with oily skin (I have very oily skin). I am soooo glad there was no initial breakout, it reduced size of pimple on my forehead. I have been cleared up well before this product due to change in diet, and taking my herbs and braggs organic apple cider vinegar (which is really good for acne). I ran across this product in Dollar General, and remembered all the great reviews about it. Ever since I started using it, it has made my skin more firmer, and helped with my pores which are extremely large. I'd recommend this product as a topical use. I use to have moderately sever acne. I cannot credit this product for clearing me up completely because acne has to also be battled internally. Thanks to my diet change and other supplements I take I went from having moderately severe acne to very light acne. This mask however has helped the one pimple I have on my forehead flatten out, and my skin feels great. I will keep using :)

I love this mask!! After using it at night, i don't break out for a couple of days after---almost never. I use this product with my acne kit (Murad) and it comes with a moisturizer so i make sure and use that after because my skin gets really dry. Overall, it really makes your skin look smoother because it shrinks your pores a lot.

I've been using this for about 4 days now. I've used it everyday as an allover mask and I dabbed it on my active pimples and just left it on and went to bed or went on with my day. (if you have more sensitive skin, do not use it everyday.. Try once or twice a week or only spot treat.) My dad loves it because he said it's like the French clay mask my grandma and sister would send us--except it's cheaper and easier to access. I've noticed that my acne has been reduced. My pores are a little smaller afterward, too. The large pimple above my lip has been reduced by 60%. My other pimples have disappeared. I have less, smaller pimples now. It smells like spearmint gum. It's a light, pale green. The consistency is a thin paste. It's not runny, though. It's easily spreadable, so you do not have to smear it all over your face. It glides right on. It stings more when you first use it. If you have sensitive skin, this may bother you. As I used it more, the stinging was barely noticeable. When you wash it off, I recommend doing so while you take a shower. It's easier this way. When you re-wet it the texture is slippery. So, it will take a little longer to gently (without a washcloth) to wash it off in the sink. In the shower, the stream of water along with your hands make it come off easily. Apply moisturizer afterward, or you may get over dried and you may even peel. You can apply it on your spots before you sleep and let it dry. Yes, it may flake off, but it's a small price to pay, in my opinion. Wash your sheets regularly so it won't accumulate to much, though :P The product is very cheap. I purchased it for $2.50 (add tax) at my Dollar General. At my Walgreen's it was, I believe, $3.99. Overall, I'd definitely recommend for everyone to try it once. For the price, it's definitely worth a try. I'm sure most of us have spent more on other acne products that didn't work for us. Good luck everyone

I used this product about nine months ago, and I stopped using it because it made my skin irritated(I left it on too long). I started breaking out due to my period and stress. I decided to give this another try. Before I went to shower, I washed my face, then applied the mask. I let it on my face for about 15 minutes then washed it off in the shower. After I got out, I noticed my skin looked bright and more clearer. I then used my clinique toner and wiped my face down. The cottonball was really green, so make sure you wash it off completely! After, my toner dried, I used my oil-free moisterizer from clinique with BP. That made my skin feel super dry and irritated, so use a good lotion to help with dryness. Overall, I'd recommend it only use it once or twice a week. Anymore than that will cause dryness, which can lead to more acne. I got my mask at the dollar store, so its cheap! Try it out, for sensitive skin, like mine, only leave it on for about 10-15 mins. I'll continue to use this once weekly to see anymore improvement, I'll update on this!

Overall it's a great product for the price. You just leave it on your face for about 20 minutes and wash it off. you can instantly see the results!

Great for weekly facial treatment. My recommendation is: after applying the mask on your face, layer your problem areas with more of the mask, I find it helps

It's a great product and is worth the $5. It's the best mask in your local drugstore!