DEALS OR STEALS? - Dollar Store Finds! : Charcoal Face Mask and Face Wash

I was going to go pick up some party supplies from my local Dollar Tree, and was glancing through their Health and Beauty Section, when I came across two products that caught my eyes. Charcoal Face Mask and a Charcoal Face Wash.

Now as you can see, the product is not that visually appealing but what did catch my eye is Charcoal. There's 142 g

What's So Good About Charcoal?

  The only firsthand experience I have with charcoal is, I don’t know, using it to heat the grill in the summertime.But, did you know that charcoal is great for your skin? Because of its natural detoxifying properties, it can be used to whiten teeth, remove poisons from your body, and cleanse! My skin, like I've previously mentioned, is problem skin, acne, clogged pores you name it! So I've read how Charcoal may help.

  Activated charcoal has high adsorptive powers, which means that it draws other elements into itself. Charcoal is activated through heat and exposure to steam and certain chemicals. This process causes the carbon to form enlarged "pores," which are fissures and pockets in its surface. When it is exposed to contaminants, they literally become trapped in the carbon's pores. Charcoal also has antibacterial properties that can help heal wounds. Activated carbon is used for everything from industrial water filtration to medicinal supplements.

LETS BREAK IT DOWN!

Face Wash

Label & Packaging

The packaging and labelling are pretty simple (Cost effective in my opinion). The product has a cap that can be screwed on or removed.

Face Wash

Front

Face Wash

Nettoyant pour le visage

Charcoal/Charbon de bois

clears & unclogs pores

Net Wt./ Poid Net

5 Oz(142g)

Back

Directions: Lather up gel and massage over wet face, rinse off with water. Apply every morning and evening.

Mode D'Emploi: Faire mousser le gel et le masser sur le visage mouillé. Rincer à l'eau. Appliquer matin et soir.

Warning : For Adult use only. For external use only. Avoid Contact with the eyes. If condition worsens, consult a doctor. Keep our of reach of children.

Avertissement :  Pour Adulte seulement. Pour usage externe seulement. Éviter tout contact avec les yeux. En cas d'irritation persistante, consulter un médicin. Tenir hors de la portée des enfants.

Ingredients/Ingrédients :  Water/Eau, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, acrylate copolymer, sodium lauroamphoacetate, glycol distearate, PEG-150 distearate, charcoal powder, fragrance/parfum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylisothiazolinone.

219151  1412 Imported by/Importé par

IN U.S.A/ Aux É,-U. : Greenbrier Internation Inc.

500 Volvo Parkway,Cheasapeake, VA 23320

In Canada/Au Canada:

DTSC imports Burnaby, BC V5G 4P3

Made in China/Fabrique en Chine

Price

$1.25 + applicable taxes (In Canada; Ontario to be exact).

My Take

 The product itself has a very creamy consistency. The scent is not at all what I expected like charcoal, it actually has somewhat of a medicinal scent. You can visibly see little black spots which I am assuming is the powdered charcoal. When applying the product it goes on smooth, but it does not produce a lot suds, it's more like a lotion. When done applying and rinsing my face with water, my face does feel clean and the fragrance lingers. I like the product especially at that price tag. If it helps with my face and pores I'll repeatedly buy it! So far it seems like its working.

Recommend or Not

If you're on a budget and want to give it a try, go for it! The product itself isn't bad, and does the job. Charcoal is the factor that attracted me to the product and if it does claim to withdraw all the toxins in my skin, then for $1.25+ I'll try it out. It hasn't caused me to break out more or damaged my skin, which means its gentle on my skin. Next time your out at your local dollar tree, grab one!

Rating

3.5/5 - Packaging wise, the product is a disappointment for myself, it's too simple. I would rather have the open/close mechanism instead of the screw on/off cap. The medicinal scent is something I can do with out. With face washes, I prefer to have suds instead of a cream consistency, with problem skin creamy face washes make it feel like your pores are being clogged more where as foamy washes provide light and gentle cleaning. 

Face Mask

Label & Packaging

The packaging and labelling are pretty simple (Cost effective in my opinion). The product has a cap that can be screwed on or removed, exact same as the face wash. The mask is a little darker than the face wash, its more of a charcoal colour .

Front

Face Mask

Masque Facial

Charcoal/Charbon de bois

draws out dirt & impurities

Net Wt./ Poid Net

5 Oz(142g)

Back

Directions: Apply mask to face, avoiding eye and lips. Leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Recommend: Weekly for dry skin. More often for oily skin.

Mode D'Emploi: Appliquer le masque sur le visage en évitant les yeux et les lèvres. Laisser agir de 10 à 15 minutes. Rincer à l'eau tiède.

Usage Recommandé: Une fois par semaine pour la peau sèche. Plus souvent pour la peau grasse.

Warning : For Adult use only. For external use only. Avoid Contact with the eyes. If condition worsens, consult a doctor. Keep our of reach of children.

Avertissement :  Pour Adulte seulement. Pour usage externe seulement. Éviter tout contact avec les yeux. En cas d'irritation persistante, consulter un médicin. Tenir hors de la portée des enfants.

Ingredients/Ingrédients :  Water/Eau, Mineral Oil/Huile Minérale, Glycerin, Zinx Oxide, Cetearyl, Alcohol, Ammonium polyacrylate, Glyceryl stearate, carbomer, charcoal powder, fragrance/parfum/methylidothiazolinone.

219151  1412 Imported by/Importé par

IN U.S.A/ Aux É,-U. : Greenbrier Internation Inc.

500 Volvo Parkway,Cheasapeake, VA 23320

In Canada/Au Canada:

DTSC imports Burnaby, BC V5G 4P3

Made in China/Fabrique en Chine

Price
$1.25 + applicable taxes (In Canada; Ontario to be exact).

My Take
 The product itself has a very creamy consistency. This also has somewhat of a medicinal scent. Darker than the face wash, it legitimately looks like you are applying charcoal to your face!When applying the product goes on exactly how you expect a mask to go on. As soon as I apply the mask it has a cooling effect on my face which feels nice. When done applying  and waiting for it to dry the cooling effect remains. Rinsing my face with water, to remove the product is easy, a little diffucult in some spots but what mask isn't?  My face feels amazing and still has that cooling effect even after.  I love the product especially at that price tag, definitely more than the face wash. My skin does look cleaner but that maybe in conjunction with the face wash but its absolutely FAB!

Recommend or Not
If you're on a budget or not, GO FOR IT! The product is AMAZING, and does the job WELL. Charcoal is the factor that attracted me to the product and I'm truly a believer. It definitely feels like it cleans my pores and has a cooling effect while its on and even after I've washed my face. I am super obsessed and definitely favour the mask over the face wash!

Rating
4/5 - Packaging wise, the product is a disappointment for myself, it's too simple like I've stated earlier. I would rather have the open/close mechanism instead of the screw on/off cap. The medicinal scent is something I can do with out. But other than that the mask is amazing! My pores look smaller and extremely clean! I try to do this 3-4 times a week and trust me it's absolutely fabulous!

Hope you enjoyed my review! I'll be doing loads more! Thank you for Reading!

Besos xoxoxo

--Rumsha Reviews

DISCLAIMER: THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A SPONSORED REVIEW. ALL ITEMS WERE PURCHASED BY MYSELF AND OPINIONS ARE 100% MINE!

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