So I used to think a charcoal mask was a charcoal mask...well Boscia's pore pudding is a game changer. I have combination skin which trends on the dry side.  Charcoal masks can be a challenge when you are experiencing breakouts yet still dry and flakey.  Somehow this mask leaves my face feeling hydrated and detoxified at the same time.  I love how I can use this to dry up any active breakouts and not feel like I have robbed my face of any essential moisture afterwards.  The product does dry down on your face, but it doesn't leave that itchy, cracked feeling as it dries down like so many other masks.  A jar lasts a long time.  Have repurchased a few times which says a lot because I have a cache of mask samples  from beauty box subscriptions waiting to be used, but I only want to use this one! 

I've tried so many pore clearing products I've lost count. Even pore strips are hit and miss for me. Found a deluxe sample hiding in my sample bag and I decided to give it a shot, if only to use it up and get rid of it. Invested in a full size already!!

Perfect mask to have on hand to detoxify and nourish skin. It works quickly whether it's on for 5 min of 30 min and does not burn sensitive skin. It such a great supplement to any routine. I used it weekly leading up to my wedding and it helped so much!

I try and use a charcoal mask about once a week to tighten up pores and clear out oil. This one definitely fills that purpose and works pretty well.

I liked this mask very much. I felt it cleared up my redness and calmed it down a lot.

This mask works perfectly well but I would not call it anything special. This masks seems to be all about the gimmick of the white and black swirl. The swirl turns grey on your face and looks like every other mask. Even the jar lost the swirl look after a few uses. This mask is just fine, but probably not worth the full price.

Ok, yes, I'm seduced by how cool it is, but I also love how much the different kinds of clay make my skin feel cleaned out, without overly drying it. And I get to call it pudding! :D

It does the job of cleaning out the pores but I felt it was a little to much for my dry skin.

I just do not understand all the hype over Boscia's other masks, because I think this is the best of the bunch. It doesn't have a strong smell, it applies evenly, it washes off fairly easily, and it is actually kind of fun to put on as you get to swirl the two ingredients around on your skin. I wouldn't say this is the best charcoal mask on the market, and it is a bit pricey, but you get a good amount of product and it lasts a fairly long amount of time if you're only using it once or twice a week. A lot of charcoal masks make my skin really dry, but I don't find that to be a problem with this one. Sometimes the mask itself takes a long time to dry, which can be annoying, but I think you just need to figure out how much to apply to your skin and you'll be alright. The jar packaging is unfortunate, considering it can allow contamination of the product and breakdown of the ingredients. However, considering the way you apply the mask, I think this kind of packaging makes sense. If you like charcoal masks, this is a decent option for you.

With the summer comes my oily skin, this is great for keeping my face clean and pimple free. I'll use occasionally during the winter too and it doesn't irritate my dry skin.