Brightening Mask Reviews

I got a lovely sample of Minenssey Brightening Mask with the most recent rewards room purchase. This clay mask brightens the skin, so you can either use it at night and wake to go to work with brighter, more radiant skin, Or you can use at any time, and then do your makeup and go out.

I Opted to do both. The sample gives 2 applications, so I used it at night and found it lovely. My skin was cleansed, calm and felt smoother in the morning. The other use I did before going out to dinner, so my skin definitely felt more alive and awake, refreshed and radiant, and my makeup was a pleasure to put on.

I recieved a mixed pack of Minenssey masks as part of the RR which included this brightening version. I was really impressed by the consistency and smoothness of the masks - no pulling at the skin at all which is what I usually experience with clay masks which I think is a major win! I really like how simple yet lux it feels using these masks, the product is really lovely and washes off easily. I really liked how my skin felt afterwards, really clean, hydrated and smooth. I used this three times and kept the open tub in a sealed container in the fridge. I liked the smell as well, and think this is overall a really nice mask. I didn't see any particular brightening results after three times of use, it may take more repeated and consistent use though.

I received this Minenssey Brightening Mask, as a sample in the BH Rewards Room. It came in a pod that contained 2 uses of the mask and was suggested to be used within 48 hours of opening.

The pod is easy to open and reseal and stayed fresh when I used the remaining mask the next day. The mask feels nice on the face and is like a luxury at home spa treatment. The consistency of this mask is nice and thick and it spreads and sets well on the face. It is also very easy to remove with water. This mask left my skin feel wonderfully soft and glowing.

I would recommend this Brightening Clay Mask if you are wanting to treat yourself to a high quality face mask with natural Australian ingredients.

Trialed this mask for the first time from the beauty rewards room.

It was a very creamy consistency, easy to apply and easy to remove.

Smell was fine - and the after result was really smooth and soft!

I would go out and buy this product and use weekly!

I received a set of four different mask pods from the recent Best in Beauty event (thanks to BH and Minenssey). This is the second mask that I've tried, after the hydrating mask.

The mask comes in a small sealed plastic pod and is more than enough for two uses. The instructions state to use up opened pods within 48 hours. It is a very creamy and luxurious mask that's white with some black specks through it, and has a pleasant smell.

I have slight sensitivity around the nose but did not notice much tingling around the nose like I did with the hydrating mask. Somehow I prefer the texture/smell of this mask and it is luxurious and relaxing. Rinsing off after twenty minutes, my face was nice and soft but I did not notice any brightening effects but I did not expect to after 1 pod (2 uses).

As mentioned in my review for the hydrating version, I am not sure if the small plastic pods are recyclable due to the small size (they are not for my council). I do have some concerns of adding more plastic to landfill.

The quality of the mask is good but it really is very expensive for what it is ($79 for 9 pods).

I love these little pots of skin goodness. They don’t leave the skin feeling dry. Unlike most masks I’ve tried these don’t crack and tighten while it’s on your skin and when it’s rinsed off your face feels soft and your skin feels nourished. I’m able to get more than one application from each pot so it’s great to share on a girls pampering night with a bestie, love it.

I received a pod of this from the BIB event 2019 and love it. I didn't think I would notice a difference from using one pod only, but it really works.

I love the little pod it comes in- there is plenty of mask in the pod too. My face is little so didn't use it all in my first application.

I love the smell of it and the texture. It feels nice on your skin and doesn't dry with that "tight" feeling you get from some masks,

I did leave it on for about half hour as got side-tracked! (Packet says 15-20min). After washing off I didn't notice much in the look of my skin, but it felt lovely and soft.

Next morning, I had a lovely glow to my skin and looked much brighter and alive than before.

I was tickled pink to receive this product from Minenssey at the recent Best in Beauty event held at beautyheaven's HQ. Although I only received 2 pods from this particular range (the other 7 came from their 3 other ranges: Rejuvenating, Deep Cleansing & Hydrating) and have only used this mask once so far, I feel that this is enough for me to pass judgement on the product.

Like all of their other masks, the Brightening Mask comes in a beautifully packaged box, complete with 9 pods + a little mask brush for you to hygienically apply the mask (which I do). The pods remind me of a coffee pod, or the milk pods you sometimes get in hotel fridges. They all have a peel-off foil lid, which can (sort of) be re-sealed if you haven't completely ripped it. Although Minenssey recommend applying the product thickly, I find it can be too much for my face, so I re-seal the pod & store it in the fridge for future use. I've also found it has lasted longer than the recommended 48 hour storage if I have re-sealed the pod carefully.

As far as the product goes, it's quite a creamy mask & like the other 2 masks I've tried from Minenssey so far, this too didn't really set on my skin, probably due to the recommended thick application. The only scent I could really detect from this was akin to an ointment you might use on your skin to clear up a rash, or something like that. It's not an unpleasant smell, but I wouldn't say that it's overly pleasant either. The colour of this mask also reminds me of ashes, or even charcoal after its been burnt.

I left the mask on for around 1/2 an hour before removing with lukewarm water. Once removed, I expected to see a glow to my skin but nope, absolutely nothing. However, I did notice my skin was a little red afterwards & had felt a bit warm whilst wearing this; but I typically experience this with brightening products (damn you sensitive skin) & have experienced this with another (far more effective) brightening mask from a different brand.

Sadly for me, this mask is a total dud. When I consider this, plus the wasteful packaging, plus the high cost of these masks along with Minenssey's recommendation of using them 2-3 times a week (which to me seems rather excessive), it's safe to say that Minenssey won't be getting any of my dollars. Still, I am happy & grateful to have tried the brand, despite my negative experiences.

I was lucky enough to have been invited to attend the BH Best in Beauty Marketplace event where I was generously gifted a sampler box of the Minnessey range of four all Australian Clay Masks: Brightening Mask, Rejuvenating Mask, Deep Cleansing Mask and Hydrating Mask. Normally each box retails with one type of each mask containing 9 individually packaged pods.

The Brightening Mask contains a mix of black and white clay, moonstone extract and snow flower. It is suitable for all skin types designed to remedy dull, uneven or tired complexions (hello me) and as a restorative for radiant light-reflecting skin (yes please!). For a mask that claims to be brightening, I was surprised that it did not contain any Kakadu Plum, a natural potent source of Vitamin C as its key ingredient and known for its brightening effects. Instead Kakadu Plum is the star ingredient in the Rejuvenating Clay Mask, so I’m not quite sure what would be the difference in effect between the two masks.

The mask set is beautifully packaged and is almost too gorgeous to use which is why this would make the perfect gift for a skincare aficionado. It comes in a black box and the inside is velvet lined. Along with the 9 individually foil sealed pods of the mask, there is an accompanying a synthetic flat brush for applying the mask. It really brings the beauty spa experience to the home. Each pod looks like a coffee pod and once opened, should be used within 48 hours and best cling wrapped until the next use. However I found one pod sufficient for one thick layer on the face and a little extra for the neck. You could stretch to 1.5 or 2 applications however I decided to lather my face with a thick layer.

The mask is a light grey in colour and a very smooth consistency. It has a subtle floral scent which I find very difficult to describe but honestly I wasn’t really a fan of the nanna smell (sorry to all nannas). I have used the Deep Cleansing mask and this Brightening Mask so far and I definitely prefer the scent of the Deep Cleansing mask which is a light lavender scent. It’s a really sensual experience applying the mask with the included brush and just makes you really relax; excellent for a pamper session. I applied a good thick layer as instructed which one pod was more than sufficient for and allowed to dry for around 20-30mins. Interestingly, the mask dries somewhat clear, not so clear in the areas that have a thicker layer but does not dry stiff like other clay masks. There was no cracking whatsoever so it didn't feel like it was drying out my skin. The mask was really easy to wash off with warm water and left my skin very soft to the touch and really felt nourished and deeply cleansed. It's a lovely treat to use these individual pods of mask, being individually sealed you know they are fresh for every pamper session!