I've been using Aesop's Parsley Seed cleansing masque for a while now so I thought it was about time it got reviewed. Aesop describe it as 'a blend of premium clays and botanicals to lift deep-seated impurities, imparting wholly clarified and refreshed skin', which is basically exactly what it has done on my skin. I use this about once a week after cleansing, for anywhere between 15 and 30 minutes before washing it off, toning and moisturising as usual. It gives my cleansing stage a real boost helping to draw any nasties away, whilst calming and rebalancing the skin.
Unlike generic clay masks, this applies like a cooling cream and spreads into quite a thin layer before drying in patches as I tried to show in the photos. I find this makes it a lot more comfortable to use and less drying, but just as effective at helping to clear and balance the skin. Aesop say that it is particularly suitable for sensitive and dry skin types, which is great if you feel like your skin is a bit congested but find normal clay masks far to drying. It smells slightly herby with a good hint of lavender so it's also incredibly relaxing to use shortly before bedtime.
I also use this as a spot treatment overnight. It makes you look a bit like a swamp monster when applied in patches (appropriate for the date this is being published I suppose!), but I find it really calms the skin, perhaps because of the Aloe juice, which results in blemishes shrinking. It's not a miracle worker on blemishes but it will calm them without drying out the skin which is useful if you're planning to wear makeup on top the next day.
This shouldn't be a factor but I also absolute adore Aesop's apothecary style packaging design and this regularly gets left out of the bathroom cabinet simply because it looks so nice. At £27 for 60ml it is a little pricey, but I've used my consistently for 2 months and I'm barely a quarter of the way through the tube. It's a definite repurchase for me.
Available at Selfridges, Aesop and Cult Beauty - but it's currently £23 on Beauty Expert with free delivery!
Unlike generic clay masks, this applies like a cooling cream and spreads into quite a thin layer before drying in patches as I tried to show in the photos. I find this makes it a lot more comfortable to use and less drying, but just as effective at helping to clear and balance the skin. Aesop say that it is particularly suitable for sensitive and dry skin types, which is great if you feel like your skin is a bit congested but find normal clay masks far to drying. It smells slightly herby with a good hint of lavender so it's also incredibly relaxing to use shortly before bedtime.
I also use this as a spot treatment overnight. It makes you look a bit like a swamp monster when applied in patches (appropriate for the date this is being published I suppose!), but I find it really calms the skin, perhaps because of the Aloe juice, which results in blemishes shrinking. It's not a miracle worker on blemishes but it will calm them without drying out the skin which is useful if you're planning to wear makeup on top the next day.
This shouldn't be a factor but I also absolute adore Aesop's apothecary style packaging design and this regularly gets left out of the bathroom cabinet simply because it looks so nice. At £27 for 60ml it is a little pricey, but I've used my consistently for 2 months and I'm barely a quarter of the way through the tube. It's a definite repurchase for me.
Available at Selfridges, Aesop and Cult Beauty - but it's currently £23 on Beauty Expert with free delivery!
I've wanted this for so long and I'm so close to buying it, the price tag is a bit scary so I'm working up the courage! I really trust your recommendations though so may have to just spend. I really shouldn't read blogs.
ReplyDeleteI really want to try this! I usually can't use clay masks on my dry and sensitive skin, but this one seems so much gentler! xx
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I want to try it but in Italy it's hard find this brand product! Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI agree on the packaging design, everything about it is just right
ReplyDeleteI really want to try this mask. One day, one day! xx
ReplyDeleteI have soooo many face masks and just keep buying more! I love the sound of this one!
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I've been contemplating this for awhile. I need a claming, impurity ridding type of mask for my acne prone skin. I just wonder if this will be enough. Unfortunately, the packaging is so tempting.
ReplyDeleteI really, really want to try this. The packaging makes it so much more appealing as well. It's definitely the next mask I'll buy :)
ReplyDeleteI've heard such good things about Aesop recently and really fancy giving the parsley seed range a go....not sure if I'm willing to shell out that much for it though! x
ReplyDeleteSounds great!
ReplyDeleteGreat review. Thanks xx
ReplyDeleteThis was already on my "to buy in London in 2 weeks" list. Now I want it even more.
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this sounds like an amazing mask ! xx
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I've wanted to try this mask for so long now!! It sounds so fantastic and I love the simple packaging.
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This mask sounds really nice but I'm not sure where to get it in the US!
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I always want to try leaving a mask on overnight but I'm scared it would make my face drop off!x
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I really want to try this, looks amazing! x
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i've wanted to try this for so long! it looks amazinggg x
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