For a serious deep cleanse,there’s nothing to beat a clay mask for giving face and neck a good flush out - they work like a hoover, sucking out dead skin cells and deeper impurities before they lead to breakouts. So, kettle on, and feet up and enjoy a few few chapters of your book while the mask dries to a crackle finish- and just ignore that doorbell
More famous for her much copied (but never bettered) cleansing balm, Eve Lom’s Rescue Mask is a powerful complexion pick me up. The medicinal aroma of camphor soothes the senses as it decongests and clears dull skin. Particularly effective on red skin and – dare I say it – spots. €48 Harvey Nichols
The new kid on the block is Glamglow's Mud Mask which originated in Hollywood as a quick fix treatment for the A list, and has taken the mud mask world by storm (yes, really). This blacker than black clearing treatment exfoliates and brightens skin, making it the perfect prep for a big night out, red carpet or not. €60 from Marks & Spencer
Blackheads can't hide from the deeply cleansing Boots Botanics Shine Away Ionic Clay mask. This mask removes impurities and the clarifying properties of willowbark particularly good for oily skin to combination skin, an excellent affordable solution €7.13 from Boots chemists.
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Montagne Jeunesse Dead Sea Mud Spa Clay Mask
These little sachets of mud infused fabric are perfect for a post travel skin treat. The benefits of Dead Sea mud and kelp invigorate and rehydrate. €1.99 Boots
Spirulina and French clay combine to rebalance oil prone skin in REN’s Invisible Pores Detox Mask. Reduces sebum production and tightens pores for a smoother skin finish €20 from beautyboutique.ie
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