Algenist ALIVE Prebiotic Balancing Mask

We mostly have a tendendy towards dry complexions, here at Beauty Bible HQ. Hence anything with the word ‘balancing’ is approached with caution, since these products tend to be targeted at combination or oilier/shinier complexions.

But with (beauty) face mask supplies running v-e-r-y low, spirits pretty much in the doldrums what with All That’s Going On, and complexions in dire need of some brightening, we figured: what have we got to lose?

Well, a seasonally dull, drab-looking face is what we had to lose – a task brilliantly executed by this whipped mask which is such fun to use, because it completely changes colour on the skin (from aqua to baby pink). Just five minutes is all it took to effect quite a transformation, actually – from ‘blah’ to radiant.

It doesn’t really ‘set’ on the skin during that time, because kaolin and bentoninte clays in the formula are balanced by more nurturing, moisturising ingredients, including patented alguronic acid, derived from algae, to boost radiance. Prebiotics help balance the skin’s microbiome, meanwhile. The result? A proper glow and much, much smoother skin – which is encouraging twice-weekly use.

An absolute keeper, as far as we’re concerned.

£38 for 50ml – buy here

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