A Trial Sized Review: Freeman Charcoal and Black Sugar Facial Polishing Mask

Introducing a new segment devoted to testing and reviewing products on a smaller scale than usual.

I find that most items located in the travel-sized sections contain enough product for about 3-6 uses (depending of course on what kind of product it is, and how often you use it), and I feel like 3-6 uses is enough for a consumer to know at least whether or not they actually like it and whether they want to repurchase the same or similar product in a full size.

This is good for two obvious reasons 1) If it turns out that I don’t like it, I can find comfort in knowing that I didn’t make a huge financial commitment 2) If it turns out I don’t like it I don’t have to figure out how to use it up. 

It’s the same reason people get samples at Sephora and at the makeup counters: To experiment with the product, to get their feet wet before making that all-important commitment (especially when it comes to skin care).

Let’s Dive!

This first review is going to be on the Freeman Charcoal and Black Sugar Facial Polishing Mask.

This product is advertised as a

“Dual-action purifying mask and smoothing exfoliant.”

This treatment is slightly different from the traditional notion of a facial mask in that it does not harden and you don’t have to peel it off, which can be a benefit if you feel

uncomfortable looking like a creature straight from a bad sci-fi movie.

*Cough* Skarknado *Cough, Cough* Shark Avalanche.  

I liked it because it serves a dual purpose: Purifying and exfoliating.

I like that my face felt purified and cleansed after the treatment but still hydrated. When you finish rinsing, your face does not feel dry and tight, which is literally refreshing.

The product itself in appearance and texture reminds me of the MAC Volcanic Ash exfoliator thing. I can’t say whether or not this product is a dupe for MAC’s Volcanic Ash, but those who have tried the MAC can find Freeman’s Charcoal and Black sugar in the Cosmetic section of Rite Aids in the skincare isle located right next to the full-sized version, as well as at Walmart usually on an end cap lingering in the Limbo between cosmetics and skincare for around $1.93ish, along with a wide range of other trial-sized facial masks Freeman makes.

Final Thoughts…

I LIKE IT!

I like that that granules are big enough and concentrated enough to remove the dry skin from my trouble spots without being overly harsh like Arcona, and and without leaving my skin dehydrated and tight like clay-based masks.

BTW if you’re wondering, I did repurchase a full-size tube and use it consistently once a week on my skincare days.

Yumm… Lovin’ it.

Remember,

Don’t Just Wear Makeup…

Rock it!