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Over the years, all of my skincare products have changed, but there’s one item that’s stayed the course: My favorite face mask, Freeman Feeling Beautiful Facial Clay Masque Avocado & Oatmeal [$3].
I have naturally oily skin, and while my cleanser and moisturizer combos have changed over the years, this mask has been a mainstay for me since I was a teenager combatting weekly breakouts. I’d run to the drugstore and purchase the first mask on the shelf, praying it would be the one to solve all of my skin issues. This Avocado & Oatmeal face mask was a random find, but I’ve never looked back.
Whenever I start seeing sudden breakouts forming around my nose and cheek area, I immediately reach for this mask. It instantly dries up every single blemish without stripping my skin of moisture.
Freeman Feeling Beautiful Facial Clay Masque Avocado & Oatmeal
Freeman Feeling Beautiful Facial Clay Masque Avocado & Oatmeal
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After a shower, when my pores are open, I apply a generous amount to my entire face and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes. While the creamy mask dries and turns a darker green color, my skin tightens: I definitely recommend holding off on food or conversation during the wait.
When time’s up, my go-to removing method is warm water and a washcloth, making sure I get all of the product. Applying a layer of my moisturizer completes the process and within minutes, I can already feel my skin more refreshed: It’s softer and my pimples appear smaller — in a matter of a day or two, they’ll be completely gone. Because of this mask, breakouts don’t make me go into panic mode anymore.
Selena is the entertainment and news editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers the latest on TV, movies and celebrities. In addition to writing and editing entertainment news, she also spotlights the Hispanic and Latinx community through her work. She is a graduate of CUNY Hunter College with a B.A. in journalism and creative writing.
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Imagine the clay masks of old, mixed with a mashed avocado: This goes on cool and silky, dries in minutes to a chalky finish, and then washes off easily, no scrubbing required. It smells fresh and crisp, like your face is paying a visit to a salad bar.
WHY WE LIKE IT:
There's nothing like that tingly feeling of a clay mask drying on your skin to make you feel like you're pulling out the nasty dirt no "gentle foaming cleanser" could possibly whisk away. [It also works delightfully for spot-treating an early breakout.] Unlike other masks though, this one isn't goopy or messy. It spreads easily and dries quickly. Our skin felt clean and thoroughly refreshed afterward, though anyone with a dry complexion will need to follow up with a hefty dose of moisturizer. [And don't leave the mask on for long after it has dried or it will draw out too much moisture from the surface of skin, which can make your face feel tight and itchy.]
Nourish and purify with this award-winning mask! Rich Clays dive deep to purge dirt and oils from pores. Avocado, Oatmeal and Vitamin E help moisturise for lasting skin softness. Perfect for normal to combination skin.
Are Freeman masks worth it?
This is a good mask, price and purchase. It smells, feels nice, leaves skin fresh. Has skin friendly ingredients for many types. Been using Freemans for years.
What are the benefits of avocado and oatmeal face mask?
The avocado is loaded with vitamin E and healthy fats that will make your skin feel super smooth. Honey has antibacterial/antimicrobial properties, so it will deep clean your pores as well as moisturize the skin. And then the oats will act as an exfoliant, and have also been know to calm inflamed skin.
What does Freeman avocado and oatmeal clay mask do?
Freeman Feeling Beautiful Avocado + Oatmeal Clay Mask is an award-winning mask that helps nourish and purify skin! Rich Clays dive deep to purge dirt and oils from pores. Avocado, Oatmeal and Vitamin E help moisturize for lasting skin softness. Perfect for normal to combination skin.
Which Freeman mask is best for glowing skin?
The Freeman Just Glow With It Facial Mask Kit is a curated collection of sheet masks and 2 pairs of depuffing eye masks to help you get glowing skin. This mask set includes the Plumping Collagen Sheet Mask, Ultra-Hydrating Sheet Mask, Calming Sheet Mask, and 2 De-puffing Hydrogel Under Eye Masks.