REVIEW (updated): Etude House - Wonder Pore Clay Clear

Finally! I have visited Etude House in Robinson's Metroeast.

When I read a message posted by Etude House Philippines on its fan page in Facebook that their Robinson's Metroeast was already open, I literally had a big smile. 

Yipee!

I went there today (Sunday, Aug 20) to check the items out.
This particular product caught my eye. 

It's Etude's WONDER PORE CLAY CLEAR. (sounds like a tongue twister to me) 

I got curious so I got immediately placed this in my basket. Besides, this is the first time that I would be using  a clay mask. ^_^ 

Wonder Pore Clay Clear (love the blue packaging) 

THE PROMISES: 

This product promises a '7-in-1' total pore solution.

1. Balance your skin's ideal pH level. 

2. Refine skin tones.

3. Deep cleanse pores. 

4. Minimize appearance of pores. 

5. Control a large amount of sebum

6. Moisturize inside and outside of skin.

I am more interested on the pore-minimizing effect and the oil-control stuff they are promising. I have visible pores that can be seen from a mile.  And I have an oily skin which is so difficult to manage. I always get breakouts especially during my period so I hope this product would not make me look like a walking zit. 


THE PRODUCT: 
- Net wt. : 100g 
- The clay is placed in a jar and the it comes with a spatula. 
- PRICE: PhP 678

THE LOOK: 
-I dunno if all clay masks are like this.  Wonder Pore Clay Clear has a grayish color and foamy consistency. The color doesn't really bother me that much.  

THE SMELL: 
-It does not have a strong scent, but the smell reminds me of my mom's night creams. 

(I enhanced the brightness of this picture.) 

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-Since it has a foamy consistency, I thought that I had to apply a lot in order to cover my whole face but actually,  a little goes a long way. 
-It feels light on the skin upon application. After about 3 minutes, the clay starts to harden.  (yeah, I forgot, it's 'CLAY' ^_^). 
-After 15-20 minutes, I washed my face and tada! I felt so clean. 

Oh yes! This is me! I had to document this because this is my first-ever clay mask application. 

WHAT CAN I SAY?
- I have already tried twice but so far, NO NASTY BREAKOUTS.
- Although I have not noticed the supposed 'pore-minimizing' effect yet, I have noticed less blackheads. Also, my skin felt so clean. 
- Will try this? as long as I don't get any breakouts, I will!

- I'll be updating this after 10 clay mask applications. I've already had as of this writing so I still have 8 more. 




UPDATE:
Today is September 19, 2012. I think I have already used this clay mask for around 12 times. 

- Whenever I use Wonder Pore Clay Clear, my skin felt clean. I have also noticed less blackheads on my nose. 
- For the  'pore-minimizing' effect, I have not noticed that my pores got smaller. (But I still need proof on this because I have to check my photos before and after using Wonder Pore Clay Clear. 
- Still no break outs from this product. 
- This really lasts for a long time. You do not have to scoop a lot of the clay to apply on your face. 
- It's a bit difficult to remove. I had to wash my face for around 2 times to have all the clay removed. 

WILL I BUY THIS AGAIN?
-I will check out other clay masks (so at least I can have some point of comparison). But this one's already good enough for those nasty blackheads and whiteheads.

^_^