#XOReview - JJYoung Pore Care (Charcoal Mud Sheet Mask, Pore Bubble Mask, Pore Glow Mask, Pore Good
- smscottxoxo
- Mar 27, 2018
- 5 min read
I want to start this review off by once again thanking JJ Young for reaching out and allowing me to try these products. I first found out about the brand from Peach Slices in CVS with the mud sheet masks. It’s because of my review of the Pore Charcoal Mud Sheet Mask that JJ Young reached out to me.
I have tried all three of the mud sheet masks (charcoal, rosehip, green tea) and they were wonderful. JJ Young provided the charcoal mask, so I will go over it again.
The sheet mask is a mud mask meaning that instead of essence, the mask is coated in in mud made from kaolin clay. The charcoal mask has the addition of charcoal power to help with refining the pores along with eliminating impurities while cleaning the skin. The mask is in two halves and fits comfortable on the face.
It is messy as it’s a mud mask but the best thing is that there is no fragrance (none I detected) and you feel like you having a spa day with the mask. The mask is kept on for 15-30 minutes. By 30 minutes, the mask is dry and formed to the face. After removing, a quick rinse, my skin felt soft and cleansed. It is a bit drying since it is a mud mask with charcoal but not to drastic for me and I was able to continue on with my routine.
Like I said, the other two have rosehip and green tea for rejuvenation and soothing respectively along with hydration. I can say that my skin felt better after each mud mask. It’s not an every day mask but a once a week mask to just feel renewed and just feel better.
Ingredients:
Water, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Bentonite, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sea Silt, Betaine, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Volcanic Ash, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trideceth-6, Charcoal Powder, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Where to buy: CVS or Peach&Lily for $4.99 USD
Next, I was provided with three different masks and a multi cream. I will go over each mask but first the final review on the Pore Glow Mask.
As I stated on IG, this is probably my favorite because it is a clay mask. The others do contain kaolin clay but this is a straight clay based mask.
The mask is a brightening clay mask with pomegranate, fig, gingko and mulberry to help brighten and moisturize the skin along with menthol to cool the skin.
I want to emphasize the menthol in this mask. It’s very strong and hits you as soon as you open the jar. If you are sensitive to scents you may not like this mask. Along with the menthol, I didn’t see any kind of adverse reactions to my skin, but always patch test.
The mask is an off white, pearl color and is very thick. I was provided a small spatula but in the end, I ended up using my own for better coverage. It spread very easily. A thick layer isn’t needed but enough to cover you face is needed. Along with gingko, mulberry, fig, pomegranate, and menthol, the mask also has niacinamide, titanium dioxide, olive oil, and anise extract.
I didn’t experience any tingling or burning with the mask but it did give a cooling effect. I liken the feel to the cooling effect I get from my Dr. Jart green clay to foam cleanser. It’s a much needed thing for the high summers down here in the Southern US and will help a lot.
I kept the mask on for 10 minutes, rinsing off just as easy as it was applied. The mask didn’t dry down too much like other clay masks which made it easier to remove. Usually clay masks are a struggle, but this one was not. I did see a bit of brightening after removing the mask. I was really surprised. This makes me think the mask will be great for a quick masking session before a being event to have brighter youthful skin to dazzle them all.
The menthol and the easy to use of this mask just makes it a number one for me out of all the products and would definitely recommend for others to use.
Ingredients:
Water, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Niacinamide, Titanium Dioxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Isoamyl Laurate, Menthol , 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract , Olea Europaea (Olive) FruitOil, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Illicium Verum (Anise) FruitExtract, Adenosine, Scutellaria Baicalensis RootExtract, Butylene Glycol
Where to buy: CVS or Peach&Lily for $14.99
The rest of this post will just be recaps of the other products that I used.
Pore Bubble Mask
Cream charcoal bubble mask
Added element of a physical exfoliation with walnut shells
Begins bubbling as soon as applied - no irritation from the bubbles or charcoal on my skin
Light pressure with circular motion helps with exfoliation and rinses off easily.
10 minute mask that leaves the skin smoother and softer
Unlike other bubble masks, the mask was easy to remove and unlike other physical exfoliators, I didn’t have to worry about the shell powder not rinsing away completely.
Ingredients:
Water, Triethylhexanon, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract, Panthenol, Charcoal Powder, Sorbitan Olivate, Betaine, Sorbitan Stearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract , Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/StemExtract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary)Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Salix alba (willow) bark extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, origanum vulgare leaf extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Lactobacillus /soybean ferment extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract
Where to buy: CVS or Peach&Lily for $16.99
Pore Good Night Mask
Sleeping mask + anti-aging cream
Translucent cream that is like marshmallow cream but applies smoothly
There is initial stickiness that disappears a few minutes after application
Contains red algae along with silkworm cocoon to help the skin look youthful (sorry, no vegan here!)
The mask is rinsed off in the morning, leaving the skin look brighter and smoother. Definitely one of the best sleeping masks I’ve used.
Ingredients:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Betaine, Erythritol, PEG-240/HDI Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Ferment Silk Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus /Soybean Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/StemExtract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Adenosine, Menthol , Sodium Hyaluronate, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Octadecene
Where to buy: CVS or Peach&Lily for $24.99
Pore Perfecting Multi Cream
Lightweight gel cream that touts itself as being a toner + essence + cream
A great day cream for all skin types
Hydrating and soothing with lavender water, sodium hyaluronate and arginine - a naturally occurring amino acid that helps with collagen production
I used as a day and night cream but works better as a day cream
I didn’t see any kind of brightening but it was hydrating
Ingredients:
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender)Water, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Carbomer, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender)Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary)Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/StemExtract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Charcoal Powder, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fragrance
Where to buy: CVS or Peach&Lily for $17.99
What do you think about the products? Would you like to try them? Check out for more reviews in the future from more great brands.
Until next post,
XOXO
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