I’m a sucker for a good face mask, especially one that promises instant, spa-facial-like results. Twenty minutes in front of my TV versus an hour at the spa? Sign me up! Few do this better than the Ole Henriksen Phat Glow Facial, which always leaves my skin feeling soft and plump. Saweetie is also a fan. A few years ago I asked her about the products she couldn’t live without, and the first thing she mentioned was this mask, which she described as a “magic potion” because it “extracts all the dirt and expedites my pimple process and makes them ready to pop.” A peek at the ingredients list supports her claims. Two of the mask’s hero ingredients are packed with acne-fighting qualities. The first is PHAs, a class of chemical exfoliants that are gentler than AHAs but good for unclogging pores, and then bentonite clay, which sucks up excess oil and clarifies skin. It also contains nordic birch sap, which gives skin a hit of hydration and tones down any inflammation. Currently, the mask is $26 at Sephora, bringing it down from a pricier $52 — a very good deal.
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