Review: Freeman Feeling Beautiful Avocado & Oatmeal Clay Mask

I've got a few more products to review for you from the folks at Freeman (I've already reviewed the pomegranate body scrub and pink grapefruit facial scrub in case you'd like to check those out). 

So far I'm delighted to tell you that the Freeman products of my youth aren't just great in memory--they're still totally working for me today. Don't you love it when you revisit brands from when you were younger and they don't disappoint?

So today I'd like to show you the Freeman Feeling Beautiful Avocado & Oatmeal Facial Clay Mask:

Freeman Feeling Beautiful Avocado & Oatmeal Facial Clay Mask

(retail: $3.99, 6 oz)

Unlike the scrubs I showed you earlier, which can be harder to find in stores (I believe Ulta carries them), I have seen the Avocado & Oatmeal Clay Mask at my local Rite Aid, and I think CVS carries it as well.

I think I can count on one hand the amount of facial masks I've reviewed over the past few years on this blog. Why? Because when it comes to skincare, I'm straight-up lazy. There. I said it. Masks take some time and planning, and I actually have been burned a few times in the past with masks that have "purged" my skin a bit too much (aka left me with breakouts) a day or two after using them. So if I'm going to use a mask, it has to be pretty special. And this one, my friends, is pretty darned special (and super inexpensive, which is like hitting the jackpot for me!).

First of all, after water, the second and third ingredients in this mask are kaolin and bentonite, which are both forms of clay. Kaolin works extremely well with my very oily skin (it's the second ingredient in my beloved Black Radiance Shine Control face primer). I can't promise kaolin will work well for your skin, but for me, I just love the way it quickly absorbs oil and it doesn't leave my skin overly dry in the process.

And of course, what would a facial mask review be without a scary picture of the reviewer wearing the mask, right?

I love that this product is thick, but not TOO thick. I can spread it on my face quite easily, which is always nice if you're in a hurry. The pic above was taken before this mask had dried, but this mask doesn't take a long time to dry at all--maybe 5 minutes or so, which is nice if you don't have all night to do a mask.

I've used the Avocado & Oatmeal Mask about a half a dozen times so far, and here's what I can tell you:

• It leaves my skin Oh. So. Soft. Really, my skin is ridiculously soft after I use this product.

• It does an excellent job at absorbing oil, which is a welcomed relief in the heat of summer when my skin is at its utmost oiliest.

• My skin does not feel dry or tight after using this product, and I haven't experienced any dramatic post-purging effects (i.e. breakouts).

• Unlike other clay masks I've used in the past, this one is A BREEZE to rinse off. I am always shocked to find it's completely gone after my first rinse, with no lingering residue at my hairline.

• This product smells amazing to me. It's got this warm oatmeal note, yet there's a fresh crispness to it as well. It's such an inviting scent--I can't really describe it but, to my sniffer, it reminds me a lot of the Coriander fragrance from Kiehl's, which I absolutely love.

FINAL VERDICT: During the heat of summer, I find the Freeman Feeling Beautiful Avocado & Oatmeal Facial Clay Mask to be the perfect remedy for a bad case of "the greasies". My skin gets so ridiculously oily during the summer, and I have been loving this kaolin-rich mask for helping absorb the oil and leave my skin feeling a bit more balanced. If you've got oily skin, I think you might enjoy this one. I love the ease of application, the ease of removal, and the fragrance is just so yummy it makes me not want to rinse it off. For $3.99 a tube, this one's a true drugstore gem.

You can purchase Freeman Feeling Beautiful Avocado & Oatmeal Facial Clay Mask at drugstores and online.

Have you used anything from Freeman recently? Does this mask seem like it might be a good fit for you and your skincare needs? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

A sample of this product was given to Nouveau Cheap for editorial purposes, either directly from the manufacturer or from the agency that works on behalf of the manufacturer. All reviews on NouveauCheap.blogspot.com are the honest opinion of its author and editorial samples do not, in any way, affect the outcome of product reviews.