Clear Improvement - Active Charcoal Mask to clear pores

Smells uncomfortable, didn’t feel clean, ……………………..

Horrible breakouts

Every time I use this I get tiny yellow pimples all over my chin. They are painful and last about a week, then my skin peels. Product ended up in the garbage. If you have sensitive skin, beware of this product.

So disappointed to see another company price gouge their clients. The price has almost doubled in the past 5 years. Absurd.

Stops breakouts, but pricey

This is a holy grail product for me. I find that if I use this when I can feel a breakout coming on it fully stops the breakout. I have sensitive skin but this never irritates it, just be super gentle rinsing it off. -1 star for the price :(

Might of cleaned my pores a bit, idk it wasn’t drastic like the how I remember the last bottle, maybe a new formulation? It definitely made me dry.

Price increase isn’t worth it

I really like this product but the price has increased significantly, and I think the size has shrunk from 3oz to 2.5oz. Kinda ridiculous :(

Made me breakout

I truly do not understand why this product gets so many good reviews. I have average sensitivity skin, most masks and exfoliants don’t bother my skin, but this mask was very irritating. I applied it, and after about 2 minutes, my skin started to burn. After taking off the mask, my skin was red and bumpy. I would not recommend this product.

AMAZING AND UNMATCHED

This mask is truly my holy grail! Clears up breakouts after one use and leaves my skin so soft. I couldn't find this product in store so I used the Innisfree Volcanic AHA Pore Clearing Clay Mask once instead and it wasn't the same at all, the Origins Clear Improvement is dramatically more effective (at least for my skin). I highly recommend it!!

A Staple for Minimizing Pores!

I've been using ORIGINS charcoal mask as part of my skincare routine for the past 5 years, and it's my go-to pore cleansing mask. I have combo skin and was looking for something that would minimize my pores in my t-zone area. I tried using innisfree's volcanic clay mask 2 years ago, which I found didn't work as well and came back to using this. I use it once a week to purify and detox my skin from living in an urban environment. I find it does a great job of minimizing my enlarged pores in my t-zone area, taming my hormonal acne in my chin area, and it also tightens my forehead. My skin becomes really glowy, usually 2 days after use. I definitely see a difference in my pores getting worse if I'm not diligent in using this. I wouldn't recommend this for people with dry skin as it can be drying. I use less during the Fall to Winter transition when my skin tends to freak out and get dry on me.

Price

This is one of my go to masks for oil control, but I’m sad to see how pricey it has gotten and will now be off my favourite list. You get less product than what you used to get too! I’ve had a good regimen of skin care which allowed me to do at home as spa facials are simply not an option. How much more is “inflation” going to now push even the most minimal self care routines to unaffordable for anyone. Please stop with the price increase!!!

Meh

I bought this when Biore's charcoal scrub was discontinued. I found it is not nearly as effective for clearing pores. Not sure how it compares to other masks though. I have used it several times over the past few months but only see minimal improvements. Will probably stick to cheaper drug store products in the future. I will say though that the Origins odor is not as strong as alternatives, and I like that the tube is clear so you can see how much product is left.

I liked the old formula batter because it was thicker consistency and you can leave it overnight on spots. Now it’s all runny and weak. I won’t be buying it again.