Catastrophe Cosmetic

Other reviews had me a little afraid if trying this one but I'm so glad I did! I kept reading that this mask is too thick/dry to spread on but I followed another reviewer's advice and dampened my face before applying and it worked perfectly! This mask has the consistency of cream cheese and becomes powdery as it dries. It is GREAT at absorbing excess oils and minimizing blemishes and pores. It leaves my skin so soft and fresh. Plus the smell is refreshing and relaxing. I love it and will definitely be buying again! It can be a tad drying, but I follow up with Eau Roma Water, and Light Touch facial oil and my skin looks and feels so good I don't even want to use makeup after.

I have combination, acne prone skin. I bought this mask from the recommendation from a Lush employee at my local store. She previously suggested the cupcake face mask & I absolutely loved it, so I figured I would give this one a try! This mask left my skin feeling stiff and dry. I wouldn't repurchase this mask again, it just wasn't for me.

I couldn't believe how many bad reviews this mask was getting until it occurred to me that it may not ship well, as I have only ever purchased it in store and refrigerated it immediately upon arriving home. This is not a shelf stable product. The texture should be similar to cream cheese, thick but definitely spreadable, and with a dab of water on your skin first it goes on beautifully. I like to take mine out of the fridge about 15 minutes before I plan to use it so it can soften up. It feels SO great on tired or irritated skin, and the calamine completely soothes any redness. It hydrates when applied but also dries out any breakouts or oily patches as it sets (and it will turn powdery on your skin- make sure to use quite a bit of water and check any place you may miss as ill often find little bits hidden in my hairline). I have sensitive combination skin, and this product just does wonders. I cannot recommend it enough.

i'm 21, asian american, and typically have sensitive, dry, clear skin. i've been using this as a part of my shower routine, in this order: aqua marina cleanser, catastrophe (blueberry) mask, argan naked facial oil. a little difficult for me to single out which one is working the miracle (or if its all of them together) but since beginning this skin routine my face has been noticeably more hydrated. i've been using this mask on its own for a while before making it a part of this routine. i like it because it's not harsh or irritating at ALL and i have super sensitive skin. it smells so yummy and that's important to me because scent is usually a big turn off for me. after i use this mask i feel so clean and cozy. i used to use a neutrogena face wash with like those little beads that are bad for the ocean, which used to definitely make sure i wouldn't break out on my forehead. since using this instead, i've noticed that i've been slightly less resilient to break outs, but nothing very noticeable. feels like i'm washing my face with a cleaner, more organic, and eco-friendly product.

Dry, crumbly and messy. I wasted so much product trying to put this on and the pot wasn't even halfway full to begin with. My skin felt dried out. Not hydrated at all. Smells really nice and seems good in theory but does not apply well at all.

I bought this a bit ago and I have tried to use it twice. It is so dry and just caked into the packaging. I try to rub it onto my skin and I simply can't do so. It just crumbles into the sink. It has a cooling effect but after my skin does not look any better. Wish I never bought and tried a sample instead.

I am glad I tried a sample of this mask instead of purchasing as I always do. It was very dry l,difficult to spread,had to add some water,and yes very crumbly and dusty very quick after application. The worst part was it would not come off my skin! It left this chalky crust on my skin,I would have to use another face wash or scrub to exfoliate it off. So so far this is my least favorite mask. I love brazened honey,cupcake,don't look at me,mask of magnanity,and coffee scrub much better ! Please save brazened honey and cupcake ! I'm ok to see this one go !

This mask is great. I've used a lot of mask in the past (none from lush) and none compare to this one when it comes to clearing up my redness and absorbing oil. This mask is a magnet for oil! So much so that you NEED you moisturize after applying this onto your face. Got this as a free sample from one of your lovely employees at the galleria located in Dallas Texas :)

this smells AMAZING and the formula is very thick but not sticky. my face feels so matte afterwards but not dry! it does chip off when its dry but that's expected given the texture so just be careful

I was having a very oily face day and wanted this on. Reviewers who complain about it being hard to apply aren't remembering they've stored this mask in the fridge! It's gonna be a LITTLE stiff at first! It crumbled a little near the end of my 15-minute timer but it was mainly blueberry chunks. What I didn't love was how I think it really dried my face out to the point where it became a treatment where my skin flaked off lightly. Wasn't expecting that, but overall, really enjoyed this mask. Great: Smell, colour, feeling, texture. Not great: Drying.