Dr. Brandt (Skincare)

Immediately, you’ll see less oil and shine, and your skin will feel deeply clean. With regular use, botanical extracts and glycolic acid help tighten pores so they look smaller, while salicylic acid, zinc, and vitamin A combine to purify pores, loosening gunk and helping skin to look healthier.

Yes, pores have a reason for being—releasing sebum that lubricates skin. But too much can cause pores to get deeply clogged and enlarged, and basic cleansers aren't strong enough to help. Enter: The Vacuum Cleaner. Like its name implies, this treatment sucks out the most packed-in oil and debris with a power blend of ingredients. Salicylic acid helps soak up oil and loosen dirt and impurities, with an assist from oil-controlling Oleanolic acid derived from African trees. Glycolic acid exfoliates away dirt and dead skin cells, allowing botanical extracts from Iris and Eijisu rose to tighten pore walls so pores look smaller.

HOW TO USE

After cleansing, apply a thin layer to areas of concern. Avoid eyes. Leave on 5-10 minutes until dry. A cooling sensation will occur. Rinse with warm water and pay dry. Use 2-3 times per week for maximum results.

INGREDIENTS

Salicylic Acid: Helps soak up oil and loosen dirt and impurities. 

Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates away dirt and dead skin cells.

Botanical Extracts from Iris and Eijisu Rose: Help pores look smaller.

Combination of Oleanolic Acid and an African Tree Extract: Reduce shine.

Water, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Mannitol, Alcohol Denat., Xanthan Gum, Cellulose, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Glycolic Acid, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Rosa Multiflora (Rose) Fruit Extract, Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide) , Ci 77120 (Barium Sulfate)

THOUGHTS

October 29th, 2018: I really liked this product. It was super easy to apply. It's got a gel texture that just glides right on and it's got little beads that burst as you apply it and you can see it as the color starts to change as you apply it.

They mention in their "how to use" blurb that a cooling sensation will occur, but I didn't feel any cooling sensations. It did sting initially as I was applying it to my face, but that died down and went away rather quickly and it was fine. It turns blue as it dries and it did start to feel tight like most clay/mud masks do, but it didn't feel drying.

I left it on for 5 mins of the recommended 5-10 minutes because I was afraid it might irritate my skin...even though the stinging went away quickly I was still a little concerned especially after the GlamGlow mud mask fiasco and I feel like my face has just been really sensitive in general lately, so I took it off right at the 5 minute mark and was pleased to find that my face was not irritated at all. Not in the slightest. In fact it was the opposite. My skin looked and felt really good.

It removed really easily with warm water and after removal this left my pores feeling clean and purged, but still very much hydrated and moisturized...it didn't strip my skin at all. It also left my face feeling super soft and silky smooth and my pores actually appeared smaller. They say it's not possible to actually shrink the size of one's pores, but this totally made them appear much smaller like it claims. That's probably where the tightness is coming from...it temporarily tightening the pores to make them appear smaller, but it also left my face looking more even toned and clear. I feel like it actually reduced the redness in my face.

This gets a two thumbs up from me and I would definitely recommend giving this a go, even though it is pricey, which is the only con I have for this product...oh wait, there's one more "con". I forgot about the scent. This does not smell good, but it's not strong and it dissipates quickly so not a big deal. You can smell it as you're applying it, but it goes away and you can't smell it while it's on the face. Rinsing your face kinda sorta activates the scent a teeny bit, but again it dies down and goes away really quickly and it's never a strong scent so it's a "con" but a negligible one in my opinion hence the quotes.

I whole heartedly agree with all of the claims that this product makes, so if you are looking for an effective mask to purge your pores that doesn't strip your skin and actually leaves you with a satin-y, even toned, hydrated, silky soft and smooth complexion with smaller looking pores than this is for you. Also, I love how thin and lightweight the formula is. It's a clay/mud mask, but it's like a super lightweight gel type version that has a super thin formula making it super easy and quick to apply and remove...so even though it's very pricey at $42 I would have to begrudgingly say it's worth the price. This is definitely the best and my most favorite #1 product when it comes to the clay/mud mask pore purging category.

References...
1. Sephora

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