I've spoken about this product a couple of times in in my YouTube videos, but it's one of those products that is just so good, it really deserves a full review on here too.
It's the Borghese Fango Active Mud for Face and Body. I've never been overly drawn to mud masks in the past. I don't have oily skin so it's not something I've ever really looked into, instead opting for Biore nose strips in a bid to minimise any blackheads if need be. I was given a sample of this along with a massive rave about how wonderful it is for banishing blackheads and keeping spots at bay, so I took it away with me last month and gave it a whirl... and it's fantastic.
It's quite harsh if you have even slightly sensitive skin (They do actually make one for sensitive skin, which I also got a sample of, but I didn't find it to be so effective.) Instead of using it all over my face, I just put it over my nose and chin, where I get blackheads. It then dries out and somehow seems to suck all that gunk out of my pores! I do have to be very careful not to get it on my cheeks or forehead though, as it does leave my skin looking a little angry if I do a full face mask with it (and I don't have overly sensitive skin, so do be careful if you decide to try this!)
The ingredient list includes italian mud (which is where the magical absorbing properties lie apparently!) avocado and sweet almond oils to moisturise and natural botanicals that stimulate and improve your skin tone. It is also branded as a body mask, so if you do suffer from any problem areas elsewhere on the body, I think this would be great.
I've been using this bad boy once or twice a week ever since I first tried it, and I will definitely be purchasing the full size when my sample runs out. It's the most effective product I've tried when it comes to clearing my pores. Even if you do look a little scary whilst using it...
You can buy Borghese Fango Mud Mask from CultBeauty.co.uk. It's priced at £25 for 200ml (which will last you forever if you only use it on your nose and chin like me!) My 30ml sample has lasted about 10 uses. If you have problems with blackheads, I would thoroughly this!
This looks great! I'm always trying to find the perfect mask to get rid of those hard to get pores! They drive me mad! This product does look great but the price isn't great!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great I have oily skin and always looking for something good to help my skin thank you xxx
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this looks great!thanks for sharing this!i hope they ship worldwide?could really use something like this to get rid of these nasty blackheads. ;D
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This looks like a great product! I'm keen to try it out now! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! I think I need this mud mask. I have problems with blackheads, but can't seem to find a product that works. Maybe this is the ONE ;) Thanks for this lovely review! xx
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This looks amazing to my combination skin! Thanks for this review Fleur! xx
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sounds great, I don't think I've ever really found a blackhead product that actually worked other than nose strips so I'll definitely have to try out this x
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I have seen this before and been thinking about getting it, but was worried it wouldnt work and for the amount of money I didn't want to waste it, but you have convinsed me i need it in my life! :D
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Hahaha you look so cute with it on your nose! :)
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I'm always having trouble with my skin so I might try this! Do you know if its available in australia?
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This sounds like a really good product. I have been using Lush Magnaminty and it is so refreshing. This one is slightly expensive but I would love to try it!
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This sounds amazing! Hahaha I love the little picture of you with a face mask on. I like to scare my boyfriend by peering round the bathroom door with a green/brown face...
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This sounds Brilliant and alot better than the pore Strips and price wise you get alot more applications for your Money.
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This sounds so good! I've been researching how to eliminate blackheads for ages now as it seems drugstore creams just won't work on me! The price is a bit much but I think I'll definitely have to give this one a go.
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This looks really good i can never get rid of my blackheads!
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I think I would like to try this but I do suffer from sensitive skin so would be a bit worried!
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This sounds really good but I suffer with quite sensitive skin :( Would love to try it though! xx
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I've never found anything that works on blackheads, so I'm very very tempted by this! :)
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I've struggled with blackheads for as long as I can remember, so I would love to give this product a whirl!! However, my skin is quite sensitive so I think it may be wise for me to give this one a miss :( However, my nose/chin aren't as sensitive as my cheeks, so I may just give it a go ;) Only one way to find out if it works or not! Haha, lovely review! :D
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Thank you so much for the recommendation Fleur, I think that you have just saved my life (and nose!).
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I LOVE this mask... I will say the packaging you got for yours is TERRIBLE. It drys out so fast inthe sqeezy tube =[ The big one in the JAR though is amazing and will last like literally years. Americans can get it on Amazon for around $40 =]
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This looks lovely, I love mud masks too so this looks perfect! xxx
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I have never known which products to try for my blackheads! I have always been unsuccessful! I must try this product x
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I looked this up after you mentioned it on your April Favourites video and it looks fab! I have such problems with blackheads I might have to forget about the price and just go for it!!
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This looks great, I've suffered with blackheads for years, might have to give it a go!
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This looks amazing. I definitely want to give it a go. I find blackheads really hard to shift so hopefully this will make things easier! xxo
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Hi Fleur! Thank you so much for recommending this product. I have always had trouble with blackheads on my nose and I have lately been on the search for something to fix it. I went to Ulta here in the states and was recommended Mario Badescu Silver Powder. I felt like it did help some, but maybe not as much as I wanted (or not as much as the woman claimed in Ulta). http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mario-badescu-silver-powder/3085814?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=mario_badescu_silver_powder:292294&cm_pla=skin/body_treatment:women:scrub&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=a59bceef-b339-11e2-a969-001b2166c2c0
ReplyDeleteI just ordered the sample size of Borghese Fango Mud Mask from Amazon (only 3 left now!) and I'm excited to give it a try. Thanks for the great review. :)
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That sounds really good, I love mud masks! I do have quite sensitive skin though so I might have to see if I could find a sample somewhere before buying it.
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Sounds amazing :) xxx
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I am definitely going to give this a go. I am super dry, but have a serious black head problem on my nose! Thanks for this!
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omg. I have a huge problem with blackheads! I need to buy this product!
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Ooo I need this!
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this looks like a really lovely product but i just can't bring myself to pay £25 for it! great review though :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds perfect for me! I have blackheads and hate them but cover them up with concealer although it's bad, right? <3
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Thank you for this review! I have been looking for a good product to remove oder even just reduce blackheads for ages & I just haven't been able to find a decent one yet. I actually might try that one as it sounds amazing!
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ReplyDeleteyay anything to get rid of my black heads! will definitely be giving this a try :)
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I really want to try this now! This is going on my want list right away! :D xxx
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ReplyDeleteA mud mask is something I've never tried and in my late 20's, spots have suddenly become an issue again, I think I will need to try this out!
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I'm heading to the U.K. this summer for a short while. I don't really buy things online, is there a shop that sells Borghese?
ReplyDeleteI had actually just ordered this so I'm happy to see a review that says to avoid the cheeks as I do have sensitive skin there! Looking forward to seeing if this delivers some great results!! :)
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I think I'm going to have to buy this, I have the most horrendous blackheads. It's slightly embarrassing to admit how awful they are but they just will not go. I've tried everything. It'll be interesting to see if this works for me! Clearly my new 'budget' is going to have to wait for next month... X
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ReplyDeleteAhh thank you!! I've been after a black head banisher
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I should try this. Sounds great
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Just bought it because of your review!
ReplyDeleteI have lots of blackheads on my nose, though the clarisonic would get rid of them, but just reduced the amount of blackheads by a ~25%, I think this might be good for me!
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This sounds great but with my ridiculously sensitive skin and small purse i think i'll have to give it a miss and keep searching:( xx
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Ah, this looks amazing! xx
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You know, many years ago I used to use clay/mud masks regularly and they were simple and effective, then I stopped but I was thinking about using them again this morning after a glance in the mirror at my congested face.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your post I may try this one. I love Borghese, it is an Italian brand and though a bit expensive it is good quality. I remember years ago (yes again!) I bought a couple of moisturizing gloves to wear overnight for my mother in law and she loved them.
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This looks so good!
ReplyDeleteI have been wondering how to rid the blackheads on my nose.
Can you only purchase it from online? Do you know if they sell it in NZ?
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Great! I definitely need one of these for my nose!
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I would've never thought this kind of product would actually work! so good to know. Make-up with Martha x
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Oh wow you are a life saver Fleur! I have trouble with blackheads in the same areas so will definitely be trying this! Really helpful post :) Aisling x
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I will so be getting this! My face has recently cleared up a lot but I still feel that there's more that can be done...
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Iv tried everything to get rid of my blackheads on my nose! Thanks I will try this :-)
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So excited to try this will be getting it soon thanks for introducing this great product to me x
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This is deffo going on the product wish list!
ReplyDeleteI have a sample of this product also and I must say it is very harsh. I don't have sensitive skin at all, but when I used it on my face it left the exact spots where I put it my skin red and irritated for a week.
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