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Affordable DIY Mud Mask that Cleans Out Your Pores!

March 21, 2016 Katie Marie 22 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FiercelyCleanPores #CollectiveBias

Seriously the best, and easiest, DIY mud mask I've ever used! // FromMyVanity.comI’ve struggled with acne my whole adult life — mid-teens till now — and this clay mud mask has been a miracle worker in balancing out my skin and keeping my pores clear (and it pairs so beautifully with the Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips to remove those pesky clogged pores on my nose!) It’s such a simple and inexpensive mask that you can totally customize depending on your varying skin needs.

Along the way, I’ll share other tips that will help you get the most out of your mask session and keep your skin clear and happy! 😉 Like this BEAUTY TIP — Use baking soda mixed with your facial cleanser to gently exfoliate your face every evening. This helps remove dead skin cells and promotes healthy cell turn over.

DIY Mud Mask Tutorial

This clay is a MIRACLE WORKER! The best clay to use to make my mud mask! // FromMyVanity.comThe ingredient list is super simple. The best clay I’ve ever found to use is Bentonite Clay. It will last you forever — I purchased a two pound tub and am still using it after 2 years! So affordable! The only other ingredient you need is water.

This DIY clay mud mask has the SIMPLIEST ingredients! // FromMyVanity.comYou’ll also need a bowl to mix it in, a spoon to mix it with, and a foundation brush to apply it. 🙂 As I said, you can personalize it for your skins need. If you want more pore-shrinking goodness, add a bit of Activated Charcoal. Honey or Aloe Vera helps to moisturized the skin. Oatmeal to gently exfoliate. Green Tea (in replace of your water) to help fight against free radicals. And the list goes on! If I’m just wanting to maintain my skin and don’t have any outbreaks, I only use the bentonite clay and water, and it works wonders. 🙂

Bentonite clay does such wonders for my skin! Best clay to use in my DIY mud masks! // FromMyVanity.comI take about one overflowing tablespoon of bentonite clay for my face, and add enough water to achieve the consistency I like. If you like thinner masks, add more water. I don’t mind my mask being a bit thick. It makes it easier to apply!

Look at that DIY mud mask goodness // FromMyVanity.comYour mud mask should look something like this! If you don’t have a flat foundation brush, you can totally use your hands. I prefer the brush as it keeps my fingers clean and makes applying an even layer easier for me.

Doesn't this make you want to get out your favorite DIY mud mask and give your skin some TLC?? // FromMyVanity.comBEAUTY TIP — Before you apply your mask, steam your face. This helps to open your pores so that the mask can better clean out all the gunk from your pores. You can use a device or just wet a rag under hot water and let it sit on your face for a few moments before applying the mask.

Get your mud mask on! // Easy DIY mud mask // FromMyVanity.comOnce you apply a thin layer all over your face, let it set for 10-15 minutes, depending on the consistency of your mask. Basically wait until it’s so dry that it doesn’t transfer onto your fingers when you touch it. 🙂 Once it’s dry wash it off and you’re done!

This limited edition Biore nose strips are the perfect addition to this DIY mud mask! // FromMyVanity.comAfter doing the mud mask (which I do once a week) I like to follow up with a Bioré Cleansing Strips for my nose area. I don’t know about you, but those blackheads are so annoying and this strip helps to keep them under control.

Cool! The fun animal print Biore strips are a limited edition collection ONLY available at Walmart! // FromMyVanity.comWhy does mine have a cool cheetah print on it? They’re from the Bioré Tame Your Wildest Pores limited edition line that is only available at Walmart! As you can see, I found mine on an end-cap in the Cosmetic section. There are two prints in the collection, zebra and cheetah print.

Cheetah print! Yaasss please! // DIY mud mask // FromMyVanity.comI went with the cheetah print. 🙂 There’s nothing different about the way you use these strips. They go on just the same as the others….just more fun to apply!

Got to keep the face clear with my DIY mud mask and the pores unclogged with BIore's limited edition animal print strips! // FromMyVanity.comHere’s a look at it on my face. Yes, that’s me trying to not look awkward with a nose strip on. 😛 I will admit that removing the Bioré Cleansing Strips isn’t the funnest process (I have a good bit of facial hair, ouch!) but seeing all the pore gunk that is now out is very rewarding! 🙂

Your weekly skincare treatment should always include a mud mask like this DIY one, with a nose strip to keep those blackheads away! // FromMyVanity.comBEAUTY TIP — Use a gentle toner to swipe over your skin after you’ve rinsed your face. This will close your pores and help keep them clean for longer!

I don’t know how long these Bioré Cleansing Strips will be available, so make sure you go visit your local Walmart soon to see if you can find these! And if you want to stay up to date with this collection, visit the social hub page to see other people’s experience and fun photos!

Have you used Bentonite Clay as a weekly face mask? Do you use Bioré? Let me know if you’ve seen this fun, limited edition collection in your local store — and if you plan to pick a box up!

I've struggled with acne my whole adult life -- mid-teens till now -- and this clay mud mask has been a miracle worker in balancing out my skin and keeping my pores clear! // #FiercelyCleanPores #CollectiveBias #ad FromMyVanity.com


This post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. Thank you so much for helping to support From My Vanity through subscribing, reading, and clicking! All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. :-) Any questions about my disclosure, read here.

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Comments

  1. Ashley Spaustat says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:42 am

    This is awesome!! Love this post!

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    • Katie Garvin says

      April 19, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      Thanks!

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  2. Christine says

    March 23, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    Awesome masque idea!! This masque is so simple, but it’s so great for so many skin types and issues!!

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    • Katie Garvin says

      April 19, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      Yes, it is! I love it and have been using it for years!

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  3. Never Say Die Beauty says

    March 23, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    When I was younger, I adored mud masks because they work! I’ve got a mud mask that I have to try out for review and I’m a little nervous about it with my dry, sensitive skin. Hopefully I’ll be fine. Love your cheetah Biore pore strips. They’re very cute!

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    • Katie Garvin says

      April 19, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      I hope the masks work for you! This mud mask does wonders for my oil skin, but not sure with dry skin.

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  4. Sammi the Beauty Buff says

    March 23, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    I have mixed feelings about the Biore strips. It’s kind of satisfying to see if it catches any blackheads, but I don’t like having to rip them off my nose, and the blackheads always seem to come back for me shortly after. But then again, I’m also really acne-prone. I know a lot of people swear by those strips, though!

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    • Katie Garvin says

      April 19, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      I use these strips every so often, as I don’t have a huge issue with blackheads. But I agree with you — it’s not pleasant to pull them off my nose. Ouch! Maybe try a good pore shrinking cream right after using the strips? Help close things so it doesn’t get clogged so easily.

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  5. MarciaF says

    March 23, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    How great that you made your own mud mask. I’m too lazy to do that but I do love masks. The new Biore strips are great looking.

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    • Katie Garvin says

      April 19, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      Yes, I try to use this mix as I feel it works better because it’s “fresh”, but I totally have a ready-mixed mask in my drawer, too, for those days I am feeling lazy 😉

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  6. ellesees.net says

    March 24, 2016 at 6:48 am

    i love the biore strips! i’ve tried making my own (even before pinterest) but nothing can beat them. the fun cheetah print is cute too.

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    • Katie Garvin says

      April 19, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      I just used them on my hubs, who has large pores that are always getting clogged, and they do the job so well! The cheetah is so fun!

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  7. Tess says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:24 am

    I love mud masks! I have some bentonite clay as well, I’ll never finish it! Those pore strips are adorable.

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    • Katie Garvin says

      April 19, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      I know, my benonite clay just lasts and lasts! 😛

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  8. eleni says

    March 30, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Need to get me some pore strips ASAP! Mud musk is indeed a must for cleaning out pores. Don’t use it as much and I should so thanks for the reminder!

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    • Katie Garvin says

      April 19, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      Yes, mud mask is such a miracle worker 😉

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  9. Sim says

    March 30, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    My face is screaming for a mask, this looks awesome!

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    • Katie Garvin says

      April 19, 2016 at 2:36 pm

      It’s so easy and affordable, you can’t beat it 😉

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  10. Shilpa Shetty says

    December 15, 2017 at 3:39 am

    I have super oily skin, so Clay masks are always my favorite,..

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    • Katie Marie says

      December 18, 2017 at 9:28 pm

      Yes, mine too! They’ve always done wonders for helping with oil and keeping acne breakouts at bay!

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  11. Julie says

    December 16, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    Where do you buy the Bentonite Clay?

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    • Katie Marie says

      December 18, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      Yikes, I can’t believe I didn’t link it — I’ve always just purchased mine straight from Amazon! I’ve updated my post with the link, but can also include it here for you, too <3

      *Amazon Affiliate Link ----> http://amzn.to/2yW1JvW

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