I have tried countless masks over the years. Most are fine, a few are awful, and fewer still are exceptional. This falls squarely in the latter! I am truly impressed. It's aesthetics are a little off-putting, to be honest: the colour is somewhere between a yellow ochre and mustard, but it possesses a silky-smooth texture and quite a delightful light botanical scent. The included tiny spatula is useful for application, but I found that my fingers work equally well. It feels almost cold going on and never really warms, which makes for a briskly refreshing 20 minutes. Unlike most clay masks I've tried in the past, this dries dowm without making your face feel as though it's encased in plaster: it remains supple and comfortable throughout the experience. It washes easily and thoroughly in warm water. The true test, of course, is how it feels after it's been rinsed off, and this mask ticks every box for me. My skin felt incredibly soft and smooth, and had an amazing glow. My husband was impressed enough to both notice and comment (a great rarity!) that my face looked bright and youthful. In my early 50s, that is high praise, indeed! I am completely sold on this mask and will absolutely reorder when I start to run low. Highly recommended!