There is absolutely no ‘need’ attached to these Erborian Masking Tools but all of the want instead! In particular, the spatula-like tool for applying your mask in a smooth and even finish. I’m testing out a lot of masks at the moment, and cleansers, so I’ll take anything to spice it up!
So, the spatula like tool is a flexible, silicone tip that easily picks up even the most gel-like mask consistencies allowing you to apply evenly – and more importantly (to me), not overload in some areas and not in others. A thin layer of most masks does just fine – you never need to slather it on thickly; that’s purely a ploy to get you to finish up your product more quickly and buy more. There’s also something rather soothing about coating your face using this. You might baulk at the price (£16) for what is essentially a spatula, but I’ve looked at the baking alternatives which would be an easy comparison to make and much cheaper, and they’re so much thicker, bigger and less flexible than this. In any case, I can quite see a dizzy moment where I end up with red velvet cake mix all over my face.
In terms of the Cleansing Brush (£18), you can use this to work off a mask with water, or to act as a manual alternative to cleansing devices. The bristles are grey because they contain purifying charcoal powder that apparently adds to the cleanse (can’t say I noticed particularly) but the brush definitely makes you feel like you’re giving your skin more of an effective cleanse than if you just used your hands. I’m sure I took longer over my cleansing because I used the brush than I would normally, so that has to lead to better efficiency, I would have thought. Anyway, I did like this, whether it’s psychological or not, and it made me feel as though I’d done a more rewarding cleanse.
If you love your cleanse and your masking, I think these little tools do bring something extra to the beauty routine. You can find them HERE.
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Wow, soft silicon spatula for mask application seems like a great idea! As for mask-removing brush… I think, that extra massage with brush bristles can do good, but actual _removing_ of mask, especially if it is something with dark clay or anything equally stubborn, can take ages. For thorough and fast removing of masks I totally love to use konjac sponge…
Both superb tools, definitely must haves
Bought the Erborian solid cleansing oil (gorgeous) when on offer, the spatula provided lives on inside of lid
Dampened my face and using spatula put far too much of the cleanser on brush. It’s a joy to use, gets into all the nooks and crannies, so to speak
Just used the mask brush to put on my ARK masque. Why hadn’t anyone thought of such a simple thing before? And used konjac sponge to take it off
No more sticky fingers or trying to clean finger nails afterwards so these tools go on my “best things since sliced bread” list
Thanks for telling us about these, Jane
Ah so pleased you like them x