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As a long-time Scarlett Johansson fan, I was thrilled when I found out that the actress had launched a skincare brand. Sure, celebrity beauty brands are nothing new, but I had a hunch this one would be different. Spoiler alert: The Outset is incredible—and worth every penny. I’ve been personally victimized by acne for most of my life, I figured I would give the The Outset’s Purifying Blue Clay Mask a try, as it promised to give the skin a detox and clear congested pores—without overdrying. Indeed, it was time to cheat on my go-to Clinique oil cleansing mask.
Much like Johansson herself, this face mask is a triple threat. Not only is the blue color selfie-worthy, but more importantly, it keeps its promises. Within just ten minutes, my pores looked smaller and more refined and I had a lit-from-within glow. Most clay masks are thick, heavy, and spread unevenly across the skin, but this mask puts all these brands to shame with its rich, creamy, and decadent silk finish. Plus, unlike other clay masks I’ve used, my skin felt soft—not dry or tight—after I rinsed it off. My skin literally looked like it had been bathing in lotion for nearly a decade after just one use.