It works exactly like a clay mask should. It left me with glass skin / almost glass skin, and it works as well if not better than more expensive masks. Important notes -- the smell is normal for a clay mask. It smells like a lot of other clay masks. It doesn't bother me. Slight stinging is normal, your skin will get used to it as you let it sit. This mask has a nice quality of turning into a different colour as it dries, and you can sort of see the "progress" as it cleans the oil / gunk out of your face. I think it's nice. Also, it's less messy to clean compared to other masks I've tried.

Id give this 5 out of 5 for working well, but 1 out 5 for scent. When I got a sample I thought maybe it was old, or something wrong with it. I then bought one and it smells the same. It does a good job, but I wish it had a different or better scent to it. Either way it works and will still buy again.

My first time using a sample from itsy. As soon as I applied it, it started tingling and burning just a tiny bit but I could definitely feel it cleaning my pores & my face has been super oily, clogged and dirty this past week. It smells good, and it feels like it's doing some huge cleaning work on my face and every pore. I just took a warm shower also before applying so I know my pores were already opened so I applied it right away.

When I went to get my brows done at Ulta they had a sample, and we tried it on my nose. My pores are visibly smaller and even some blackheads are gone. I'm going to buy it with my next check. I'm so glad I got to try it.

Amazing product that lets you see exactly where the oils are mainly concentrated on your skin, clears them and makes your skin looks healthy afterwords!

I came looking to see if anyone else had a problem with the smell. I've never had a bad experience with any of benefits products, they're some of my favorite, but this smells a bit of sewage. Maybe give it a whiff in a store before you buy.

When I put it on it was so comfortable and creamy.after 30 mins of wating best results!

Great product and value , and works amazingly!

I'll be 70 years old this year & only recently started having "problems" with my skin. I used Deep Retreat for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised by how well it works. The pores on and around my nose are noticeably smaller. Can't wait to use it again next week!

I always and only use the Deep Retreat and the Speedy smooth face masks I am addicted to these Pore-fessional masks! Benefit does it correctly always!! Love it so much ❤️ 💕 💖