The Life Brand Pore Minimizing Mask with Blackcurrant & Soybean is a clay mask. You spread it over your face in a layer, wait for it to dry and harden, and then rinse it off.

The package recommended doing a patch test beforehand, and since I have very sensitive skin, I followed the directions and put a small amount on my arm. After a few minutes, no reaction took place, so I proceeded to put a layer over my problem areas. I have enlarged pores and sebaceous filaments across my nose and cheeks. After cleansing and toning, I focused the product in those areas.

This has a green colouring to it, and kind of a plant-like smell. As soon as it started hardening, my skin felt incredibly tight and uncomfortable. I removed the product from my face as soon as it was dry (which didn't take long -- probably five minutes, which doesn't feel like a long enough amount of time for ANY mask to be effective). This was a difficult task, as it had already really hardened onto my skin. I had to rub excessively hard to get it off of my face. Even after that, and after slathering on a ton of thick moisturizer, my skin felt really, really tight. It remained tight for at least another hour afterwards.

My pores didn't look any smaller, but even if they had, my poor skin can't tolerate this mask at all. I was only able to use this mask once before tossing the rest of it out because it hurt so much. I wouldn't recommend it if you're as sensitive as I am.