Natio Clay & Plant Face Mask Purifier

Natio is Latin for "creation", "birth", "birthplace" and the ancient name for the Goddess of Nature. It symbolises the pure and natural, plant-based origins of Natio’s range.

Don't you just like this brand already? xD

Natio (pronounced nay-tee-oh) was born in 1993 and its objective is to deliver plant based, simple and gentle beauty treatments that are flexible and fit comfortably within today’s diverse lifestyles.

At Natio we believe that no one should compromise when it comes to skin care and cosmetics, so we have produced a quality beauty care system that everyone can afford. We ensure that customers pay primarily for the product and not for expensive promotions and packaging.

And I especially like this part below :

All people are beautiful and make-up is about expressing beauty, not covering it up. There are no rules to cosmetic application, only endless alternatives. Colour cosmetics are a means by which we can express our individuality and personality.

Cherish your uniquenessSee beauty in everyone Love being you

"...laughter is the very best beauty lotion and self-love is the top-shelf elixir of youth ..."

Max Ross. Co-Founder and Director, Natio. 

This brand (especially the natural ingredients) sounds really good so I'm glad it's available here in Malaysia! ^_^ They also don't do animal testing and the packaging is recyclable.

Anyway, moving on.. As I have mentioned, I got picked by Sasa Malaysia as one of the guest reviewers for Natio Clay & Plant Face Mask Purifier. These are sample sizes of 20 ml each.

Truthfully, I would prefer a smaller nozzle for liquid-y stuff lol You'll never know.. A clumsy person like me may just accidentally squeeze it and have the mask all over me =_= Apart from that, it's an okay size. Easy to control the amount I want.

As I poured it out, I was surprised that it's more watery than I thought even after shaking. I expected it to be drier, like my previous clay mask. Edit : After a few applications, it feels drier! o_O

I can't quite describe the smell. Smells a little flowery (very subtle) yet a lil earthy like dirt lol I like it cos it smells natural, not too much perfume and all. I don't like hiking, jogging, jungle trekking etc but I do like the smell of nature, like the smell of grass after rain or fresh air in Genting / Camerons where you're surrounded by trees & mountains.

It was easy to spread yet dried quickly (so your hair doesn't get dirty even if you don't tie it!). There are some uneven patches on my face but it's okay.. Don't try to smoothen it after it's dry or it'll just crumble and fall off. After it's dry, it's smooth and won't transfer unless you rub very hard.

It was a breeze to wash off ^_^ Thank god.. I don't want another session of scrubbing green stuff off my face lol

I was initially concerned that this will be drying as it contains kaolin but Traclyn said it shouldn't be too drying as it's made in Australia. They have winter there which can really dry out skin so their products should be able to match their weather and skin types. Well, bravo Traclyn.. Cos it wasn't drying! Lol~

Shine was instantly reduced, pores a lil smaller and it soothed my blemishes a little. However, my skin still became oily again in a while. From what I see in the photos, some of the oily blackheads on my nose seem to have disappeared.. o_O

Eww.. Okay bad pic but for the sake of showing the effect T_T~

Product says : A purifying blend of Australian clay with cleansing and rejuvenating properties. Sesame to nourish and restore lustre. Lemon to cleanse and purify. Palma Rosa to soften and nourish. Rejuvenates tired skin as well as improves the skin texture. Helps unclog and tighten pores. Does wonders for tired skin, improving firmness and texture. A wonderful at-home treatment for all skin types.

Skin type : Suitable for all skin types.

Method of use : After thoroughly cleansing face and neck, apply a thin layer of mask, avoiding eye contour area. Relax for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove with luke warm water. Follow with your favourite Natio toner and moisturizer.

Ingredients : Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Bentonite, Kaolin, Polysorbate 60, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, PVP, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Cellulose Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Citrus Media Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Size : 100g / 3.5 oz

Sold at : Sasa
Price : RM 37 (saw from HERE haha)

Made in Australia

Pros : Reduces shine, not drying, soothes blemishes, shrinks pores, natural ingredients, no animal testing, recyclable, cheap

Cons : -

My conclusion : I've actually been searching for masks containing kaolin for some time as I've heard of their ability to absorb oil. This isn't extremely efficient but it's good enough for me to finish using them. I may even purchase the whole tube when I'm done ^_^

Natio website : http://www.natio.com.au/
Facebook page : HERE

** Product was provided by Sasa Malaysia for review purposes. However, this has not affected my thoughts on the product in any way.