Fresh - Umbrian Clay Face Treatment

I like products that have multiple uses  (except those weird cheek, lip and eye color sticks - no thank you) so the Umbrian Clay Face Treatment by Fresh is right up my alley.

It is a Cleanser, Masque and Spot treatment. It can seriously be used as all three too, not just one and fails at all others.  I most use it as a Masque before a shower because it can be pretty messy, but have used it for all advertised purposes.

According to Sephora.com

  

What it is:
A multi-functional treatment that can be used as an instant detoxifying face mask, a daily purifying face cleanser, or a spot treatment for blemishes and irritations.

What it is formulated to do:
A high concentration of Umbrian Clay, a proprietary ingredient to Fresh, imparts the formula with supreme anti-inflammatory and absorbent properties. Thanks to its high mineral content, Umbrian Clay removes toxins, soothes irritations, reduces breakouts, and aids in the regeneration of healthy skin cells. Umbrian Clay Face Treatment is further enhanced with anti-inflammatory nettle, gentle chamomile flower, and purifying olive leaf extract. Regular use of Umbrian Clay Face Treatment will detoxify, tone, and improve the overall condition of the skin.

I have sensitive, combination acne prone skin.  I am also now 30, so harsh acne products dry my skin out and cause irritation. This Umbrian Clay treatment helps my skin, without being too harsh.  The Umbrian Clay helps detoxify, soothe irritation and promote cell turnover, and it also has a mild physical exfoliant to it.  The white nettle also helps aid with acne with its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.  In addition there is Olive leaf extract, chamomile, and lavender water all to soothe the skin.

I mainly use this as a masque before a shower, because it is very difficult to get off the skin.  The first few times I used it, the next time I washed my face there was greenish/grey residue STILL on my skin. So I stopped using it as a cleanser due to that, and the horrible mess it would make around my sink.  But in the shower, it is great!

Packaging -The product needs to be shaken before use as it will separate in the container and cause oozing when unscrewing the top. I'd repackage if I had my way  3/5
Value -I find the price very expensive, if I hadn't gotten it for free from a trade, I never would have purchased it. - 3/5
Repurchase - Not unless it went down by about $20.  3.5/5
Does it work as advertised?  - Yes  5/5