Mask Review: Indie Lee I-Waken Resurfacing Mask

  'Ello folksickles. Today's review will be for the I-Waken Resurfacing Mask

Availability: This product retails at $48 for 1.7 oz. (50g) and is available at bluemercury.com, macys.com, credobeauty.com, thedetoxmarket.com, ulta.com and nordstrom.com along with their physical store locations.

Would I buy this? No.

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Product info according to ulta.com:

Wake up dull and tired looking skin with Indie Lee's I-Waken Resurfacing Mask, a weekly ritual clinically proven to boost radiance and luminosity. Vitamin C-rich Java Plum, Mango and Banana extracts combine with Wintergreen derived Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and improve skin brightness and clarity. Kaolin and Bentonite Clays help clear pores and absorb excess sebum, while Jasmine and Burdock Root extracts work to leave skin soothed, soft, supple and luminous.

In a consumer survey of 33 participants, after four weeks of use:
97% found complexion looked brighter and healthier
97% agreed this product made skin feel firmer after use
94% agreed this product improves skin clarity
93% agreed this product improves skin texture
Recommended for:
All Skin Types
Brightening
Uneven Texture and Dullness
Benefits:
Vegan
Cruelty-Free
Non-GMO
Paraben-Free
Silicone-Free
About Indie Lee:
In 2008, Indie Lee was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor that doctors felt could be environmentally derived and attributed to something as simple as what she was putting on her skin. After learning that up to 60% of what we apply to our skin may be absorbed in as little as 26 seconds, Indie had her awakening. She embarked upon a wellness journey to create a clean beauty collection dedicated to inspiring and empowering others to be mindful about what they put on their skin as well as into their bodies.
Sourcing the world's finest ingredients and formulating with the help of leading, like-minded chemists, Indie Lee & Co. intrinsically blends nature and science to bring the most efficacious products to market without sacrificing safety. The brand's mission to provide healthier skincare options is embodied through its undertaking of rigorous testing protocols to ensure clean, high-performance products. Committed to creating change and building community in the clean lifestyle and wellness categories.
Their clean commitments:
Indie Lee is Leaping Bunny Certified, cruelty-free, and printed on FSC certified paper. Indie Lee products are always formulated without parabens, silicones, sulfates, DEAs, TEAs, petrolatum, formaldehyde, lead, phthalates, toluene, talc and GMO ingredients.
Indie Lee & Co is grounded in nature, supported through science, and inspired by life.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Once again, according to ulta.com:

Why it works:
Java Plum, Mango and Banana help exfoliate and brighten
BHAs help dissolve excess sebum
Kaolin & Bentonite clays draw out impurities

What is the texture like?

This has a soft clay feel, almost moisturizer-like. 

Is this scented?

The scent of this reminds me of a fruit smoothie that's been blended with clay.  

What has my experience with the product been like?

This mask left my skin feeling INCREDIBLY soft and silky after I used it. My skin feels like butter. Unfortunately, I personally REALLY don't like the way this smells - the clay scent in it is quite powerful and I just feel that while I tolerate it, I wouldn't go out of my way to purchase this mask because I really don't like the way it smells.

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes. I am under no obligation to mention it on this blog.