Colombian-born Sofía Vergara has the ability to grab everyone’s attention, no matter where she goes, thanks to her fashion choices, fantastic hair and perfect skin. But it doesn’t all come naturally to the Modern Family star – she’s spoken on numerous occasions about how sensitive her skin is and how she suffers from rosacea. So, to protect her face and deal with the negative effects of makeup, she has a few tricks up her sleeve, in particular a clay face mask that’s packed full of nutrients. Sofía’s fave mask will set you back around $55, so here’s her fave plus 5 clay-based masks to get a similar treatment for less.
© Charlotte TilburySofia’s favorite
According to Who What Wear, the Colombian actress uses Goddess Skin Clay Mask by Charlotte Tilbury ($55), a product that gives nutrition to the skin thanks to the Spanish clay, almond oil and rosehip oil it contains.
Clay is an important component in masks as it’s rich in vitamins and minerals. There are many types to choose from, depending on the needs of your skin – take a look at the following options...
© AmazonTo detox
Pure-Clay Face Mask by L'Oréal ($16), contains three pure clays and charcoal. This combination acts like a magnet to clean pores, pulling out even the deepest of impurities.
© Ulta BeautyFor oily skin
If excess oil is a problem then give Clay Chameleon Transforming Purifying Cleanser de Bare Minerals ($22) a try. It combines the purifying and oil-absorbing benefits of Brazilian red clay with marine salts which are rich in healing minerals.
It’s also enriched with extracts of papaya and bamboo that get rid of impurities, leaving the skin feeling clean, smooth and supple.
© DermstoreAnti-ageing
Herbivore Botanicals Pink Clay Facial Mask ($22) is great for reducing expression lines on the face. It contains pink French clay, camomile and rosehip oil and has exfoliante properties, leaving the skin firm and fresh-looking.
© SephoraSmooth skin
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask ($26), has pink Mediterranean clay, Canadian willow and exfoliante jojoba, that helps clean and improve the texture of the skin, leaving it silk-like to the touch.
© Ulta BeautyPore purifying
If your pores tend to get blocked then Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque by Kiehl’s ($35) could be the mask for you. Created with Amazonian white clay, oats and aloe vera, this deep-cleaning mask absorbs oil from the skin while pulling out toxins and dirt which can effect the pores.
