Milk of Magnesia Mask

Name: Milk of Magnesia Mask
Brand: DIY & Homemade
Rating: 4.1 (394 reviews)

4.1

394 reviews

79%

would repurchase

3.3/5

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Active Ingredients: In each 5 mL tsp: Magnesium Hydroxide (400 mg) (Saline Laxative) Inactive Ingredients: Water Purified, Sodium Hypochlorite

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5.0

from

plizzie8

19 years ago

I wore MOM mixed with water as a primer on my wedding day and all of my friends kept asking me after the wedding how my makeup stayed so flawless through everything. Well, MOM, was it. I have been...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

5.0

from

javk

19 years ago

When I found of magnesium was the main ingredient in the very effective (and expensive) Smashbox Anti-Shine, I had to try this! I use a cotton ball to apply a thin film as a primer before applying...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0

from

amarock

19 years ago

When I first read about this, I had mixed feelings: "wudtha, laxatives on my precious face?!!" and "Those MUA girls know what they're talking about, I bet this will be yet another great find." And...

About reviewer (257 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

just_like_gold

19 years ago

Hahahaha, it's a laxative. That said, it's the most multi-purposeful laxative ever. I use this as a primer, not a mask. If I mix it with water (1:2 ratio, water to magnesia) and dip a foundation...

About reviewer (129 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Just_a_Hobby

19 years ago

I have been using this for about an month and a 1/2. I have very oily skin and it doesn't do much for the oil but it does do other great things! I have been using Retin A for almost 2 years now...

About reviewer (275 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

3.0

from

bellabambina

19 years ago

I have been meaning to try this for a LONG time as a mask to control the oilies on my face. I finally got around to buying plain MoM from Walgreens and since today is the hottest day of the year...

About reviewer (209 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Tan, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

4.0

from

shebusy

19 years ago

As far as masks go, not bad. Skin feel smoother and tighter. WHAT I really like to use it for is make-up primer as others have suggested. I experiment with a couple different all day foundations...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel

4.0

from

jiney17

19 years ago

I know it's early to be writing a review (bought MoM yesterday, tested it last night and this morning) but the early results are promising. I got the generic, CVS version that has Magnesium...

About reviewer (2540 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

wild4pigs

19 years ago

O.k. Now, mind you this is my first time trying this. I am trying not to get my hopes up, BUT..... I applied my sunscreen, then a thin layer of MoM, then my foundation as usual(almay amazing...

About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

5.0

from

crazy3101

19 years ago

Wow! I am in love!! I'd been using this for about a week when I realized it was this to put this stuff to the ULTIMATE test... dance recital. I applied it under my eye makeup and foundation and as...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0

from

Pamann

20 years ago

Wow! Who would've believed a common DS salin laxative would be beneficial for your skin..?! Okay, the initial idea was a bit repugnant, but then I realized it's just a liquid in a bottle totally...

About reviewer (151 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0

from

goaway

20 years ago

Wow! This has really helped my blotchy skin become smooth again. I dab this on undiluted as a mask, and it does wonders to my acne. My oily forhead (with huge pores) is becoming much easier to...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

1.0

from

Vivaglam76

20 years ago

OMG This destroyed my skin. Maybe I did it wrong or something but I could not get my skin to feel clean again and then I was so dry around my nose I was peeling. Yikes!

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

blondeambitioned

20 years ago

Only MUA could convince me to put asprin, apple cider vinegar, and now laxative on my face. And just like the asprin mask and the apple cider vinegar toner...... this really works!! I used to use...

About reviewer (488 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

luckygirl322

20 years ago

Ok, so it's not elegant. It's not expensive, either. So what? It WORKS. I've used it to dry up pimples, as a mask after cleansing, and as a mattifier under my makeup during the day. It's never let...

About reviewer (361 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesBrown

4.0

from

cocoagirl

20 years ago

I have oily-acne prone skin with dry patches in certain areas. I use MoM on my eyelids b/c they become oily throughout the day causing my eyeshadow to crease and look tacky. It completely keeps...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown

4.0

from

cinnamoroll0913

20 years ago

Okay, I've tried MOM as mask and also primer for makeup. I think it works the best when I use it as mask for my acne. It dries up the pimples overnight. As a primer, the result does not last. My...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Sammy311

20 years ago

Well, well, well: another amazing MUA find. I began a search for a primer/ mattifying after EVERY SINGLE ONE I'd tried pissed me off due to poor results. At the same time I began using MoM, I...

About reviewer (266 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0

from

PaintedSophisticate

20 years ago

First Use Whoa. I am writing this review as I am using it for the first time. Here's what I've done so far: - I washed my face with Clean & Clear Oil Free Deep Action Cream...

About reviewer (216 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0

from

ProductJunkey

20 years ago

I never would have thought to use this as a mask until I came to MUA. I tried this last night before going to bed. After cleansing, while my skin was damp, I put this on with a cotton pad. It...

About reviewer (843 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen