Review: May Lindstrom The Honey Mud

The product I wanted to try the most in the May Lindstrom’s range was the purifying mask The Problem Solver that I reviewed a few weeks ago.

However, even if I really enjoy it, I was even more impressed by The Honey Mud cleanser/mask.

I considered it as a complementary product to add to The Problem Solver, and then I started to use it alone and I saw real results on my skin!

It’s also a real treat to use, so I definitely think I found a new favorite skincare product!

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Let’s take a closer look at this very desirable treatment!

Product presentation: May Lindstrom The Honey Mud

The Honey Mud is, as its name suggests, a product that is based on honey and mud/clay. It’s a hybrid treatment, an ultra-soft cleanser and a soothing/nourishing mask 2 in 1.

Used as a cleanser, it helps to remove the impurities (the brand also claims it can be used as a makeup remover but I didn’t try), without stripping  the skin (it doesn’t foam at all) and it has an enzymatic action (i.e. slightly exfoliating) which allows it to have an effective purifying effect on all skin types.

Used as a mask, it also cleanses and absorbs impurities but it’s above all the soothing and anti-inflammatory properties that make it an exceptional treatment. It nourishes the skin without greasy residue and leaves it silky soft.

It’s ideal for fragile and/or sensitive skin that needs to be purified very gently.

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Honey, which composes the majority of The Honey Mud, is both suitable for very dry skin that will benefit from its nourishing and repairing effect as well as acne-prone skin with its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory action.

I love using it when my skin “behaves”, if it breaks out a lot.

May Linsdtrom talks about an enzymatic action with this product, therefore a very slightly exfoliating effect. Clearly, this product has a different action to that of a chemical acid for example, but the enzymatic effect gives a visible brightness to the skin.

The Honey Mud only contains natural ingredients, without any preservatives (the colloidal silver in the formula is used to preserve the formula naturally). This product is hand-made by May Lindstrom and her team and also includes a label with a lot number at the bottom of the jar, with the date of preparation as well as the best use by date after opening.

It comes in a glass jar in the May Lindstrom’s signature dark purple packaging. It’s very beautiful and luxurious, like the rest of the range.

The size is pretty generous: 100ml. It’s twice the equivalent treatment of most competitors.

My experience:

I’ve been using it for several weeks now. At first, it was more of a complementary product in my face mask The Problem Solver but lately, I’ve been particularly enjoying it on its own, as a soothing treatment.

I don’t use it as a daily face cleanser because it would bother me to use such a precious (literally!) product this way. I prefer to use it as a mask, once a week or just when my skin needs it.

The texture is quite sticky, it definitely feels like applying pure honey to the face but once it’s on, it’s quite comfortable. I keep it longer than the recommended 10-20 minutes (at least 30 minutes, even 45 if I can). It smells divine, like a cake, yum!

It’s very easy to rinse, you just need to add a little bit of water and it emulsifies without any issue.

Result :

The first thing I notice after rinsing The Honey Mud is how soft my skin is. It leaves a light film on the skin but not at all like a greasy residue, rather like a comfortable and a little bit “powdery” film. The skin feels protected and it looks matte (it’s probably due to the clay in the treatment).

The glow is also immediately visible. The skin is brightened and calm, without any residual redness.

The feeling of comfort lasts several hours after rinsing the mask. I also noticed that my skin is much less shiny on the days following this treatment (#winwin).

Value for money:

OK, $100 for a face mask/ cleansing product, I’m not gonna lie, it’s an expensive product.

The quantity of product (100ml) is quite generous compared to other competitors on the market (a face mask is generally around 50ml). But it’s still a very expensive product.

For me, the quality of the product, the pleasure I feel while using it (it smells so good!) and of course, the result on my skin… with all of that, I don’t regret my purchase at all. The Honey Mud is the one May Lindstrom product I will most likely repurchase when I finish it.

I won’t repurchase it immediately after I finish it (even if I definitely want to!), but let’s say that it’s the kind of product I could splurge on once a year, as a real luxurious treat (and on top of that, super effective on my skin!).

In summary:

The Honey Mud is an instant favorite. Using it on its own as a mask was a revelation. Not only is it a particularly pleasant moment thanks to its delicious smell of spicy chocolate vanilla but the result on my skin, it is also immediately visible, which is definitely a plus.

The composition is a real dream, all the ingredients are beneficial for the skin and the quality is particularly remarkable.

Yes, The Honey Mud is clearly a luxury product and if you can afford it, go for it, it’s definitely a gem!

May Lindstrom The Honey Mud retails $90 for 100ml.