In the spirit of relaxation and self-care, my daughter and I often indulge in face masks while scrolling through Pinterest for the latest recipes. It’s a delightful way to bond and unwind. However, the other night, my 14-year-old son decided to join us, but it was an absolute disaster. He couldn’t stand the tightness of the mask and nearly had a meltdown, rushing upstairs in a panic, claiming his face was on fire. He shouted, “Why do you put yourself through this?”
Enter the hilarious YouTuber, Luna B, who perfectly captures our love-hate relationship with clay masks in her comedic video, “5 Stages of Wearing a Clay Mask.” It’s a rollercoaster of relatable moments that many of us have experienced.
We’ve all had those days when life feels overwhelmingly challenging, and we just want to escape. Luna starts her video by addressing the stressors that can leave us drained, comparing the feeling to being a dirty dishcloth at the end of a long day:
“All my bills came in today. Why does everything cost money? I have to pay to take a bath, to see in the dark…”
“Ugh, I’m broke.”
In those moments, reaching for a clay mask feels like a small yet significant act of self-care. Sure, I might be financially strapped, but at least I can achieve a poreless complexion, right?
As Luna B amusingly puts it, “I can’t tackle the world, but I can slap on a face mask that promises to turn my life around.” Yes, girl, yes!
“I am a fierce and unstoppable woman,” she declares while slathering a blue clay mask on her face, hoping to scrub away her worries. We’re right there with her. But then, the fun takes a turn for the worse. The mask tightens, and we start to feel that agonizing burn, longing for a soothing dip in a cucumber and aloe bath. We convince ourselves that the discomfort is a sign it’s working.
As Luna exclaims, “That’s just cleansing my pores!” her confidence starts to waver as the pain escalates, leading her to rush to the sink to wash it off.
And in classic fashion, she voices the familiar lie we all tell ourselves: “Beauty is pain!”
The struggle is real, and as the discomfort mounts, she swears she’ll never use it again, tossing the clay tube into the trash. I have echoed that sentiment every time I’m left with a face that feels stiffer than a sock forgotten under a teenage boy’s bed.
I sometimes wonder if I’m doing this whole mask thing correctly. My skincare-obsessed friend insists I should spritz my face to prevent it from drying out too much. But, according to Luna, beauty is pain!
She wraps up her video with a triumphant declaration, “I am young and radiant! Here I come, world!” We’ve all felt that surge of confidence after a mask reveals a glowing, if not slightly flushed, version of ourselves. That’s why we’ll keep reaching for those masks, especially when life gets tough. If we’re going to ride the struggle bus, we’d like to do so with the best skin possible.
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In summary, Luna B’s comedic take on the five stages of using a clay mask resonates with anyone who has faced the trials of self-care. From the initial excitement to the painful tightening and eventual relief, we all know the struggle—and the joy—of coming out the other side with a fresh face.
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