Ole Henriksen has been a fixture in skincare conversations for decades for many reasons, but mostly because its products do what they say they’ll do. Founded by the namesake Danish skincare guru, whose philosophy centers on bright, healthy skin, the brand is synonymous with formulas that feel as good as they perform.
Enter the Violet Ice Cold Plunge Pore Mask, a treatment that feels as invigorating as it sounds. Crafted around the idea of a refreshing reset, this mask targets your complexion with a chill that tightens and refines while delivering a dose of active ingredients. At the heart of the formula is cellulose and kaolin clay which work together to extract and absorb excess oil and impurities from your skin’s pores. Activated charcoal helps unclog and detoxify, while a cooling complex reduces inflammation and heat, literally chilling your skin’s surface. Violet pigments give the mask its signature hue, but also signal a blend of calming botanical extracts that help soothe sensitivity while you let it do its thing.
Using the mask is simple and straightforward. Apply a generous layer to a clean, dry face, focusing on the T-zone or any area where your pores look enlarged or the texture of your epidermis feels uneven. Leave it on for about 15 minutes to let the cooling effect take hold, then rinse with lukewarm water and follow up with your favourite moisturizer. Repeat once to twice a week, especially if you’ve had an extra-long day, a sweaty workout or too many clinked glasses during pub night.
Ole Henriksen Violet Ice Cold Plunge Pore Mask, $57 for 90 ml, available at Sephora.
