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About this product

A clay and mud-based face mask formulated to gently exfoliate skin and improve texture and radiance.

Full ingredients

Aqua (Water), Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Bisabolol, Silica Cetyl Silylate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Panthenyl Triacetate, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Argilla, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Resveratrol, Naringenin, Arginine, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Perfluorodecalin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycosphingolipids, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Acacia Senegal Gum, Mica, Quartz, Sucrose Palmitate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethoxydiglycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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Guru Score

82%

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Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

A thin layer (so thin you can see skin through) is the secret to this mask's effectiveness, delivering visible smoothing, radiant glow, faded hyperpigmentation, and notably clearer congestion and blackheads. A tingling sensation after rinsing signals the gentle exfoliation working, and you'll see results after a single application. Use once or twice weekly, leaving the mask on for ten minutes.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take April 2026

What they liked

  • Smooths skin and evens tone
  • Gentle enough for regular use
  • Lifts blackheads and congestion without irritation

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    Type

    Masks & PeelsCream

    Formula notes

    Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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    What the gurus are saying.

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    "It's the quickest way to cheat that glow up that I have ever found. Because you need so little of it, a bottle will last like a full year. [...] It's quite a rich terracotta color, which is part of some of the ingredients that form the basis of this, but you should definitely be able to see skin through it after you've applied. That way, you know you've used a thin enough layer to really get the benefits. This is phenomenal. [...] It will not steer you wrong."
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    "It's the quickest way to cheat that glow up that I have ever found. Because you need so little of it, a bottle will last like a full year. [...] It's quite a rich terracotta color, which is part of some of the ingredients that form the basis of this, but you should definitely be able to see skin through it after you've applied. That way, you know you've used a thin enough layer to really get the benefits. This is phenomenal. [...] It will not steer you wrong."
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    "It's actually really gentle, too. So if you're somebody that's a bit worried about exfoliation and wants a nice gentle alternative, this will do that. You don't need to exfoliate alongside using this. It kind of does it for you. It's one of the few face masks I actually enjoy. A lot of face masks almost dry to like a crust, you get that thick clay crust, you almost want to like tap it with a hammer to break it. That's not good. That's just stripping your skin of moisture."
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    "After just one use you'll wake up the next morning and think oh my gosh my glow game is on point, I feel more radiant, my skin's glowing. It'll help fade hyperpigmentation and it also has some acne fighting benefits too. Second you take this off for the first time your mind will be blown, it is that good. And it happens to be one of the cheapest products from them, so if you're looking to explore NIOD for the first time in this sale, get yourself that Flavanone Mud Mask."
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    "This will give you the smoothest glowiest skin of your dreams just twice a month, maybe three times if you want to but you don't need to use it that often. You put a very thin layer on, leave it on for 10 minutes, then when you rinse it off you'll get this real nice tingling sensation. That tingling is just the body naturally exfoliating, speeding up cell turnover and you'll notice the difference after just one use."
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    "I still use the NIOD Flavanone Mud Mask during winter. I love it. It works really, really well. [...] I'll use the Flavanone Mud Mask by NIOD as a treatment. Those are my two always like on rotation in winter."
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    "This is the Flavanone Mud Mask, and it's a bit of an unsung hero from NIOD because I don't think many people really know how to use this correctly for maximum results. [...] This actually has a blend of different muds and clays in it, but it's not like any old clay mask that just dries the skin out and does basically nothing. This actually has some potent exfoliating components to it. You put this on, leave it on for like 10 minutes, and then when you rinse it off, that tingling takes hold."
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    "And that tingle is actually the water activating some of the componentry in here that gives you a really nice gentle exfoliation. Once a week, you will be glowing to the gods. It will smooth your skin out. And this is the best mask you will ever ever use. [...] I would say to everyone, it's just really easy. You can use it with other products and other brands as well. [...] Just remember a little amount you should be able to see through it and that will give you the best results once a week."
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    "You're able to see skin through it when you put this on, it looks like a very generic clay mask, you think okay this isn't doing anything special. You rinse it off and then oh the tingle, the tingle of the skin starts and then you know it's working. It's actually once you've rinsed the product off that that tingling really takes hold and it gently resurfaces it. It'll help fade hyperpigmentation and just even everything out. This, for me, I love."
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    "This is my go-to mask when I need a glow up. You put a thin layer of this on. And let me stress that thin. The thinner the better. You actually get better results if you use less of the product. So you should be able to see skin through it. It goes almost like a terracotta color, but you should be able to see skin through it. Put a thin layer on, leave it for 10 minutes. You'll think, 'Well, that did nothing.' Rinse it off and then the tingling starts."
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    "I love this because it is hands down the best blackhead busting mask you will ever find. So if you suffer with skin congestion, blackhead, sebaceous filaments, you want something to lift them in a super gentle way, this is it. You put the thinnest layer and I can't stress this enough, the thinner the layer the better it works. So don't pile it on, put a real thin, it should be translucent, you should see skin through it. Thin layer on skin once or twice a week, leave it on 10 minutes."
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    "This is hands down the best, the best mask I have ever applied to my skin. If you use this on an evening you will wake up with that glowing to the gods look that we all crave. The smoothest skin of your dreams. And it works in a flash. You can feel that tingling when you have it on, of it just eating away at all those bonds that are holding that dead skin cells onto that radiant skin beneath. It's honestly like a 15-minute facial in a bottle. I love it."
    ✓Yay
    "I prefer the Flavonoid Mud over the cleansing ester."

    Frequently asked.

    What is NIOD Flavanone Mud Mask?

    A clay and mud-based face mask formulated to gently exfoliate skin and improve texture and radiance.

    Is NIOD Flavanone Mud Mask worth it?

    Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.

    What is NIOD Flavanone Mud Mask's Guru Score?

    NIOD Flavanone Mud Mask holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

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