I have been battling acne for more than twenty-five years, and I only recently discovered something that really works: Lush’s Cosmetic Warrior face mask.

I have to give my sister credit for this find. She has the same skin as me but is more adventurous about cosmetic products. I was amazed the first time I tried Cosmetic Warrior. Just one fifteen-minute session per week and my acne was cleared up!

But.

Cosmetic Warrior is one of Lush’s “fresh” face masks. It has to be made fresh, kept in the fridge, and it expires quickly. I cannot order it online, and it was often inexplicably sold out in stores.

My sister may be adventurous and that is to her advantage, but I am very committed to never leaving my house and that is also to my advantage. I decided to experiment with my own recipe for Cosmetic Warrior, and after months of interesting results I think I’ve just about perfected it.

Casey’s Cosmetic Warrior Face Mask Copycat
1 egg white
2 tsps honey
2 tsps garlic paste
1 tbsp vegetable glycerin
2 tbsp Fullers Earth Powder
20 drops tea tree oil

Whisk all the ingredients together, place in a sealed container in the fridge for at least a few hours before applying. Apply to your face twice a week for fifteen minutes each time. This recipe makes at least four applications.

Not only does this recipe allow me to skip the mall, it’s significantly cheaper to make it yourself at home!

This was a very niche post, but I hope it helps someone out there on the Internet who has bad skin but doesn’t have great access to a Lush.