Because I always research products before purchasing them, I'm shocked to say that this was an impulse purchase. I went in to get the 10 minute acne mask from Origins and ended up leaving with one plus this hydration mask. What's even more shocking is, this is my first time ever buying a mask targeted towards hydration. Now that I look back on it, how did I justify this purchase in store?! It's skincare, I've never researched it and have never tried a hydration mask. Talk about being contradicting...
Time for the Review
When you squeeze the product out of the bottle, you'll notice that it looks just like a cream or a moisturizer. It isn't a coloured mask or anything. It also has a scent to it that I kind of like. It's really hard to explain... Slightly fruity? I'm not sure. I've been sniffing it for the past 5 minutes now and it's either starting to smell different every time I get a whiff of it or I can't smell anything at all. Either way, I don't find it irritating but some may not like the smell of it. I wouldn't say the scent is overwhelming or anything but you can definitely smell it for a couple minutes after applying it to your face. After those first few minutes you can't smell it at all.
I like to put this on as if it were a moisturizer. You don't need to use a lot of product as it glides over the skin very easily. I'd say use about the size of a dime to the size of a nickel. After squeezing it on to my palm, I rub my hands together to spread out the product and rub it all over my face. This is an overnight mask so you don't need to wash it off until the next morning which is awesome! I'm super lazy so I hate washing off masks. Especially the ones where you really have to rub hard to get it off.
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| Max amount I would use to cover my entire face |
Over the last month, I've been using this mask either after I use any acne targeting masks and/or right before I go to bed. I mentioned in a previous haul, that Estee from Essiebutton, recommended using a hydration mask after a drying/acne targeting mask. My skin was acting up after the long drive to Minneapolis, so I decided to take her advice and give a hydration mask a go.
Boy, am I glad I gave this product a try! When I wake up the next morning, my skin feels so good! *cue the singing angels* My skin is super soft and any dry patches that may have formed due to the use of acne treatments have vanished! You know what I've talking about, that patch of skin surrounding a blemish that you just can't cover up... This mask definitely fixed that problem for me!
My skin feels ridiculously healthy after using this product. I honestly can't recommend this enough! Perfect for those with dry skin or have any dry patches from using acne products. In a way, I feel like this mask helps counteract the negatives of using acne treatments and allows you to have the best of both worlds when it comes to skin. You can still use your favourite acne spot treatment that tends to be drying. Just use this mask after to prevent the ring of dry skin.
Pros
- Affordable (it's $25 but you use a small amount every time)
- Easy to use
- Works while you sleep
- Don't have to time how long it's been on your face (perfect for my fellow lazy people out there)
- Smells good
- Gets the job done
- Doesn't feel too heavy
- Leaves the skin feeling fantastic the next morning
- Could be soothing for those with irritated skin
- Gets rid of dry rings around blemishes
Cons
- Scent may irritate some people
- May be overly hydrating for those with oily skin
I seriously can't think of any other cons... It's just a life saver for the skin. It really rejuvenates the skin and balances every thing out. If you're unsure about this product or don't want to spend the money before trying it, I would suggest getting a sample of it. When I first used this I immediately noticed results. I didn't have to use it for a couple weeks before I noticed a difference.
Overall, I think this is a phenomenal overnight mask! It does what it's supposed to do at a relatively affordable price. I believe that this is a fool-proof product and it will definitely have a permanent spot in my skin care routine! Again, I don't think I can recommend this enough!
What are some masks that you can't live without? What type of mask do you prefer using the most? (Acne targeted, hydration, exfoliation, etc.)
-Amelia
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