I got this mask in the last beauty vault. I'm always keen to try a new mask and quite like Garnier products.
This mask comes in an attractive yellow, pack. The directions are clear. I followed them to the letter - two folds and press to break the seal to mix and wet the mask. Then I removed the mask from the pack and applied it to my face. I hadn't soaked it so it wasn't dripping which was great - I don't like saturated slimy masks. I didn't think it felt gel-like though. The mask isn't too big, so it fit my face very well. There was a lot more product than was required to wet the mask, so I have it still in the pack, clipped shut, and will use it without a paper mask at some point.
I left it on for 20 minutes then washed it off. I really liked the effect. My skin looked clean and hydrated, and brighter as it claims it will.
It is a good mask for $6.99 and I will get 2/3 uses out of the product, so it is good value for money. I do recommend trying it.
Another nice product from Garnier. I have been long wanting to try masks with infused Vitamin C for my freckly, and sun-spot prone face. So i was very excited to hear about this trial.
I love the idea how we got to mix the mask in the serum ourselves. Pretty trendy don’t you think? The instructions were very clear and easy to follow.
Once the normal looking mask sitting the packet was fully saturated with the serum, the thick consistency and touch reminded me of agar jelly. It didn’t feel as fragile as the thiner paper masks, so it didn’t rip or over-stretch too easily to my clumsy unfolding skills. My challenge was trying to unfold the drenched mask as quickly as i could, as the extra serum does drip from the mask.
Overall, the mask felt very comfortable and relaxing, not too cool on the face, but not too warm either, but I’ll have to try this mask over winter instead of summer, just to see whether or not it will feel like an ice pack on your face if applied during the cooler seasons.
I have a small face, so i was surprised the mask fitted me so well, without too much extra mask bits i have to fold over.
I didn’t notice until afterwards that there were still a lot of left over serum in the packet, so i decided to rub it all over my arms, elbow and legs, my neck, and onto my face again, which is what i usually do with other wet masks. But beware, the hydration of this mask must be truely intensive, as i woke up the next morning with my face, arms and legs still feeling sticky of the serum. So i don’t recommend using too much extra serum on your body, especially if your masking at night before bed.
It was hard to tell straight afterwards, whether or not this mask had any effect on my face just after a one-time use, but once i washed the stickiness off my face in the next morning, my face felt soft, looked brighter, healthier and was certainly pumped with hydration. It was a nice and easy treat after a tiring day. A great treat for those with dry, dull skin.
I’m not a fan of sticky after-feel, but the stickiness is not unbearable. It was fine after i washed my face the next morning, so probably best to have wiped off the excess serum instead of putting more on. However, If it’s a product that works, despite the stickiness of the serum, I would still try it again. So i would definitely give this mask another go in the future to see if there’s any long-lasting results, but in particularly, i would like to see if the brightening affect of the vitamin C will do anything to help my freckles in the long term.
I will definitely try out their other fresh tissue mask with hyaluronic acid as well.
Tips: If you don’t like wasting excess sera, you can dab the excess serum from the packet onto your face before putting on your mask. You can also dub a little onto your neck, arms, elbows and legs, but not too much, as the serum is a little sticky itself. If you’re the type that can’t bear any stickiness, then rather of thinking of not wasting the excess serum, you’ll actually be better off wiping the excess serum off your face afterwards.
If you had a spare dry sheet mask of your own, you can also try soaking it in the excess serum, and enjoy the mask together with a friend.