Skinfood Rice Mask Wash Off Review

 Today's spotlight is on another of Skinfood's popular mask- Rice Mask Wash Off. This is my second mask off this popular Korean brand. Skinfood is popular for its masks. They offer more than a dozen mask from wash off to paper masks. So many I just wanna have all of them. According to their website, this wash off mask contains rice extract that moisturizes and brightens tone. with its texture of ground rice, it leaves skin bright, soft, and luxurious. 

   To use this mask, simply apply the desired amount on your face after washing, focusing on the nose area. Wait for 10-15 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. On both website and product itself, it didn't mention how many times in a week one should use this product. 

   The Rice Mask is in a white sturdy plastic tub containing 100 grams. Each tub is full which is one of the reason why I love about Skinfood masks. Same as with the other masks it has a plastic lid to secure the product inside. The tub has both English and Hangul description written on the sides. The product's manufacturing and expiration dates are stamped. The mask is colored white and has this creamy old floral scent. I don't like the scent sorry. The product's texture is creamy ans smooth with rice grain particles. These particles are not as hard and abrasive as the Black Sugar Mask. It feels like there are these big beads gliding on your face. These particles are not as many and solid as the black sugar. You can feel the cream more than the particles.I feel the need to add more as I massage my face with the product.

PROS:

- sturdy tub

- content is full upon purchase

- rice grains are mild for scrubbing

- moisturizing 

- does not trigger excess oil production

- brightening

- improves skin tone

- packed with nutrients

- non-irritating

- does not cause breakout

- a tub can last for months

CONS:

- the old school scent

- not that exfoliating

- the need for me to apply more to exfoliate my skin

   Same as the Black Sugar Wash Off masks, this is also an exfoliant. But I don't find it near that purpose. I find the grains' purpose is to massage the skin instead of exfoliating. I use this alternately with my other masks. I also place this inside the fridge for more cooling effect. I tried using this for 4 days in a row and I never experienced any negative reaction on my skin. After using this during daytime I notice my face became radiant and the tone improved. When I look in the mirror. My face does not appear nor feel tight and dry (prior to using toner and moisturizer). This mask is more suitable for people with dry, normal, or combination skin as this product is more on the moisturizing side. People like me with oily skin can benefit from this wonderful mask if used 1-2 times a week. I won't recommend this to people with acne and lesions on their skin though. Thoughts on repurchasing a tub? Ummm...perhaps i will repurchase once I run out of it. It is good to have a mask like this when I need a weekly moisturizing boost. I give this little precious a 5 out of 5!!!! 

DET Clear Bright & Peel Peeling Jelly (Mixed Fruits)

   Today I will have a break from my Korean product stash. Instead, I will share with you my views about one of Japan's popular skin care product- DET Clear Bright & Peel Peeling Jelly. Peeling gels are quite popular in Japan and Korea. In Japan, Cure is popular among this type of peeling gel but is on the pricey side. DET Clear is the next popular one in Japan because it functions the same as Cure for half the cost. Peeling gel is a type of exfoliant but is a liquid gel instead of a scrub. 

   DET Clear is a product manufactured by Meishoku. The Peeling Jelly line comes in 4 variants- Rose Jasmine, Mixed Fruit, Mixed Berries, and Fragrance-Free (for sensitive skin). The one I have here is the Mixed Fruit variant because I love fruity citrus scented stuff. They also have Bright & Peel Powder Wash and peeling Soap. This peeling jelly consists of fruit-derived AHA which brightens dull skin and plant-derived BHA that helps in unblocking pores. This jelly exfoliates old skin cells (keratin) that contain residual melanin. It also acts directly on spots and blackheads. 

   This product is in a sturdy plastic bottle with pump containing 180 ml of jelly liquid. The jelly is transparent and a bit thick with a (tolerable) fruity scent. A single pump can cover almost the entire face. Just be careful when pumping because you might have more than the amount you need. The face must be pat dry before spreading the jelly because applying the product on wet skin won't work at all. Your hands may or may not be dry. But in my case, I prefer my hands dry because the product is a bit watery. Spread the product on the entire face (I also use it on my neck sometimes) and gently rub it in circular motion until the jelly turns into solid particles. Rub it for a minute or two. I usually rub it more than that. Rinse thoroughly with water. Recommended use is 1-2 times a week. Remember to put a headband before you start your routine to avoid the jelly particles from sticking on your hair. Believe me, removing the particles on your hair is a pain in the butt! 

   After using this, you can proceed with your normal skin care routine without worries because it is mild. It won't burn your skin nor make it red after rinsing. You can instantly feel your skin turn smooth and bright looking. In my experience, I use this once a week especially after using makeup. Based on my observation, I noticed my pores temporarily shrink with every use. I also noticed that small bumps and rough parts on the nose area and around it turned smooth. I haven't had any breakouts nor itchiness after using this. 

PROS:

- gentle on skin

- has naturally derived ingredients

- smells great

- easy to use

- a bottle can last for months (depending on the usage)

- gives immediate results

- removes rough skin

- doesn't cause dryness

- affordable

CONS:

- you cannot see the contents inside the bottle

- packaging is in Japanese (you're lucky if you buy it with English translated sticker)

- hard to remove if there are particles on your hair

- cannot be used if skin is wet

- available online

   I recommend this product for people who wants the gentlest exfoliation feel. It is suitable for any skin type. You can even use it even if you have pimples or acne unlike face scrubs, especially those with abrasive particles. Those with sensitive skin or those who prefer unscented skin care products can still enjoy the experience using the fragrance-free variant. The bottle I have here is still half full to think it's been in my stash for 6 months now. I love this peeling jelly and will repurchase one (a different variant perhaps) when I am done with this bottle. A 4.5 out of 5 for this jelly!!!

Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash-Off (Gold Special Edition) Review

   Applying masques and exfoliating my skin are two important steps in one's weekly skin care regimen. There are several types of masques out in the market and we buy the ones that suits our skin type or skin concern. Since I have oily skin with large pores I prefer the clay type. But I have several types of masques in my stash. I also exfoliate my face once or twice a week. People with oily skin should avoid doing this step very often as it triggers oil glands to secrete more oil. I learned that the hard way so I make sure I make it up for those stupid times. 

   This product we're going to talk about is one product that acts as both masque and face scrub. It is one of Skinfood's best-selling product for 10 years now. It is the Black Sugar Mask Wash-Off. What I have here is their 10th anniversary Gold Special Edition. It contains gold speckles apart from the black sugar as its main ingredient. Gold is used as an anti-aging ingredient in skin care products nowadays. 

   Skinfood's Black Sugar line's launched their gold edition masque and Perfect First Serum. Both have gold speckles in it. There are 3 types of Black Sugar Mask Wash-off: Black Sugar, Strawberry Black Sugar, and Black Sugar Honey. They have different consistencies, scents, and added benefits. According to Skinfood's website this product is enriched with vitamins and minerals and effectively exfoliates dead skin that prevents makeup application, while revitalizing skin. Reading the description, it acts as as a scrub but categorized as a wash-off mask. IMO, using this product both ways will give spectacular results especially the one the one that I have here because it has gold contents.

   The product is almost full upon purchase (like the one in the picture). I hope the tub was so full not the sides of the top of the tub. It is sealed with plastic. It also has a white plastic lid to protect the contents. The masque is quite solid. You can easily feel the sugar particles. It smells like a lemon flavored candy which I like. If you click the 2nd picture, you can see the tiny gold specks. The Black Sugar has big sugar particles compared to the other 2 types.

  To use this masque, you must first wash your face. Apply the desired amount on your face (damp skin is recommended for the sugar to easily melt as you scrub), avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Mix with water or toner to reduce skin irritation, and massage. Wait 10-15 minutes then rinse with warm water. In my case I let it stay for 20-30 minutes. By the way, this particular product is not suitable for people with sensitive and acne-prone skin because the sugar particles are quite big and abrasive. 

   I have been using this product for 4 days now and I have not experienced any redness or itchiness on my skin. Since this was just purchased recently, I use it nightly to observe whether or not there will be immediate results. For 2 days I focus on scrubbing my nose and the sides because my pores are big there and also my chin because it is always bumpy with whiteheads. On the 3rd day (and succeeding days perhaps) my focus was just my chin and near my lips to avoid white and blackheads. I have also tried this on my neck and it was great. I make sure my face is damp to almost wet so the sugar particles will glide and melt easily as I massage my face. It rinses away easily and you won't feel any stickiness whatsoever. After rinsing, I immediately apply toner and moisturizer.

   Since this is also a scrub with big particles I thought my face would turn out worse. Meaning, with redness, itchiness, bumps, and tons of oil. But it did exactly the opposite! I noticed my skin is brighter, looks plump and healthy, my pimple scars are lighter than usual, pores are smaller and clean, less and less bumps. Having experienced these awesome results I am now one of the many believers of this product. Now I fully understand why this product is such a hit in Korea and people have nothing but praises for it. THIS PRODUCT IS JUST FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!

PROS:
- a 2-in-1 product
- gentle on skin despite of the sugar particles
- a little amount can cover the whole face
- gives you a soft and smooth skin
- lessens oil secretion
- lessens bumps and whiteheads
- did not cause breakouts
- tub is almost full upon purchase

CONS:
- not much hydrating
- a bit abrasive
- almost solid consistency
- (some) may need a spoon or spatula to take the product out of the tub
- pricey

   The score? Obviously, a whopping 5 out of 5! 

(Note to my dear Hubby: Dee, sorry I did not tell you that I bought this one last time. You know how I want this so badly. This was also the last one in stock so it was meant to be don't you think *puppy eyes*? Feel free to use this one anytime.Hating kapatid tayo jan gya sa toner. Mwahmwah)