sulwhasoo overnight vitalizing mask

i have to admit, reading others blogger raving about the beauty products that they love sometimes affected me. and this is one of the example. i knew that sulwhasoo is one of the premium brand of korean skincare, so i was careful not to buy any sample of sulwhasoo products since i knew i wouldn't be able to buy the full size product. not that i can't afford it, but more like better find something cheaper if i could. but somehow, i had no other option in the sleeping mask category, so i decided to buy 2 sachets of this mask.

this is the description from neiman marcus:

replenish your skin as you rest with this penetrating overnight mask by sulwhasoo, formulated with korean medicinal herbs to reawaken skin's natural glow. walnut extract creates an essential moisture layer on the skin, promoting optimal absorption of nourishing ingredients, like purifying acute lobed angelica extract and antioxidant pomegranate extract, while you sleep. white mulberry extract minimizes redness and irritation as hyaluronic acid promotes long-term hydration, restoring and revitalizing skin overnight.

the packaging: the full size product is in a brownish tube. and the sample has the similar color to the real product tube color. so it makes it easier to choose which one to pick, but make sure to read the description on the bottom part of the sachet, no need to worry since it's in english.

the smell: all bloggers said that all sulwhasoo products has distinct scent, a little bit like herbal medicine. some said it smells like ginger, some said it's like medicinated cream. for me, it did smell like a little bit like medicine, but not too overpowering. it will dissipated after a while. and after using it for couple times, i get used to it.

the product: it's a ivory white cream. pretty thick, but not as thick as innisfree orchid night cream. but it's thicker than innisfree enriched cream. though it's thick, but it's absorbed pretty quickly. and it doesn't leave sticky feeling afterwards. the sample sachet is quite big, so one sachet can be used up to 7-8 times, since i only need few small dots every time i use it.

the result: it doesn't cause me breakouts, which is hooray, since laneige one sometimes gives me breakout. some said it gave them glowy skin in the morning. i don't know about glowing, but since it was overnight vitalizing, i have to agree it do give me the glow that give the impression that i slept for 8 hours. i've tried it once when i had difficulty in sleeping and usually lack of sleeping made me look dull, but using this mask made my skin look okay. i've been using this product for almost two weeks (i use it 2-3 times a week) and i like it. though it doesn't brighten my skin or do miraculous thing in instant, but somehow i'm hooked to this mask and now i have to save my money to buy the full product.

i will say that if you're looking for rich sleeping mask that give a little bit anti-aging treatment, then you should give this mask a try. i will say all types of skin can try this mask, but probably if you're sensitive to herbal scents, you might want to try the sample first.