since i ordered a bunch of sulwhasoo overnight vitalizing mask, i think why not try the clarifying mask as well? after all, these two masks are famous masks from sulwhasoo, and suitable for all skin types. being a luxury brand, sulwhasoo usually targeted older age, so most of their products are too rich for me (probably those who has dry skin can try, but for oily combination skin, you have to pay more attention to try their product), so i usually read a bunch of reviews before trying their sample. since sulwhasoo is a luxury brand, i can get their samples easier than cheaper brand. and usually their samples are always available. and there's not only available in sachet, but also in luxury sample, like a mini size. another reason why i want to try this mask is i never tried a peel-off mask, so why not?
this is the description from their website: a gentle yet effective peel off mask to lift impurities and dead skin cells to detoxify and clarify. this unique honey-textured treatment is formulated with solomonseal powder to absorb impurities. japanese honeysuckle hydrates, smooths, and brightens. powerful blend of korean medicinal herbs exfoliates and purifies for a clearer complexion.
the packaging: the full size version packaging is just like the picture above. the sample however, comes in a boring rectangle sachet, slightly lighter in color than the overnight vitalizing mask sample, but both still in golden brown hue. the sample is quite big compared to other samples from other brand, but again, i think that's because sulwhasoo is a luxury brand.. hahaa.. everything has to stand out.
the smell: most people said that the scent is similar to overnight vitalizing mask, that it has the ginseng scent that is so sulwhasoo. but i think it's stronger than the overnight. overnight's scent is quite subtle, so since it's a sleeping pack, i don't have trouble in sleeping with it since i don't smell it continuously. but the clarifying one, the scent is quite strong. even my husband can smell it when i use it. hahaha.. and it still lingers for the whole 20-30 minutes when i put it on my face.
the product: it's a golden brown thick cream, very sticky, so it's a little bit difficult to get it out the sachet and spread it on my face. the first time i tried it, i'm afraid of using it too much, so i only use probably half the sachet, and i end up using it too little that it won't come off as a peel off mask, i had to wash it off. and i didn't feel anything. the second time, i use the whole sachet, and it works perfectly. a little bit thin, but it covers my whole face. if you have bigger face than mine (like my husband), you will have to use more than one sachet. after spreading it to your face, then wait for 20-30 minutes and peel it off. oh, and warning: don't accidentally spread it on your eyebrows or your hair. make sure it's nowhere near hairy areas, or you will feel a little bit pain when you peel it off.
the result: oh, i can see why everyone is raving about it. the second time i use it, i have a going-to-heal acne, and it helps drying the acne completely. some said that it helps clean the pore, and i think it is. i can feel a little bit tickling feeling on my face when i wait for it to dry. after peeling it off, it doesn't dry my skin. the next morning, i can feel my skin softer. as for the brightening effect, i cannot see it. once again, being fair isn't fair sometimes, you can't judge the brightening effect from a product like this.
so, will i buy it again? probably yes as long as the samples are available (the full size is too expensive for me, after all it's not an everyday use-product, so samples are enough for me). will i recommend it? oh yes. try it. but if you think you can't deal with the scent, skip this. i do agree that this one is suitable for all skin types. oh, and don't use it if you're having an active acne, i bet it will hurt a lot when you peel it off. and i think if you put a dollop on your nose, i think it will work as nose strip when you peel it off. haven't tried it though. but if you have tried it, tell me..
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| pic from koreasnbymalaysia |
the packaging: the full size version packaging is just like the picture above. the sample however, comes in a boring rectangle sachet, slightly lighter in color than the overnight vitalizing mask sample, but both still in golden brown hue. the sample is quite big compared to other samples from other brand, but again, i think that's because sulwhasoo is a luxury brand.. hahaa.. everything has to stand out.
the smell: most people said that the scent is similar to overnight vitalizing mask, that it has the ginseng scent that is so sulwhasoo. but i think it's stronger than the overnight. overnight's scent is quite subtle, so since it's a sleeping pack, i don't have trouble in sleeping with it since i don't smell it continuously. but the clarifying one, the scent is quite strong. even my husband can smell it when i use it. hahaha.. and it still lingers for the whole 20-30 minutes when i put it on my face.
the product: it's a golden brown thick cream, very sticky, so it's a little bit difficult to get it out the sachet and spread it on my face. the first time i tried it, i'm afraid of using it too much, so i only use probably half the sachet, and i end up using it too little that it won't come off as a peel off mask, i had to wash it off. and i didn't feel anything. the second time, i use the whole sachet, and it works perfectly. a little bit thin, but it covers my whole face. if you have bigger face than mine (like my husband), you will have to use more than one sachet. after spreading it to your face, then wait for 20-30 minutes and peel it off. oh, and warning: don't accidentally spread it on your eyebrows or your hair. make sure it's nowhere near hairy areas, or you will feel a little bit pain when you peel it off.
the result: oh, i can see why everyone is raving about it. the second time i use it, i have a going-to-heal acne, and it helps drying the acne completely. some said that it helps clean the pore, and i think it is. i can feel a little bit tickling feeling on my face when i wait for it to dry. after peeling it off, it doesn't dry my skin. the next morning, i can feel my skin softer. as for the brightening effect, i cannot see it. once again, being fair isn't fair sometimes, you can't judge the brightening effect from a product like this.
so, will i buy it again? probably yes as long as the samples are available (the full size is too expensive for me, after all it's not an everyday use-product, so samples are enough for me). will i recommend it? oh yes. try it. but if you think you can't deal with the scent, skip this. i do agree that this one is suitable for all skin types. oh, and don't use it if you're having an active acne, i bet it will hurt a lot when you peel it off. and i think if you put a dollop on your nose, i think it will work as nose strip when you peel it off. haven't tried it though. but if you have tried it, tell me..
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| the sample sachet |
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| left: when first applied middle: spread out right: after dried out and peeled |
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