i got the opportunity to try annie's way probably a year ago. i like the result, so i was thinking of trying more options. fortunately, the travel size sachet is sold at singapore's guardian, so i decided to buy couple more option to try. the first one to try is the charcoal and vit c anti oil jelly mask.
this is the description from yesstyle website: controls oil, deep cleaning and whitening. cleanses and tones skin in only 20 minutes. gently melts away dirt and acne. easily removes blackheads without the help of peel-off mask. the jelly texture helps calm and contract pores, eliminating redness and renewing skin. draw out oil, dirt and toxins and softens skin. shrinks follicle walls to purify pores. hydrates skin and leaves it feeling firm and smooth. moisture loss, oily complexion.
charcoal powder: with its strong absorbability and activeness, charcoal powder can buff out dead skin cells, leaving your skin smooth and pores cleaner and tighter.
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract: licorice is very effective in reducing the production of melanin and suppressing the activity of tyrosinase, and it is also an effective antioxidant.
when used in cosmetics, it can whiten skin and fight against signs of aging.
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate: helps dilute pigment precipitation. inhibits the formation of melanin and significantly eliminates dark spots.
sodium hyaluronate: delivers deep moisture and hydration to your skin.
the packaging: since i bought the travel size, it comes in a plastic pouch. it's covered by a carton paper that has description at the back of it. inside, there's a plastic pouch with a sticker that is color coordinated according to the type. for charcoal and vit c, it's black. there's another description at the back of the pouch but since the plastic is transparent, it's a little bit hard to read it. although it comes in 35 ml, since you need to apply this quite thick, one pouch will only last for about two uses.
the scent: this mask is unscented, so clearly good for sensitive skin and nose.
the product: the mask is transparent black jelly mask, really like jelly. it's quite thick so it's a bit difficult spreading it around. you're supposed to apply it thickly and wait for about 10 minutes for it to dry a bit then scrape... yes, scrape it off your wash. don't ever try it wash off because it's useless. and this is where a spatula makes a different. if you purchase the full size tub, you can get the long spatula for free. but if you bought the travel size, then you won't get the spatula. and let me tell you, the spatula is essential. i've tried using other spatula that i have but it couldn't scrap the mask easily. and it makes taking the mask off is a hell lot of work.
the result: after i managed to scrape the mask off, i can clearly see that my face is brighter. probably because of the vitamin c. as for the oil control, i don't use it regularly to see the effect, but i can see my skin is smooth and my pores is definitely tighter. but it's not as tight as after using a clay mask.
i think this mask might benefit lots of skin type. since it has charcoal, combination to oily skin might like it. and even normal to dry skin can try this too since it's not too drying, unlike clay mask. and who doesn't like brighter skin? i bet everyone does. and not forgetting that this one doesn't have fragrance so even sensitive skin can try this. now, the idea of using jelly mask is not that convenience especially when you don't have the full size tub, but if you're willing to jump in buying the whole tube just for the spatula, then so be it. as for the price, this one is on the middle range, so if you're tight on a budget, you might want to try the travel size first. as for me, i think i still like my clay mask.
this is the description from yesstyle website: controls oil, deep cleaning and whitening. cleanses and tones skin in only 20 minutes. gently melts away dirt and acne. easily removes blackheads without the help of peel-off mask. the jelly texture helps calm and contract pores, eliminating redness and renewing skin. draw out oil, dirt and toxins and softens skin. shrinks follicle walls to purify pores. hydrates skin and leaves it feeling firm and smooth. moisture loss, oily complexion.
charcoal powder: with its strong absorbability and activeness, charcoal powder can buff out dead skin cells, leaving your skin smooth and pores cleaner and tighter.
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract: licorice is very effective in reducing the production of melanin and suppressing the activity of tyrosinase, and it is also an effective antioxidant.
when used in cosmetics, it can whiten skin and fight against signs of aging.
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate: helps dilute pigment precipitation. inhibits the formation of melanin and significantly eliminates dark spots.
sodium hyaluronate: delivers deep moisture and hydration to your skin.
the packaging: since i bought the travel size, it comes in a plastic pouch. it's covered by a carton paper that has description at the back of it. inside, there's a plastic pouch with a sticker that is color coordinated according to the type. for charcoal and vit c, it's black. there's another description at the back of the pouch but since the plastic is transparent, it's a little bit hard to read it. although it comes in 35 ml, since you need to apply this quite thick, one pouch will only last for about two uses.
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| the carton paper |
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| the plastic pouch inside |
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| left: before middle: mask on right: after |
i think this mask might benefit lots of skin type. since it has charcoal, combination to oily skin might like it. and even normal to dry skin can try this too since it's not too drying, unlike clay mask. and who doesn't like brighter skin? i bet everyone does. and not forgetting that this one doesn't have fragrance so even sensitive skin can try this. now, the idea of using jelly mask is not that convenience especially when you don't have the full size tub, but if you're willing to jump in buying the whole tube just for the spatula, then so be it. as for the price, this one is on the middle range, so if you're tight on a budget, you might want to try the travel size first. as for me, i think i still like my clay mask.
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