AXIS-Y new skin resolution gel mask

this is the description from their website: formulated to brighten and soothe your skin, this gel mask is packed full of powerful ingredients to moisturize and reinforce the skin's natural barrier function. heartleaf repairs and soothes dull and irritated skin while 2% niacinamide noticeably brightens and evens skin tone. 

we're always striving to reach our goals in our skincare journey, but why wait for new year's or the next season to make good habits and choices for our skin? our skin regenerates itself every 27 days, so you don't have to wait for new year to plan for a fresh start - you can set your skin resolutions with every applications of our new resolution gel mask that's designed to renew, refresh, and revitalize whenever you want to achieve your skin goals.

skin type: any, sensitive, acne-prone. skin concern: irritation, hyperpigmentation, uneven texture. 

skin feel: cooling, exfoliating, hydrating.

6 base ingredients: 

-heartleaf - soothes skin, regulates sebum production, and improves irritation.

- fig - regenerates skin and maintains its moisture.

- madecassoside (centella asiatica) - contains healing, soothing, and antioxidant properties.

- allantoin - protects skin barrier from water loss.

- mugwort - soothes and calms the skin while giving it a boost of antioxidants.

- yam root - encourages rejuvenation and reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation.

1 core ingredient: niacinamide (2%) - improves uneven skin tone, dullness, and weakened skin barrier.

1 effective technology: meadow shield technology - phenolic acids from meadowsweet flower extract aid in fighting bacteria with its high concentration of antioxidants.

ingredients list: water, glycerin, methylpropanediol, betaine, 1,2- hexanediol, niacinamide, diglycerin, centella asiatica extract, ficus carica (fig) fruit extract, laminaria japonica extract, eclipta prostrata leaf extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, melia azadirachta flower extract, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed extract, artemisia princeps extract, dioscorea japonica root extract, calendula officinalis flower extract, portulaca oleracea extract, houttuynia cordata extract, spiraea ulmaria extract, hydrogenated lecithin, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, citrus paradisi (grapefruit) peel oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, anthemis nobilis flower oil, aniba rosodora (rosewood) wood oil, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, tromethamine, carbomer, panthenol, houttuynia cordata powder, glyceryl polymethacrylate, allantoin, glyceryl polyacrylate, disodium EDTA, fructooligosaccharides, dextrin, beta glucan, ceramide NP, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, madecassoside, propanediol, butylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin.

the packaging: this comes in a light yellow box that's similar in tone with other AXIS-Y products, except that the box design is lot simpler than the others. there's description on the box in korean and english as well as the ingredients list. the mask itself comes in green plastic tub with white screw cap. the yellow label on the tub has similar design to the box. there's a plastic separator inside with a mini spatula on it. i just wish the spatula is a bit bigger and wider as it's a bit hard to pick up the product using the spatula. the mask comes in 100 ml which is quite a lot, but i think other wash off masks come in similar size. 

the scent: there's no added fragrance in the ingredients list, but since the mask is a mix of a bunch of ingredients, so it might affect the scent. i can pick up lavender scent and a bit of mint or herb scent. it's very subtle. obviously i can smell it when i freshly open the tub, but once i put it on my face, the scent doesn't linger. the scent doesn't bother me, but if you have sensitive nose, you might want to try the smaller size (i saw on IG that they sell their mask duo as a set, so probably you should get that one to try first).

the product: the mask is a gel type wash off mask. it's greenish-transparent gel mask with specks of leaf in it. i'm guessing it's either the hearleaf, centella or the mugwort. or maybe all three. anyway, the mask is quite viscous, so it's not dripping all over my face. i can spread it around my face easily, but since the spatula is quite small, i use my finger to spread it around and just use the spatula to pick up the product. i put it on my face for about 15 minutes before washing it off.

the result: i can feel the cooling effect once i put it on my face. it'd be easier to use washcloth to wash it off, but i can still use my fingers. i can totally see the brightening effect. my skin looks much brighter after using it. obviously the effect is temporary, but with regular use, it can help fading acne scars. as for soothing, i can see it reduce redness on my face, especially around my acnes. as for the moisturizing effect, i don't feel it that much. but this is a wash off mask, i don't rely on it for moisturizing my face. as long as it doesn't make my skin tight after washing it off, it's a good sign for me.

this is another approved product for me. i think it'd be great in the summer, or here in Indonesia, all year long, especially around hot and hotter days. it can help soothe your skin and cool it off. it is suitable for all skin type, but since it contains several extracts, you might want to check the ingredients first if you have allergic reaction. AXIS-Y products can be bought through their website (check it here) or you can check their IG (here). if you want to get the duo, they have it as a set as well. anyway, AXIS-Y is also cruelty free and vegan.

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