i was in singapore last christmas and i decided to get some mask set for myself. i intended to get origins mask set or fresh one, but the fresh one is too expensive and the origins is nowhere to be seen at sephora, so i decided to get the pixi one. and i almost immediately regret that decision since the mask is so small! oh well.. i've tried the glow mud mask first, of course, and this is the second one i tried. so let's see.

this is the description from their website: detoxifying peel-off mask draws out impurities and lifts away oil to reveal immediate results. it contains a unique green superfood blend that includes avocado, cucumber, aloe, green tea and bamboo extract to help firm & refine. great for congested dull and tired skin.

the packaging

description at the back

the packaging: it comes in a cardboard box with description at the back. inside there's a plastic slider where all three masks are placed inside. the mask is in a light green plastic tube with screw cap. at the back of the tube is another description. there's aluminium sealing on the opening of the tube. it's a little squeeze tube. let me tell you that the sample is small. it's only 15 ml, half the size of origins mask set, which i later found, so i was kind of irritated by that fact.

all the mask inside

ingredients list

the scent: oh well, i don't know that pixi products is scented. and i thought this will smell just okay or maybe weird, but turns out i was wrong. it has a nice floral scent, not too overwhelming. a bit relaxing even.

the t-zone peel-off mask

the product: it's a light green, like jade, gel cream mask that's easy to spread out. it feels cooling at first and it's dried out after 10-15 minutes. okay, the instruction is a bit misleading. it's said to spread this thickly, but i apply it too thick on my forehead on my first try, and it won't dried out. i have problems peeling it off, so second try, i spread it thinly.

the sealing inside

the result: after spreading it thinly and it's dried out completely, it's easy to peel it off and it doesn't hurt at all. my skin feels soft and smooth afterward. my pores look clean, but there's no blackhead or whatsoever poking out from the surface of the peeled off mask. not that it's supposed to do that though. i can feel my skin a bit tight after that, but not too much.

left: before middle: mask on t-zone only right: after

honestly, it works okay, but compared to the other two, this one falls short. i don't reach for it as much as i reach for the other masks. this is somehow not fit into my routine. if i want to do pore cleaning, i usually reach for the mud mask or clay mask. so, definitely won't buy the full size. but if you like pixi and their masks, you could try. if you have dry skin, you might not like this. but if you have problem with pores and oily skin, you might like it. now, from price point, the full size is only 45 ml and it costs really expensive. so, for me, i don't think i will buy the full size. if you really like pixi, you could buy it. but if you don't or if you're on tight budget, there's another option out there.

this is the last freeman mask sample/travel size that i bought on my first batch. this will be my second peel off mask, so i will be comparing it to my sulwhasoo clarifying mask.

this is the description from their website: peel off mask with super nutrients you'll only find in naturel pomegranate and 8-antioxidant blend gets you gorgeous. immerse skin with super nutrients found only in nature. this pomegranate-infused mask gently purges dirt and excess oils from skin for a cleaner, refined surface. an 8-antioxidant blend of acai, blueberry, cranberry, goji, mango, mangosteen, noni, and pomegranate guard against free radicals and environmental stress. get gorgeous as you reveal fresher skin. perfect for all skin types.

the packaging: like the full size, this comes in a pink sachet, the same size and shape as the others. there's descriptions at the back just like the others too. since this is a peel off mask, a sachet/travel size lasts me twice uses.

the scent: i have tried another pomegranate product before from innisfree, and this one doesn't smell like pome. more like a sweet/fragrant glue, but it dissipates when the mask is being applied on face.

the product: the mask is a transparent jelly with purplish hue. when you applied it, it will look transparent, but on clean clear container, you can see the hint of purple in it. the mask itself is very sticky, stickier than sulwhasoo's. it's hard to spread it on my face since it's very sticky. and stringy too, so it's slightly messy when i tried to put it on my face. i had to pull the container close to my face so it won't drip down on my sink. i don't have any spatula, but i think it will be easier to scoop and spread it on your face using a spatula. the mask will dry after about 20 minutes and it peels off easier than sulwhasoo's. it comes off in one big piece. which is quite satisfying.

the result: i can feel my skin is softer afterwards, and a little bit brighten. i don't experience any breakouts nor purging from this mask.

compared to sulwhasoo, i don't like the messy application from this mask. but i do like how it brightens my face more visibly (just slightly) than sulwhasoo's. and it comes off easier too. but somehow i like sulwhasoo better. the herbal scent is more bearable than the glue scent. but if you're considering the price, then grab freeman since it's way cheaper than sulwhasoo. overall, i think it will suit anyone that like peel off mask, a peel off mask beginner or a budget buyer.

the sachet

left: product in clean container (notice the purplish hue) right: after peeling it off

left: before middle: mask on face right: after

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?

pic from koreasnbymalaysia

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..

the sample sachet

left: when first applied middle: spread out right: after dried out and peeled