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So, did it live up to the hype?
Product Information
Skinfood's Black Sesame Hot Mask claims to be a "highly moisturizing heating mask" that deep cleans the skin. It has sesame seeds, roasted salt, and sugar to exfoliate the skin and leave your face soft an smooth. Yes, it does claim that it heats up. In fact, the tub has a warning that says, "Use in environment with moderate temperature; if used in a hot environment such as a bathroom or sauna, mask can overheat.
Appearance and Texture
The product is a grayish, slimy substance that smells just like roasted sesame seeds. Some people who have used this stated that they don't like the scent. I personally didn't mind it, though I can see how it may turn people off if they're not used to smelling/eating foods with black sesame.
The way I use it
I used this once a week for over one month. After I double cleanse, I apply a generous amount of the mask, gently rub the granules around my face, wait 5 minutes, and then rinse it off. I use this while the shower is running hot water.
Results
1. Let's talk about the heating. One of the things that past reviewers have said was that they didn't feel that this heated up enough. From my experience, the only way it heats up is when I use it in the bathroom while the hot water is running in the shower. The heat effect actually does last quite a long time, as long as that hot water is running.
2.I'll be straight up and say that the exfoliating effects are laughable. Sure, it made my skin feel somewhat softer, but the difference wasn't that remarkable. This is definitely not a great exfoliator for someone who wants to clean out blackheads. When I had rough patches on my skin, this did nothing to minimize them at all. I've even tried to leave this on for 10 minutes. Still, I wasn't impressed at all.
3. The claims of providing "deep cleansing to the skin" are ridiculous. I don't see any ingredients in this that would help to clean the skin at all. My skin didn't feel any cleaner.
Verdict: 2 out of 5
This mask made my skin feel soft, but its effects did not seem to last very long. The only thing I enjoyed was its heating effects, but I don't even think these effects were that beneficial to my skin. Overall, I think this is a gimmicky product that does little to exfoliate, deep clean, or soften the skin. There are plenty of other masks from Korea and Japan that are much more effective. I'll finish up this tub, but will only use it as a massage emollient for days when my face feels very cold. I will not be repurchasing this.
Maybe some of you who have used this had a better experience. Do share: Have you tried this mask?
Till later,
Eva,
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Have you tried the Skin Food black sugar mask? Would you suggest it?
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Hi Emily!
DeleteI've tried samples of Black Sugar Mask (2 sachets) and I think it's a much better exfoliator than the Black Sesame mask. It can be a little gritty though, so I would suggest to use it on wet skin and to rub gently. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys using granulated exfoliators.
OMG what a let down! I've only ever used the Skin Food Gold Caviar Toner and Emulsion and was similarly soooo disappointed. Have you tried other Skin Food stuff? Is their stuff generally useless?
ReplyDeleteBummer! I would've thought that the caviar products would've been good. Generally, I haven't been impressed with Skinfood because I can find higher quality products from other Korean and Japanese brands at similar price-points. But two of Skinfood's masks that I really do like are their Rice Mask Wash-Off (which is so good at softening the skin) and the Fresh Aloe mask (which is great at cooling off the skin during the summer).
DeleteHi Emily!
ReplyDeleteI've tried samples of Black Sugar Mask (2 sachets) and I think it's a much better exfoliator than the Black Sesame mask. It can be a little gritty though, so I would suggest to use it on wet skin and to rub gently. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys using granulated exfoliators.
Bummer! I would've thought that the caviar products would've been good. Generally, I haven't been impressed with Skinfood because I can find higher quality products from other Korean and Japanese brands at similar price-points. But two of Skinfood's masks that I really do like are their Rice Mask Wash-Off (which is so good at softening the skin) and the Fresh Aloe mask (which is great at cooling off the skin during the summer).
ReplyDeleteThanks for your honest review that is important for me.
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