KLAIRS | Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask
When Klairs came out with the Freshly Juiced Vitamin E face mask it was hard not to get intrigued by the innovation! It’s a cream mask with a unique jelly texture that has “shape memory”. This might be unfamiliar, but basically, shape memory means it remembers the original shape. So the product comes back to the same shape as it was. Therefore, this texture helps the product tightly adhere onto the skin, giving an even and flat surface when applied. This mask promises to soften, hydrate, nourish and brighten the skin.
Key ingredients are: Vitamin E, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramide NP.
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First Impressions – Regular Mask
The mask comes in a beautiful packaging with a holographic front. There’s also a spoon included for easy and hygenic application.
The first thing that hit me while applying it was the strong herbal scent. I literally started coughing. Not exaggerating! It didn’t sting my eyes, and it didn’t make me chuckle more, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t bothered. The scent toned down a bit after 10 minutes or so.
One small spoon was enough to cover my whole face and neck. The “shape memory” is impressive as within a few minutes the mask seems to have vanished deep into the skin. It dries sticky but doesn’t feel that uncomfortable. To use it as a sleeping mask though, you’d have to put a thin layer, or as they recommend on Wishtrend, by mixing a tiny amount with an essence or cream.
The Vitamin E mask washed off easily, but I went with a stroke of a soaked cotton pad with toner, just to be sure everything came off. My skin felt soft and plump. But I wouldn’t say that I saw a huge difference in my skin.
Second Impressions – Sleeping Mask
After cleansing, toning, and serum-ing, I put a thin layer of the Vitamin E mask all over my face and neck. I topped it off with another thin layer of moisturizer to get rid of the stickiness. It helped somewhat. Didn’t cough this time, but I still found the scent too herbal for me.
However, after an hour or so I had to wipe it off from my neck/jawline after bumps and aggravation started to occur – that’s where I’m most breakout-prone these days. I guess the mask felt too heavy for that area.
I swiped it off with an acid toner and re-moisturized with my regular night cream. Thankfully, my skin calmed down. The rest of my face seemed to not be bothered by having the mask on.
I wasn’t too comfortable sleeping with it though. Some of the stickiness felt through. But not enough to feel like I need to change pillow covers as I only had put a thin layer on.
When I woke up 9 hours later, my skin seemed hydrated and soft, but nothing extraordinary. Mostly like it always feels like with my current routine. No new pimples on the face, however, I did get an angry one below my jawline where my skin got irritated.
Conclusion & Full Experience
★★★★☆
It’s been six months of using the Klairs Vitamin E Mask. I concluded early on that my skin isn’t dry enough to handle it as a sleeping mask, so I mostly use it as a morning face mask to energize and plump my skin for the day, or when it feels particularly dry. Aside from the initial irritation, I haven’t experienced any other issues.
While I don’t find it to be heavily transformative, it is a lovely, nourishing mask that I look forward to using.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Nourishing: It provides a nice boost of hydration, especially when my skin feels dry.
- Routine Enjoyment: I’ve grown to enjoy incorporating it into my skincare routine.
Cons:
- Scent: The heavy herbal scent, particularly lavender, is a significant drawback for me. It’s strong in this mask, and I find it off-putting.
- Inconsistency in Reviews: Others, like Renee Jacques from The Klog, describe the scent as mild and clean, even likening it to baby powder. This inconsistency makes me wonder if I received a particularly strong batch. Over time, the scent has become less intense, but it’s still noticeable enough to be a concern for sensitive skin.
Renee Jacques, editor of The Klog, writes:
“I’m also happy to report that the scent of the mask is pretty mild. I’m not a fan of heavily-scented products and thankfully Klairs never releases products with lots of fragrance. The Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask smells faintly of baby powder but mostly just like a ‘fresh’ product with a clean scent.”
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Personally, I can’t detect the baby powder scent others mention. However, the strength of the herbal fragrance has declined with each use. It doesn’t linger as strongly after application now, making it tolerable enough for me to continue using it. With each use, I’ve grown to like it more as a hydrating and brightening mask.
Final Thoughts
I’m still unsure if I would repurchase the Klairs Vitamin E Mask solely based on the fragrance. Klairs, as a brand, has not fully impressed me yet. If this mask were completely fragrance-free or had a milder, non-herbal scent, I wouldn’t hesitate to repurchase it. Despite its drawbacks, it remains a product I enjoy using, but the scent is a significant factor in my purchasing decision.
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