I have undying faith in Freeman and I couldn't resist this latest offering. With the promise of exfoliating AHAs and moisturizing banana and oats I had to get it. And I was curious as to what sort of texture this mask would have as well!
Claims from the Freeman website:
Whip up a little skin nourishment with our sensational facial smoothie! Deliciously-fragrant Banana-Oat blend smacks of softening ingredients for gorgeous skin. Highly active Alpha Hydroxy Acids rapidly exfoliate dull skin cells and reveal a softer, smoother, more radiant complexion. Antioxidant-rich Bananas nourish freshly exfoliated skin with minerals and antioxidants to keep bumpy skin issues away. Soothing Oat works double-time to nourish and keep skin calm, cool and collected. Perfect for all skin types.
Directions: Apply to cleansed face. Avoid getting product in the eyes, mouth, and nostrils. Leave on for up to 7 minutes, or rinse thoroughly as soon as skin feels sensitivity. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry. Follow immediately with a moisturizer.
This mask also comes with a lot of warnings! I get the feeling I'm dealing with something very powerful and also a little dangerous! On the packaging and on the website Freeman says "[w]arnings: Prior to first application, perform a patch test on the inside of your arm, 24 hours prior to applying to your face, to check for potential irritation. Do not use on skin that is sunburned, irritated, sensitive or within 24 hours of waxing. Not recommended for users of any topical or orally-prescribed acne, Vitamin A derived, skin exfoliation medications. Slight tingling, mild itching or some temporary skin redness are normal reactions to a highly-active exfoliant. Rinse off immediately if product causes discomfort, discontinue use and consult a physician. This product contains alpha hydroxy acids that may increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun and the possibility of sunburn. Use sunscreen and limit sun exposure for one week after use."
This mask retails for about $4.99 at Wal-Mart.
The texture of the mask is that of a gel with a yellowish translucent colour. It smells really nice. It smells like juicy tropical fruit with a strong banana note but it's a little too tangy to be straight up banana. It's pleasant but not overwhelming.
The first time I used this mask I applied it all over and it burned my face quite a bit! So I rinsed it off and my cheeks were visibly red.
I tried the mask again later on, only applying it to areas where I needed exfoliation like my cheeks, my forehead and the top of my nose. Thankfully there was no burning but there was a slight tingling sensation all over. I only planned on leaving it for seven minutes but after three or four my face felt like it was on fire.
So I rinsed it off and applied a moisturizer and sure enough my cheeks and forehead were bright red. My skin did feel very soft though! When I woke up the next morning all of the redness was gone and my face did look very smooth so the mask did live up to it's claims of smoothing skin. Freeman did say that some redness is normal when using highly active exfoliants so I'm not too worried.
I will say that I don't like how it feels and looks like the mask is irritating my skin but I do like how smooth it makes my skin feel. I wouldn't use this in the day, only in the night because I wouldn't want to walk around with red skin. I wouldn't repurchase this mask because there are easier and more gentle ways to get smooth skin without all the drawbacks.
Likes:
1. The smell
2. How smooth it makes my skin feel
3. It doesn't dry out my skin
4. It's affordable
Dislikes:
1. How it makes my skin red
2. How it feels like its burning my face
3. The increased sensitivity it may cause in my skin
B-
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