The day I opened the box to these Peter Thomas Roth gel mask, I couldn’t stifle a shout of laughter, The tubs of bright green ere so reminiscent of…. 90’s HAIR GEL!
Come on, I can’t be the only person out there who thinks so right?
I’ve never really tried anything from Peter Thomas Roth before but apparently their gel masks are highly acclaimed.
The Cucumber Gel Mask in particular, seems to get raves for being soothing, hydrating and gentle on skin so I was curious to see how I’d like that one.
The first thing I’d make mention of is the texture. Like hair gel, the wobbly jelly texture of these gel masks behave in the same manner. Be careful when removing the cover, because they can jiggle their way out of the tub if you’re not careful. The tub is a fairly large size and the clear plastic offers a fun view to the clear jelly within.
you can use for a quick treatment by applying and then washing off after about 10 minutes, or if you prefer something a little more intensive, leave them on overnight. In the latter function, it operates much like a sleeping pack or sleeping mask and anyone already familiar with using a sleeping mask will know how that works.
The Mask actually reminds me a lot of after-sun soothing aloe vera gel. It has the same green gel texture and the same feeling when it goes on skin. This one claims to boost hydration in skin while moisturizing and calming the skin with its refreshing texture.
It feels lovely and cool going on my skin especially if it’s been a hot day, and it does seem to calm my skin so if your skin feels irritated or just flushed, it seems to calm it right down. It’s very nice to slap on on warm evenings while you relax. But it does feel like that’s about it.
It gives an instant refreshing feel to the skin that continues even after you wash it off (and it washes off quite easily) and apply your skincare, but it doesn’t seem to give an intensive hydration boost to the skin that lasts you a couple of days, as most intensive masks do.
So, I’d consider this a nice treat for the skin but it isn’t a product that significantly hydrates my skin nor does it particularly boost moisture and hydration levels in skin. You can sleep in this, for which I’d advise a thinner layer of product, and it is nice, because you do then wake up with skin that feels moisturized (something you’d notice in drier air, or in an air-conditioned room) but it doesn’t last and that is a bit of a pity.
It is however, a nice lovely treat, and a nice mask on days when you are just too tired or lazy to go through all your skincare routine. Slap this on, go to sleep and it does a good enough job.
Tip:
Keeping the gel masks in the fridge offer a lovely cooling treat for skin on warm days
Pros:
Fun gel texture, Almost instantly cools and calms the skin especially if irritated by heat, Offers an instant boost of hydration to the skin but doesn’t seem to last
Cons:
Pricey, No significant improvements to my skin which is normal-dry but it does feel comfortable in dry air
Who will like this:
Anyone who wants a daily and easy to use mask that helps soothe skin and offers to boost hydration in skin
Stay Toned !
XOXO
luka
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