In many ways, it does what it says on the tin (or tub, as it were). This one claims to boost hydration in skin while moisturising and calming the skin with its refreshing texture. It has the same green gel texture and the same feeling when it goes on skin. The Cucumber Gel Mask actually reminds me a lot of after-sun soothing aloe vera gel. The tub is a fairly large size and the clear plastic offers a fun view to the clear jelly within. Be careful when removing the cover, because they can jiggle their way out of the tub if you’re not careful. Like hair gel, the wobbly jelly texture of these gel masks behave in the same manner. The first thing I’d make mention of is the texture. If you’ve tried either, or any other, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this too! The Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Gel Mask is a new addition and touts an anti-aging function, helping to soften lines while hydrating and rejuvenating skin. 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. I’ve never really tried anything from Peter Thomas Roth before but apparently their gel masks are highly acclaimed. Amen.Tip: Keeping the gel masks in the fridge offer a lovely cooling treat for skin on warm days but don’t keep it with your veges or within reach of children or anyone who might dip a spoon in here and taste the product □īut you know what? Don’t go smearing these colourful gel in your hair, they go on your face instead. “Sounds like a miracle worker,” she said. I told her about the gel and what my face was like before. On my wedding day, the makeup artist even commented on how soft my skin was, and my foundation laid on just right. (The gel dries in less than a minute, so you won’t be sleeping in goo.) I’m not that hard core, and grabbing it right out of my medicine cabinet after showering has been working fine for me. If you really want the ultimate cooling effect, you can stick the jar of gel in the fridge and leave it on overnight. What’s more, the mask is free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates, and it doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. Sure, I’m not quite Corey level yet, but my face has a noticeable glow to it that it hasn’t had in years. I can’t say I buy into the fact that plant stem cells are working magic on me ( doubts have been raised about such claims), but the gel does live up to its promise of hydrating skin and combating dullness - which could be thanks to a combination of natural oils and the fact that the mask itself feels as cool and redness-taming as an aloe gel. There’s some pinkness, but less - and my face is visibly less dry. I’ve been using the gel several times a week for a month now, and my skin is no longer flaking. After one application, my skin already felt smoother. But then, as instructed, I cleansed my face with semi-cold water, dried it off, and applied a thin layer of the pink gel mask - which is cool to the touch and has the slightest rose scent. I bought the gel, and a jar of Drunk Elephant’s Lala Whipped Cream moisturizer, and went home expecting … well, not much. I was in no position to argue with this perfect-skinned man. “Put it on for ten minutes after you take a shower, wash it off, and then slather your face with moisturizer.” “You need something that is going to sooth your skin, and then we can talk foundation.” He left me by a row of lipsticks and returned with a jar of Peter Thomas Roth’s Stem Cell Bio-Repair Gel Mask. I explained to Corey, who had the kind of dreamy skin and eyelashes a girl can only dream of, that I needed a creamy foundation that would cover any red spots on my wedding day. Fun!) I’d finally resigned myself to Aveeno’s Ultracalming Moisturizer - which worked okay, but didn’t give me the smoothness I’d hoped for - when Corey at a Sephora on the Upper West Side changed my face life. Like anyone with fussy skin, I tried a long list of creams and gels to calm down those angry pink spots, including Mirvaso (which fixed the discoloration temporarily but did nothing to heal the dryness), and a sulfur treatment that caused my entire face to break out in tiny bumps. Most mornings, it looks like I used a Brillo pad for a pillow. I’m half Irish, and so developing the skin condition sometimes referred to as “the curse of the Celts” isn’t all that surprising. I’ve always had dry skin, but for several years now, that annoying parchedness has given way to flaky, pink patches on both of my cheeks that a dermatologist dubbed mild rosacea.
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