I first discovered Miss Spa sheet masks when I was browsing through the Ulta website during Black Friday last year. There's a "Women Owned" icon on the back of the packaging and their products are free of sulfates, parabens, fragrance, and artificial dye. Products are manufactured in Taiwan but designed and developed in the U.S.
Product Description: This silky pre-treated paper mask is infused with naturally soothing botanical extracts and conditioners to comfort and moisturize. The gentle formula works to help relieve stressed, aggravated skin keeping it cool, calm, and collected. Perfect for stressed and dehydrated skin.
Price: As I mentioned above, I purchased the Calming Facial Mask at
Ulta. It was priced at $2.99 at the time and I was able to receive 40% off of the original price. Unfortunately, this particular mask is no longer available at Ulta but you can find other varieties on the site. The mask can be found directly on the
Miss Spa site for $4. You can also find Miss Spa masks at Walgreens and Walmart.
My Skin Type: I have oily, acne prone skin which can be sensitive at times. In my battle with hormonal cystic acne I'm often left with red, angry looking post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation regardless of whether I pick at the pimple or not. I tend to look for sheet masks that calm, soothe, and brighten my skin.
My Thoughts: As the product claims promise, there is no fragrance. I really appreciate brands that don't add extra fragrance into their products since it's so difficult to find. I had to undergo a minor procedure recently which forbade the use of any skincare, body care, or makeup with fragrance. It was quite difficult finding products in my stash so I had to simplify my whole routine. Anyway, got off on a tangent, there is a slight scent which reminds me of the Leaders Coconut Gel Masks.
The paper backing on the sheet mask makes it easy to place the mask on the face. However, it took me awhile to situate the mask so it would adhere tightly. The upper half of the mask is slightly big for my face shape and the lower half isn't long enough to cover the sides of my jaw area. The mask rips fairly easily so handle carefully when adjusting it to your face.
The mask contains plenty of essence which is clear in the pouch. There is enough essence left over for a few more uses so don't throw away the pouch. The essence doesn't feel sticky or heavy. I removed the mask after 20 minutes and the mask was still "wet." It took about 5 minutes for the essence to absorb and I continued on with an eye cream and serum. My skin felt sufficiently hydrated to skip the moisturizer. I had a cluster of small pimples on the lower left side and they looked less red and calmer an hour after removing the mask. There were even better results the next morning since the pimples were barely noticeable.
Final Thoughts: I'm quite impressed with this mask especially since I did not have any expectations for the brand. The Miss Spa Calming Facial Sheet Mask does everything it claims: soothe, calm, and moisturize the skin. I wish I had stocked up on more over Black Friday since I only paid $1.80 for each one. I'm hoping Ulta will restock this particular mask since you can get cash back with Ebates and take advantage of coupons or promotions within the site.
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