DMC Deep Cleansing Mask

So my last post reviewed éPure, which I don't love crazily as much as I hoped to. Instead, I found another jelly mask which is my current addiction: DoMeCare (DMC) Deep Cleansing Mask.

 

This is also a Taiwanese product, and comes in 2 sizes: 225gm and 500gm. It comes packaged in a box and also has a spatula for easy application. The jelly is black in colour and has the texture much like a pudding which I may mistakenly eat one day when drunk. It has a faint flowery smell which is not overpowering at all, and is much easier to apply compared to éPure.

This is the old packaging, which has since changed to the new one as shown in the first picture. 

 

One of its ingredients is bamboo charcoal, which is an excellent absorbent. It functions to absorb the impurities from your skin, thus deep cleansing it. Its usage is similar to éPure: apply a thickness of about 0.3cm to 0.5cm, leave it on for 30 minutes, scrap off the jelly and wash off the excess. What's different from éPure is that although this is a deep cleansing mask, its all-natural ingredients makes it absolutely safe for everyday use. Yes, EVERYDAY. Even people with sensitive skin can use it (but of course with caution).

For me, I still use it once a week, mainly because I use it before using a blackhead nose pore pack. It's very effective (for me anyways), as I can see all the resistant blackheads on my nose pop up like mushrooms after rain. So I will apply the mask before I bathe, then wash my face and use a piece of nose pore pack. Wait for the pore pack to dry, and tear it off - BAM! I can see tons of impurities stuck onto the pore pack which brings me a sense of achievement. After that I apply toner and pore tightening essence as the usual regime.

Even if I use it four days apart, every time the pore pack comes off there will be tons of impurities stuck there. Previously, even when I use the pore pack once a week, sometimes nothing will be removed and my strawberry nose will be the same as usual.

Now however, I can slowly see the pores reducing, and my nose even feels smooth when touching. So sorry éPure, although I do like you, but this new baby is my new love.

xoxo

-Penny-

éPure Membranous Jelly Masque

Went out to buy food for later, and had actually planned to stop by KFC to try out their new Crazy Crunch menu, but the rain spoiled everything. So here I am, sitting in front of my laptop sulking as I try out the all-popular éPure Membranous Jelly Masque.

It seems to be the new hype these days. Bloggers and celebrities are using this product and showing them off left and right. I was very tempted to try it too as it boasts so many functions which suit my needs. After careful consideration, I finally decided to let myself splurge a bit. But really it's to tame my shopaholic cravings as I impatiently await my posting letter to start work.

Anyhow, this product is unique due to its one-of-a-kind ACF (Active Cellular Factor). It contains many ingredients to help boost the hyaluronic acid content in your skin - the main component which helps to keep your skin moisturized. It also aims to brighten your skin, reduce blackheads and clogged pores, lighten scars and hydrate the skin.

This product comes in two packagings: boxed and jar. One box contains 6 individual packets at 30g each while the jar is 250ml. It also comes with a spatula to help apply the gel onto your skin. The gel itself is light yellow and smells lightly of medicine. It's rather thick texture makes it quite difficult to apply, and each time you need to apply a minimum of 0.3cm thickness to achieve the best results. Just apply and leave it on for about 30 to 40 minutes, then scrap off using the spatula before washing your face and continuing with your usual facial care.

Personally I find my skin rather dry after washing, which I find it weird because it's supposed to hydrate your skin. So I will apply my moisturizer or sleeping mask after using just to ensure my cheeks don't go too dry. I don't see a drastic change in my skin tone either, though it does look less dull after using. As for reducing blackheads and clogged pores, well, it remains to be seen.

All in all, it's a very useful mask if you don't have time for facials or are looking for a product which hopes to satisfy all your facial needs. The product itself is quite pricey, so it might make you hesitate a little. I personally don't love it as much as everyone else, but I will continue to use it a few more times to see the results. Fingers crossed!



xoxo
-Penny-