First Impressions: KOSE Whitening Peel-Off Mask

This is my 1st of my "First Impressions" series, 

where I talk about new products & my honest first impressions about them. 

I will be doing a real first impressions whether I like or dislike the product, 

and after subsequent uses, if I happen to change my mind about it, I will do a follow up blog post!

So let's just jump right into it!!!

KOSE is an umbrella skincare brand from Japan, which was founded in 1946.

Kose's name & branding is no stranger to me. 

However this is the 1st product I am trying from the range.

(Despite owning a full Sekkisei set which was gifted to me by my lovely girlfriend,

Ena Teo- Kose's Ambassador.)

Kose uses all natural Japanese & Chinese ingredients, 

and focuses on providing different skin care products for different skin types & skin needs. 

However in my contact with Kose & friends who use Kose's products, 

I would say that their whitening range is the most raved about!

After reading a few good reviews about the Kose Whitening Peel-Off Mask, 

I was very excited to try it out!

Firstly, I am always in search of a good whitening product/mask, 

cos I'm kind of over the tanned sporty look phase. 

& Secondly, I have always loved a good peel-off mask cos well, 

I kind of like peeling it off and seeing the dirt/grime/blackheads come off with it...

(Yes, disgusting.. But don't we all secretly love that? *winks*)

The product comes in a 80g tube, 

& the mask is a charcoal black substance which is slightly watery.

Super blend-able & easy to apply to the face, with no distinct smell or fragrance. 

Once applied, the product quickly dries up to a matte surface. 

Instructions on the tube:

Apply evenly to clean & dry skin, avoiding the eye, eyebrow, hairline & lip area. 

Leave on for 20mins and gently peel off from the outer edges. 

*Pardon my very ugly naked face. 

I look like a walking monster!

As seen from the picture, the mask adheres very well to the skin after drying.

& although it feels tight on the skin after about 10mins, 

it is not uncomfortable & you can still move your face slightly. 

20mins up!

Time to peel if off.

The mask was a breeze to remove, except for some parts/areas, 

ie. Hairline, chin and near the ears. 

With one corner pulled out, you can easily lift the mask off your entire face, 

in a whole piece. 

However,

I would suggest one to not apply it longer than required (20 mins), 

as the masks gets a little too dry! 

When pulled off, it actually hurts. 

(I think it actually removes facial hair too, which would explain the pain.)

I personally have no before & after images of my face after using this product.

*because I'm too shy & conscious of showing my bare face*

RESULTS!

 I did notice my skin tone lightening a tad just after one use. 

Which to me, is AMAZING, as I'm pretty skeptical of "immediate results".

This product didn't strip my skin's moisture & wasn't too drying or tightening.

It is overall a good product that works. 

Just that the removing part was a tad painful as I felt it was stripping my facial hairs off too.

For the remaining unremoved mask, one can easily wet a towel or a cotton wool and swipe it off!

Whitening: 4/5

Moisturising: -

Tightening: 3/5

Easy to use: 5/5

Pain level: 3.5/5

Hope this first impressions did help you girls!

Stay tuned to my next 1st impressions, 

which would be the Koh Gen Do Brightening Moisture Mask!

xoxo. 

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