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| This mask is at least $100 USD. Picture is linked to Sisley's website. |
Claims to chase away the visible signs of fatigue and stress, moisturize and tone the skin, create a feeling of significantly firmer skin.
Directions for use: Apply Express Flower Gel over the face and throat 2-3 times/week or more often as required. Leave on for 3 minutes then gently tissue off any excess. Follow up with usual skincare routine and makeup as required.
I like to review my products by the claims so that I can later look back at these and see where the claims fell short or exceeded expectations, which will help me decide if that product is worth the repurchase or not. ^_^ Before I begin this product review, please note that I did change up the application, duration, and removal of this mask.
3-Minute Mask
No 3-minute mask for me. This is a very expensive mask that deserves more time on my skin than 3 minutes. Also, I personally don't believe that 3 minutes is enough time for my skin to absorb the natural botanical nutrients in this mask. I leave my mask on for a full 30 minutes. I've never experienced an acne break out problem for defying the directions. :-)
Tissue off, no need to rinse off
I rinse off, despite what the instructions say. This mask is very hydrating, even after leaving it on over night, which means it is very sticky and moist. Whenever I've used a tissue to remove the excess, I always have tissue fibers stuck to my face. When I follow up with my nighttime skincare routine, tissue fibers ball up under my serum and moisturizer. So, I just rinse the mask off with lukewarm water before following up with my skincare routine.
Now that you know how I apply and remove the mask, let's get on to the reviewing the product claims.
Chase away the visible signs of fatigue and stress
After using this product, I do notice that my fine lines around my eyes, nose, and mouth are a little filled in and less noticeable. My skin looks brighter and healthier, and feels like it got dunked in hydrating botanicals. The effects last between 1 and 2 days for me. Because of the cost of this mask, I'm not willing to use this mask more than once a week. I don't think this mask does anything for the darkness under my eyes. Maybe only concealer and makeup can cover that.
Moisturize and tone the skin
This mask is very moisturizing. It retains its moisture on my skin, it never feels dry, even after 30 minutes or all night. When I rinse the mask off, my skin feels smoother, more supple, and looks a little more radiant or glowy.
Create a feeling of significantly firmer skin
This mask makes my skin feel a little firmer, not significantly firmer. It's nowhere near as firm as I felt with the Envie de Neuf mask or even an egg white mask. However, given that this mask never feels dry or tight on my skin, and my skin feels more supple after rinsing does tell me that this mask is effective in refreshing and rejuvenating the skin.
My opinion
I like what this mask does for my skin. It is too expensive to be used as casually as the instructions suggest, in my opinion; however, altering the application and usage hasn't changed the result that this mask does what it claims. I would repurchase this mask again.
This mask is also great for travel because:
1. It comes in a tube form.
2. No need to fumble with a cloth mask.
3. No need to stay in a reclined position.
4. It doesn't dry up on your skin.
5. It really counteracts the stress traveling can create on your skin.
6. You can use as much or as little as you need.
7. You can focus on problem areas, such as fine lines under the eyes.
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