Fresh • Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask • Masks
(26 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 3.7 |
| Would buy this product again. | 53% |
| Package Quality | 3.7 |
| Price | 4.6 |
| Ingredients | |
Tiptoemousey on 3/27/2013 8:17:00 PM more reviews by Tiptoemousey
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Green
I love this mask the smell is nice and crisp it has a nice cooling effect I leave it on for about an hour. I use this two- four times a week in the winter and one-two times a week in the summer I buy it during sephoras vib sale due to it being 88 dollars for 100ml I do stock up during that time. I would not say this mask is a must have but it is something that is really nice. One of the biggest mistakes people make with this mask is putting to much on at one time you need a very thin layer if you use to much it can burn a little but it leaves the skin glowing smooth and feeling nice.
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*TOP REVIEWER* slc on 2/25/2013 9:49:00 AM more reviews by slc
Age: 44-55 Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Green
I'm glad that I got a sample of this before buying. I'm not sure if the jar they took the sample from was old or not, but the mask balled up on application. What others have called a "cooling" sensation felt more like burning to me. After 30 minutes, it was all flaked up on my skin, so I could never use this on a long flight or while walking around my neighborhood. My skin was soft when I washed it off, but not very moisturized. I am better off just applying the Fresh Seaberry Oil instead of this mask.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Ciji63 on 12/12/2012 9:43:00 AM more reviews by Ciji63
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Wow! This is an expensive mask but makes your skin feel so good and gives a nice glow that last for a few days, it is worth it. I have combination/oily skin and this is perfect to use twice a week. Also love to use on my hands! I have not experienced the "tingle" as others have reported and I even leave it on longer than the 10 minutes suggested. One negative comment on ordering through their website: they will not inform you if one of your items is not available. You will find out when you get your shipment. Not very good customer service especially when you are ordering for gifts.
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lisegolightly on 12/2/2012 6:11:00 PM more reviews by lisegolightly
Age: 44-55 Skin: Sensitive, Fair Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green
WOW -- did this burn my skin, immediately after putting it on. I searched the label for menthol, mint, anything to explain the "cold burn". Hours later my face is still red -- albeit soft. Too bad, I liked the smell and consistency. UPDATE: After reading reviews, dummy me, I tried using this again. BIG mistake. My skin literally burns with this on it.
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coffeedrinker on 11/25/2012 11:48:00 AM more reviews by coffeedrinker
Age: 30-35 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I love this mask!
Pros- leaves my skin feeling soft, super hydrating, refreshed! I love it for winter months when my skin gets super itchy and flakey.
Cons- The cool feeling can be a little iintense on super dry skin, can feel irritating immediately after use, moisturize right away to avoid feeling
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vivi21 on 11/15/2012 7:46:00 AM more reviews by vivi21
Age: 36-43 Skin: Acne-prone Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
This is the best mask I have ever used. I tried so many different brands include: sisley, shiseido, clarins, Darphin etc...But nothing can compare to this. I put it on my face and leave it overnight. The next day my skin is so smooth and brightener. I only wish it could be cheaper. It is not easy to find Fresh on sale. When it is, this mask is always out of stock.
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BethyM on 9/13/2012 10:25:00 PM more reviews by BethyM
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
This is an extremely effective mask for hydrating and refreshing the skin however the very steep price tag means that I have only used it when I can get my hands on samples from Sephora. It has a strong cooling sensation on the skin which is very soothing and I left it on for longer than the directed 5-8 minutes. After I rinsed it my skin felt smooth and refreshed and I applied my toner, moisturizer and eye cream for a great mini-facial.
The reason I would not buy this "again" is because I just can't justify the $108 CAD price tag.
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illislune on 7/30/2012 4:18:00 PM more reviews by illislune
Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
I love this mask! It's cool and freshing to the touch, and has a wonderful smell. I've generally been blessed with decent skin, so I'm not sure how much it's helped, but I feel refreshed after using it! The consistency of it doesn't bother me too much - I just use less and try to spread a thinner layer across my face. My main gripe is the steep price - wouldn't recommend purchasing it unless there was a sale going on.
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sleon308 on 7/25/2012 1:38:00 AM more reviews by sleon308
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
This is the BEST mask I've ever had! The first few times you use it your face will look amaaazing. But after that it won't make your face look awesome but it still makes it look really good. I use it as directed and it makes my face look dewey and brighter and it will fade redness a bit, just overall doing good for your skin. I am acne prone and oily and I haven't broken out because of it or seen any bad side effects. I apply it when I have an important day ahead of me and I want to look my best.
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astrael_nyx on 1/1/2012 2:34:00 AM more reviews by astrael_nyx
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
Overall, this is a lovely moisturising mask, but the steep price tag is a serious deterrent. I only ever purchase this mask when there's a VIB/Beauty Insider sale/discount at Sephora and even then, it really hurts the wallet.
I like how it applies all mousse-like and airy. I apply it differently than the packaged instructions in that I leave it on for much longer, sometimes an hour or so. I like the cool, refreshing feeling it imparts and also the scent (I smell sweet cucumber). I like how it leaves my skin feeling softer, smoother, and more moisturised. However, the feeling only lasts so long.
I prefer this mask for its moisturising effects to other "moisturising" masks like those gel-to-water textured masks as I feel I get more out of it.
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redcloud75 on 11/12/2011 8:11:00 AM more reviews by redcloud75
Age: 36-43 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
I normally love Fresh's products. This however did not work for me. The texture, as other have noted, is extremely odd -- thick, grainy and somehow fibrous. Blech. The smell is fine for me, a light cucumber scent similar to their Soy Face Cleanser, but it only moisturizes very lightly. For the price, I've had much better. I'll finish out the (nice, glass, if rather unhygienic) jar, but honestly I'm mostly slathering it on my elbows now as I can't stand that texture on my face!
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*TOP REVIEWER* riyeu on 8/23/2011 6:12:00 PM more reviews by riyeu
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I do like this mask a lot (except for the price). If the price wasn't so steep, I'd actually repurchase. But at almost $100 CAD a jar, I think this would be only for the privileged.
The mask has a light cumcumber scent which I adore, and upon application, it gives you a cool minty tingly feeling. It's great after a hard day of work because it makes you feel relaxed. The texture is a bit grainy but it doesn't bother me because it's soft. I think that you can leave it on a lot longer than the 5-8 minutes suggested for better results. I left it on for a few hours one day and when I went to wash it off, I was left with perfectly moist plump skin.
For those with sensitive skin, I highly recommend this and other Fresh products as they are very gentle. A lot of mask irritate my skin but this did not at all!
If money was no object, I would definitely repurchase.
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sharonping on 12/2/2010 12:43:00 PM more reviews by sharonping
Age: 25-29 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Other
I actually really like this product!!! it works for me, it is instant effect the pores are smaller, and feel the softness after applying. sometimes i leave it overnight and feels great the next morning! it's 100 ml for 50 pounds, think it's worth it!
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*TOP REVIEWER* izzybella on 4/19/2010 5:41:00 PM more reviews by izzybella
Age: Unknown Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I had low expectations for this as I usually don't like Fresh skincare. However, I ended up liking this more than the rest of the stuff I've tried.
Like the soy facial cleanser, this mask also has a rosewater/cucumber scent which I love. The texture is similar to Crisco or bacon grease, as another reviewer described it. If you can get past that, it applies really well and makes my skin tingle slightly during the recommended 5-8 minutes it's supposed to stay on your skin. It's not that easy to rinse off, as the mask congeals a bit when it's on the skin, and once it's off it leaves skin smooth and glowy. It's not a HUGE difference, but my skin does look brighter and more even. I don't expect it to "instantly perfect" my skin though so the name is a bit misleading.
For $85 this is really steep, even if it does what it claims to do. Considering there are other products that give my skin the same effect (Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask, DDF 10% glycolic, Olay Microdermabrasion kit) and other natural skincare lines (Weleda and Boscia are my favorites), I wouldn't recommend this mask.
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*TOP REVIEWER* ianastar on 1/28/2010 9:37:00 AM more reviews by ianastar
Age: 36-43 Skin: Oily Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue
The texture of this is so interesting that I cant even describe. It left my skin feeling very hydrated and smooth, but I just cant get over the smell.
All of the Black Tea products smell like cucumbers and old lady to me. I just dont care for the smell and dont want it sitting on my face.
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*TOP REVIEWER* roarwoman on 10/9/2009 1:13:00 PM more reviews by roarwoman
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green
I was cruising around in Quorra, like I usually do and once again was looking at the Fresh product. I have only used the Fresh Sugar chapstick and the new rose tinted one, and I was really happy with both products even though I thought they were a little overpriced. I have heard some good and bad things about this mask and apparently I had $104.00 burning a hole in my pocket, cause I bought it. The consistancy reminded me of fresh bacon grease, except lighter in color. It certainly didn`t smell like bacon, it had a very light rose and cucumber scent. I felt the cooling sensation immediately and left the mask on for the recommended time. A little hard to wipe off, it turned a bit slimey, but eventually, using a warm face cloth, I managed it.
I was dissapointed to find that my skin, while feeling softer, looked pretty much the same. After applying my night time product, I went to sleep. This morning though, I really noticed a change in my skin. It look fresher, tighter and was very soft. My day time skin product melted into my skin and the over all look was dewy and soft. So, the mask did work, just in a prolonged manner, but not well enough to justify a $104.00 price tag. This will be used sparingly and once the glass jar is empty, I will probably use that for holding q-tips or
cotton pads as it`s really nice.
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*TOP REVIEWER* rjez on 9/19/2009 2:45:00 PM more reviews by rjez
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
I'm in love with Fresh skin care products right now so I purchased this on impulse.
I actually apply this and leave it on. It feels nice, but Caudalie Beauty Elixir has a much nicer cooling sensation. The texture is a little odd, grainy, but "soft" grains.
It is a good product, but for that price, I prefer Avene Hydrating mask or Skinceuticals B5.
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RacerGirl13 on 7/14/2009 4:26:00 PM more reviews by RacerGirl13
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
Another great mask by Fresh. The Black Tea mask is so gentle -- like the Rose Mask -- and makes my skin so smooth, soft, and hydrated. Perfect for frequent use as if doesn't irritate your skin.
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*TOP REVIEWER* ECMac25 on 5/20/2009 3:12:00 AM more reviews by ECMac25
Age: 25-29 Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Black
Smells just like the rose mask --- light rosewater fragrance, and is very cooling on application. The consistency of the product is like whipped cold mashed potatoes. Silky, yet grainy at the same time. I don't feel any tingling while its on -- just a very fresh cool sensation which intensifies after I rinse off the mask. Rinsing this off is rather hard - it turns slimy and refuses to budge with just water alone. I recommend using a cotton pad or washcloth to remove it thoroughly. I tried the mask twice, but didn't notice any difference apart from the cooling sensation...strange that it has such a cold/refreshing feel, and yet there isn't a mention of menthol or peppermint in the ingredients....well, I'm afraid of it's not wowing me enough to stick with using it so I'm putting my jar up for swap.
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ehazelwood on 2/23/2009 9:11:00 PM more reviews by ehazelwood
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Hmm. I'm still on the fence on this one. It does cool and tingle when applied, and my skin does look and feel very refreshed afterwards, but the effects don't last. I definitely wouldn't consider this a "perfecting mask" - I haven't noticed any improvement in overall tone or clarity of my skin. I also don't notice any moisturizing effect on my skin (though I am pretty dry). For the price, I would expect more.