St. Ives • Peel-Off Hydroxy Masque [DISCONTINUED] • Masks

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dmf828 on 9/25/2003 6:18:00 PM more reviews by dmf828

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I really like this mask! It does tend to burn your eyes a little, so it is a good idea to try to avoid the area around them, and like others have said I would definetly use it only at night, b/c it does get stuck in your hairline and eyebrows, but it really makes my oily skin drier, and my blackheads less visible. It also makes my skin really smooth, and have a nice pinkinsh glow(not sure if its from the slightly hurtful peeling or not). Overall I think for the price, that this is a really good product.

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*TOP REVIEWER* LauraA on 9/24/2003 5:21:00 PM more reviews by LauraA

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I'm not too fond of this peel-off mask. Like others have said, it is very goopy and takes MUCH longer to dry than anything I have ever used before. I never use it in the morning before going anywhere because I inevitably have little pieces of "stuff" still stuck in my hair, eyebrows, chin, etc. While my skin felt clean afterwards, its not anything I can't achieve by simply washing my face. It might have pulled some dry skin off, but I really couldn't tell. I think I'll stick with my Mudd Sea Mask and Queen Helene's Mint Julep Mask instead. I'll keep looking for the perfect peel-off in the meantime..........

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lone_ranger on 9/5/2003 11:20:00 PM more reviews by lone_ranger

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is quite hard to apply but pretty worth it, considering the price, for the results. its difficult to spread the stuff on and doesn't always peel off entirely. But! it does make my skin smoother and cleaner. A keeper!

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csl503 on 7/29/2003 10:54:00 PM more reviews by csl503

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Love this stuff. This is the one drugstore beauty product I can't live without. I use every 1-2 weeks on my oily/combo skin, basically whenever my complexion starts to look a little crummy. It makes my skin a lot smoother and brighter. I always notice the difference. And the tube it comes in lasts just about forever.

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mcamps on 6/22/2003 4:26:00 PM more reviews by mcamps

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

My skin has been indecisive throughout the past two years....it used to be incredibly oily and acne-prone, but recently it has been drying up everywhere except the t-zone and mouth area, although it is unfortunately STILL acne-prone (which makes moisturizing more difficult). This product works no matter where I put it: it mattifies my oily spots and moisturizes/de-flakes the dry ones. I have found that it also seems to shrink/unclog pores, leaving skin smoothe and glowing. I have nothing but praise for this product. It's a steal for the price, and it works beautifully for me no matter what mood my skin is in.

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Griffin1104 on 6/8/2003 10:46:00 PM more reviews by Griffin1104

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I was cruising a drugstore while away on business, looking for a mini-indulgent treat for the hotel (one of my favourite things) and came across this product. After reading the reviews now, I share many of the same feelings. The product is very sticky and difficult to apply...I never know if I'm gooping on too much or smearing it too thin. And I ALWAYS end up getting it in my hair. It takes way too long to dry, and when I finally peel it off and examine it for all the rubbish lifted off my skin...NOTHING!!! To be honest, this might say more about my addiction on exfoliation than the effectiveness of this particular mask. I guess I should be happy to know that my other products are doing their jobs. It did leave my skin a little brighter and a little smoother. That's not a bad thing. But next time I'm looking for a peel-off, I'll skip over this one.

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cailin on 5/21/2003 12:33:00 AM more reviews by cailin

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

After peeling off, my skin felt smooth and flawless. My cheeks were pinky after application which made me feel like my pores were thoroughly cleansed. One more plus point, this thing actually help to remove balck heads!! My boyfriend was so amazed when i used it on his nose. He is going to get one too. hahah. Going to buy one again.

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405hung on 4/20/2003 2:56:00 PM more reviews by 405hung

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

If you are looking for low end / good exfoliating mask--here is the one. The mask soothes the skin and removes the dead cell from pores effectively. I do feel SQUEAKY clean afterward. By the way, if you are currently using AHA ar BHA lotion, you might not find too much dead skin on the mask when you peel it off ( a good way to see whether those lotion are doing their job..) The pores seem to be minimized too ( could be my imagination ??) Anyway, it definitely doesn't hurt to keep this dirt cheap mask around in the washroom/showeroom!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* silverwing on 4/2/2003 5:15:00 PM more reviews by silverwing

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I really like this mask. My face feels refreshed after I use it. I found it to be much better than other more expensive masks that I have tried. Though like other peel off masks it is impossible not have some stick in your eyebrows and hairline.

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craziE588 on 3/10/2003 5:33:00 PM more reviews by craziE588

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I like this stuff...I used it last night and didnt even have to wash my face this morning, just use toner! It does take a long time to dry, but its worth the wait. Just make sure you do it at night, because its impossible to avoid getting some on your eyebrows and hairline.

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KDtheWubat on 2/25/2003 1:06:00 AM more reviews by KDtheWubat

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

I like hydroxy acids. They make my skin soft and clear. I also like masks. And I tend to enjoy St. Ives products. But this peel-off mask, which seemed like a good idea at the time, was a bad purchase. It takes a long time to dry to the point where you can actually peel it off, and when it does, patches will stay behind and some of it will always get stuck in your hairline, and, really, you're better off with a nice wash-off mask. I didn't notice much of a difference in my skin after using it, certainly not enough to justify the hassle.

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Sehne on 2/19/2003 6:53:00 PM more reviews by Sehne

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I have to tell you, there is something quite intoxcating about being able to peel this mask off and see all the flaky parts now on the mask, not on your face. I use this about once a week, on my oily acne prone skin and I feel so smooth and soft afterwards with no need for a moisturizer. It can make your eyes water and you'll want to avoid your eyebrows and hairline. Overall, a great method for getting the AHA benefits.

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pixash on 2/10/2003 3:56:00 AM more reviews by pixash

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I dont think it hurts when I peel it off. I think its so fun! haha.
It dries up fast so I dont need to sit around for too long, and though I didnt really see any marked difference, my skin did feel very clean.

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ellen_77 on 2/7/2003 5:35:00 AM more reviews by ellen_77

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Another great product from St. Ives , cheap and good! Leaves my face really smooth and firm after using,this mask is better than h2o peel off mask! Highly recommended!

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rociox on 12/13/2002 5:56:00 PM more reviews by rociox

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

this mask has a very strong smell and harsh for sensitive/normal skin , it's a good product but not something i can't live without,

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AliB on 12/5/2002 4:37:00 PM more reviews by AliB

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I have VERY oily, acne-ish prone skin w/humungo pores and this mask does a nice job of brighteninig up my complexion and making my pores appear smaller. My make-up goes on smoother and looks wonderful for 3 or 4 days after I use it. It does make my eyes sting, too, as other reviewers have mentioned. Mine watered. And I think the salicylic acid made me itch, but it stopped after a few minutes. It peels off in a hurts-but-feels-good kind of way. I would try it but not if you have really sensitive skin.

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*TOP REVIEWER* pnlaw on 9/10/2002 3:54:00 AM more reviews by pnlaw

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I like this mask because it makes my face smoother and appear lighter. The unique blend of AHA and BHA ingredients ensure that my skin regain its youthfulness and my face does look brighter upon removal of the mask. It is easy to spread and dries up pretty quickly. It also doesn't hurt when you peel it off. One thing I dislike is its strong smell and the fume sometimes irritates my eyes to the point that my eyes get watery. I also experience a tingling sensation on my skin but it subsides after a few minutes and my skin has not reacted adversely to it so far. However, I don't think it's suitable for people with sensitive skin. Still a good buy, considering its price and effectiveness.

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