Peel off masks always fascinate me, mainly because I have lots of white and blackheads. And I like looking at all the impurities it draws out and how clean my pores are. Coincidently my sister had the Lalisse Exfoliating Peel-Off Mask and recommended me to try it. And so I did~
My thoughts?
First thought was that it did not smell pleasant. I could only smell the PVA (Poly Vinyl Alcohol) and it reminded me of primary school arts lesson. The product has fragrance but it did not cover it up.
During application, I noticed the cooling effect which I loved. Immediately I could feel my skin tightened, but about 5 mins there was a slight stinging sensation. It was a bit uncomfortable but eventually dissipated.
20 mins later it was dried and I could easy peel it off. Though I was a little unsatisfied because I expected more dirt and sebum removed. But it did leave my skin soft and smooth.
Ingredients breakdown
| Ingredient | Function |
|---|---|
| Water | Solvent |
| Poly Vinyl Alcohol | Film Former |
| Poly Vinyl Pyrrolidone | Film Former |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | Skin Conditioner |
| Glycerin | Humectant |
| Ethyl Alcohol | Drying Agent |
| Triclosan | Preservative |
| Titanium Dioxide | Colourant |
| Fragrance | Perfume |
| Phytitacin RA-II: Apricot Seed, Ginkgo Seed, Chinese Angelica, Sanchi Root, Sophora Root, Thunberg Fritillary Bulb, Powdered Pearl | Skin Conditioner |
So what does each ingredient mean? Click here to find out more about it!
The claims
Ingredient Highlights
Also used in haircare. I’ve heard some people that have wheat allergies can have reactions if cosmetic products contain wheat. This protein increases skin elasticity, hydration and tightness. So it pretty much does all if/when used at the correct dosage level.
Phytitacin RA-11
A unique natural blend that looks like its exclusive to the Lalisse brand. It claims to have ability to moisturise and repair skins natural elasticity. Though it is hard to assess because it is not recommended to be used that frequently.
Ingredients with bad connotations.
Ethyl Alcohol aka Ethanol
It helps with the quick drying of the PVA film. It can dry out skin, but this formula looks okay with moisturisers to help prevent that from happening. I.e. Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein and natural blend extract.
Triclosan
A preservative (anti-bacaterial) that is being phased out real quick in the AU market. It is completely banned in the US though. From hand washes to toothpastes, this antibac is so popular because its cheap and it works.
So, how safe is Triclosan?
Some animal studies show at high doses it can decrease the thyroid hormone levels. It also has a possibility of making bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Studies on its potential to cause skin cancer is still pending.
The US market already banned this ingredient so why not AU? There are plenty of other ingredients that are effective as well. This is an ingredient I am definitely avoiding!
Verdict?
Lalisse Peel Off Mask did clear some sebum out for me but not as much as the pore strips. Maybe because I have extremely oily skin. And I guess some cleansing is better than none.
Clearing out pores is always good to prevent further build up and acne. It also allows the pores to close up so you won’t get the enlarged pore look. So good either way.
Though I wouldn’t use this peel off mask again because it has Triclosan. With the price of the product, they can definitely afford a better preservative system!
My Ratings on this Peel Off Mask
Original post: September 2018
What do you think about Triclosan? Would you use this product? Leave your comments below!