Initial Impression: 100 Percent Pure Caffeine Mask

There are a few things I always look for in a mask such as ability to even the complexion, hydration level, and soothing properties.  I was immediately drawn to the Caffeine Mask that 100% Pure recently released due to its clean ingredients and claims that it would solve all of my masking needs!  The last straw that broke my will and instigated my purchase was the fact that this mask was a hydrogel mask unlike its fellow cloth-like brethren.  I cannot explain how much I've been wanting to try a hydrogel mask but I can now whole-heartedly say that I am definitely on the hydrogel bandwagon!  I've already ordered the 5-pack from the 100% Pure Friends and Family sale and I've decided to sing all of my praises below!

Consistency: This mask is perfect for the hot summer season due to its cooling properties.  Upon initial application, I felt an immediate gel-like cooling sensation across my face.  I completely welcomed this as it's been extremely humid in California these days but I'd imagine that it wouldn't be such a welcome feeling in the winter months.  The hydrating mask is composed of 95% water and 5% plant cellulose.  I could definitely feel the hydration right after taking the mask out of the packaging as it was slippery due to the liquids inside the single-use pack.  I actually ended up using this single mask 3 times with no problems upon the recommendation of Jade from Nephriticus.  The mask is said to "decompose" after a single use but I was able to use it 3 times over since it had only shrunk by a small portion each time I used it.  If you were to try this technique, I'd suggest keeping as much extra fluid in the pack as possible when you first open the mask and keeping the packaging to restore the mask back in the refrigerator making sure that the opening is upright(so the fluids do not leak out).  I've noticed that keeping the fluids in the mask sheet is extremely important to increasing the longevity of the mask.

The ingredients are listed below:

Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Juice)*, Coffea Arabica (Green Coffee) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Arbutin Extract (from Bearberry), Camellia Sinensis (Organic Green Tea)* Extract, Seaweed Collagen, Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Ilex Paraguariensis (Yerba Mate) Extract, Plant Cellulose, Glycerin * Certified Organic

Experience: There are several reasons I repurchased this mask in a larger pack.  The mask imparts such a luminous glow on my skin each time I remove it.  Now, the instructions mentioned that the mask should be left on for 15-20 minutes but I left it on for 30 minutes with no issues.  My skin feels ridiculously soft and my skin tone is much more even after masking.  I find that the texture of my skin does stay soft for a few days after masking before I feel that I need to take it out of the refrigerator and mask again.  While I love that my scars seem to be lighter after each mask session, the verdict is still out on whether it is a long term effect or purely temporary.  At this point, I am still hooked on this amazing hydrogel even if it did not provide lasting lightening effects since it has helped even, soothe, and soften my skin!

Despite the fact that the mask looks hilarious on almost everybody, I'll be giving these to my friends and family to test as it is just THAT good!  Let me know if you've tried the mask yet OR if you have any other hydrogel mask suggestions for me to test!  I'm definitely hoping this trend won't go anytime soon!

You can click through HERE to check out the mask!

Big Love,

Vanessa