I tried both these masks with a friend. We went with the Cucumber Mask first. The trick is to try to get a fairly thin, but smooth and even coat of product on your face. It is a on the sticky side, and you will want to wash your hands thoroughly after application. The packaging suggests 5-10 minutes drying time, but in our trial, we found about 15 minutes to be more accurate. While the mask was drying, there was a very refreshing cooling sensation, which we both noted. While the wet product was a little tricky to get off our hands, the dried product was simple and easy to peel from our faces. Both my friend and I noticed a bit softer skin and noted some dry skin flakes that were removed in the discarded peelings.
Secondly, we tried the wash-off "Avacado and Oatmeal" mask. It comes out of the tube much like old style tooth paste or thick oil paint, but is very easy to apply a thin, even coat on your face. This mask also took a tad longer to dry than suggested on the packaging. We both noticed a slight itching sensation as the mask became fully dry and ready to remove. After washing off the mask, pores were noticably reduced on the bridge of my nose, and the skin did skin feel a bit softer. However, as it implies, it did bring impurities to the surface- in the form of small whiteheads, which can then be treated with spot cream. I would suggest using this product before your evening shower, as it's easier to remove that way and will give you an opportunity to treat any blemishes brought out overnight.
Bottom Line: Both products do what they are advertised to do. We liked the cooling sensation, dry skin flake removal and smooth skin feeling left after the Cucumber Mask. Definitely recommended as a way to pamper yourself a few times a week. The Avacado and Oatmeal Mask I will most likely use once a week to deep clean and treat any blemishes that arise.
