Freeman Beauty: Pumpkin Peeling Mask #Review

Tonight I tried a new peeling mask. I've been trying to steer myself away from harsh exfoliants that may feel good, but can also damage the skin. This pumpkin mask from Freeman seemed like a good choice, as Freeman is a very popular brand here in America and even my mom has been using their products forever.

This was a single use envelope, costing just $1.99.

Our fast-acting 7-minute peel has highly active Pumpkin, Papaya & Pineapple enzymes plus Alpha Hydroxy Acids to gently but effectively resurface, rejuvenate, smooth, and brighten. Perfect for all skin types. 

Key Ingredients: Pumpkin Papaya Pineapple 

Ingredient List: Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Fruit Extract, Papain, Bromelain, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Aleurites Moluccana Extract, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Arginine, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Aminomethyl Propanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance (Parfum), Caramel, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamal, Orange 4 (CI 15510).

CosDNA Analysis: http://www.cosdna.com/eng/cosmetic_01ed169126.html

When I opened the envelope, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the mask did not only smell like pumpkin, but also of the sweet spices that would be found in a delicious pumpkin pie (like cinnamon).

It even looked like there were little spices in the mask:

The directions said to leave the mask on for 7 minutes, or rise off sooner if there was any discomfort. I glanced in the mirror at the 3 minute mark and saw this:

After immediately washing my face, this is what I was left with:

This mask left my face burnt, and feeling tight, hot, and dry. I cannot and will not recommend this mask to anyone.

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