#PapaRecipe 2-Step Skin Cleaning Solution #Review

Giant cotton swabs soaked with acid seem to be all the rage lately. I reviewed the Lucy Beauty Market Miss Wang Peeling Bong from Cupidrop last August, which I had good results from. So logically I had to try more, and see how it compared.

The Papa Recipe 2-Step Skin Cleaning Solution is a two step exfoliating and mask set. The first step is the All Kill PeelingBong, a freakishly large cotton swab presoaked with acidic solution - and the second step is the All Care Mask, designed to rehydrate your skin after the quick peel process.

The ingredients lists for both the All Kill Peeling Bong and the All Care Mask look promising, with Butylene Glycol being the only mild trigger in both steps. I want to take a minute to point out that the peeling bong solution does contain alcohol, which can be harmful to the skin and break down it's natural moisture barrier - but not everyone is sensitive to it and it's likely not as bad in a single use product such as this. That being said, I myself am extremely sensitive to alcohol, but wanting to try this product I'm taking that personal risk. I'm already experiencing a breakout, so I figure at this point it's better to test it out and see if anything gets worse, but I'm not damaging "perfect" skin so I'm not as concerned.

Testing the pH, I came up with a result of about 4.5 - which tells me this product is actually a bit high to provide any serious exfoliation, but still able to gently exfoliate the skin. The plus side is that this means it will provide more gentle exfoliation for sensitive skin, provided you can handle the alcohol content - which I imagine helps the acidic extracts penetrate the skin easier.

So step one was using the freakishly large "peeling bong" - or cotton swab.

Regular cotton swab on the left, peelingbong on the right.

I gently rubbed my face with the cotton swab in circular motions for a minute or two, and I could tell the solution was being rubbed off and evaporating because the swab started drying out quickly.

The solution stung a bit, and made my skin feel a little dry, so I was anxious to try out step two - the All Care Mask. This mask is made from some sort of amazing cotton material that feels super slick and smooth. The material is a little stretchy, just enough to get a perfect conforming fit - beautiful. There was a light fresh scent to the mask, but honestly I was too busy running my fingers across the material to pay any attention to any mild scents floating around in the air. The essence stung slightly on my active blemishes, probably due to the previous acid treatment, but it did disappear quickly as well. I kept this mask on for about 30 minutes and savored every moment of it.

After removal, I noticed the redness in my acne had really gone down, and it was less painful too! My skin was slightly brighter, which I'm not sure I can contribute to the entire process or just the amazing brightening ingredients in the mask.

To attest to the powers of even mild exfoliation, I'd like to showcase my disgusting pores... They appear noticeably cleaner after the entire treatment, so I do feel like the peelingbong is still effective.

I purchased this product from Memebox USA; (affiliate).

TL;DR: This is a two-step gentle chemical exfoliating product allowing you to apply an acidic mixture with a hilarious cotton swab, then follow up with one of the best sheet masks you'll ever use in your life - seriously, if you purchase this for any reason let it be for the mask. The benefits are not only mild exfoliation, but also brightened skin and cleaner pores.

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This blog contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

#PapaRecipe Sparkling Bubble Toc #SheetMask #Review

I love bubble masks because they're a great way to deep clean your skin without the mess and drying of clay masks. They're also pretty fun to use when they bubble up on your face. I've only tried a few different brands of bubbling masks, but when I saw this mask at Memebox I knew I needed to try it.

The Papa Recipe Sparkling Bubble Toc Mask is a sheet mask, but you wash off the essence after you remove the mask. As I mentioned above, this masks' essence bubbles up when it comes into contact with oxygen, which allows it to penetrate further and deep clean your pores. Not only is the essence carbonated, but it also contains fruit-based AHA like papaya to gently exfoliate the skin and allow dead skin to loosen up and be washed away. This mask also contains licorice root extract to help soothe and brighten the skin.

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dipropylene glycol, Disiloxane, Methyl perfluorobutyl ether, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, grape fruit extract, lime fruit extract, lemon fruit extract, apple fruit extract, orange fruit extract, papaya fruit extract, blueberry fruit extract, licorice root extract, raspberry fruit extract, tomato fruit extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, witch hazel extract, charcoal powder, water, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Sodium chloride, Tropolone, Caprylyl Glycol, disodium edta, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, fragrance.

Do not use this mask if you are sensitive to butylene glycol, or any of it's other ingredients.

When I first opened the package I saw that the mask was black in color, which is my favorite because they're very soft cotton and fit so well. The essence is thick and started to bubble a bit as soon as it came into contact with the air.

The essence had a light fresh scent, barely noticeable, and disappeared when it was applied to my face. The mask itself was (as predicted) soft and comfortable, and stuck to my face perfectly. The mask is shaped a bit oddly and is just a 3/4 mask - it doesn't cover the forehead, which I find frustrating because I do get clogged pores on my forehead and would appreciate having some extra cleansing action up there.

I left the mask on for 10 minutes as instructed and had a nice layer of bubbles on the mask.

I removed the mask, and massaged the remaining essence all over my face.

After washing everything away I noticed my pores looked much clearer and my face also looked a little but brighter. My skin felt slightly dry, but it felt fine again once I applied toner, so no complaints there.

I purchased this mask from Memebox USA, (affiliate).

TL;DR: This is a nice gentle exfoliating mask that cleans pores and brightens the skin, but doesn't cover the entire face and may be slightly drying.

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This blog contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.