This 'Fig Scrub Mask' by 'I'm From' was all my interest primarily because I never heard of figs in skincare. But I was pleasantly educated of the overall health benefit of figs for skin. A great source of so many vital things such as; Vitamins, Antioxidants & Minerals. Improving the circulation, combating signs of aging, preventing wrinkles, rejuvenating/refreshing the skin, curing boils & warts and making your skin soft & supple.
🍐THE INGREDIENTS:
Caprylic/Capric Triglceride, Sucrose, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, C13-15 Alkane, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Powder (1.2%), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Caramel.
🍐SCENT:
The scent! It smelled of a floral prune out of the jar. Almost like a sweet raisin aroma that could only be comparable to the sweet fruit that is fig! If you've ever ate Fig Newtons, the scent is unmistakable! Just add that, floral flowers (probably white flowers, that clean *musk*) and a sweet almond oil scent all mixed together!
🍐PACKAGING:
I actually really loved the design of both the jar and the box it arrived in. Very elegant and sleek with that pop of gold, to accent. There were some English print but most of the packaging was in Korean. Nothing illegible but it's still important to mention, especially for those who are curious. Included in the box (other than the har itself) was a small plastic spatula to help spread the product on your face.
🍐HOW IT FELT:
Texture was nice, there is a gritty feeling to it. You can see bits of fig inside the scrub, little pieces of the fiber. Which proves that it's the real deal. Probably dried and powdered from fresh, since I found a lot of pulp. The texture reminded me of a sugar or salt scrub, so it'll be ideal for a proper exfoliating scrub after the initial "mask" feature.
🍐HOW IT CLEANED UP:
It washed away very easily, no lingering grittiness unlike most exfoliated scrubs I've used. I didnt have to take a washcloth to my face, just the rinse off with water and my hands worked quite well. The scrubbing aspect really worked amazing for my skin--I naturally have dry patches on my face, using this as a scrub after the mask, I noticed some of the dead skin 'roll' away with the scrub.
🍐AFTER THE 15 MINUTES:
My skin felt so soft, smooth and supple. It didnt dry me out, but rather hydrated my skin. My pores look cleaner and definitely less defined and prominent. My skin feels as if it had a slight "lift" to it, too. A tightening sensation that proves something is working. I can see myself using this before applying my makeup. To help with proper application. All the dry patches disappeared and 'renewed.' I'm sure using this as directed will improve my skin greatly!
🍐FINAL WORDS:
I actually used this scrub on Monday of this past week. It's now Sunday and nothing bad has happened to my skin. No breakouts or irritation. Even now, only using it once, my skin still feels soft and smoothe. It's still as shiny as the day I used it, too. And the best part--the dry patches haven't returned yet, so that's in itself worth praise! Lol
🍐NEGATIVE:
The scent out of the jar and onto your face is something else entirely. Much more "fermented fruit" compared to the floral masking it was inside the jar. Something to consider, for those scent driven. It has a slightly lingering silage that only lasts for a few minutes. Not extremely unbearable but you'd definitely have to try to pick the smell out of the aroma in order for you to find it but once you do, it just lingers in your head that this is a fruit on your face. Maybe my mind just thought it up considering it's "figs" but my experience all the same. Lol
