SKIN FOOD black sugar mask wash off - Original, Strawberry and Gold Edition.

Today I will be reviewing my favorite face mask, the Skin Food Black Sugar mask wash off. I have been using this for a couple of years already and It’s still one of my most favorite masks of all time. Mainly because it performs so well and it's so cheap. There’s no ‘stingy’ application where u apply such a thin layer you feel sad for yourself. (Like when I use the GLAMGLOW mask, I feel like I’m applying a mashed bank note onto my face)

About the Black Sugar mask

Black Sugar mask wash off is Skin Food’s most loved face mask that is still the best seller on Skin Food’s Korean site after so many years. The popularity of it led to many sub-sugar mask lines that Skin Food launched hoping they will be as successful as their predecessor. However, until this day the original one is still the most beloved.

Black Sugar masks that are available in the market are:

1. Black Sugar mask wash off – the original one.

2. Black Sugar strawberry mask wash off – the 2nd one that was launched. It’s the original one + some strawberry fushion. Kinda like Strawberry Jam.

3. Black Sugar honey mask wash off – The 3rd one that was launched and the only one I do not own. It’s very sticky and has the most unique formula in all as it’s very sticky just like honey.

4. Black Sugar Gold Special Edition – This one is a special edition launched to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the original Black Sugar mask. So they added some gold particles to the mask to make it special.

In this blog, I’m gonna talk only about the ones I owned. I do not have the 3rd one; Honey mask, so the comparisons and reviews from this point onwards are all about the other 3.

Price comparison

Since I’m Thai and I currently live in Japan, I will show the price in Thai Baht and Japanese Yen, which are the 2 places that I can actually get cosmetics from. However, I couldn’t find the Black Sugar Gold Special Edition in any of the Skin Food site anymore, so for price comparison, it’s gonna be only the original VS strawberry in 3 countries.

As you could probably see here, after I converted everything to the same currency, buying in Korea is your best option. A lot of you probably already know, but Korean cosmetics are very cheap in Korea and could be 2-3 times more expensive in your country. Still, overall, I think that it’s good in value and it’s still a cheap face mask, especially if you buy it in Korea.

Black Sugar Mask: what does it do?

What it claims to do is to exfoliate your skin and leave it soft, silky and brighter. And in my opinion, it does what it says! All the black Sugar mask family will leave my skin feeling soft, clean and bright. And the fact that it’s so cheap is a plus!

How to use?

Massage it into your face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes before rinse off with warm water.

What’s the difference between each Black Sugar masks?

To be honest, the main effect that they give, are the same. However, some leave your skin more moisturised, some make you feel fresher and cleaner. Also, the scrub beads are a little bit different. Let’s look at them one by one. (Sorry for the dirtiness of each jar, I’m rough on them lol)

1. Original – This one has the biggest beads, means it’s kinda rough on the skin. (At least on mine) When apply, it hurts my face a little bit so I have to apply it really lightly. The finish after use is great. My skin is exfoliated. It’s clean and soft. However, as it’s a bit rough on the skin, it leave my skin feeling a little bit dry and I have to moisturized right after.

2. Strawberry – This is my personal favourite. It’s the only one I could actually finish the whole jar. In this variation of Black Sugar mask, Skin Food put in less Sugar beads and added some strawberry beads which are softer and not so rough. This is perfect as it’s like the diluted version of the original. It doesn’t hurt my face anymore and as it’s lighter you can apply it daily. This one leaves my skin more moisturized and a little bit softer. Not to mention it smells like strawberry jam. Yum!

3. Gold – This one is very similar to the original, just a bit more sticky. If the mask is a dough, the original mask is a not yet kneaded dough and this one would be a kneaded dough that is softer and the ingredients are blended together a bit more. The scrub beads are the same but it feels a bit softer when apply. And there’re some gold particles inside which if you stare closely to the photo you might spot some. It’s very small and it’s not visible when spread out on your face. This one, I think moisturized my face the best of all 3.

Black Sugar Mask Wash off - Spread out

Conclusion:

The table above is based on my preferences and experiences. In conclusion, this is what i think:

1. The original one gives the most cleanliness feels after use.

2. The strawberry one gives a fresh feel and scent.

3. The gold one leaves my face the most moisturized.

However, performance-wise, they are all the same. Your skin will be exfoliated and clean nicely. Other differences, it is up to your preferences!

That’s all for the review! I hope this review give you some guidance on which one to pick from the black sugar family. Feel free to contact me if you have question or just to share your opinion about this mask ^^

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