Mask is ok, strips are not good.

When it comes to the overall effect of this 2-step 'pack' of products, I like the mask, but not the strips. Here-in lies the main problem though, I did not enjoy the use of them at all. At the end, my skin was soft, clean and felt better, but I have other products I definitely prefer over these. Let's start with the mask.

I don't really consider this a mask, because it's only a minute...it feels more like a cleanser. I like to use masks as a chance to relax, so prefer a 15-minute MINIMUM mask, so I'm probably not the target audience for a short mask like this. I also don't love warming masks. This mask DOES warm, however, if you don't feel it warming, you're doing it wrong. It must be wet to activate the warmth, so wet your fingertips and massage if you don't feel the heat. What I don't like about the 'warming' effect is that, to me, it feels uncomfortable, like when your skin flushes before you get sick, I really didn't enjoy the sensation or the smell of the mask, which is really strong and not very nice (hard to describe other than urgh).

However, I did feel the mask left my skin soft and pleasant afterward, so I'll rate it a little higher for that. Since I didn't enjoy the experience I wouldn't use it again. Now, onto the strips.

I'm pretty sure I've previously used Biore Charcoal nose strips and didn't like them then either. The regular Biore nose strips are actually pretty good, but I found the charcoal ones do a much worse job. They are a lot worse at sticking, even on a very wet nose with dry fingers, as instructed. I often find myself putting them on upside down as well, since Biore's instructions are never clear about which end is which. My least favourite thing about the charcoal strips though? I just find they don't work as well. They clean out fewer pores, even the ones that easily come out with light pressure. It also always leaves black stuff on my nose afterward.

Given the higher price of this, I'd really rather buy a pack of regular nose strips, or a full tube of masks. It's just not for me.