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Home » Product Reviews » Do you get the benefits of a face mask in just 15 seconds with the Blithe Splash Mask?

Do you get the benefits of a face mask in just 15 seconds with the Blithe Splash Mask?

December 22, 2017 Paris B 20 Comments

I came across mention of a “splash mask” online not very long ago. Someone I knew swore by how wonderful it was. When I checked recently, said someone was onto another skincare trend. So I don’t know really! Korean skincare routines have thrown up many different routines and products that do not necessarily work for me, so I have tended to not pay a lot of attention.

But one day, when I was browsing Sephora, I made an odd Sephora purchase – the Blithe Patting Water Pack, or Blithe Splash Mask, whichever you want to call it. The former is the formal name. The latter is what everyone calls it.

blithe splash mask energizing

The reason I picked is up is purely due to curiosity. It was a pretty expensive purchase on a whim, but I was curious. How does it work and do you really just literally splash it on?!

There are 3 different types, I believe, but I bought the Blithe Splash Mask – Energy Yellow Citrus & Honey version, which is supposed to be for toning up and revitalizing the skin. Goodness knows, I could do with some of that! But how did I fare with it?

First, let’s figure out what exactly is a Blithe Splash mask. Blithe is the brand of course. I think they popularized it. Or maybe not. I’m not sure 😛 A “Splash Mask” is a product that you quite literally, splash onto your face, and it promises to give you the benefits of doing a mask. Except it takes you 15 seconds or so instead of 15 minutes.

Now, you tell me that that does not intrigue you!

blithe splash mask energizing

The directions however, had me wanting to put this down almost immediately. It calls for you to dilute the product in a sink (or bowl) of water. Then, splash and pat this dilution onto your skin until you’ve used up the water (about 30-60 seconds), then pat dry.

You must be kidding me.

I knew I’d have no patience for this in the morning, and I did not want to wet my whole bathroom with all the splashing. So, as I wash my face in the shower, I opted to try this in the shower. I used a basin of water at first. But you know what? It’s quite a hassle.

Eventually, I looked up options online, and I found that you can pour about half a capful into your palm, splash (pat) it against your skin, and then continue to splash (pat) water for about a minute. This was doable for me.

This Blithe Splash Mask promises to revitalize skin, and to give you glowing skin like that post-facial, except it takes you seconds in the shower. It is also supposed to contain lactic acid (which I have found beneficial in my skincare) which is a milder form of chemical exfoliant, to reveal smoother, brighter skin and soften lines.

Truth to tell, I could not see any results using this product.

The only thing I really noticed, was that after I used this, it would leave a residue on my skin, that I wasn’t much a fan of. I used this after double cleansing, and while it does not make my skin feel dry, it did not noticeably plump it up, nor make it look any better than it does post-cleanse.

The only thing I could say for sure, is that my skin felt a little bit hydrated, and smooth. Not hydrated enough for me to skip my skincare routine, but hydrated enough so I could get out of the shower, change and dry my hair before putting on my skincare.

blithe splash mask energizing

I personally saw no benefits in using this product at all. It is messy and unnecessarily complicated, I feel. When I pour the product into my palm, getting it onto your face is a whole different matter altogether. About 70% of the product runs down my arms, and maybe 10% gets on my face, as I quickly pat it. Then, it’s gone.

Are you supposed to hold it in one palm, while you pat with your free hand? Or do you cup your hands and “splash” it on your face? Because the original directions call for it to be diluted, when I use it neat, I live in fear of it burning my face off and have no intention to stand there patting it in. I want it on my face, and then rinsed with water as quickly as I can. I actually find it quite stressful LOL! 😀

The bottle comes with a stopper, that makes it portable. However, I threw mine away eventually, because it’s really hard to fiddle around with this in the shower or with wet hands. Perhaps, if you follow the instructions and wash your face at your sink, you’d face less of an issue with it.

As a fan of cream masks, I find its claims of delivering the same results as a mask inaccurate. I see better results from using a 15 minute cream mask (or even sheet mask) than using this Blithe Splash Mask. What purpose I do think it might serve, is if you are a fan of the 7-skin technique, or want to try it. This is basically the Korean 7-skin technique in a bottle. It is light enough that you can layer it, and it isn’t thick so it doesn’t leave you feeling uncomfortable. I’m not personally a fan of either, so I’ll skip this.

That said however, there are lots of people who love it, so it is a case of woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure. I don’t know. I can’t seem to be able to get behind these gimmicky skincare and techniques! 😛

IN A NUTSHELL

The Blithe Patting Water Pack or Blithe Splash Mask is a liquid product that you dilute in water and splash-pat onto your skin repeatedly. You can also use about half a capful neat, patted onto your skin, followed by lots of water. I personally saw no change in my skin, nor did I derive any benefits. It just felt unnecessarily complicated and gimmicky for me. I also did not enjoy the residue on my skin. Not something I’d buy again in a hurry.

PROS: Not drying

CONS: Complicated, Messy, The stopper is tight and hard to remove with wet hands, Packaging needs improvement e.g. a stopper with a hole, No discernible results for me, Pricey

WHO WILL LIKE THIS: Anyone who is a fan of the Korean 7-skin technique

PRICE: RM159 | US$45 for 200ml

WHERE TO BUY: Sephora stores and online, Selfridges, Cult Beauty

For those interested, this is the ingredient list for the Blithe Splash Mask Energy Yellow Citrus & Honey:

Water, Lactic Acid, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Panthenol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated castor oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Lactate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Dextrin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Salicylic Acid.

I have since read that you can pour a little product onto a cotton pad, and apply to your skin as you would a toner, without having to rinse off. That makes a lot more sense to me, except I then wonder about it being likened to a mask, and I question the actual need to dilute as per its directions. I’d personally liken this product more to a hydrating acid toner, than a mask. I feel the mask element is a little misleading because it doesn’t quite deliver an instant result as a mask will. Personally, if I wanted to do a mask, I’d just do a mask. A sheet mask does not take very long. Short-cuts are never worth your while.

Have you tried this Blithe Splash Mask or any splash mask?

Am I using this wrongly? Do you want to convince me I need to give this another chance? (I gave it about 5 months before I felt confident enough to write this LOL! 😀 ) Or maybe you have a technique to share?

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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  1. Maja says

    December 22, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    You could have asked me, I would have said pretty much the same thing ?. I apply it in the shower, straight on my face, pat a little and then use plenty of water to remove it. It’s OK, but no great results. Won’t repurchase.
    Happy holidays, and a great new year! Please continue what you do, I love your blog. So informative, and extremely well written. You have a great sense of humor. ?

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    • Paris B says

      December 29, 2017 at 12:53 pm

      Haha I’m glad you feel the same way Maja. I felt like I was missing something, because so many people seem to love it? 😛 Thank you so much for always being such a true supporter of what I do. I truly appreciate all your contributions and our little “chats” in the comments. Thank you and Happy New Year Maja 🙂

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      • Maja says

        December 31, 2017 at 4:01 am

        You remember me? That’s really nice of you. ?
        BTW, have you tried Ren Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial? No fuss, and it gives my skin a lovely glow. I usually leave it on for way longer and spray my face a couple of times to improve absorption.
        Happy New Year, and take care.

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        • Paris B says

          December 31, 2017 at 10:07 am

          Yes I do Maja, I don’t have many readers piping up from Switzerland! It’s a country I hope to visit some day, as I’ve always harboured an ambition to see the Alps up close 😀 I actually have tried the REN 1 Minute Facial and I have to agree with you that it goes give an almost instant glow to the skin. The reason I did not feature it (aside from forgetting) was because I found the results too temporary. It gives a nice glow immediately, but it does not last. I also found the product oxidises very easily (maybe in my weather) so towards the end of the tube, it was coming out an odd yellowish-orange. It did not sit well with me especially for that price. But I think that it offers a much better result than this Blithe one does.

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          • Maja says

            January 2, 2018 at 8:09 pm

            You should come to Switzerland, it is very picturesque. I also like the fact that the country is so small. It’s convenient for traveling all over Central Europe.
            Interesting observations about the REN Flash Rinse Facial – I have to observe this.

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            • Paris B says

              January 9, 2018 at 9:14 am

              Switzerland is definitely on my list of to-visit countries! One day soon (It’s expensive too! LOL!)

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  2. Ann-Gee Lee Wilson says

    December 22, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    It’s like you took the words right out of my mouth! This product is definitely a waste of money. It does pretty much little to NOTHING.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      December 29, 2017 at 12:54 pm

      Haha I’m actually so amused that so many of us seem to feel this way. On the other hand, there are those who love it. So I guess we’re in the minority here? Or are there those who feel the same but don’t say so? LOL 😀

      Reply
  3. Margaret Cheong says

    December 22, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    I don’t understand this. You pat on the beneficial products to have them splashed off after a few seconds?? I understand if for peeling gel, you can’t leave it on for too long lest the acids will irritate the skin. This is too confusing for me, I would stay away from this.

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    • Paris B says

      December 29, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      Yep, pretty much that Margaret LOL! It’s just so gimmicky. On the one hand, they tell you to dilute it. On the other hand, they say you can put it straight on skin. So, which is which? 😀

      Reply
  4. Angelina says

    December 22, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    What a hassle. I know many bloggers and the likes swear by it. Not me.

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    • Paris B says

      December 29, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      Yep, I came across so many raves, which led to my curiousity. It certainly killed the cat I have to say

      Reply
  5. Gabrielle Crystal RoseBonniee ~ says

    December 22, 2017 at 11:13 pm

    Nice tip! I would like to try it too

    Reply
  6. Legeeque says

    December 23, 2017 at 7:08 am

    I’ll admit when i saw this title of your post crop up on my twitter, I rubbed my hands gleefully because like any cranky old person, I approach most too-good-to-be-true claims with a healthy dose of skepticism. I’m glad I did.

    Like get-quick-rich-schemes, if it’s too good to be true, then it usually is. There’s really no shortcut to life. If you want it bad enough, you’d make the effort and time for it.

    Honestly, when it comes to skincare and masks, I’ve learnt there are no shortcuts. As for lazy nights, slap on a sleeping mask. That’s the only shortcut to masks I’d take.

    Hope your toe is well and you’re enjoying the holiday ? I’ve missed our chats!

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    • Paris B says

      December 29, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      Absolutely. 15 seconds mask effect? No way, unless it is a jab 😛 I swear by the slow-and-steady way of doing things. At least you get there in the end, safely. Not lying as a casualty by the roadside of lofty promises.

      Reply
  7. Lu says

    December 27, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    These splash masks have always baffled me. Would I rather just put on a real mask or get a basin of water, fill it up dilute the mixture then splash? It’s too much work for something that, as you said has 70% of the product ending up on your arm and counter! As a toner, my only worry would be that it wouldn’t layer well as it’s meant to be washed off.

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    • Paris B says

      December 29, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      LOL apparently, there are those who do prefer the whole process of filling up a basin and splashing a product on their face vs lying on a couch with a mask on for the same time 😀 But who’s to judge eh? I think this serves those who want to adopt the 7skin method. But otherwise, it is not worth its time 😀

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  8. EstherLim says

    December 27, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    Just like you, the splash mask intrigued me!! But after reading the directions for use and visualizing the effort of using this product – I gave it a pass! I’m too malas to slowly pat it on my skin layer by layer!

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    • Paris B says

      December 29, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      You and I both. Then, because they say you can use it directly on skin but then splash off in the shower, I go a little crazy splashing off, because I don’t know how much I’m removing, or how well it is being removed! LOL! More hassle than it’s worth to be honest

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  9. Tessa Tay says

    February 14, 2018 at 10:49 pm

    I’ve tried the splash mask too and while I did not see any improvement at least my sensitive skin did not react to the fragrance. I used the purple one and thought the smell of berries was way too strong to be natural. However, I must say that the pressed serum and the essence from Blithe are really good. Check it out when you next visit sephora.

    Reply

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