Guest Review: IDI Italy MultiAction Mask for hypersensitive skin

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I tried the IDI Italy MultiAction Mask a while ago and was a little ambivalent towards it. So, I got my friend Rinnah who I know for a fact has sensitive skin, to try it because I figured that if it’d work for her, the claims that it is formulated for sensitive skin will hold true. I think it did 🙂 But let’s see what she has to say.

I have hypersensitive skin and am usually very wary of testing out new products that may cause me to breakout in rashes. Even skincare that is supposedly formulated for sensitive skin can leave me nursing red, inflamed and occasionally itchy patches/bumps all over my face. However, since the IDI Italy MultiAction Mask is formulated for sensitive skin, it should be right up my alley, eh?

Here’s how the showdown between IDI cream mask and my skin went.

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I first popped the jar open. Maybe it’s just me, but although it’s less hygienic in the long run, I prefer masks that come in jars/tubs rather than tubes because I find it easier to dig in with a spatula and my fingers. It’s also much faster for me to slap the mask on, rather than having to fiddle with squeezy tubes and I make less mess because I don’t end up with residue smears from my fingers all over the tube. I also find that I can estimate my mask usage much better with a jar/tub and not have to guess at how much product I have left!

The IDI mask looks a wee bit like the emollient creams my dermatologist would prescribe me for my eczema, though the texture of the cream mask is thicker than what I’m used to. (ParisB likens it to thick cream for cooking. LOL.) I like that it’s not fragranced because strong scents near my face tend to irritate my sinuses. In fact, it’s so non-fragranced that my nose doesn’t even know the cream mask is on my face. 😛
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Ms. Nosy Parker Asks: What Skincare mask did you use? Mine is IDI Italy MultiAction Mask

Paris B 23 Comments

Yay! Time for the weekly question by Ms. Nosy Parker 😀

What skincare mask did you use most recently?

Mine is the new MultiAction Mask by IDI Italy 1858 (RM186/50ml) which is part of their Lab 0.31 line and currently available at IDI Italy 1858 counters in Guardian pharmacies and other leading pharmacies.

I used this the day I returned from an all day driving trip under the hot hot sun. Even with high SPF sunscreen on, my skin felt a little warm in the evening. So, I decided to slap this one on.

The MultiAction Mask is formulated for sensitive skin, so I figured skin that was warmed up by the sun wouldn’t suffer. And I was right. It has a nice slightly cooling effect on contact with the skin. Not cold or anything, but gently cools it. I liked that especially when there is no fragrance. The cream mask comes in a tub and its pure white. It also feels like thick cream. If you cook, you’ll know what I’m talking about. I sometimes feel like I’m spreading cooking cream on my face LOL… It doesn’t dry hard on the skin and I usually leave it on about 1/2 an hour. Since it contains no fragrance there is nothing to bug my nose. Continue Reading

Short Takes and Retakes : Kiehl’s, IDI Italy, Clarins, Hada Labo

Paris B 18 Comments

Saturday! Again! Have you been enjoying your Chinese New Year holidays 😀 I have, needless to say. A whole week of pure relaxation (and eating) is bliss! Tomorrow, I meet up with friends for more “loh sang” so that will be fun!

Anyway, since its been a slow week, I’d like to tell you about a few products I’ve tried and tested recently which came in sample packs so its hard to evaluate them on a long term basis. Also, a couple of re-takes where I’ve reevaluated some products I tried previously. If you have been looking for an update here it is!

Quick reviews on products

Short Take: Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer

This was a sample bottle I received with one of my purchases. I’d heard a lot about how good this is for extreme weather. Apparently, they go climbing Mt. Everest in this! Or was it to the Antartic? Hmm… Either way, it is supposed to help for extreme conditions.

In hot humid weather, I found it a little strong unless you have dry skin then its good. It also works well if you are exposed to air conditioning all day e.g. working in an office/mall. But if you are out and about, its not so suitable. I tried this in Bangkok – did not break me out, but I prefer using it at night in hotel rooms where the air is super dry.

Re Take: IDI Italy Sunscreen (original review)

Ok no, I did not dislike this sunscreen despite what many think – my gripe was that the white cast was a bit too strong but as a sunscreen, it works. I’ve since worn this while walking in the hot sun in Bangkok and HK and I like that my skin doesn’t feel dried out or burnt after long exposure to the sun. This will be a mainstay for travel, mostly because I’m less fussy about how I look when I travel and I can get away looking a little ghostly LOL…

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