So as we’re heading into the Spring months it’s still freezing in a predictable British way. My skin hates the cold (it also hates the heat but for different reasons… I’m a very typical British Ginger) and so it has been suffering with dryness and flakiness too. I’m normally using exfoliators, but I unfortunately ran out of my favourite one and couldn’t afford to re-purchase. After rummaging through my testers and gifted products I found this Lumene Nordic-C Glow Reveal Peeling Mask – which sounded like it would help.
Where to Buy
| Lumene | Amazon | LookFantastic | FeelUnique |
Nordic-C Glow Reveal Peeling Mask
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Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Myreth-3 Myristate, Betaine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum (Fragrance).
Ingredient Benefits
Acacia Senegal Gum is a natural ingredient which has film forming adn thickening properties for skincare products. It has a slight aroma and helps products adhere to your skin.
Acer Saccharum Extract is a natural source of alpha hydroxy acid which helps remove dead skin cells and improve appearance.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a topical form of Vitamin C that is easily absorbed by the skin, whilst not eliminated by water based ingredients.
Betaine is a gentle and hydrating ingredient which helps skin to balance it’s hydration by adapting to moisture loss and gain.
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides is an emollient and skin replenishing ingredient which helps reeduce moisture loss. It’s deemed extremely gentle for skincare.
Citric Acid contains high levels of Vitamin, Folic Acid and Vitamin B, as well as minerals like magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. It is an alpha hydroxy acid used in personal care products to adjust the acidity or promote skin peeling and re-growth in the case of anti-aging products.
Dimethicone is a type of silicon that aids the product to glide onto your skin and also acts as a barrier after application. Dimethicone is used to protect mild skin irritations, dry patches or healing wounds, and is effective at locking in moisture thanks to its larger molecules.
Disodium EDTA (disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is used as a chelating agent. It prevents ingredients in a formula from binding with trace elements that can be present in water. Studies have found that EDTAs, including disodium EDTA, as used in cosmetic formulations are safe.
Ethylhexylglycerin is a skin conditioning agent which has emulsion properties, allowing products that use it to have better hyrdation benefits.
Glycerin promotes skin cell maturation which can help fight effects of skin problems such as psoriasis whilst improving the appearance of skin in general. It is a humecant and helps the skin maintain it’s moisture which in turn makes the skin look healthier.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate is a stabiliser, texture enhancer, and opacifying agent.
Limonene is a naturally occuring compound found in citrus fruits which can be used to make fragrances in cosmetics.
Linalool has a floral smell similar to bergamot oil and French lavender. It is a natural ingredient used for fragrancing cosmetics and skincare products.
Myreth-3 Myristate is a lubricating agent and emollient.
Panthenol is an alcohol form of the B vitamin pantothenic acid. It is used as a humectant as it attracst and holds moisture.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 helps to stablise and thicken water-based emulsions, ensuring moisture without a sticky feel on the skin.
Propanediol is a glycol that enhances absorbption of other ingredients into the skin. It can create a smooth dewy finish and has minimal senstitivity side effects.
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract is a rich source of anthocyanins, beta-carotene, and vitamin E. It also contains numerous antioxidants, trace minerals, and fatty acids which replenish and help to visibly repair compromised skin and has calming properties.
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil has high amounts of Vitamin C and is used as a skin conditioning agent. It aids in collagen production and has protective and antioxidant power.
Sodium Hydroxide is an alkaline ingredient used to hold the pH of a product. It can be a skin sensitizer when used in high concentrations.
Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E, a natural skin-conditioning agent and antioxidant but is more stable and less acidic than pure vitamin E. It is the most readily absorbed member of the vitamin E family.
Bilberry has some of the best antioxidant compounds and is known to strengthen skin against redness, and soothe irritation.
Water acts as a solvent and enables multiple other chemicals to work much better than if they were without water. As water is water, it is also suitable for all skin types and won’t be over-drying or make skin oilier.
How To Use
Apply a generous amount on dry, clean skin avoiding the eye area once or twice a week. Leave on for 10 minutes and wipe off with a dampened cloth. Then rinse skin with warm water.
Step in Skincare Routine
- Cleanser
- Masks and Exfoliators – can be used as both a mask and exfoliator.
- Toner (+exfoliating toner)
- Treatment Products (acne, antioxidant serums, acids, retinols/retinoids)
- Mists
- Serum
- Moisturiser
- Eye Cream
- Oil
First Thoughts
With the amount of ingredients with hydrating properties, I was excited to try a mask that would be both hydrating and good at shedding dead skin cells. Vitamin C is usually good for my skin, and I already use a Vitamin C exfoliator most weeks so thought I could swap this in to try it out.
Instantly, the smell caught my attention. It’s citrus but not too overpowering. Perfect for something you’ll have on your face for ten minutes. Additionally, it doesn’t smell overly chemical/lab like – which helps me believe in all the natural ingredients talked about on the list (even though chemicals are obviously in it!).
Just to note – it’s not a a peel off mask. The product formula is built to chemically exfoliate your skin whilst you wait, and then the dead skin cells ‘peel’ away once you rinse off.
During Use
When apply the Lumene Nordic-C Glow Reveal Peeling Mask you don’t really feel anything. It’s a light product and it sits on your skin easily, but there’s no tingling or feeling it hardening like other masks. It worrying-ly felt like it wasn’t doing anything, especially as it’s supposed to peel dead skin off. (spoilers: it’s fine it does work!)
The application was super easy as the formula is water based. There’s no rush to apply before it hardens and a little bit does seem to go a long way. The tube I have isn’t a whole one, but I feel like this could last months if you’re using it once a week.
Luckily it also did not cause any redness. Soem rpoducts with Vitamin C and acids can cause my skin to get very red, but this product contains quite a few calming ingredients. I think this really helped to keep the skin soothed and hydrated.
After Use
After rinsing the product off fully my skin defintely felt better for it. It felt smooth but also hydrated – which is great! The mask isn’t drying which is so helpful if you’re trying to get rid of dry patches. I personally wasn’t in a bad place for dry patches when I used it, but I feel like it would help and I’ll try again if I do get some.
My skin felt clean after use as well. I’m unsure of how much dead skin really got peeled away but my skin felt fresh and looked really good. I wouldn’t say I was glowing but it definitely helped.
On top of this, the tube and cap are made out of plastic and are recyclable if facilities are available in your area. Plus, the sluminium foil seal on the tube is metal and can be recycled, again if facilities are available.
Would I Re-Purchase?
For approx. £17 I would probably pick this up again if I was looking for a good hyrdrating mask. It really depends as to whether I need one for spots and breakouts or hydration. I feel like it works well and it’s good value for money as you only need to use a small amount.
