When Peach and Lily had a flash sale (where they sold one of each item) I was intrigued by this Moonshot mask. Moonshot is a fairly new brand, owned by YG, and are advertised to have a emphasis on makeup and bold colours. I didn’t even know they did skincare until I saw this mask. I’ve previously tried two of their makeup products, a lipstick (with the rounded end bullet) and tint, both were okay but nothing special (it was more a personal preference as I wasn’t a fan of the matte finish).

Brand: Moonshot

Product Type: Wash Off Mask / Sleeping Pack

Skin Type: All

Capacity: 100ml

Retail Price: ₩38,000 (Purchased for ₩32,000) Wash Off Mask / Sleeping PackAll100ml₩38,000 (Purchased for ₩32,000)

About The Product

The mask, which purifies and moisturizes the skin, enables the user to receive spa treatment at home by providing its sophisticated 2-step treatment. Step 1: Purify. The clay mask purifies and shrinks the pores. Step 2: Restore. The moisturizing sleeping gel mask makes the skin smooth and elastic.

I’m always on the lookout for an AB dupe for Glamglow’s Supermud (spoiler: still haven’t found it) so clay masks always appeal to me. The potentially travel and luggage friendly packaging and design was ultimately what appealed to me.

Ingredients

Step 1 : Purify

Water, Kaolin, Calcium Carbonate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Bentonite, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Castanea Crenata (chestnut) Shell Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (licorice) Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Malva Sylvestris (mallow) Extract, Mentha Piperita (peppermint) Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance

Step 2 : Restore

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bis-peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Olea Europaea (olive) Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Rubus Idaeus (raspberry) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Hedera Helix(ivy) Extract, Disodium Edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Ci 15985, Ci 17200, Fragrance

Potential Irritation/Acne Triggers

Cetearyl Alcohol (Acne: 2, Irritant: 2)

PEG-100 Stearate (Acne: 1)

Butylene Glycol (Acne: 1)

Carbomer (Irritant: 1)

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Acne: 2)

Persea Gratissima oil (Acne: 2)

CI 17200 (Acne: 1)

I’ve added the COSDNA profile as two separate entries, Step 1 and Step 2. Also have the image here but it’s not very clear.

First Impressions

As for the actual delivery, rather than samples, it came with a lookbook/catalog of their products and how to achieve certain makeup looks. Samples aren’t that important to me right now (it’s always nice, though!) so I don’t mind the self-advertising, the glossy cards would also make nice postcard pin ups.

Moonshot packaging leans on the simple and minimal side, with their skincare range packaged in baby blue and pink-ish. It sounds terrible, but looks more impressive in real life because of the muted tones. The mask comes in a sturdy plastic jar which weirdly out-of-sync with my other jars. The diameter is fairly big and takes up a little more space which is why it’s still just sitting on my desk rather than a place on the shelf.

I was a little surprised that it didn’t come with a spatula (which should be the norm) but it doesn’t make much of a difference for me as I have so many lying around. The inner lid indicates which side is which, but the white stifff clay side is ‘purify’ and the orange-ish gel is 'restore’.

Usage & Performance

How To Use: Apply Step 1 PURIFY, a fine layer to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Leave for 5 minutes or until completely dry. Rinse off. Apply Step 2 RESTORE to cleansed face. Use once or twice a week for radiant skin.

The first thing that caught my attention was that the second step was not a wash off mask, and is instead advised as a sleeping pack. This brought on a slight dilemma because I wasn’t sure how exactly to fit this into my routine. I mean, no one does a clay mask and then goes to straight to sleep, right? So, I took the mask for a test drive, using three different methods, each with it’s own mini review below.

The first was part of my PM routine. I used the clay mask in between my double cleansing steps, finished the rest of my routine, and used step 2 as a sleeping pack. I waited for the clay to dry, about 10 minutes, and it was quite easy to wash off. No need for excessive scrubbing/rubbing. I saw an improvement in my pores as they seemed smaller/cleaner but it was pretty short lasting and by the time I finished by entire routine, the area on and around my nose looked much the same to when I started. The sleeping pack felt nice and cooling upon application and absorbed fairly quickly. When I woke up, my face did feel plumper and soft but I probably get the same, if not better results from my current sleeping packs.

Another thing I noticed while applying the sleeping pack was how much less I needed compared to the clay part. Both sides are equal (and I’m assuming are 50ml) but I can see myself finishing the clay side a lot earlier.

The second try was part of my AM routine. I would use both steps 1 and 2 as wash off masks, followed by normal cleansing and the rest of the routine. To tell the truth, the results weren’t that different from the first time but I did notice makeup seemed to go on better, and the finish was smoother/more natural.

The third attempt, was sort of as instructed. I returned home in the afternoon, removed my makeup with an oil cleanser, did the clay mask and followed it up with a sleeping pack which I didn’t rinse off. I then had an afternoon nap before going out to dinner, and did my evening routine like normal. Again, the clay part of mask yielded the same results; instantly cleaner pores, then back to normal fairly quickly. However, as this was my third time using this mask within the same week, I can say the SF’s on my nose have noticably reduced. I don’t think it’s specifically this mask, as most cleansing masks would have the same sort of effect after accumulative use.

To Buy, Or Not To Buy

Probably not. I liked the gimmick of two masks in one, but neither side had a 'wow’ factor. The clay part was only a smidgen stronger than the Innisfree Volcanic Pore Clay Mask (which I found close to useless) and the sleeping mask part was in no way superior to other products I already have.

3/5 (Meh. A good trial run but I won’t repurchase.)

Where To Buy

When I bought mine, the global Moonshot store hadn’t opened yet (May) and there was a 15% off sale at SSG (via Avecko), otherwise the global store has this for $40. Also fairly sure it’ll be stocked at Peach and Lily in the near future.