Skinfood, Black Sugar Mask Wash Off
Black Sugar Mask Wash Off
Classic physical scrub that polishes skin smooth using brown sugar granules.
Pros
- Smooths texture
- Cult classic
Cons
- Too rough for sensitive skin
Where to buy
Ships from Germany, Prime eligible on most items. Affiliate link, same price for you.
A classic scrub mask: fine black sugar granules in a rich base of macadamia, shea and meadowfoam oils. It buffs away dry flakes and leaves skin soft rather than stripped. Physical scrubs aren't for everyone, though, and it contains fragrance and essential oils, so skip it on sensitive, irritated or active acne skin.
What's good and what's not
A nourishing black sugar scrub mask for soft, smooth skin.
The good
Simple sugar scrub
Black sugar gives a gentle physical scrub that most people find easy to control.
Leaves skin soft
Shea butter and plant oils stop it from feeling stripping.
A classic for a reason
It has been around for years and is cheap for the size.
The trade-offs
Can get messy
The grainy texture takes a bit of rinsing.
Skip on active breakouts
Rubbing sugar over inflamed spots can irritate them.
Reach for it if
Normal and dry skin with flakes or rough texture.
Skip it if
Sensitive, irritated or acne-prone skin, and anyone who reacts to fragrance or essential oils.
What to expect
- Smoother skin texture
- Softer skin
- Improved skin radiance
- Hydrated feel after exfoliation
- Gentle dead skin cell removal
Don't expect
- Deep pore cleansing
- Acne treatment
- Significant brightening of hyperpigmentation
- Wrinkle reduction
Deep facts
- Texture
- thick, gritty paste
- Finish
- soft, hydrated, and smooth
- Scent
- sweet, slightly citrusy, due to parfum and fruit extracts
- Packaging
- Jar packaging, requires dipping fingers or a spatula.
- Value
- Very good value: a jar lasts months at once or twice a week.
- Time to results
- Smoother, softer skin right after rinsing.
- Usage frequency
- 1 to 2 times per week
- Routine position
- After cleansing, before toner
Layering tips
Massage gently onto damp, clean skin for a minute, leave for a few minutes, then rinse. Don't use on the same day as acid exfoliants or retinoids.
Flagged ingredients
Parfum (Fragrance)
Contains synthetic fragrance, which can be a potential irritant for very sensitive skin types.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract (Essential Oil)
Orange fruit extract can contain compounds that may be irritating or photosensitizing for sensitive skin, similar to essential oils.
Lanolin (Comedogenic)
Lanolin has a moderate comedogenic rating, which could potentially clog pores for some acne-prone individuals.
Full INCI list
This ingredient list was auto-compiled and may be incomplete or outdated. For allergens, pregnancy or sensitivity checks, verify on the brand's official page.
Sucrose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Lanolin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Caramel, Sorbitan Laurate, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, BHT, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
How to use
Massage on damp skin once or twice a week, rinse off.
Questions people ask about Black Sugar Mask Wash Off
What is Black Sugar Mask Wash Off and what does it do?
What is Black Sugar Mask Wash Off and what does it do?
A nourishing black sugar scrub mask for soft, smooth skin.
Is Black Sugar Mask Wash Off good for dry, normal and combination skin?
Is Black Sugar Mask Wash Off good for dry, normal and combination skin?
Yes, it tends to suit dry, normal and combination skin. Normal and dry skin with flakes or rough texture.
Who should avoid Black Sugar Mask Wash Off?
Who should avoid Black Sugar Mask Wash Off?
Sensitive, irritated or acne-prone skin, and anyone who reacts to fragrance or essential oils.
How often should I use Black Sugar Mask Wash Off?
How often should I use Black Sugar Mask Wash Off?
1 to 2 times per week
How long until Black Sugar Mask Wash Off shows results?
How long until Black Sugar Mask Wash Off shows results?
Smoother, softer skin right after rinsing.
What can I layer Black Sugar Mask Wash Off with?
What can I layer Black Sugar Mask Wash Off with?
Massage gently onto damp, clean skin for a minute, leave for a few minutes, then rinse. Don't use on the same day as acid exfoliants or retinoids.
Is Black Sugar Mask Wash Off worth the price?
Is Black Sugar Mask Wash Off worth the price?
Very good value: a jar lasts months at once or twice a week.
Is Black Sugar Mask Wash Off suitable for sensitive skin?
Is Black Sugar Mask Wash Off suitable for sensitive skin?
Black Sugar Mask Wash Off is alcohol-free, which makes it a safer pick for reactive or barrier-impaired skin. Always patch test before using it on the full face.
Where to buy
Ships from Germany, Prime eligible on most items. Affiliate link, same price for you.
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