Evolu Rehydration Rescue Masque Review

Rain, wind, sun, snow on the mountain and air so cold you breathe steam, is not a recipe for hydrated skin! It's a recipe for skin like a dried up autumn leaf by the end of the day. Add to the outside elements the office air conditioning and I was in need some serious hydration at the end of the day. Enter Evolu Rehydration Rescue Masque! Rescue is the perfect word for it. Home from work, makeup off, masque on. A winning combination as it turns out. This masque comes in a squeeze tube (love that). Gentle enough to use every day (which I've done since receiving it), this masque has a thick cream consistency and applies so smoothly. It really is like putting a moisturiser on and forgetting about it. I believe the instructions say you can leave this on overnight, however I only did it for about half to 45 minutes in the evening. The results are just fabulous. My skin is smooth, plump, fresh, hydrated and ready for my night time routine. All of these things are still apparent in the morning. I’ve found the additional hydration from the masque has given that extra boost to my skin that one always needs over winter, my foundation is applying smoother and I’m really enjoying a masque that can be used every day. Love it!

For some reason face masks tend to disappoint me - I don't know if my expectations are too high and I'm anticipating miracles, but no matter the mask, deep cleanse, purifying, uber-moisturising, I find the results lacklustre.

Well, hello Evolu! Winter has left me with my usual super dry cheeks and forehead, like desert dry.

The packaging is lovely, very classy. A simple upside down squeeze tube. I like that it takes a bit of effort to squeeze out the product - no wastage!

60ml seems small for a moisturising mask, which tend to need slathering on, but this thick cream actually goes quite far. I couldn't find any instructions on how often to use it, so I've been using it a couple of times a week.

It goes on like a thick moisturiser and absorbs quite well, with just the 'feeling' of a layer left on your skin. When using overnight there was no obvious residue on my pillow, win!

I did feel a warming sensation, this wasn't on the packaging so I'm not sure if its typical, but I had no reaction/adverse effects, so I'm putting it down to the mask doing its thing.

Like all Evolu products the scent is absolutely divine. Natural, but not overly floral, its just nommy!

So far so good. But does it work? Well, my skin is softer than it's ever been, the dry patches were gone after the first use, I feel my skin looks brighter and more clear. I did experience a wee break out in my hair line and my nose crevices felt a little oily. On other uses I just avoided these areas and had no issue!

The only reason I've gone 4/5 is the price. I do think it's a wee bit pricey for the size, if the tube were bigger, I wouldn't bat an eyelid at paying it, as it is a great product.

Found at my local pharmacy I was on the hunt for a new mask to try out as I am a fan of multi-masking and like to have a few on hand for whatever my combination skin decides to do. Being that the Evolu range was on offer with 30% my eye naturally pulled me over to their display.

With combination skin I have masks for oily areas, acne breakout, purifying and detoxing as it is a balancing act and at the time of purchasing this mask I was noticing that the drier areas of my skin, especially around the lips and chin area, were getting so dry that I would be sore so the rehydrating mask with its claims of delivering deeper, longer lasting moisture was just what I wanted.

The texture was thick but expected for this type of mask, it was creamy enough to spread evenly over the areas that needed to be treated without straying too far into the oily areas, which I am so glad I took my time to do so as even after the first use I noticed that my skin in the dry areas were plumper and smoother.

I initally used it 3 times a week as like I said I was having a rather bad dry moment but found that was far too much for my skin and have since scaled it back to as needed as it very quickly did what it promised by helping the area retain moisture that a few days afterwards I awoke to a rather greasy chin area which is a little out of the normal and I was using my regular night cream for balancing my skin so knew instantly that it was a result of the mask. I can handle oily areas when covering with makeup but dry areas are just a pain as they get all flaky so I have found that once a week is more than enough.

I am thinking that as my skin ages more that I might have to incorporate this in more often as I think it will be fab for that as it really plumps up the skin which in turn makes it firmer and slightly lifted.

Package arrived and look pretty impressive in a shiny lilac box with an easy to open cap. Unfortunately the white writing on the box was pretty difficult to read - especially for us older people and i needed a pair of glasses....LOL Pretty easy application without stickiness, and I went to bed without having a second thought. Easily removed in the next morning shower and left my skin soft and glowing - moisturiser went on easily after toning and make up was a breeze.

There was not to much of a fragrance which i liked - the texture was pretty nice and easy to apply - i will keep on using this product as it definitely added moisture back into my dry winter skin.

Evolu Rehydration Rescue Masque is advertised as a super-intensive moisture mask formulated for dehydrated skin that's sorely in need of revival. it is promoted as a rich intensive overnight treatment.

I love that the Evolu Masque contains no nasty chemicals such as parabens, petrochemicals, mineral oils, phthalates, sulfates, artificial colours or fragrances, and no animal products other than beeswax and lanolin. And top marks for being made in New Zealand with New Zealand Pure Spring Water.

The packaging is subtle, a light grey box with product information and a map of NZ on the front, but unfortunately has no expiry date on it which I would have expected with the use of natural products.

The masque comes in a squeeze tube and has a thick consistency but spreads easily over the skin. Being in a tube its also hygienic as you don't have to dip your fingers into the product unlike other masks which come in tubs. It has a very subtle fresh, clean scent, being fragranced with bergamot and sweet orange essential oils. The masque texture is thick and dense but not creamy, it’s easy to spread all over my face and leave a velvety feel. The masque is not oily or messy so it’s easy to use. In winter my complexion gets tired and dull, my skin is dry and dehydrated. I’ve noticed a lack of glow or brightness in my skin so I’m constantly looking for products that promote radiance, glow, and luminosity. After removing make-up and toning my skin I take about a good teaspoon of the masque and use a brush to apply the product to my face and neck. I gently massage the gel for approximately 10 seconds to help the gel penetrate deeply into my skin. I massage in a circular motion on my cheeks and in an upwards motion on my forehead and neck. It takes about 10 minutes for the masque to completely absorb. The masque has a nice texture and consistency that doesn't leave a greasy feel and is light enough so you can wear it overnight without creating a mess on your pillowcase. In the morning, I use a mild cleanser to clean my face and rinse with cold water or rinse off in the shower. I had high hopes for this product since over night masks are all the rage. The masque leaves my skin very soft after application. However I do not see any extra radiance added to my face as a result of using this product. I found it quite moisturising but not super hydrating. I was hoping for more even skin tone and deep hydration and it unfortunately disappointed me in that area. While I did not use it for a long period of time I didn't find that it did much for my skin. I expected more moisture and more glow. I find that my night creams are more effective than this masque. Maybe with continuous use, it could increase the hydration level in my skin and even skin tone over time. However, I do recommend this product for those with normal to slightly dry skin who prefer natural products because it does not contain harmful preservatives. 

As with any new facial product I try, I tested this product on the back of my hand before trying it on my face. After a few hours I'd had no reaction so thought I was good to go. Unfortunately not. My skin has been really dry of late with the air conditioning being on so much at work, so I was looking forward to trialing this product. With my skin being as dry as it is I opted for the overnight option on the box; cleansing, toning and then using the product and leaving it on overnight. Day 1: I noticed my skin felt a little heavy in the morning prior to rinsing the product off, once rinsed off my skin was definitely softer although I noticed a bit of redness around my nose and chin. This quickly faded after rinsing and doing my normal skincare/makeup regime. Day 2: Again my skin felt heavy and clogged in the morning, I noticed breakouts starting around my nose and on my chin (ugh!) - blessed with the skin I have, I only suffer from minor breakouts at a certain time of the month, and it wasn't that time, so was a little wary. Skin was definitely soft after I rinsed the product off. I noticed my pillowcase also had a greasy type film on it from the product, my face felt dirty in the morning. Day 3: I opted for the treat-me type option on the box as it was Friday, which is my bubble bath and relaxation night. After about an hour and a half of having the product on, I rinsed it off and noticed my breakouts were starting to look a little angry and redder than they had been. Day 4: opted not to use the product on this day with my breakouts as they were. Day 5: again opted not to use the product as my breakouts weren't clearing as quickly as I hoped. Day 6: breakouts were clearing so opted for the shorter timeframe, immediately noticed the skin around my breakouts went redder and my T-zone felt oily and clogged. While my cheeks and forehead felt soft, my T-zone just felt clogged and heavy. Day 7: last day of the trial, I used the product for a very short timeframe of 30mins, again the same results as Day 6. Overall I'd be reluctant to spend money on this product and wouldn't be purchasing it after the trial. It went on smoothly and a small amount was needed so it would be economical in that sense.

I was happy to be selected for this trial as my skin definitely feels the affects of the harsh winter air and tends to dry out.

The masque has a thick creamy consistency and when applied to the skin it feels more like a heavy moisturiser which absorbs completely. For this reason I decided to leave it on overnight as it has a comfortable feeling.

I definitely felt the affects of circulation quite soon after I applied it as my skin had a warm feeling, but not unpleasant

Once morning arrived I washed my face as usual and my skin was left feeling fairly hydrated but i wouldnt say i was impressed. I tested the product several times with the same result.