The Tarabusi Creek Sugar Cookie Facial Cleaser Mask is the first face mask I have used that wasn't a sheet. The first thing I noticed about it was the color. On the site it's a light brown color (like cookie dough) much darker and with a slight green tint. When I first got it I was taken back and thought maybe I got the wrong one. But it smells sugary and like vanilla. After looking a bit online of people who also purchased it I noticed it was the right actual color. So keep that in mind when purchasing. It's not that it's a bad thing, colors change with changes of recipe. Colors change with what you use.That is to be expected when purchasing from small businesses. They do everything by hand so usually each batch might be a bit different than the last. Most of all colors change when you take photos. Light hits a certain way, settings on your camera and editing to make the image look nice. Mine turned out a light brown almost peanut butter color in my photos after touching them up so they look decent. Keep in mind when buying anything online that colors will hardly look like what's in the photo.


It is not a very appealing color but that matters little if it works. The scent is strong and very sugary. Almost a bit sharp and made me a bit nauseous when I first used it. However, I have a sensitive nose and overly sweet scents don't agree with me. I still wanted to try it out. The second time I used it I was used to the scent and liked it a lot more than the last time. The scent stays with you well after washing off so if you don't want that make sure to wash your face a lot to get it off the most you can. But that is only if you don't want to smell like a sugary sweet snack. Also if you aren't fond of sweet smelling things it can feel as if you skin wasn't really clean so be sure to wash it off carefully and thoroughly if you are like that. 

This face mask is coconut oil free which is the main reason I bought it and because I love the company so much. It has some nice natural ingredients as well as the preservatives and additives that every skin care person should know. The owner takes no risks and handles everything with the utmost care and knowledge. Which is why Tarabusi Creek is the only small business I currently get my skin care from for a reason. 

The mask itself feels a bit watery but it sticks to your face and doesn't run. It's sort of like putting really wet mud on your face which feels very refreshing. It sticks to your skin and you don't have to worry about it getting everywhere. Still as a warning don't wear high collard shirts, tie your hair back, and be careful. That goes with any facial products you put on. You leave the mask on for ten to twenty minutes, whatever you feel most comfortable with and I love how that is right on the lid so you see it every time you open it. It was a nice detail that not a lot of people do. 



If you put on the mask right after using one of their scrubs it will burn for a few seconds (only way I've tested it, it could be different or not). Once that passes you don't feel much of anything. I didn't feel any tingling or it getting cold which if you don't like that then it's great. The very first time I used it I had a lot of fun putting it on. A little bit of the stuff goes along way so don't overdo it or you'll have to restock soon. 

The fun part about this is washing it off. It's not exactly easy to do simply because if you use a napkin like I do it will start to lather up like a soap! It was so fun to see that and it felt like I was really washing my face as I was wiping the mask off. I don't know if it says it on the site but it was nice to see. I loved washing it off of my face, watching the mask turn into white suds was like watching a science experiment on my face. I find myself getting excited to wash it off now every time I use it since it does that. It feels like it's working extra and that is big points for me. 


Once it's all off your face it's best to splash your face with some water and rub your fingers on your skin, to make sure you get it all off and that helps with the tightness you feel as well. It will make your skin feel a bit tight after it's all washed and dried but that fades after a few minutes. The instant it's off you can notice how much smoother your skin looks, how brighter it looks. If you touch it, it feels so soft and smooth that it surprised me. It hydrates so well that I only have to do it once or twice a week. It keeps my trouble spots hydrated to perfection. 

It is a great product to use if you don't mind really sugary scents and if you need something that is coconut free. It hydrates, it's fun to wash off and it keeps your skin feeling soft for days. I personally prefer more subtle and floral smells so I am not positive if I will order this again for myself but I would gladly buy it for a friend. I would highly recommend for those with dry sensitive skin like myself and those with allergies. Also, as a little note that has no real pull on the review. Using the mask during the holiday season made me feel extra festive. 


There is one more thing I wanted to touch on but this is about the company itself. The customer service is so amazing. I received a wrong item and I messaged them the instant I noticed. Not only did they reply relatively quick but they sent out my new product quick. I get extremely nervous when talking to people, especially when something isn't right. She made me feel happy, welcome, and a bit less shy. Small businesses work very hard and those who are like Tarabusi Creek deserve to be in the spotlight. Within a few days I received the correct item which was this mask that I am reviewing. The wrong item I received is going to be put to good use by a possible future customer, one of my friends.  

Thank you so much for being such a great business that I hope to purchase from for years to come. The company has made my skin feel so much better and honestly has made myself feel better. The owner is extremely sweet and hard working. Nothing can ever always be perfect so be kind when small businesses get your order wrong. They work extremely hard to give you your products. Go check out the site if you haven't. The link is below! 
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