I love peel off masks.

Maybe it’s because it brings back childhood memories of peeling glue off my hands, but for whatever reason, I think they are fun.

I was really disappointed when I realized that my old favorite peel off mask had parabens in them, since I am trying to avoid them, so I was really happy when I found out that the Merlot Purifying Peel Off Mask($16), didn’t have parabens.

Finally, a peel off mask I could use again.

I have to be honest - I haven’t used the mask twice a week, as suggested, but I have been happy when I have used the mask.

I was having trouble with oily skin and blackheads while I was pregnant, and I have large pores, and the mask is supposed to “cleanse skin, eliminate blackheads and impurities, and minimize the appearance of pores.”

I love that the mask is supposed to cleanse - it’s nice not to have to wash my face before I use a mask, since that always makes me cold.

The mask did seem to help with blackheads, and it didn’t leave my skin feeling dry or tight.

I think it was a little easier to peel off than my old mask, but it’s been so long since I’ve used it that I really can’t remember.

I did discover that if I peeled the mask off while I was in the tub, the mask didn’t dissolve, so you might not want to do that unless you don’t mind pieces of mask floating around in the tub with you.

Other than that, and let’s be honest, I’m not likely to be peeling the mask off in the tub any time soon, I didn’t have any problems with the mask, and I’ll definitely be using it again.

I’m really glad that I was sent this product to review.

Disclosure: Samples from the company or the representing PR agency were provided for this review. The opinions presented in this review are my own. I was not financially compensated for this review or any other review.