Review: I’m From Honey Mask

The I’m From Honey Mask has been super popular for years. In Korea, it’s one of the best-sellers in the wash-off mask categories every year, and in most K-Beauty’s online stores that target a more international clientele, it’s also a hit.

There’s definitely a consensus here! (yes, clearly, there won’t be any suspense with this review, it’s a raving one lol).

I already mentioned my appreciation for honey and propolis products. I particularly like using these ingredients, especially in winter. Their calming, anti-inflammatory and purifying effects are always welcome on my dehydrated mixed acne prone skin. At the moment, as a bonus, my skin is sensitized, so beehive ingredients are definitely my friends!

But it’s not just the formula that makes this product a winner in my book. Its sensorial aspect clearly met with unanimous acclaim; it’s quite simple: you could eat it! (don’t try this though, it’s not an edible product 😅)

If you are lucky enough not to know about this incredible face mask yet, let me tell you why it’s such a great product and why you need it in your life. Let’s share the honey love! 😉

Ingredients Focus on: Honey and Propolis Skin products rich in hive ingredients such as honey and propolis have always been popular, especially amongst sensitive skins. The use of these ingredients in cosmetic is definitely not new, but skincare products made in Korea put a spotlight again on these very powerful and effective natural ingredients. Read more

I’m From Honey Mask, product presentation:

I’m From Honey Mask is a moisturizing and repairing face mask.

Basically, if you have dry, dehydrated, sensitive, acne-prone skin and/or a weak skin barrier, this mask is for you! It’s ideal for quick relief and maximum comfort.

I already mentioned several times in other reviews, the products from the Korean skincare brand I’m From are inspired by natural ingredients sourced exclusively from South Korea.

The brand makes a point of using very high quality ingredients, and the purest possible in its formulas.

Each range highlights a particular ingredient and its geographical origin. The brand name is “I’m From” after all 😉

Note that for the production of its ingredients, the brand favors environmentally friendly farms, because they want to preserve the natural resources of their beautiful Korean regions!

For this I’m From Honey Mask, the brand used honey from Jiri Mountain in South Korea. This region is known for the richness of its ecosystem, with more than 1500 listed plants growing there! The honey that comes from this area is rich in vitamins and minerals.

Honey is an ingredient widely used in cosmetics because of its high content in sugars, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, enzymes and minerals makes it a fantastic ingredient to treat all kinds of skin problems.

It’s very humectant (aka hydrating), has soothing and antioxidant properties as well as a strong antibacterial effect. It also helps with the healing process, a very interesting property for acne-prone skin!

In short, it has the potential to do a lot of good for a lot of people!

And in this formula, I’m From didn’t joke: the Honey Mask contains no less than 38.7% honey. And I’m not talking about an extract, but pure, organic honey!

Just open the jar and you’ll see: the texture looks like real creamy honey. This mask also smells like a delicious caramelized honey that you want to eat (don’t try it, I did the experiment for you and it’s not edible lol).

The rest of the formula is not bad either. It also contains:
– anti-inflammatory and purifying propolis,
– repairing bee venom,
– snail mucin, glycerin and Aloe Vera, all three very hydrating,
– and finally a mixture of nourishing vegetable oils: macadamia nut, jojoba seed, hazelnut and sunflower oils.

Clearly when you look at it, it’s what you see: it looks like a mixture of honey and oil, and personally, especially in this season, it makes me want to dive into it!

I’m From Honey Mask, my experience:

I shared this with you several times in my last reviews, my skin has changed lately.

It’s still combination and dehydrated, but it has gone from a rather oily to a drier tendency. I completely stopped using clay-based purifying masks one or two years ago, and even though I’m not against a purifying effect with my acne prone skin, I clearly need more comfort than before!

I already used this I’m From Honey Mask two years ago, and I found it very pleasant to use, but I wasn’t blown away with the results on my skin. But I figured I could try it it again, since my skin doesn’t really have the same needs anymore. And really, it was a great idea!

If I may, this is an example of where I’ve explained that you need to listen to your skin, and test different products, adapt them when your skin changes.

At the moment, I use it once a week, usually on Saturday or Sunday morning. I apply it after cleansing my face (no scrubs before, I don’t need these with all the retinol and/or acids I use) and I leave it on my skin for as long as possible (usually, one hour).

The brand speaks in its product description of an exfoliating effect, but really it’s very, very mild. Actually, I don’t even feel it on my skin so if you thought this mask had a peeling effect, it’s not the case at all 😉

The texture is quite creamy, not especially sticky. Once it’s applied on the skin, it’s very comfortable and it doesn’t drip at all (not like real honey which is super messy used as a face mask 😅).

It’s a joy: it smells divinely good, I feel like I’m applying caramelised honey on my face!

When I rinse it off (usually in the shower because it’s more convenient and quick), my skin is super comfortable and completely soothed! It leaves a very light film on the skin, it’s true. But it’s not an oily or heavy film at all. Rather a feeling of comfort (which lasts all day long).

I can do my skincare routine afterwards without any issues, it doesn’t prevent them from absorbing at all.

By using it once a week on my face and neck, I think this mask should last me 2-3 months. It’s a bit expensive to buy, it’s true, but the jar is not small, it lasts a while!

In conclusion:

In short, this I’m From Honey Mask is an absolute delight, and I can see it becoming my best winter ally in the future!

When a product ticks all my boxes (= efficacy, pleasure of use and decent price), it goes straight into my ride or die products 😉

The I’m From Honey Mask retails between $35 and $40 for 120g.