To make the magic concoction, you mix 1 TABLESPOON KNOX UNFLAVORED GELATIN with 1 1/2-2 TABLESPOONS MILK and microwave it for 10-15 seconds. Yep, only two ingredients! I mixed mine in a plastic cup using a popsicle stick and I’m glad I did. The stuff hardens up and would be a pain to get out of a normal cup.
Then comes the interesting part. You have to hurry and spread the stuff all over your face. It hardens quickly. Really quickly. And by the way, I am really excited to be sharing such flattering pictures of myself. Oh, the things I do for the sake of science.
Next you wait about 20 minutes until the goo has hardened and your face feels like it is going to break apart every time you move. Then you get to peel off all the stuff and reveal silky smooth skin underneath.
Looking like a zombie. |
The part that I wasn’t expecting was that peeling off the mask HURT like crazy! Ouch!
But here I am after all the pain. I do not recommend putting this on your neck. See how red mine is?
So now for the verdict: my face does feel softer, but seriously…that hurt. A lot! For me that means that this test was just okay.
Comments & Reviews
Cozy in Texas says
I stopped by your blog today. Beauty is not for the weak . . .
Ann
Jennifer from The Craft Patch says
Thanks for stopping by, Ann! Boy are you right. What we women do for beauty!
Summer says
Oh my gosh, I just spent the last 20 minutes looking at all your past Pinterest Tests… love it! They are awesome! I'm always wondering if all these things I pin really do work 😉
Laura says
I've only tried it on my nose and that didn't hurt. Worked great too! My hubby even likes doing it!
Anonymous says
I've tried this one too…it did hurt a little but what got me was the SMELL! Gelatin & milk stink so bad together I could hardly stand to keep it on while it dried! Thanks for testing!
Dianne says
I was also surprised by how much this hurt to rip off! Not to mention the awful smell!!
jennifer clarke says
i think your skin looks a 100x brighter and smoother. Beauty is pain lol
Elizabeth Bartlett says
The best thing I've found for my face is olive oil and honey. Super easy and it makes my skin so soft and lovely.
Jamilla says
I just came across this and I wanted to point out that you're only supposed to use pore strips on your nose, t-zone and chin. Never your entire face!
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
Good to know. Thanks, Jamilla!
Gold Lolita says
This mixture also smells really bad.
Kirstin Gervais says
Does it really clear the blackheads? I was curious about this one. I tried the Elmer's glue one and it didn't remove them.