Product Reviews

The Ecooking Peeling Mask is an old favorite that is definitely not for the faint of heart. In my constant quest to try new things, I end up forgetting about the products that have always served me well. Ecooking has been a favourite brand of mine since 2020, and I need to go back to giving it the attention it deserves. The formula is refreshingly straightforward. It is built around three exfoliating acids: lactic acid, glycolic acid and gluconolactone. Lactic acid is the main one, appearing second in the ingredient list, followed by glycolic acid and then gluconolactone, a PHA. Squalane adds some emollience, but there's not much else competing for attention. This is an exfoliating mask - that's its only purpose, and it does it well.
It's meant to be left on for 5–10 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water. I recently went for the full 10 minutes, and my face was noticeably red afterwards. The redness eventually settled with some extra care (a soothing serum and a ceramide moisturiser), but this is a strong peel, and I'd suggest starting with less product or keeping the first applications to no more than five minutes.
The longer-lasting effects, fortunately, were a lot more positive. My skin felt like it had been bulldozed – in the best possible way. The texture was gone, leaving it so sleek that anything could practically slip right off. I don't know exactly how to describe it, but dolphin skin is what comes to mind. There was a noticeable glow, my skin felt less congested, and it looked clearer overall.
One small packaging detail: it comes in an opaque jar. Normally, I'm not particularly fond of jar packaging, but I mind less in this case. It's a rinse-off mask, so you use a more generous amount per application than you would with a daily moisturiser, meaning the jar isn't being opened as often.
I really like this one. It's a no-nonsense acid peel that delivers visible results, but its strength demands some caution. I still strongly recommend it.