If you’re anything like me, then your feet are definitely not a top priority during winter. And when I was given an Oh K! peeling foot mask* for my birthday, my first instinct was to keep it in my bottom drawer. But, during a massive sort out (I LOVE sort outs, they are so therapeutic, but let’s save that for another blog post), I found it again and thought I’d give it a try. So, did it live up to its promise?
Oh K! peeling foot mask
Oh K! are a Korean beauty brand who specialise in masks (face, hands, feet). Inside the peeling foot mask box were two plastic fabric-lined socks and two sachets of fruit enriched serum/liquid. Peering at the ingredients list for the serum, I noted glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and lemon, lime, orange, apple, grape extracts, as well as some other additions that I couldn’t pronounce.
Although I had a Korean face mask in my very first Birchbox, I haven’t used anything like this before for my feet. TBH my footcare routine consists of a pre-holiday scrub with a foot file before attempting to trim and paint my toenails. Hobbit feet are the order of the day for me up until about early May.
But I thought it looked like fun and I was all set to try it until I read the back of the packet. “… the feet will start to peel within 4-6 days…” EEEK! For some reason I’d assumed it was the foot mask that would peel off, not my skin. Anyway, after canvassing opinions on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, a nail technician friend reassured me that she’d used one, it would be fine, and my feet would not disintegrate.
How to use Oh K! peeling foot mask
You pour a sachet of fruit enriched peeling foot mask serum into each sock, tie them on your feet, and leave your feet to soak in the liquid for between 1 and 1.5 hours.
Basically, you’re pouring cold liquid into plastic bags and then sitting upright in case the liquid trickles up/down your legs. They are EXTREMELY difficult to walk in, I felt like Bambi on ice and I was terrified the bags would burst all over my carpets. Snuggling up (carefully) with my laptop to write a book review post, I suddenly realised my feet had been soaking in cold dissolving fluid for over 2 hours.
A speedy hobble into the bathroom to rinse everything off was followed by the bliss of putting radiator warm socks on my frozen feet.
Oh K! peeling foot mask – is it worth it?
I used the peeling foot mask* on Sunday and by Friday morning, the dead skin was coming off in sheets. You’re not supposed to help it along, but I defy anyone not to pick and pull loose, peeling skin. It’s a bit like a scab, you know you’re not supposed to, but it feels so damn good.
WARNING: the next photo isn’t pleasant but I wanted to show you just how much skin this simple little mask removed from my shamefully neglected feet. Apologies to those of you who are squeamish, but in the interests of an honest review…
Quite impressive / horrifying / disgusting, no? Despite using a foot file to get rid of the last few bits of dead skin, and leaving my feet to soak for longer than I was supposed to, I’ve had no adverse reactions. And my feet are certainly a lot smoother now, even baby soft in places.
Would I use an Oh K! peeling foot mask again?
Yes, I think I probably would. The peeling foot mask* doesn’t deliver an instant result but it’s still a very easy way to get your feet flip-flop ready. BUT you need to use it at least 2-3 weeks before you go on holiday, because your feet look terrible while the skin peeling is in progress. Another tip is to wear socks to bed, otherwise your bed will be full of dead skin too (yuck).
Are you tempted yet? If you are, you can check out the latest pricing for your own Oh K! peeling footmark on Amazon right now!*
Have you ever used a fruit enriched peeling foot mask? If not, (and congrats if you’re still reading this far), will you be trying an Oh K! peeling foot mask now?
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I have been eagerly awaiting this post since you said you were going to give it a go! This sounds exactly what I need before I go on holiday in a few months time so will be bookmarking so I can come back and purchase when needed ? thanks for sharing Lisa great post!
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Haha, I’m glad I wrote it up in good time for you! Seriously, I’d really, really, really recommend using this mask well before you go away, to give your newly softened feet a chance to slightly harden up again before wearing flip-flops for the first time again – mine always blister badly and that’s without shedding a layer of skin first! Good luck – let me know what you think in due course 🙂 x
Goodness me Lisa! How very graphic of you!
Okay firstly, sorting out… the most therapeutic thing EVER for me. Maybe we can collab on that post? I recently had a massive sort out and threw like, everything I own away. I love it.
Onto the post, I really want to take more care of my feet. I have oddly shaped feet which means I get REALLY bad hard skin which can get so, so painful sometimes. So I’m always sawing at them with a hard skin remover. But because I don’t have finger nails (I pick them to the point of oblivion) I take extra care of my toe nails and always make sure they’re painted nicely 🙂
Due to my picking obsession, this would be a really good and really bad product for me haha! I’d love to try it though and see the results 🙂
Haha, I know, maybe the post should have had a warning alert nearer the top! I’d love to collaborate on a sorting post 🙂 next time I have a sort out I’ll take some photos of all the junk I get rid of so as to be ready! I think this foot mask would be ideal for you, there’s really no hard sawing needed, just a little help when the peeling gets to ticker tape proportions. But be warned, your feet won’t look very pretty for a week or so, and I don’t know how your nail varnish would react – let me know if you do try a mask! xx
I love Korean skincare like sheet masks but this squicks me out a little! Not sure I could do it! <3
Ha, I know. sorry! I was in two minds as to whether or not to post the dead skin pics but in the end I thought people would want to see the results of the peeling. Gross, but an effective treatment! x
This mask sounds awesome, I’m gonna check it out! Thank you for sharing ?✨
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I’m so glad you’re inspired – and not revolted, haha! xx
This sounds like a great product. And the title of this article had me a bit in giggles 😀
It is a great product, if somewhat alarming! And thank you, I was rather pleased with my post title too 🙂 x
Wooooooah I’ve always wanted to try one of these! I bet it was so fun & satisfying peeling all of the skin away from your lovely smooth feet! x x
Ellis
Oh my goodness, it really was so incredibly satisfying. At first that is, then it got a little alarming because I was worried about how much came off, haha. But it’s all good, obviously, my feet must have been in a terrible state to start with 🙂 xx
Oh em gee! I had never heard of foot mask. Just the word “peeling” makes me want to puke ahahah! Such an interesting and fascinating yet gross experience. At least, you got perfect feet! xx corinne
I love your comment, it encapsulates exactly my thoughts too, haha. I wouldn’t say I have perfect feet (a horse standing on one when I was a child put paid to that brilliantly) but at least they’re lovely and soft now!xx
Oh wow… I didn’t know such things existed! But this sounds like a very effective product; definitely one I’ll be bearing in mind come the summer.
Hebah
Haha, neither did I before I was gifted it! It’s certainly effective, but just beware how much skin comes off 🙂 x
This looks so cool haha I’ve never tried these but they seem interesting! I can imagine that I’d probably wet myself having to walk with these on ? lovely review though Lisa!
Rebecca
Haha, I had the same feeling, it’s a very odd and not especially pleasant sensation while you’re wearing the socks but the end result is worth it! xx
I’ve never used one of these, and since on the sort of holiday I go (UK, and almost always to Northumberland as my parents and I and the dogs just adore it) I barely have bare feet, I don’t think I’d use one. It is always interesting to hear that these sorts of things exist though ?
Amy xx
I think if I wasn’t going to bare my feet I might not bother either but it’s such an easy and effective way to get holiday ready feet 🙂 xx
I have never taken care of my feet (i probably should). Ive always kept my foot masks in the bottom drawer as well so maybe i should start cracking some out.
It’s the first time I’ve used a mask like this, I normally just saw away with a file. But it was an interesting experience, well worth trying if you’ve got one in your drawer 🙂
Oooo! I’d actually really like to try this, I love Oh K! products! Ha, bravo for sharing the “after” photo! Sorting out is SO therapeutic, it feels so good afterwards!
Hels xx
I hadn’t heard of Oh K! before I got this box but I know Korean masks are meant to be really good. I just wasn’t expecting quite so much skin to come off, haha. Thank you for comment, I nearly didn’t show the “after” pics but I thought people ought to be aware of what they’re letting themselves in for 🙂 xx
I am not at all sure as to what to think on reading this… I like the idea of face masks, but anything to do with my feet I can’t bare! (It’s an Aspergers thing-to do with sensory issues, I think.) But flip flop ready sounds good-maybe add a pretty layer of nail varnish to the mix?
TBH, I wasn’t sure about peeling feet either but it’s definitely a case of the end justifying the means 🙂 Once I’ve trimmed my talons I’ll be painting them for sure – that’s slated for this weekend! xx
When you spoke about how awkward these were I thought that this wasn’t for me but after seeing what a great job it did I might actually have to try it! I definitely need to get mine summer ready, I always ignore them over Winter haha!- https://sophhearts.com x
They’re awkward for sure, hehe, but if you can get past the cold feet and slightly alarming tickertape of dead skin, you are left with lovely soft feet. Let me know what you think if you try one of these masks too! xx
He he, your posts always make me smile Lisa! The bambi on ice and hobbit feet comments amused me 🙂 I’m in two minds about trying this, the freezing feet part doesn’t appeal but having lovely smooth feet a week after sounds great. I’d worry about a piece of skin falling off during a yoga class or something ha ha. Great post as always <3
Freezing feet were not fun but wearing socks did contain the worst of the dead skin. I don’t do yoga but if you could wear socks during a class then you’d be fine. It was certainly an experience (!) but the lovely soft feet I have now are definitely worth it – let me know if you try one too! x
???Bambi on ice…lol why did I just picture trying to waddle around in these. Honestly I need to take better care of my feet and this sounds like the trick. I need a deep treatment lol the only time I really deal with my feet is when I get spa treatments ? Honestly I had to double check that flatlay of dead skin cause I’m shook lol. I’d actually order this. When I try I’ll let you know…and def take your advice and not go anywhere. Thanks for sharing Lis ♥️
xx Lena
Yes, I’m sorry about the skin pics, I thought people ought to know exactly what they might be letting themselves in for 🙂 I’m useless at looking after my feet but this was such an easy and quick way to sort them out. Let me know what you think if/when you try it! xx
I am the worst at taking care of my feet. Sometimes I am so regular and then I am relaxed and lazy to do anything. I have seen foot peeling masks a lot in the drugstores here, but have never tried even though have heard really good things about it. I was actually waiting to know your thoughts on this. This is very interesting. I will definitely be trying out. I have seen just single sachet of these masks available here (not the brand you have mentioned) . But tomorrow morning I will go and get the mask and try hehehe. loved all your pictures Lisa thanks for sharing even the peeled skin at least now I know how much peeling to expect.
I’m so glad I’ve convinced you! Please do let me know what you think after you’ve tried a peeling foot mask – and I hope you review it and share all the gory details too 🙂 x
As gross as it looks I really want to try one now lol I take a lot of dance classes so my feet are basically horrible to look at and most of the time dry. I feel like this would really help! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Perrine
I know, it does look really gross, haha. If your feet are dry then I think this would be ideal. It’s gentle too, no sawing or rasping required. Let me know what you think if you do try one! x
I definitely did not think it meant your feet would peel either! I’m a training reflexologist so this is fascinating. We do case study swaps so I’m pretty sure my fellow students would not appreciate treating peeling feet (although we are all too polite to comment). Haha!
I’m so glad you said that, I thought it was me just having a senior moment when I read the instructions, haha. TBH the peeling only lasted about 3-4 days because I helped it along at the end with a foot file (gently!). The gory peelings pic probably makes it look worse than it was! 🙂 xx
I really want to try this! My feet always suffer and look terrible during summer, so I think this could help.
Just one question: Does it hurt?
Thanks for the review!
Miriam
No, it doesn’t hurt at all! It feels really nice and cool, I was slightly alarmed by all the peeling but it’s totallly painless ?
I’ve been neglecting my feet a lot recently and I’ve often thought about doing one of these. I’m just not sure if I would be able to deal with the peeling! If they’re really worth it though I think I might just take the plunge! xx
They are great, really worth it, but you do need to be prepared for a lot of flaking skin. Best tip is to wear socks to avoid shedding everywhere! cc