When I bought this mask the first thing that went to my mind was the smell, it's not that pleasant but then again its not that bad...it has a herbal smell, to me which is actually calming to the mind once you get use to it. Well when I tried this 10 min. mask on my face, I could definitley feel the tightening of it. When I rinsed off the mask it left my skin feeling refreshed...but I also found that this mask is great for spot treating at night on individual blemishes you may have. I prefer this mask as a spot treater, and besides it will last longer hence the fact you only get a 2.2 oz.