when its on my skin, it indeed felt "FREEZING COLD" and it smelled minty, and a bit like the "minyak kapak" I hate so much. But I think I get used to the smell soon afterwards and start to enjoy the "cooling" effect on my face. It was a hot night, and the mask works magic on such a hot night. This time I didn't wash away the essence and leave it on my face overnight. I woke up the next morning with a "full-looking" skin if you know what I mean :D
~Jen 26 yrs old ~