The Step 1 serum has a gel-like texture, and is rather thick. It has a texture similar to a peeling gel with a fruit-patterned package. The Step 2 serum mask has a thicker sheet, so the serum soaks into the skin. I prefer thinner sheets and use them all the time, but in winter, my skin dries out quickly, so I thought a thicker type might be better... while using it. However, because it's so thick, it doesn't adhere well, and it tends to smudge, which can be a bit of a weird feeling. The scent is that of cica, and it's not particularly different from other cica products. The next day, my skin felt firmer than usual, but I felt like there wasn't enough reason to repurchase.