It does not conform to face. There is a thin plastic insert that goes over your eyes (assuming that is for the gel material? The masks smell is like a bag of rubber bands...i have washed it and air dried it and the smell is so strong, it is nauseating and cannot be ignored or rid of. It actually triggers migraines. There are no beads that contour to your face...it feels like a rubber pad that outlines the mask, but the thin plastic ruins the fit. The fabric is a slick, black material - it holds moisture, so breakouts will be an issue.