Thursday, February 18, 2010

The Face Shop Mask Sheet

Sheet masks are cloth masks that are infused with different skin beneficial serums. Sheet masks are very popular in Asian countries. Here in the US, we are more used to wash off masks. Wash off masks have their own useful benefits, but at the end of the treatment, you'll have to wash it off. With sheet masks, at the end of the application, the sheet is peeled off and the remaining serum is left on the face to absorb into your skin. Sheet masks are not commonly sold here in the US. The Face Shop is a Korean skin care brand that can be found at your local Wallgreens! Below I will review the 6 different types of The Face Shop sheet masks sold at Wallgreens.

Fresh Fruit Aloe Mask Sheet



Manufacturer Description: Aloe soothes and hydrates sensitive skin without irritation. Made from all natural pulp for the gentle delivery of Aloe extract, this refreshing juice-like mask sheet comforts and revitalizes skin.

Direction: 1)Wash face and apply toner. Remove mask sheet from package and unfold. 2)Carefully fit mask over face. 3)Remove mask sheet after 15-20 minutes. Gently pat any remaining formula into skin.

My Thoughts: It has a light fresh clean scent. Can't really identify what it is, but very nice. The serum is very watery. Easy to apply to my face. It drips a lot down my neck. After 15 minutes, I removed the mask and allowed the serum to absorb into my skin. Left my skin a bit sticky. Went to bed. When I woke up in the morning, my skin was a bit smoother and very moisturized.

Would I repurchase? No, too runny

Fresh Fruit Lemon Mask Sheet



Manufacturer Description: Known for fighting fatigue as well as for their skincare benefits, vitamin-rich Lemons hydrate and improve skin tone. Made with all natural pulp for the gentle delivery of Lemon extract, this refreshing juice-mask sheet hydrates skin.

Direction: 1)Wash face and apply toner. Remove mask sheet from package and unfold. 2)Carefully fit mask over face. 3)Remove mask sheet after 15-20 minutes. Gently pat any remaining formula into skin.

My Thoughts: Smells like lemon dish washing liquid. Fits well. Formula is very watery. Had to remove the mask after 15 minutes not 20 because it started to dry up on my forehead. But you have to take into consideration that it was a cold night and I had my heater on. It left my skin slightly sticky. Went to bed. Woke up with slightly softer and brighter skin.

Would I repurchase? No, didn't like the smell, too runny

Fresh Fruit Pomegranate Mask Sheet



Manufacturer Description: Known for their skincare benefits, especially for women, Pomegranates promote elasticity for firmer skin. Made from all natural pulp for the gentle delivery of Pomegranate extract, this refreshing juice-like mask sheet improves elasticity for more refined skin.

Direction: 1)Wash face and apply toner. Remove mask sheet from package and unfold. 2)Carefully fit mask over face. 3)Remove mask sheet after 15-20 minutes. Gently pat any remaining formula into skin.

My Thoughts: Very soft sweet smell, like pomegranate juice. Formula is very watery. Fit well onto my face. Removed after 15 minutes and pat remaining serum into my skin. Left skin slightly sticky. Went to bed. Woke up with slightly softer skin.

Would I repurchase: No, not much of a difference in skin appearance.

Pearl Essential Mask Sheet



Manufacturer Description: Pearl is a rare, precious stone rich in calcium which helps illuminate, clarify and hydrate lackluster skin. The concentrations of Pearl in this gentle mask sheet are effectively absorbed to clarify and refine skin.

Direction: 1)Wash face and apply toner. Remove mask sheet from package and unfold. 2)Carefully fit mask over face. 3)Remove mask sheet after 15-20 minutes. Gently pat any remaining formula into skin.

My Thoughts: Smells so good! Like a soft floral perfume scent. Fits well onto my face. Formula is not as watery as the fresh fruit masks. Removed after 20 minutes. Attempted to pat the remaining serum so it can dry but it was very sticky. Went to bed with a sticky face. Woke up and WOW! My face was extremely smooth, soft, and bight.

Would I repurchase? YES, very lovely smell and noticeable improvement of skin appearance and feel.

Collagen Essential Mask Sheet



Manufacturer Description: Collagen is an essential factor in the strength and elasticity of skin, collagen constitutes over 90% of deeper dermal layers and is responsible for keeping skin firm and hydrated resulting in smoother facial contours. The concentrations of Collagen in this gentle mask sheet are effectively absorbed into skin to leave it firm and hydrated.

Direction: 1)Wash face and apply toner. Remove mask sheet from package and unfold. 2)Carefully fit mask over face. 3)Remove mask sheet after 15-20 minutes. Gently pat any remaining formula into skin.

My Thoughts: Very faint floral perfume smell. Fits well. Very watery formula. Removed after 20 minutes and pat the remaining serum into my skin. Slightly sticky feel. Went to bed. Woke up with soft moisturized face.

Would I repurchase? No, this one didn't have anything that makes it unique.

Ceramide Essential Mask Sheet



Manufacturer Description: Hydrates promotes elasticity Formulated with Ceramide one of the major Natural Moisturizing Factors that exist in our skin this mask sheet hydrates and promotes elasticity.

Direction: 1)Wash face and apply toner. Remove mask sheet from package and unfold. 2)Carefully fit mask over face. 3)Remove mask sheet after 15-20 minutes. Gently pat any remaining formula into skin.

My Thoughts: Same as the collagen mask mentioned above. Just average.

Would I repurchase? Nope

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks Archie , that is very informative.

LaiLaiDoll said...

Thank you!