Paper mask, if you are unfamiliar, is a piece of heavy duty cotton paper soaked in serum or essences that are made to treat the skin. It is pre-cut to match the contours of your face. I prefer them over other types of masks (clay, organic homemade) because they are convenient - no mixing, no spreading, and no washing. All you have to do is refrigerate the mask (optional) and slap it on your face for 15 to 20 minutes, massage any remaining serum into your skin and you are all set.
I am no chemist or expert in the field but I have taken the "it's better safe than sorry" route. i.e., if I used them and they didn't work, I only wasted money; if it worked and I didn't used them, I will be sorry... and there you go, here's another confirmation why a woman and her money are easily parted, especially on things that claims will make "youthful looking skin" last longer.
Plus, nothing beats an iced cold mask after a long day of work. Regardless of it's properties, I think mask relaxes me and moisturizes my skin. I use a paper mask at least weekly, sometimes more often.
Without further ado, the following is a list of masks I have used and liked. I have combination skin which is oilier in the summer and dryer in the winter. I don't have serious acne problem so hydration is usually my top priority. There are many other quality masks out there and this is not meant to be a comprehensive list, just my top picks.
My criteria for a good paper mask are: (1) no allergic reaction; (2) my skin feels moisturized immediately after using it; (3) the pre-cut fits the contour of my face; and (4) the price is reasonable (less than USD5 each).
Korean manufacturers:
1. Innisfree Wine Jelly Mask (KRW2,000 / USD1.75 each)
1. Dr. Wu Microinject Hydrating Mask with Hyaluronic Acid (TWD135 / USD4.5 each)
my friend got it for me as a souvenir from Taiwan it's 3x more expensive here in Macau it fits my face very well and it's very hydrating and not sticky |
1. Joseristine Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing MasK (HKD18 / MOP21 / USD2.50 each)
it fits very well on the skin and very moisturizing I think I like this one a tad bit more than Dr. Wu's since there is more serum in it however, it's also stickier so depends what you like |
FTC Disclaimer: Prices listed are local prices. I am not affiliated with any of the companies or brands mentioned and the products are purchased and not sponsored.
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