Which Korean sheet mask should you pick?
A sheet mask will not fix your skin overnight, and nobody honest will tell you it does. What it does well is give your skin a big drink of water and leave it looking fresher and smoother for the evening or the next day. That makes masks great before a dawat, a shaadi function or photos, and a nice weekly treat otherwise.
Skin feels tight or dry
I'm From Rice mask is a gentle, everyday pick and the easiest on the pocket. For a deeper hydration session, Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask is the one everyone talks about: it goes on cloudy and turns clear as it sinks in. Leave it on for a few hours or overnight, as the pack says.
Red, irritated or sensitive skin
Anua Heartleaf 77 mask, Medi-Peel Cica Collagen mask and Dr. Althea 345 cream mask are the calming ones. Good after a long day in the sun or after shaving or threading.
Dull skin, uneven tone
Anua Niacinamide TXA mask, Biodance Radiant Vita Niacinamide mask and Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin mask are made for a brighter look. Medicube PDRN Pink mask gives that dewy, glass-skin finish people love in photos.
How to use one properly
- Wash your face and use toner if you have one.
- Unfold the mask, line up the eye and mouth holes, and press it down from the centre outwards.
- Most masks need 15 to 20 minutes. Do not leave a regular sheet on until it dries out, it starts pulling water back from your skin. Overnight masks like Biodance are the exception.
- Take it off and pat the leftover essence in. Then moisturiser at night, or sunscreen in the morning.
How often?
Two or three times a week is plenty for most people. Before an event, use one the night before and another that morning.
A tip for Karachi heat: keep the pack in the fridge for 20 minutes first. It feels lovely and helps with puffiness.
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