Beautyholic’s chest. Part one. Yo-ho-ho and a pack of masks
By: Marta Kolo
Tags: Beauty, Masks, Cosmetics, Masks For Sensitive Skin

Ahoy, queens and kings! This story is dedicated to one of the world’s wonders I have discovered several years ago — Korean masks. I think there is no need to tell once again about them, they have quite a reputation, But in case you don’t know what it is, I have just four words to say — it. is. worth. trying.

Pros:

easy to use. You just open the package, take the mask out and apply it to your face. no need to mix something, like stir powdered clay with water in the kitchen. When I used to do it as a teenager, I felt like an alchemist. Clay, egg yolks, egg whites, tea tree oil… You never know what you get in the end. Moreover, you don’t know what it will do to your face. When I started earning my own money, Korean beauty masks was among the first things I bought.

immediate hydration. All Korean beauty brands are crazy about hydration. That’s why all of them have hyaluronic acid or glycerin. Usually every mask has some serum in the package. After 15–20 minutes you take the sheet off the face and tap the serum into the skin, and voila — it’s hydrated, smooth and even brighter. No matter how old you are, 15, 19 or 25 y.o., no matter what skin type you have — it needs hydration. For example, I used to have oily skin with pimples and whiteheads (now it’s combination type). I tried to do my best to get rid of them, lotions with alcohol and salicylic acid were my best friends, but I couldn’t understand what was wrong — the skin became more and more greasy. The trick is the more you try to dry out pimples and oily parts of the face, the more skin grease appears on the surface. It’s a natural protection mechanism. I understood it after years of sufferings and parts of alcohol-burnt skin.

different formulas. And forms. Every pack has a mask inside and watery or cream essence and the tissue itself. If you need to nourish your skin, you’ll get the necessary nourishment and rich serum in the end of your beauty ritual. Hydration or refreshment — get ready for some moisture kick of watery essence. Besides, there are night masks, that are working on your skin during night hours, when the skin is regenerating itself. I used Missha tea tree, lemon and green tea night masks in tubes and so far I’m really satisfied with my choice.

Cons:

— ingredients. Unfortunately, not all Korean masks can boast being natural and rich in extracts of wholesome plants. Second most popular ingredient is glycerin, silicone and alcohol denat. will be in the first row of your skin’s beautifiers.

not universal. Someone will be singing odes to one brand, whereas other girl may have a sticky face and allergy. When I want to buy a new mask, I always read reviews, both positive and negative. I can’t say that my skin is sensitive, but it’s good to know that some ingredients can possibly be aggressive and what products you should avoid. But how will you know what you should avoid if you didn’t try it? Sounds tricky, right? No one wants to risk her/his skin while trying some new beauty stuff.

In general, I’m glad I discovered the world of Korean masks. They have different prices, different key ingredients, but one goal — make your skin look fresh and relaxed. It’s really cool to be on your comfy couch with a glass of fresh juice or tea and a mask on your face. Of course, they won’t be like a magic wand and your sleepless nights because of a deadline at the office won’t be washed off by some spell, but your skin will look at least fresher and toned. It’s a perfect solution if you have an important event or you just want to have a beauty day off.