From skin-tickling foams to masks that remind you of your favorite childhood heroes. BeautyHack editors tested Dr. Jart +, Holika Holika, Guerlain and other brands and have chosen the most effective masks with a cumulative and sos effect.
Mask Rubber Mask Clear Lover, Dr. Jart +
Tested by the senior editor of BeautyHack Karina Andreeva:
“I have long dreamed of testing the mask of the Korean brand Dr. Jart + with a picture of a child's face on the package (Rubber Mask series). Looking ahead, I will say that after this remedy, the skin becomes soft and smooth, like a baby's (so the parallel is very useful).
In fact, these are fashionable alginate masks with active ingredients. In the package you will find two components: an ampoule in the form of a creamy white serum (you need to apply it directly with your fingertips to your face) and a rubber mask (divided into two parts - the upper one for the forehead, eyes and nose and the lower one for the lips and chin). The mask itself is impregnated with serum. It should be kept on the skin for 30-40 minutes. It is best to spend this time lying down, so that the mask does not come off and adheres more tightly to the face. But when I first used it, like a monkey, I rode around the apartment and cleaned, and this did not prevent the mask from doing its job at "5+". By the way, it has a pleasant mint aroma and it “chills”.
Let's analyze the composition. The serum applied under the mask contains a complex of natural ingredients - extracts of green tea leaves, grape seeds and persimmons (for a thorough cleansing of the pores, with which the product did an excellent job). The alginate coating consists of seaweed extracts - for intense hydration (essential for dryness!). Result: smooth, soft skin, disappeared puffiness after a hard day's work with an early rise, missing peeling from the back of the nose and a clean, healthy face. Delight! And so that the product is better absorbed, after removing the alginate coating, massage the skin: the remnants of the product will benefit it."
Price: 1 905 RUB.
Face mask Cookie Monster Mask Special Edition, It's Skin
Tested by BeautyHack editor Anastasia Speranskaya:
“The Korean brand It’s skin has released a whole collection of products featuring the heroes of the Sesame Street show. I’ll tell you right away for those who are in doubt: behind the cute and funny packaging, there are really effective remedies. Here you will find serums with a lifting effect, and chocolate lip balms and such fun cloth masks.
The mask with the well-known Cookie has a soothing effect and fights against age-related skin changes. By the way, her appearance is clearly struggling with age: on the fabric mask there are many, many images of Cookie, looking in the mirror, and I just want to shout: "Cookies!" But its composition is serious: arginine, which smooths wrinkles and adenosine, which stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin."
Price: 190 rub.
Purifying foam mask for the face Soda Tok Tok Clean Pore Deep O2 Bubble Mask, Holika Holika
Tested by BeautyHack special correspondent Anastasia Lyagushkina:
“The mask has a gel texture that lays on the skin in a thin layer. Feels like a light airy cream or a regular wash. But the most interesting thing begins later: the mask bubbles and turns into foam without outside interference (that is, it does not need to be wetted with water, like hydrophilic oil, for example). While the mask is doing its job, you may feel a slight tickling sensation on your skin. I left it on my face for five minutes, and when the foam diminished, I washed it off with water.
After such washing, the skin really creaks, the rashes dry out and the blackheads are less noticeable. But I advise you to cleanse your skin with a foam mask no more than once a month, and then if you have oily or combination skin. On dry skin it can only accentuate peeling."
Price: 1420 rub.
Purifying mask for oily skin Effaclar Macka, La-Roche Posay
Tested by BeautyHack editor Natalia Kapitsa:
“I have oily skin. The characteristic shine that appears a few hours after applying decorative cosmetics is my constant companion. As an SOS agent, I always carry matting wipes with me. After Effaclar Macka appeared on the shelf, this was no longer necessary.
A mask based on two types of mineral clay and thermal water absorbs excess secretion of the sebaceous glands, dries up inflammation, cleanses and tightens pores. When applied, there is a slight feeling of tightness (this is normal for sebum-regulating agents), which instantly disappears after washing. The effect of the mask is noticeable after the first application: the skin is more matte and even. After two weeks of regular use, oily sheen, redness, and small spots disappear. If there are inflammatory elements on the face, I apply a mask on them pointwise and leave it overnight - it works! Paraben-free and suitable even for very sensitive skin."
Price: 821 rub.
Oxygen Mask 3 Minutes Cleansing Mask, It's Skin
Tested by BeautyHack editor Daria Sizova:
“I have dry and problem skin, so I take it seriously. This mask is not the first, but a very pleasant introduction to the brand's oxygen series (read about another It's Skin oxygen mask here).
On contact with oxygen, the mask begins to bubble and magnetically draws impurities from your pores. There are fewer blackheads, and the skin on the face brightens (thanks to the lemon extract in the composition for this).
I use these masks once a week. As a result, the skin is less dry and the pores are smaller and noticeably cleaner. As a bonus, there is a pleasant massage effect when oxygen bubbles on the skin burst. The main thing is not to be afraid of tickling!"
Price: 260 rub.
Cleanser 3 in 1 Normaderm, Vichy
Tested by Karina Istomina, editorial assistant at BeautyHack:
“Normaderm can be used as a cleanser (but if you want to remove your makeup, apply micellar water first), a scrub and a sebum-regulating mask.
The consistency of the product is thick, with the smallest scrubbing particles. Vichy claims that Normaderm is suitable for owners of oily and problem skin, but from my own experience I was convinced that when used correctly, it will help out girls with any skin type.
If you want to use Normaderm exclusively as a cleanser, be prepared that there will be no wow effect, but you will get a light mattifying result. Scrub is better! It turns out a very gentle, delicate, and most importantly comfortable cleansing due to tiny granules that do not scratch or damage the skin.
But the ideal option is a mask. Determine the exposure time on the face according to the type of skin: the drier it is, the less you hold the mask. Now I have sensitive skin prone to dryness and flaking. Therefore, I only apply the product to the T-zone for three minutes. Result: the skin is very soft, as if starting to breathe, redness and inflammation are less noticeable.
The composition will seem aggressive to sensitive skin: salicylic and glycolic acids with microparticles and white clay. But the product does not really tighten or dry out the skin."
Price: 1044 rub.
Jelly mask Fomo, Lush
Tested by Karina Istomina, editorial assistant at BeautyHack:
“Jelly masks were presented by the Lush brand this year. Therefore, due to the unusual format, you should at least try them.
The Fomo mask is used to soften and soothe irritated skin. For this, the composition contains calamine powder, which is based on zinc oxide. Neroli oil is responsible for toning the skin and leveling the tone. Scientists have shown that it not only reduces scars and stretch marks, but also increases the production of serotonin.
The scheme for using the product is as follows: pinch off a little jelly from the jar and rub the mask in your palms until it acquires a pasty texture. Important: do it exclusively with dry hands and apply the mask only to dry skin, otherwise nothing will work.
The effect after use is pleasant: the skin color is evened out and redness really becomes less. But this is not a lifesaver if you have very problem skin. Rather, it works well as a light cleansing mask for normal to dry skin."
Price: 570 rub.
Two-component bubble mask for cleansing and nourishing the skin Double Dare, OMG!
Tested by the senior editor of BeautyHack Karina Andreeva:
“Korean masks Double Dare OMG! Bloggers love it - for the spectacular packaging with the “branded” lady of the brand and interesting formats and textures. Double Dare OMG! there are even four-step masks (everyone loves it in Korea), the same bubble mask is a two-step one.
Step 1 - you apply an oxygen detox mask, which begins to foam on your face after three minutes. What happens at this moment? While the skin is exposed to natural ingredients and oxygen bubbles burst, it is cleansed of impurities and begins to breathe. After 3 minutes, you remove the mask and wash your face with warm water.
Step 2 - you apply a sheet mask with collagen and organic extracts. After 15-20 minutes, remove, and the skin is filled with radiance.
This whole procedure is the first step in skin care, that is, cleansing, so you can apply the mask (step 1) over the makeup. After the mask, use your favorite moisturizer and go to bed for a better complexion in the morning."
Price: 590 rub.
Mask with bamboo charcoal Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask, Origins
Tested by the senior editor of BeautyHack Karina Andreeva:
“We love the Origins care brand with a 20-year history for its minimalistic packaging, natural compositions, pleasant textures and aromas. The brand's concept is to use only natural ingredients. Among them are the most unusual: apricot pulp, chamomile flowers, carrots, edelweiss, grapefruit and even goji berries.
Clear Improvement Bamboo Charcoal Mask - Origins bestseller. Black, but not too viscous, slightly tingles the skin when applied. What's in the composition? Bamboo charcoal (like a magnet, pulls out all the dirt from the pores), white Chinese clay (removes toxins) and lecithin (relieves inflammation)."
Prices: 1,000 rubles. (50 ml), 1 750 rubles. (100 ml).
Mineral volcanic clay Ghassoul to eliminate inflammation on the face and body, BeautyBuzz
Tested by BeautyHack special correspondent Anastasia Lyagushkina:
“The site offers to dilute the powder in different ways: still mineral water, micellar water, unrefined coconut oil, chamomile or oak bark infusion, as well as strong green tea. I diluted two tablespoons of clay with water, mixed until smooth and applied on clean skin for 25 minutes (for dry or combination skin, 5 to 15 minutes will be enough).
After washing, the skin becomes matte and super clean, but slightly red - this will go away in 10 minutes. After the mask, be sure to apply a good nourishing cream - by the way, when you do this, you will notice that the skin looks like polished.
In the composition of clay powder: silicon, magnesium, iron, zinc, sodium, potassium, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, F and K. It can be applied not only on the face, but also on the body and even hair (for them growth and fight against dandruff / oily scalp)”.
Price: 1 660 rub. for 305 g.
Sheet mask Super Aqua-Mask, Guerlain
Tested by BeautyHack editor Anastasia Speranskaya:
“If you were looking for a fabric mask in which you can feel luxurious and attractive (and not scare the household with a face like Fantômas), then Super Aqua-Mask is a great option. It is silky and pleasant to the touch, and most importantly, it contains exactly 30 ml of valuable serum, which will give your skin maximum hydration. The result is the "Cinderella" effect: the face is transformed in just ten minutes.
In the composition there is a complex under the mysterious name "Desert Rose" - it strongly protects the skin from the negative effects of the environment. And do not forget to massage your face after using the mask, this will help the serum to be better absorbed and penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin."
Price for 6 sachets: 7 330 rubles.
Mud Mask Green, I’m Sorry For My Skin
Tested by BeautyHack SMM manager Elizaveta Plenkina:
“The mask promises to strengthen skin barriers, gently exfoliate dead skin cells, unclog pores, and control sebum production thanks to its natural clay. The mask also contains amino acids, which noticeably soothe the skin and reduce irritation, and the AMF complex, which is responsible for retaining moisture for 120 hours.
I have combination skin, it gets drier in winter and needs hydration. It is convenient to apply the mask: it consists of two parts, first apply the upper part to the face, remove the film, and then do the same with the lower part.
The main feature of the product is that the mask must be applied for 30-40 minutes, until the clay included in its composition hardens. I’m Sorry For My Skin recommends using a cream around the eyes and lips before applying the mask, so as not to injure these areas when you take it off.
It fits very tightly to the face, so it is convenient to work at the computer, read and talk. Immediately after application, a pleasant chill appears on the skin and the aroma of menthol is felt. The effect is noticeable immediately, the tone is evened out, the pores are noticeably smaller and, most importantly, there is no feeling of dryness and tightness."
Price: 466 rub.
