These new serum masks go by the tag line of "more than a mask...it's a serum mask!", but how I have come to view sheet masks over the last four years that I have been intensely using them, is as a serum/occasional moisturizer. I do still use "serum serums" like niacinamide or hyaluronic acid and apply them first before applying my sheet mask and I alter my serum choice based on what sheet mask I plan on using in my routine. All three of these masks use a vegan formula and contain fairly decent concentrations of key ingredients. What is interesting about these new Garnier Serum Masks are the 5 minute results! That's honestly no time at all and for someone like myself who truly values her sheet mask time, maybe a little TOO short!
Replumping Hyalu-Melon
This was the most hydrating mask and contains 1% hyaluronic acid, aloe and watermelon extract for dry and dehydrated skin. This mask was quite sticky and took some time to absorb which there is a warning for on the back of the packaging!
Mask Summary:
Price: $3.99 CDN
Skin concerns: Dehydration and skin texture
Scent: Floral watermelon
Essence Type: Sticky, viscous and clear
Duration: Apparently 5, but I left on for 15 minutes. It gets a bit dry after 15 minutes.
Thickness: Thin
Mask Fit: A little wrinkly around the chin, but I think it would have fit better if the mask was more soaked in essence.
Tackiness: So so light considering how sticky the essence was!
Hydration: You will need a light moisturizer if you have dry/normal skin
Other notes: I thought it would be more hydrating for my skin since the essence was so sticky, but once it dried down, I felt like I needed more moisture.
Pinea-C Brightening
Oddly enough, THIS mask was the one that I found MOST hydrating and my skin was literally glowing like crazy when I removed it after 15 minutes! This mask contains a 1% concentration of vitamin C in the form of ascorbyl glucoside, a stable form of vitamin C that has been combined with glucose and has been shown to have longer lasting results as the body breaks down this molecule into pure ascorbic acid.
Mask Summary (Pinea-C):
Price: $3.99 CDN
Skin concerns: Dull and tired skin
Scent: Floral pineapple
Essence Type: Sticky, viscous and clear
Duration: Apparently 5, but I left on for 15 minutes
Thickness: Thin
Mask Fit: A little wrinkly around the chin, but I think it would have fit better if the mask was more soaked in essence.
Tackiness: Light considering how sticky the essence was, but tackier than the Hyalu mask.
Hydration: I did not feel the need for additional moisturizer.
Other notes: My skin looked brighter and glowy!
Kale-B Balancing
I was hesitant to pick up this mask as well as it is targeted at combination/oily skin, but then I saw the 2% niacinamide and thought that maybe it was worth a shot! For me, this is most definitely a summer mask or one for more humid weather because it is slightly mattifying and not tacky or sticky in the slightest with a very fast dry down. There is also the presence of a kale which is known to be detoxifying and a source of antioxidants. Surprisingly, I quite liked this mask as my skin looked so flawless and filtered after I removed the mask and the fact that I could still apply moisturizer and a facial oil after was quite nice! I personally enjoy completing the rest of my skincare routine with moisturizer and facial oil so I can seem myself picking this mask up in the future!
Mask Summary (Kale-B):
Price: $3.99 CDN
Skin concerns: Detoxifying, congested, oil-control
Scent: Floral
Essence Type: Sticky, viscous and clear
Duration: Apparently 5, but I left on for 15 minutes.
Thickness: Thin
Mask Fit: A little wrinkly around the chin, but I think it would have fit better if the mask was more soaked in essence.
Tackiness: None which was surprising considering the sticky essence.
Hydration: I needed additional moisturizer and felt a bit dry around my eyes.
Other notes: My skin looked poreless!
Final verdict: I enjoyed these masks! I loved the packaging and though the fit of the mask wasn't the best, I didn't hate it and still think they did the job! My favourite two masks would be the Hyalu Melon and Kale-B as I saw visible results in my skin after using them!
You can find the Garnier Replumping, Brightening and Balancing Serum Masks at your local drugstore!
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