Night face cream-mask: how to use

This beauty genre came to us from Asia, or rather, from South Korea. And it became incredibly popular. At the same time, not everyone knows how to use night masks correctly. Let’s help.

Night cream mask: what is it

The fashion for night cream masks was picked up by European brands in the wake of the K-beauty hobby – Korean beauty trends. By the way, in its homeland in South Korea, this product is called sleeping pack and is a jelly-like substance, the main purpose of which is to moisturize, moisturize and moisturize the skin again.

In the European interpretation, night cream masks can have both an authentic gel texture and a more oily, creamy one. This confuses the consumer even more, and he finally ceases to understand how the cream mask differs from the night cream. And how can you sleep with a mask on your face? A dubious pleasure: not only is it uncomfortable, but all the “beauty” will remain on the pillow.

In fact, everything is much simpler and more pleasant if you learn how to use the night cream-mask correctly.

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Tips for use

Unlike a night cream, the slipping pack has a more concentrated composition. But both tools solve almost the same tasks:

  • moisturize,

  • nourish

  • restore

  • have an anti-stress effect.

The secret of the night cream-mask is simple: this product can be used in two ways.

Like a night cream

Apply during evening skincare, after cleansing and approximately 1 hour before bedtime. You can distribute a denser layer than a regular cream: the product is not absorbed immediately, you have to wait. If you realize that you overdid it, before going to bed, remove the excess with a napkin.

Like a mask

For this application, time does not matter. Use the product if you find that the skin lacks moisture, tone or comfort. Rinse off the mask is not required. Apply in a thick layer, and after 15 minutes achieve maximum absorption with a light massage. Remove the remains with a cotton pad with tonic.
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Funds overview

Night cream-mask “Luxury food”, L’Oréal Paris contains nutmeg rose and argan oils, as well as royal jelly. Absorbs quickly, does not leave a greasy feeling, saturates the skin with nutrients. Light floral aroma has a relaxing effect.

Absolue Precious Cells Revitalizing Night Mask, Lancôme contains rose water and valuable rose centifoli extract, has a light gel texture, instantly soothes the skin.

Intensive regenerating moisturizing mask with vitamin B5 Hydrating B5 Masque, SkinCeuticals restores hydrobalance, gives the skin radiance. The formula is based on a component of natural moisturizing factor, hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5.

Revitalizing night cream and mask for intense oxygenation of the skin Slow Age, Vichy Can be used as a night cream or weekly mask. Resveratrol saturates the skin with oxygen and gives a rested look, the antioxidant baicalin helps to neutralize the negative effects of the environment.

Night mask for firmness and smoothness of the skin with ginger and hibiscus, Kiehl’s has a creamy texture, thanks to which it is convenient and pleasant to apply the product with massaging movements, improving blood and lymph flow before going to bed. The result of regular use is skin rejuvenation, reduction of fine wrinkles.

Night face mask Aquasource Everplump Night, Biotherm with a gel texture and dark algae that activates in the dark, it renews the skin and improves its elasticity.

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