{"title":"Masks \u0026 Peels","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mask is a targeted boost you reach for when skin needs a little extra, whether that is a surge of hydration, a deep clean for congested pores, or overnight nourishment while you sleep. Most slot in once or twice a week, after cleansing and before the rest of your routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecongest with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/medicube-zero-pore-blackhead-mud-mask\"\u003eMedicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask\u003c\/a\u003e, calm reactive skin with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/isntree-mugwort-calming-clay-mask\"\u003eISNTREE Mugwort Calming Clay Mask\u003c\/a\u003e, lock in overnight moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/medicube-collagen-night-wrapping-mask\"\u003eMedicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask\u003c\/a\u003e, or add glow with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/beauty-of-joseon-ground-rice-and-honey-glow-mask\"\u003eBeauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask\u003c\/a\u003e. Match the mask to your skin: clay and pore formulas suit \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/oily-skin\"\u003eoily skin\u003c\/a\u003e, while hydrating and calming options suit \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/dry-skin\"\u003edry skin\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"earth-harbor-enzyme-mask-fruit-enzymes-red-seaweed","title":"Earth Harbor Naturals Enzyme Mask: Fruit Enzymes + Red Seaweed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefining enzyme peel, smoother skin in minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for all skin types, including sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse one to three times weekly for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf strong acid masks leave your skin tight and pink for the rest of the evening, that is one acid at a high concentration doing all the work at once. The Earth Harbor Naturals Enzyme Mask spreads the same job across ten fruit acids and the enzymes in Red Seaweed, so the exfoliation arrives from several mild directions instead of one sharp one. Every acid in it is drawn from whole fruit rather than laboratory synthesis, which is the US brand's commitment to plant-derived, food-grade ingredients showing up in the formula itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreads the exfoliating work across ten fruit acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acids from Pineapple, Papaya, Bilberry, Sugar Cane, Sugar Maple, Orange, Lemon and Passion Fruit loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface, each of them sitting at a level milder than a single-acid formula needs. The resurfacing adds up without any one acid being strong enough to bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Seaweed enzymes take a different route to the same result:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chondrus crispus carries enzymes that break the protein bonds between dead surface cells, which is a separate mechanism from the acids rather than a reinforcement of them. Two routes through one layer means less weight resting on either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you notice first is texture, and then tone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearing that compacted surface layer smooths rough patches straight away, and with repetition it lifts the dullness and the \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pigmentation\"\u003epost-blemish marks\u003c\/a\u003e sitting in the same few cell layers. The tone change shows up around the second or third use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep purple gel that stays wet on the skin rather than setting or tightening, with the colour coming from Bilberry and Red Seaweed instead of dye. It rinses away with water alone and leaves nothing to wipe at. The seaweed's water-binding sugars stay behind, so skin feels soft and cushioned afterwards rather than squeaky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mask that rinses off has a short window to work in, so the smoothing accumulates across several uses rather than landing all in one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, including sensitive, oily, combination, normal and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dullness, uneven tone, rough texture, visible pores and congestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dull, slightly rough skin that has reacted badly to a single strong acid in the past is the clearest fit here, particularly where breakouts are not the main complaint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a glycolic or salicylic acid mask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A single-acid mask concentrates all of its exfoliating activity in one molecule, so the strength you feel and the irritation risk both rise and fall with that one number. The Earth Harbor Naturals Enzyme Mask divides the same job between ten fruit acids and Red Seaweed enzymes at individually milder levels, which is why it suits skin that has found single-acid formulas too sharp. It is a resurfacing mask rather than a clarifying one, so it does not go after oil inside the pore the way salicylic acid does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are fruit acids gentler because they come from fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. An acid behaves the same way on skin whether it was extracted from Sugar Cane or made in a laboratory, and mildness is a question of concentration and formulation rather than origin. What makes this enzyme mask gentle is that the exfoliating load is split ten ways, so no single acid sits high enough to sting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this alongside other exfoliants in my routine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not in the same session. Acid serums and exfoliating toners belong on the days you are not using the mask, where they behave exactly as normal; doubling up in one sitting is what turns a mild exfoliant into an irritating one. Nothing else in a standard routine conflicts with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interesting thing about a ten-acid formula is not that it works harder than a one-acid one, but that nobody has to feel it working for it to have worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/masks-and-peels\"\u003emasks \u0026amp; peels\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/earth-harbor-naturals\"\u003eEarth Harbor Naturals\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Earth Harbor Naturals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47727633367374,"sku":"GLOW101","price":25.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/GLOW101.png?v=1778671448"},{"product_id":"isntree-mugwort-calming-clay-mask","title":"ISNTREE Mugwort Calming clay Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eISNTREE Mugwort Calming Clay Mask, is a clay mask  that's combines the purifying power of six types of clay with the soothing properties of mugwort to deliver exceptional results for your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeep Cleansing\u003c\/b\u003e: The six types of clay, including kaolin and bentonite, work together to absorb excess oil, unclog pores, and draw out impurities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoothing and Calming\u003c\/b\u003e: Mugwort extract reduces inflammation, redness, and irritation, making it perfect for sensitive or acne-prone skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNon-Drying Formula\u003c\/b\u003e: Despite its deep-cleansing action, this mask won't leave your skin feeling tight or dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAntioxidant Protection\u003c\/b\u003e: Mugwort extract contains antioxidants that shield your skin from environmental stressors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose ISNTREE Mugwort Calming Clay Mask ?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique blend of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esix clay types\u003c\/b\u003e for comprehensive skin care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle yet effective\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edermatology tested formula \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for s\u003cb\u003eensitive and acne-prone\u003c\/b\u003e skin types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves overall skin texture and promotes a\u003cb\u003e clearer complexion\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCombination to oily\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eskin types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose concerned with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eblackheads and enlarged pores\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals seeking\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ea gentle, non-drying clay mask\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebalance and clarify\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003etheir skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ISNTREE Mugwort Calming Clay Mask is your go-to solution for achieving clear, smooth, and balanced skin. With its powerful blend of clays and soothing mugwort, this mask offers a spa-like treatment in the comfort of your home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ISNTREE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822567375182,"sku":"ISNP10-PKMR","price":16.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/ISNP10-PKMR.png?v=1778671447"},{"product_id":"beauty-of-joseon-red-bean-refreshing-pore-mask","title":"Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Pore Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurifying pore mask with Red Bean and Kaolin for oily skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalms active \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/acne\"\u003ebreakouts\u003c\/a\u003e and clears pore congestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefines pore appearance and reduces excess oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOily skin that reddens easily gets a poor deal from clay, which clears the congestion and then leaves the redness in its place. The Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Pore Mask keeps Kaolin as the base but builds Red Bean Extract and Centella Asiatica around it, so the drawing out and the calming happen in the same step. Red Bean has been in Korean skincare since the Joseon Dynasty, and the Seoul brand's stated approach is to use those Hanbang ingredients at concentrations that do the work rather than decorate the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Bean saponins tighten the look of the pore opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigna Angularis seed extract carries saponins with an astringent effect at the skin surface, alongside polyphenols that counter the oxidative stress running underneath congestion. Beauty of Joseon build on a long record of traditional Korean use here, backed by laboratory work on those compounds rather than clinical trials, and it pairs with the clay's more straightforward absorbency to work on the pore from two directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsorbs oil from inside the pore with Kaolin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaolin is the mildest of the cosmetic clays, taking up sebum and loosened debris from the pore lining without pulling the skin's own water out with it. Congestion clears at the surface and inside the pore opening in a single pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalming runs at the same time as the purifying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centella Asiatica settles the inflammation around active \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/acne\"\u003ebreakouts\u003c\/a\u003e while the clay is still drawing, rather than leaving you to repair redness afterwards. That is what makes a clay mask usable on oily skin that also reacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth clay paste that goes on thin and settles into a soft matte film instead of cracking. It rinses away with water and leaves a faint tautness that eases within a minute or two, which is the normal signature of a clay mask rather than a sign that it has gone too far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rinse-off clay controls oil for the day it is used, while the change in how your pores look is the part that builds with repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily, combination and normal skin, including oily skin that also runs sensitive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enlarged pores, excess oil, blackheads, congestion, breakouts and dull surface texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Someone whose T-zone is shining by lunchtime and whose skin objects to the stronger clay masks that would deal with it will get the most from this one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a plain kaolin clay mask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A plain kaolin mask has one mechanism, absorption, and that is the whole of what it offers. The Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Pore Mask keeps that and adds two things clay cannot do alone, in Red Bean Extract and Centella Asiatica, which is why it works on skin that is oily and reactive at once rather than only oily. If your skin is oily and untroubled by redness, a plain clay mask will clear congestion just as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does a clay mask actually shrink your pores?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Pore size is set by genetics and by how much oil the pore is producing, and no topical product changes that structure. What changes is how visible they are: emptying a pore of sebum and debris lets it sit flatter against the skin, and the astringent effect of Red Bean tightens the look of the opening for a while afterwards. The difference is real and visible, and it is temporary rather than permanent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this on the same evening as a retinoid or a strong acid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Better not to. A clay mask, a retinoid and a high-strength acid each ask something of the skin barrier, and stacking them into one session is where irritation comes from. Put the mask on one evening and keep your actives for another, and nothing is lost by spacing them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Bean earns its place on the front of the tube for its history, but the reason this mask works on reactive skin is the Centella nobody names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/masks-and-peels\"\u003emasks \u0026amp; peels\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/beauty-of-joseon\"\u003eBeauty of Joseon\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Beauty of Joseon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822569898318,"sku":"JSMP05-PK","price":15.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/JSMP05-PK.png?v=1778671447"},{"product_id":"mary-may-cica-teatree-soothing-wash-off-pack","title":"Mary\u0026May CICA Tea Tree Soothing Wash off Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay-and-calamine wash-off pack for congested, oily and reactive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4,000 ppm Centella with Tea Tree, Houttuynia Cordata and Ectoin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDries down over ten to fifteen minutes, two to three times a week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin that is oily and quick to redden ends up choosing between a mask that clears congestion and a mask that does not make the redness worse. The Mary\u0026amp;May CICA Tea Tree Soothing Wash Off Pack sets both jobs on a base of kaolin, bentonite and calamine, with \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella Asiatica\u003c\/a\u003e at 4,000 ppm settling the inflammation while Tea Tree leaf extract works on the bacterial side of a breakout. \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/mary-may\"\u003eMary\u0026amp;May\u003c\/a\u003e formulate in Seoul on short ingredient lists at stated concentrations, with the grading of every ingredient published for anyone who wants to check it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClay and calamine do the drawing out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaolin and bentonite absorb surface oil and lift what has settled into a congested pore, and calamine, which is zinc oxide carrying a trace of iron oxide, is the ingredient dermatology has reached for on angry skin for the better part of a century. That pairing is why the pack works on oil and on irritation across the same fifteen minutes rather than trading one against the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentella at 4,000 ppm settles the redness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madecassoside and Asiaticoside, the working compounds in Centella extract, quieten the inflammatory signalling behind redness and heat while feeding repair of the barrier lipids. Mary\u0026amp;May use the flower, leaf and stem extract alongside the whole-plant extract and publish the dose, rather than leaving you to read a position on the ingredient list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea Tree and Houttuynia Cordata take the bacterial half:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melaleuca Alternifolia leaf extract inhibits the growth of Cutibacterium acnes, the organism most closely tied to inflammatory \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/acne\"\u003ebreakouts\u003c\/a\u003e, and Houttuynia Cordata brings its own antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity alongside it. A rinse-off format gives them a short window to act in, which is also why they avoid the dryness and sensitisation that leave-on Tea Tree brings to reactive skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cool grey-green clay that spreads thickly and firms as it sits, drying down over ten to fifteen minutes rather than staying wet the way a gel pack does. The cooling is immediate, helped by a little peppermint powder in the base, and most obvious over an inflamed spot. It rinses off with lukewarm water and leaves skin matte and calm; Ectoin and Allantoin at the tail of the list are what stop it finishing tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This goes on thickly and comes off once it has dried. Leaving a clay pack on past that point is where it starts taking water back out of the skin instead of drawing oil out of the pore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily, combination and acne-prone skin, including oily skin that reddens easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breakouts, congestion, enlarged pores, excess oil, redness, and a barrier worn thin by stronger acne products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your breakout routine keeps stalling because the products that work on the spots leave the rest of your face raw, this is the mask built for exactly that trade-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a leave-on Tea Tree serum or toner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A leave-on Tea Tree product keeps the active on the skin for hours, which is where both its antibacterial benefit and its reputation for sensitisation come from. The Mary\u0026amp;May CICA Tea Tree Soothing Wash Off Pack concentrates that activity into a short contact time and then rinses it away, which caps the exposure. You get less total contact than a leave-on product gives, and in exchange you get a format that reactive skin will tolerate two or three times a week indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will a clay mask dry my skin out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A clay mask left on past the point where it has dried will, because once it has taken the oil it starts on the water. The way round it is the way the brand directs: apply it thickly, rinse at ten to fifteen minutes, and let the Centella, Ectoin and Allantoin in the formula do the rest. Skin should feel matte and settled afterwards rather than tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this fit around the rest of an acne routine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Keep it out of the same session as a high-strength acid or a retinoid, since a clay pack asks enough of the barrier on its own. On the evenings in between it sits comfortably with a calming serum or a plain moisturiser, and it needs nothing layered over it to finish the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin that has been told it is too sensitive for the products that would actually clear it does not need a gentler active, only a shorter one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella Asiatica\u003c\/a\u003e skincare, target \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/acne\"\u003eacne\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/mary-may\"\u003eMary \u0026amp; May\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mary\u0026May","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822572749134,"sku":"MMP07-PKC","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MMP07-PKC.png?v=1778671448"},{"product_id":"mary-may-rose-hyaluronic-hydra-wash-off-pack","title":"Mary\u0026May Rose Hyaluronic Hydra Wash off Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink clay wash-off pack with five forms of Hyaluronic Acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9,300 ppm Damask rose water with Ceramide NP and Panthenol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDries down over ten to fifteen minutes, suits dry and sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin feels tight and flat by the evening no matter how much hydrating serum went on that morning, and that is water leaving rather than water missing. The Mary\u0026amp;May Rose Hyaluronic Hydra Wash Off Pack puts five forms of \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/hyaluronic-acid\"\u003eHyaluronic Acid\u003c\/a\u003e onto the surface with Damask rose water at 9,300 ppm, then leaves Ceramide NP, Panthenol and \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella Asiatica\u003c\/a\u003e behind to work on the barrier that keeps letting the water go. It comes from \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/mary-may\"\u003eMary\u0026amp;May\u003c\/a\u003e in Seoul, a brand whose whole positioning rests on publishing exactly what is in the jar and at what grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive forms of Hyaluronic Acid hydrate at more than one depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid itself, a crosspolymer, an acetylated form and a cationic one each sit at a different molecular size. The larger ones hold water at the surface where plumping is visible; the smaller ones move into the upper layers where the effect outlasts the rinse. Diglycerin, glycerin and betaine sit underneath all of them holding onto what arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramide NP and Panthenol are the half that lasts past the session:\u003c\/strong\u003e A ceramide replaces a barrier lipid directly, and Panthenol supports the barrier's own repair, which together decide how much of the water you just added is still there tomorrow. Allantoin and Centella calm the reactivity that dehydration brings with it. None of that shows on the night; it shows across four to six weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamask rose at 9,300 ppm brings the antioxidant side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosa Damascena flower water and Rosa Gallica flower powder carry polyphenols and their own water-attracting sugars, with fig fruit extract and tocopherol alongside them. Mary\u0026amp;May publish the rose dose rather than leaving it as a name on the front of the jar, which is the only way to tell a working level from a fragrance note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft pink clay, coloured by iron oxide rather than by the roses, that spreads thin and firms as it sits rather than dripping or sliding. It dries down over ten to fifteen minutes and rinses off with lukewarm water, leaving skin damp, plump and slightly springy rather than tight. There is no film left behind to work around at the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a kaolin and bentonite pack rather than a gel mask, so it is meant to come off once it has dried. Left on longer, a clay base starts taking water back out of the skin, which is the opposite of the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, particularly dry, dehydrated, mature, combination and sensitive skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dehydration, tightness, dullness, fine lines, loss of plumpness, and skin worn down by weather or travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skin that behaves all summer and turns tight and papery the week the heating goes on is exactly the pattern this was made for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this compare to a sheet mask for intensive hydration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A sheet mask holds a large volume of essence against the skin under a layer that slows evaporation, and it leaves a residue you either pat in or wash off. The Mary\u0026amp;May Rose Hyaluronic Hydra Wash Off Pack sits on the skin as its own layer, delivers five weights of Hyaluronic Acid, Damask rose water, Ceramide NP and Panthenol during contact time, then rinses away completely. Neither format is more effective than the other; the honest difference is whether you prefer skin left tacky or left clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does Hyaluronic Acid do anything in a mask you wash off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, though not everything a leave-on serum does. Hyaluronic Acid binds water during the contact time and a proportion of it stays bound in the upper layers after rinsing, which is why the plumping is visible immediately afterwards rather than only while the mask is on. What a wash-off format cannot do is hold that water all day the way a serum with a moisturiser over it will, so this is an addition to a hydrating routine rather than a replacement for one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How often should I use it, and does it replace my evening serum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Two to three times a week is the frequency it is built around, and it replaces nothing. It goes on before the rest of your evening steps, and everything that follows carries on as normal; the mask changes how well skin takes what comes next rather than standing in for any of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number worth paying attention to is not how much water a mask puts into skin on Sunday, but how much of it is still there on Thursday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/hyaluronic-acid\"\u003eHyaluronic Acid\u003c\/a\u003e hydration, target \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/dry-skin\"\u003edry skin\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/mary-may\"\u003eMary \u0026amp; May\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mary\u0026May","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822572781902,"sku":"MMP07-PKR","price":8.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MMP07-PKR.png?v=1778671448"},{"product_id":"pyunkang-yul-calming-pore-clear-wash-off-pack","title":"Pyunkang yul Calming Pore Clear Wash Off Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalming wash-off mask with Mugwort and dual clay for pore clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11,000 ppm Artemisia and Green Bean for deep purification without stripping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnzyme exfoliation and Hyaluronic Acid, suits all skin types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCongested skin does not always want the strongest clay on the shelf; it wants clay that stops once the oil is gone. The Pyunkang Yul Calming Pore Clear Wash Off Pack pairs Kaolin and Bentonite with Artemisia Capillaris, the mugwort long used across Korean herbal tradition, at a stated 11,000 ppm. Pyunkang Yul was founded in Seoul in 2015 by the dermatologist Dr Kim Jung-cheol, which is the background that explains why the botanical here arrives as a number rather than a name on a label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtemisia at 11,000 ppm carries the calming work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mugwort extract at that level brings anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and pore-refining activity, while Green Bean Extract adds antioxidant and brightening action against the uneven tone congestion leaves behind. The two cover the blockage and the mark it leaves without a third active being needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs Kaolin with Bentonite to cover two depths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaolin takes up oil sitting at the surface and in the pore opening, and Bentonite draws from further down with a stronger pull. Congestion clears in one pass rather than needing two different masks in a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExfoliation here is chemistry, not friction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant-derived enzymes break the protein bonds holding dead surface cells in place, so nothing has to be scraped off to shift them. Skin comes out smoother without the micro-scratching that scrub particles leave on already irritated areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thick clay paste that spreads smoothly and stays where it is put. It rinses off with water and a little working, and the Hyaluronic Acid in the formula means skin comes out feeling balanced rather than squeaky and drawn. Nothing needs putting straight back on to recover from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily, combination and normal skin, including oily skin that finds conventional clay masks too harsh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visible pores, excess oil, congestion, and uneven surface texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly maskers whose skin congests fast but punishes them for using anything strong enough to fix it will recognise themselves here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does 11,000 ppm of Mugwort compare to a mask that simply lists Mugwort on the label?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Ingredient lists run in order of quantity but never state the amount, so a botanical can appear high on a label and still sit at a level that does very little. 11,000 ppm is 1.1% of the total formula, given as a published figure, which puts Artemisia Capillaris in the Pyunkang Yul Calming Pore Clear Wash Off Pack at a level where its documented anti-inflammatory activity is plausible. The point of a stated concentration is that you can check it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Should I let the mask dry completely before rinsing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Clay does its drawing while it is still damp, and once the layer goes fully dry it starts pulling moisture back out of the skin, which is where post-mask tightness and barrier disruption come from. A clay mask that has cracked has stopped working and started taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How often should this be used, and does it clash with other exfoliants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Once or twice weekly for oily and congested skin, and once weekly for combination or normal skin. Keep other exfoliating products off the same day, because the enzymes in this mask are already doing that job and stacking them is where irritation starts. On the days in between, nothing in a normal routine conflicts with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the skill in a clay mask is knowing when to stop, and this one has that written into the formula rather than into the instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/masks-and-peels\"\u003emasks and peels\u003c\/a\u003e, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pores-blackheads\"\u003ePores \u0026amp; Blackheads\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pyunkang-yul\"\u003ePyunkang Yul\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pyunkang yul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822573273422,"sku":"PYP12-PK","price":12.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PYP12-PK.png?v=1778671447"},{"product_id":"beauty-of-joseon-ground-rice-and-honey-glow-mask","title":"Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible brightening and smoother texture from the first use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle wash-off mask combining rice particles with honey extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDull, slightly rough skin needs the dead surface layer taken off rather than another serum layered over it. The Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask does that with finely milled rice and honey extract, a pairing recorded in Joseon Dynasty court beauty texts and gentle enough for skin that reacts badly to acids. Founder Sumin Lee built the brand in Seoul on those Hanbang records, and this mask is close to a direct translation of one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround rice lifts dead cells without scraping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely milled Oryza Sativa particles are small and rounded enough to shift dead skin cells by friction alone, without the micro-tears that coarser scrub particles leave behind. Skin feels smoother the moment it is rinsed, and the rice itself carries vitamins and amino acids that leave the surface softer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrightening happens enzymatically, not abrasively:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey extract's enzymes work at the surface to loosen the dulled, light-scattering layer that flattens a complexion, and the honey draws water into the upper layers of the skin and holds it there. Tone lifts without the stripped, papery feeling that follows a stronger exfoliant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearing pore openings refines the surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Debris sitting in the mouth of a pore makes it read larger and darker than it actually is, and the mask clears that while smoothing the skin immediately around it. What is left is the fine, even surface quality this rice and honey pairing has been prized for over centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads as a soft, thick paste, and the grains are fine enough that it feels closer to a polish than a scrub. It rinses away with water alone and takes no scrubbing to shift. Skin is left soft and faintly cushioned rather than tight, which is the honey doing its half of the work as the rice comes off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, including dry, normal, combination, oily and easily irritated skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dullness, \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pigmentation\"\u003euneven skin tone\u003c\/a\u003e, rough surface texture, visible pores, dark spots and the marks left behind after blemishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skin that has never got on with acids or gritty scrubs will find this the gentler route to the same smoother, brighter surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does ground rice exfoliation compare to an acid exfoliant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Acids such as glycolic or salicylic dissolve the bonds holding dead cells together and act below the very top layer, which makes them the stronger option for entrenched texture and pigmentation over weeks of use. Ground rice removes the loose surface layer by gentle friction instead, so visible radiance arrives faster, usually within a single rinse, and without the sting or the adjustment period an acid routine brings. The two are complementary rather than interchangeable, used on separate days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will this mask fade my dark spots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It makes them look less obvious by clearing the dulled surface layer sitting over them, and the whole complexion reads brighter for the same reason. It does not act on melanin production itself, so entrenched dark spots need an active that works at that level, such as niacinamide or alpha-arbutin, with a mask like this keeping the surface clear alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use it in the same routine as a retinoid or a strong acid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not on the same evening. Physical exfoliation stacked on top of a retinoid or a strong acid over-stimulates the skin and undoes the barrier work both are doing; kept to separate evenings, the two sit together comfortably, with the mask handling surface texture and the retinoid or acid working deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe striking thing about this mask is how little its formula has needed to change in four hundred years, and how unremarkable its two ingredients look written down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/masks-and-peels\"\u003emasks \u0026amp; peels\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/beauty-of-joseon\"\u003eBeauty of Joseon\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Beauty of Joseon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50907452309838,"sku":"JSMP10-PK","price":15.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/JSMP10-PK.png?v=1778671449"},{"product_id":"vitamin-c-brightening-sheet-mask-100-biodegradable","title":"BEAUTYPRO VITAMIN C Brightening Sheet Mask - 100% Biodegradable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightening sheet mask for tired, dull skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin C-rich blueberry, yuzu and sea buckthorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiodegradable bamboo-fibre sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin that looks flat and dull after a run of bad sleep is short on antioxidants more than it is short on water. The BEAUTYPRO Vitamin C Brightening Sheet Mask soaks a bamboo-fibre sheet in Vitamin C drawn from blueberry, yuzu and sea buckthorn, so the antioxidant load arrives all at once instead of in a thin daily layer. BEAUTYPRO is a UK brand that builds each mask around one job and a sheet that breaks down after it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidants take the greyness out of tired skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blueberry, yuzu and sea buckthorn carry Vitamin C alongside plant polyphenols, and these neutralise the free radicals that daylight, pollution and short nights generate in the skin. The immediate result is a complexion that reflects light evenly again instead of looking washed out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven tone is the slower half of the work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C interrupts the enzyme step in melanin production, which is the same lever alpha-arbutin and tranexamic acid pull on. Repeated use nudges patchy tone towards uniformity rather than clearing an individual dark spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerin holds the hydration in place under the sheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycerin draws water into the upper layers of the skin and keeps it there, and the fruit extracts in the essence add to that reservoir while the sheet seals the surface. Fine lines caused by dehydration look shallower and the skin sits plumper for the rest of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essence is light and watery rather than gel-like, and the sheet comes out of the sachet heavily loaded, so a little runs at the jaw and hairline as you unfold it. Bamboo fibre is thin and flexible enough to sit flat around the nose and under the eyes without lifting away mid-wear. Skin is left damp and faintly tacky for a minute or two, then settles to a fresh, plumped finish with nothing to wipe off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, including dry, normal, combination and oily skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dullness, tired-looking skin, uneven tone, dehydration and skin that has lost some of its bounce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e People who reach for something the night before a wedding or a photograph, and want the difference visible the next morning rather than in six weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this replace my Vitamin C serum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, and the two are doing different jobs. The brightening evidence for Vitamin C is built on stabilised ascorbic acid at a declared percentage applied daily, which is what a serum gives you; this mask delivers Vitamin C from fruit botanicals at an undeclared concentration, under a sealed sheet, for an immediate antioxidant and hydration burst. Treat the serum as the baseline that compounds over months and the mask as the fast visible top-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does Vitamin C make skin more sensitive to sunlight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, not an exfoliant, and it does not thin the outer layer or raise UV sensitivity the way acids and retinoids do. It actually works in the same direction as sunscreen, mopping up the free radicals UV generates once it has reached the skin, which is why the two are frequently formulated to be used together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it a problem to use this alongside a niacinamide serum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not at all. The idea that Vitamin C and niacinamide cancel each other out traces back to a 1960s experiment using raw ascorbic acid and heat, conditions that do not exist in a finished skincare formula at skin pH. In practice the two are complementary brightening actives, and pairing a daily niacinamide serum with an occasional Vitamin C mask covers both the sebum and the antioxidant side of dull skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sheet mask is the one skincare step where the point is how you look in an hour rather than in three months, and there is nothing unserious about wanting that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/niacinamide\"\u003eniacinamide collection\u003c\/a\u003e for daily brightening serums to pair with this weekly mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/niacinamide\"\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pigmentation\"\u003ePigmentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/beautypro\"\u003eMore from BeautyPro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"BEAUTYPRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52371313885518,"sku":"14050U","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/14050U.png?v=1778671450"},{"product_id":"cica-niacinamide-blemish-control-mask-100-biodegradable","title":"BEAUTYPRO CICA + NIACINAMIDE Blemish Control Mask - 100% Biodegradable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarifying sheet mask that calms and controls oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCica and niacinamide for blemish-prone skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiodegradable bamboo-fibre sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin that flares and shines at the same time usually gets treated as two problems and stripped for both. The BEAUTYPRO Cica + Niacinamide Blemish Control Mask handles them as one, setting Centella against the redness and niacinamide against the oil on a single bamboo-fibre sheet. BEAUTYPRO, based in the UK, formulates one skin problem per mask, which is why this reads as blemish care rather than a general pick-me-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedness comes down before the spot does:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centella, known in Korean formulating as Cica, quietens the inflammatory response in the skin surrounding a blemish, which is what makes a spot look raised and angry long before it starts to heal. The blemish itself is still there the next morning, but it is far less obvious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide moderates oil and limits melanin transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e It regulates how much sebum the gland releases, and it restricts the transfer of melanin into surface skin cells, which is the process that leaves a brown mark where a spot used to be. Shine drops across the T-zone and the marks left behind fade instead of settling in for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrating without adding weight keeps oil in check:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassava root and chia seed extracts hold water at the surface without any oil of their own, so the mask replaces what oily skin is actually short of. Stripping oily skin does not reduce oil, it only leaves it tight, and this takes the opposite route.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essence is light and slightly slippery rather than rich, which suits skin that does not want another oil layer on it. The bamboo sheet is thin and closely cut, so it holds its position over the nose and chin where breakouts cluster, and there is enough essence left in the sachet that a fair amount runs down your neck as you lift it out. Skin is left comfortable and close to matte once the residue settles, neither squeaky nor sticky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily, combination and normal skin, including blemish-prone skin that reddens easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breakouts, redness around blemishes, visible pores, excess shine and the brown marks left once a spot clears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skin that gets worse every time it is attacked with something drying is the specific case this mask was built for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this compare to a clay mask for oily skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A clay mask absorbs oil by binding it and lifting it away, which leaves skin matte but also tight, and it does nothing for the redness sitting around a blemish. This sheet mask works the other way round: niacinamide moderates how much oil the gland produces in the first place, Centella settles the inflammation, and the essence keeps the skin hydrated throughout, so it suits breakout-prone skin that finds clay too drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does niacinamide cause flushing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The flushing people associate with the name comes from oral niacin, or nicotinic acid, taken in high doses; niacinamide is a different form of Vitamin B3 and does not trigger that response, whether taken orally or applied to the skin. Any warmth or pinkness felt during a mask is the sheet sealing the skin beneath it, and it settles within minutes of removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this safe to use if I am already on salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The mask contains no exfoliating acid and no peroxide, so it adds nothing to the irritation load those actives already place on the skin. Niacinamide and Centella sit comfortably alongside a blemish routine and take the edge off the dryness and flaking that acids and peroxides bring with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mark a spot leaves behind outlasts the spot itself by several months, which is the part of blemish care worth planning for while the spot is still there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/acne\"\u003eacne collection\u003c\/a\u003e for daily blemish-control treatments to pair with this weekly mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/acne\"\u003eAcne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/niacinamide\"\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/beautypro\"\u003eMore from BeautyPro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"BEAUTYPRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52371316867406,"sku":"14069U","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/14069U.png?v=1778671450"},{"product_id":"squalane-nourishing-sheet-mask-100-biodegradable-vegan","title":"BEAUTYPRO SQUALANE Nourishing Sheet Mask - 100% Biodegradable, Vegan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNourishing sheet mask for dry, dull skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqualane with olive, almond and passionfruit oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiodegradable bamboo-fibre sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry skin that drinks in a serum and feels tight again an hour later is short of oil, not water. The BEAUTYPRO Squalane Nourishing Sheet Mask answers that directly, saturating a bamboo-fibre sheet with squalane alongside olive, almond and passionfruit oils. BEAUTYPRO, a UK brand, puts its effort into the essence rather than the sheet, and this one is oil-led rather than water-led.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSqualane matches the oil skin already makes for itself:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squalane is structurally near-identical to the squalene the skin produces in its own sebum, so it slots into the gaps between skin cells rather than sitting in a layer on top. Tight, depleted skin softens within minutes and stays soft rather than reverting once the mask is off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree plant oils cover what squalane alone does not:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive, almond and passionfruit oils bring the fatty acids squalane lacks, filling out the lipid layer that holds the outer surface of dry skin together. Flaking settles, and fine lines that deepen when skin is parched look shallower once the barrier is properly supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealing the essence in beats rubbing it in:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sheet keeps an oil-rich essence pressed flat against the skin under a seal, which gives the lipids time to absorb instead of evaporating or transferring onto your hands. More of what is in the sachet ends up in your skin, which matters more with oils than with a watery essence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essence is rich and slightly slippery, closer to a light facial oil than to a watery serum, so the sheet sits heavier on the face than a hydrating one and stays exactly where you place it. Very little drips, because this essence clings rather than runs. Skin comes away cushioned and faintly glossy, and the film left behind absorbs within a few minutes instead of sitting slick on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, very dry, dehydrated, normal and mature skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tightness, flaking, dullness, rough patches and fine lines that deepen when skin is dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-haul travellers and anyone whose skin turns papery the week the heating goes on will get the most out of this one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this compare to a hydrating gel sheet mask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A gel mask delivers water-binding ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which draw water into the skin for an immediate plump that fades as that water leaves again. This mask carries squalane and three plant oils as well, so it replaces the lipids dry skin is missing and gives the water something to stay behind for, which is why the comfort lasts into the following day rather than the following hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will a squalane mask leave my face greasy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Squalane is a light, stable oil that closely matches what skin produces itself, so it absorbs rather than pooling, and the finish is soft rather than slick. It is also worth distinguishing squalane from squalene: squalene is the unstable form found in sebum that oxidises on contact with air, while squalane is the hydrogenated version used in skincare precisely because it does not go off or turn heavy on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this while I am on a retinoid or exfoliating acids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, and this is the situation it suits best. There is no exfoliating active in the formula, so it adds nothing to the irritation load, and a lipid-rich mask is a sensible companion for skin that has gone dry or flaky from a retinoid or an acid routine, because it restores the barrier those actives temporarily thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of what dry skin is missing cannot be drunk, which is the thing a water-first routine keeps getting wrong about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/dry-skin\"\u003edry skin collection\u003c\/a\u003e for daily hydration treatments to pair with this nourishing mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/dry-skin\"\u003eDry skin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/ceramides\"\u003eCeramides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/beautypro\"\u003eMore from BeautyPro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"BEAUTYPRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52371319783758,"sku":"14052U","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/14052U.png?v=1778671450"},{"product_id":"medicube-zero-pore-blackhead-mud-mask","title":"Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves blackheads and excess sebum with AHA, BHA, and PHA acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay mask with exfoliating acids and cooling, soothing effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for oily and combination skin, including sensitive types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackheads that refill within days of being cleared are a sebum problem rather than a cleansing one. The Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask treats them as exactly that, combining three exfoliating acids with three clays in one rinse-off step that cools instead of stinging. Medicube, the South Korean brand, makes narrow, single-purpose products, and this one does nothing but pore care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree acids work at three different depths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycolic acid loosens the bonds between dead cells at the surface, salicylic acid is oil-soluble so it travels into a sebum-filled pore, and gluconolactone exfoliates through a larger, slower molecule that stops the blend from biting. Blackheads and rough texture come away in the same step rather than needing two separate products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne use empties 98% of what is sitting in the pore:\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the figure from Medicube's own testing,* with surface oil down by half over the same wash. It describes one session rather than a course of them, which is the honest frame for a rinse-off mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClay does the part the acids cannot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaolin, bentonite and Canadian colloidal clay bind excess sebum and draw it up out of the pore, which is a different action from dissolving the plug that sits inside it. Pores read emptier afterwards and the shine across the nose and forehead drops noticeably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoothing runs in parallel, not afterwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allantoin and green tea extract calm the irritation that exfoliation and oil absorption would otherwise leave behind, while the cooling effect brings down temporary redness as the mask sits. Skin comes away clearer without looking raw or flushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads as a smooth, dense clay rather than a stiff paste, and the cooling is obvious within a few seconds of it going on. It rinses off with water and leaves no film behind. Skin reads matte across the nose and chin where the oil has come out, and looks calmer rather than tighter, which is the allantoin and green tea earning their place in the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily, combination and normal skin, including easily irritated skin, since the formula is dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackheads, excess oil, congested or visibly enlarged pores and uneven surface texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e People whose nose and chin fill back up within a week of a proper extraction will get further with this than with another cleanser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a plain clay mask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Clay binds and absorbs the oil sitting at the surface and in the top of the pore, which is why a clay-only mask leaves skin matte but does little to the plug underneath. This one puts glycolic, salicylic and gluconolactone acids into a base of kaolin, bentonite and Canadian colloidal clay, so the plug is loosened at the same time the loose oil is drawn off, which is why blackheads shift rather than simply looking drier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will clearing my blackheads make my pores smaller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, and it is worth knowing why. Pore size is set largely by genetics and by how much oil the gland below produces, and a pore has no muscle to close it; what changes is how full and how dark it looks, because an empty pore reflects light instead of holding a shadow. That is a real visible difference, but it is an appearance change rather than a structural one, and it reverses if the oil is left to build back up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this alongside my other exfoliating products?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Count it as a full exfoliating step rather than an extra one. It carries both AHA and BHA exfoliation, so stacking it with an acid toner, a scrub or a retinoid on the same day risks over-exfoliation, and on its own day it already covers surface, pore and gentle exfoliation at once, which is what those separate products were splitting between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackheads are the visible end of something that started a fortnight earlier, which is why a mask that manages oil outlasts one that only lifts what has already surfaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-claims\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* Medicube self-test report, measured immediately after one use: waste within pores −98.4%, sebum and oil −53.47%, blackheads and whiteheads −14.77%, instant skin temperature −20.77°F, outer moisture +3%. Brand-run testing rather than an independent trial; participant count not published. Results vary between individuals.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/masks-and-peels\"\u003emasks and peels\u003c\/a\u003e, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pores-blackheads\"\u003ePores \u0026amp; Blackheads\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or explore more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/medicube\"\u003eMedicube\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicube","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52749715276110,"sku":"MECUP08-PK","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MECUP08-PK.png?v=1778671450"},{"product_id":"medicube-collagen-night-wrapping-mask","title":"Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvernight plumping with collagen and hyaluronic acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrapping mask format, ceramide barrier support included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll skin types seeking firmer, hydrated morning skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin that felt fine at bedtime and looks flat by morning has lost water overnight, not structure. The Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask is built for those hours rather than for the two minutes after it goes on, pairing collagen extract and hyaluronic acid with Ceramide NP to keep the moisture in place until the alarm. Medicube formulates in Seoul around night-time as the recovery window, which is why this one is designed to stay put instead of sinking away in the first ten minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollagen, Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin hold water where skin has lost it:\u003c\/strong\u003e All three act in the upper layers, with hyaluronic acid and collagen extract binding water to themselves while glycerin draws more in behind them. Eight uninterrupted hours of that is the difference between a hydrating step and an overnight one, and it shows in how much less creased skin looks at breakfast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealing the barrier is what makes the hydration last until morning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramide NP replaces the lipids that sit between skin cells and hold the barrier closed, the structure that decides how much water escapes while you sleep. Skin that normally wakes tight wakes comfortable instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn texture and tone, Niacinamide and Adenosine do the quieter work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niacinamide evens tone and regulates oil production, while Adenosine, an EU-approved wrinkle-reducing active, works on surface smoothness. Neither is a same-night effect, which is exactly why they belong in something you reach for repeatedly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes on as a soft, slippery gel and settles into a thin flexible layer that moves with the face rather than cracking across it. There is no tack to it and nothing ends up on the pillowcase, which is the usual reason overnight masks get bought once and abandoned. By morning most of it has melted into the skin and what is left rinses off in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, including dry, normal and combination skin, and oily skin that still wakes up tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dehydration, flatness and loss of bounce, rough morning texture, dullness, and a barrier that has stopped holding moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e People who fall asleep with a full routine on and would rather those hours did something than nothing will get the most from this mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is an overnight wrapping mask different from just using a night cream?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Contact time. A night cream absorbs within a few minutes and its hydrating effect tails off from there, whereas the Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask sets into a layer that keeps collagen, hyaluronic acid and glycerin pressed against the skin for the whole night. That extended contact is the entire point of the format, and it is why a wrapping mask sits over a night cream rather than replacing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the collagen in this mask rebuild the collagen my skin has lost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, and it is worth being straight about it. Collagen molecules are far too large to reach the dermis where your own collagen is built, so applied collagen works in the upper layers of the skin as a water-binding protein: it holds water at the surface, which reads as plumper, smoother, springier skin. That hydration effect is real and well evidenced; the ingredients with genuine evidence for prompting your skin to make its own collagen are retinoids, peptides and vitamin C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this on the same night as a retinoid or an acid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide have no chemical conflict with either, and the mask goes on last in the evening, after moisturiser. The one thing to know is that a sealing layer pushes more of whatever is underneath it into the skin, so if your retinoid still stings on its own, give the two separate nights until it settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this mask safe to use during pregnancy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. It carries our Pregnancy Safe badge, awarded after reviewing the full ingredient list against published clinical guidance. There is no retinoid, no hydroquinone and no oxybenzone in it. The working ingredients are Niacinamide, which ACOG recommends during pregnancy, alongside Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate and Agave stem extract, and none of these carry a contraindication in the sources we use. Our method and those sources are set out on our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/pages\/pregnancy-safe-skincare\"\u003epregnancy safe skincare page\u003c\/a\u003e. This is not medical advice, so if you are using prescription skincare or have a specific concern, speak to your midwife or GP first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleep is the only step in a routine that everybody actually completes, which makes it the easiest one to load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a full overnight firming routine, explore the \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/collagen\"\u003ecollagen collection\u003c\/a\u003e for daily serums and creams to use alongside this mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/collagen\"\u003eCollagen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/dry-skin\"\u003eDry skin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/medicube\"\u003eMore from Medicube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Medicube","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52749715308878,"sku":"MECUP10-PKR","price":14.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MECUP10-PKR.png?v=1778671450"},{"product_id":"skin1004-madagascar-centella-poremizing-quick-clay-stick-mask","title":"SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentella clay stick mask for deep pore cleansing in under 10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKaolin and Bentonite draw out sebum; Centella calms throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick format for mess-free, targeted or full-face application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clay that clears a congested pore is the same clay that leaves the skin around it pink and tight, which is why plenty of people with oily, easily irritated skin give up on masks altogether. The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask answers that by building Madagascar Centella Asiatica into the Kaolin and Bentonite clay base itself. SKIN1004 has worked out of Seoul since 2013, and Madagascar-grown Centella is the ingredient it built its name on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKaolin and Bentonite draw oil out at two different depths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaolin absorbs oil sitting on the surface, while Bentonite swells with water and pulls from further inside a congested pore than kaolin reaches on its own. That combination is what shifts the blackheads and softened plugs across the nose and chin rather than just degreasing the skin above them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe calming happens during the mask, not as a repair job afterwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madecassoside and Asiaticoside, the two active compounds in Madagascar Centella Asiatica, reduce the inflammatory response to clay through the whole contact time. Skin that reddens at the sight of a purifying product stays even-toned while the clay works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat stops the tightness afterwards is Hyaluronic Acid, working through the same minutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e It binds water in the upper layers for the length of the mask, offsetting the moisture a clay base takes off alongside the sebum. What you are left with is skin that feels clean and comfortable rather than squeaky and stripped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clay lays down as a thin grey film straight from the stick, noticeably lighter than a scooped layer and even without being spread by hand. It stays soft for the few minutes it is on instead of setting into a crust, and it rinses away without the basin full of grit that clay masks are remembered for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily, combination and acne-prone skin, including skin that is oily and easily irritated at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visible pores, excess oil through the T-zone, congestion and blackheads, breakouts, and the redness that arrives alongside all of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skin that turns shiny and congested by mid-afternoon but flushes at anything remotely harsh is the specific case this mask was built around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is a clay stick different from a clay mask in a tub?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It changes what you use it for. The SKIN1004 Clay Stick Mask lays down a thinner, more even film than fingers can manage, and it lets you treat one blocked patch of the chin without committing to a full face. Nothing goes back into a jar afterwards either, which keeps the product clean over months of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Should I leave a clay mask on until it dries completely?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, and this is where clay masks earn their stripping reputation. Once the film dries out it stops absorbing oil and starts drawing water from the skin underneath, which is what causes the tight, papery after-feel people blame on the clay itself. This one is formulated to do its work while it is still soft, which is why it is a quick mask rather than a long one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this if I am already using an acid or a retinoid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Clay works by physical absorption rather than chemistry, so there is no conflict with salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or a retinoid in the same routine. What does stack up is dryness, so putting a clay mask on the same evening as a strong exfoliant asks a lot of the barrier; the Centella here offsets the mask's own drying effect, not somebody else's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best thing about a stick is not the tidiness, it is that a mask you can use on one side of your nose stops being an occasion and starts being a Tuesday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this clay mask with targeted treatments from the \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/acne\"\u003eacne collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore the full \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003ecentella asiatica collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/acne\"\u003eAcne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella asiatica\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/skin1004\"\u003eMore from SKIN1004\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"SKIN1004","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52836405215566,"sku":"S1004C01-balm","price":16.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/S1004C01-balm.png?v=1778671449"},{"product_id":"medicube-pdrn-pink-collagen-gel-mask","title":"Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinically-backed PDRN supports barrier recovery and deep hydration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeptide-rich gel with 0.2% PDRN and hydrolyzed collagen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for all skin types, especially sensitive and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen skin turns tight, flushed and dull at once, what it is short of is water it can hold and a barrier that stops leaking it. The Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask covers both with Niacinamide, Panthenol and hydrolysed collagen, then adds 0.2% PDRN for the repair side of the same question. Medicube formulates in Seoul around actives that arrived in skincare by way of the clinic, which is how a fragment of salmon DNA ends up in a retail gel mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrolysed Collagen and Glycerin pull water into the upper layers and keep it there:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrolysed collagen is cut into fragments small enough to bind water at the skin surface, and glycerin draws more of it in behind them while the gel holds the whole thing in contact. Skin looks fuller from the first use, and the tight feeling goes before the redness does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface moisture up 72%, radiance up 51%:\u003c\/strong\u003e Those are the two figures worth having from Medicube's own testing of this mask,* and they are the ones a gel mask is bought for. The tone and elasticity numbers in the same report are much smaller, which is fair for a product you wear for twenty minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn redness, three long-established ingredients do the calming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niacinamide reduces visible redness and drives the skin's own production of barrier lipids, while Panthenol and Allantoin soften the surface and take the sting out of irritated skin. Between them they are why the mask reads as settling from the first minute it is on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the 0.2% PDRN adds is a repair route the calming ingredients do not cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sodium DNA, a polynucleotide fragment sourced from salmon, acts at the skin surface on adenosine receptors, the pathway through which the skin's own repair signalling is switched on. That repair activity is what built PDRN's name in clinical and injectable use, and the topical form is the newer chapter with its research still being written.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook further down the list and the slower changes are covered too:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palmitoyl and acetyl peptides signal collagen-producing cells, ascorbic acid works on the oxidative stress behind dullness, and Adenosine is an EU-approved wrinkle-reducing active. None of these move in a single session, which is why they belong in something you come back to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cool pink gel that sits on the skin as a soft cushion rather than soaking straight in, which is what keeps everything in contact for the length of a mask. It leaves skin damp and comfortable rather than filmy, with nothing tacky left for the next step to fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, with dry and easily irritated skin getting the most out of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dehydration, redness and sensitivity, dullness, loss of bounce, and a barrier that feels worn down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Someone whose skin has been pushed too far by strong actives, hard weather or a long flight and needs a week of calm before it behaves again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does a gel mask compare to a sheet mask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A sheet mask delivers a fixed volume of essence from a carrier that dries out as it sits, so the effect is capped at whatever the sheet was soaked in. The Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask stays wet on the skin and carries a thicker dose of actives, including the 0.2% PDRN and the peptide complex, so the dose reaching your skin is set by how much gel you use rather than by how much a sheet could hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is PDRN the same thing as collagen or a peptide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, and they are worth judging separately. Collagen is a large structural protein, peptides are short chains of amino acids that signal skin cells to build, and PDRN is a fragment of DNA, in this case from salmon. This mask contains all three and they reach the skin by different routes, so a single \"repair\" claim covering the lot of them would be doing a lot of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this fit around the actives I already use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Niacinamide, panthenol and collagen have no conflict with retinoids, acids or vitamin C, so nothing has to come out of your routine. In practice it does most for you on an evening when your skin has had enough, after cleansing and toner and before moisturiser, rather than on the same night as an exfoliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mask that asks nothing of the skin is a strange thing to get excited about, right up until the week your skin cannot take one more active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-claims\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* Medicube clinical test report for the PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask: surface skin moisture +71.77%, skin radiance +51.45%, pore area −37.88%, skin texture +8.21%, skin tone +4.38%, vertical pore +4.90%, horizontal pore +4.06%, inner skin elasticity +1.95%. Brand-run testing rather than an independent trial; participant count and test length not published. Results vary between individuals.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/masks-and-peels\"\u003emasks and peels\u003c\/a\u003e, see what else uses \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pdrn\"\u003ePDRN\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/medicube\"\u003eMedicube\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicube","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54547501777230,"sku":"MECUP13-M4","price":14.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MECUP13-M4.png?v=1778671451"},{"product_id":"airy-fit-sheet-mask","title":"MISSHA Airy Fit Sheet Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight sheet mask for hydration and radiance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyaluronic acid and ceramides with brightening botanicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor all skin types, including sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTired, flat-looking skin responds to water faster than to anything else, which is what makes ten minutes under a sheet worth the trouble. The MISSHA Airy Fit Sheet Mask carries hyaluronic acid, ceramides and brightening botanicals on a sheet thin enough to sit flush against the face instead of sliding off the curve of the nose. MISSHA is a long-established South Korean brand, and this is exactly the sort of unfussy, well-judged basic that kind of reputation is built on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyaluronic Acid pulls water in and ceramides stop it leaving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyaluronic acid binds water in the upper layers of the skin, and ceramides restore the lipids between skin cells that decide how fast that water escapes again. Together they take a tight, dehydrated complexion back to comfortable in one sitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree botanicals go after the dullness rather than the dryness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licorice root extract inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme that starts melanin production, while rice and pearl extracts work on the surface flatness that reads as tiredness. Ten minutes will not shift a dark spot, but it visibly lifts a complexion that has gone grey around the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReactive skin gets Allantoin and Beta-Glucan alongside the rest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allantoin softens and settles irritated skin, and beta-glucan is a large sugar molecule that holds water against the surface while calming visible redness. That pairing is why this sits comfortably on skin that reacts to most masks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is light and thin enough to follow the jaw and the sides of the nose without lifting away, and the essence is fluid rather than gluey. Skin is left damp and cushioned rather than tacky once the sheet comes off, so nothing has to be waited out before the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, including sensitive, dry, normal, combination and oily skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dehydration and tightness, dullness, flat or tired-looking skin, and redness or sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Travellers, night-shift workers and anyone facing an early start with a dull, tight face get the most out of a mask this quick and this gentle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does a sheet mask do that a serum and a moisturiser cannot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Less than the marketing suggests, and that is fine. The sheet holds a large volume of essence against the skin for ten uninterrupted minutes, which saturates the upper layers faster than a serum that absorbs in thirty seconds. What it does not do is last longer, because a sheet mask is a same-day effect; the ceramides in the MISSHA Airy Fit Sheet Mask are the part that carries anything into tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does leaving a sheet mask on for longer hydrate more deeply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, and past a point it works against you. Once the sheet starts to dry out, evaporation reverses direction and the drying sheet draws water back off the skin it has just hydrated. A sheet mask does its work while it is still wet, which is why ten minutes is the standard rather than the minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How often can I use one, and where does it go in a routine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Hydration is not an irritant, so there is no build-up limit the way there is with an acid or a retinoid, and this one is mild enough for several times a week. It goes on after cleansing and toner, with serum and moisturiser afterwards to hold the hydration in, and sunscreen last in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf the point of a sheet mask is the ten minutes you have to sit still for it, and nobody prints that on the packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin collection\u003c\/a\u003e for daily soothing and hydrating treatments to pair with this mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003eSensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/dry-skin\"\u003eDry skin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/missha\"\u003eMore from MISSHA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"MISSHA","offers":[{"title":"Pearl","offer_id":54815688720718,"sku":"MP94-MPE","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Honey","offer_id":54815688687950,"sku":"MP94-MH","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pomegranate","offer_id":54815688753486,"sku":"MP94-MP","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red Ginseng","offer_id":54815688786254,"sku":"MP94-MRG","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rice","offer_id":54815688819022,"sku":"MP94-MR","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Tree","offer_id":54815688851790,"sku":"MP94-MT","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MP94-MPE.png?v=1778671450"},{"product_id":"medicube-kojic-acid-turmeric-brightening-gel-mask","title":"Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Brightening Gel Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNiacinamide, turmeric and kojic acid in a cooling gel sheet mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn for 3 to 4 hours or overnight, until the gel turns clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75% more surface hydration straight after use in Medicube's testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sheet mask usually gets 15 minutes on the face. The Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Brightening Gel Mask is made to stay on for hours: a yellow gel sheet worn for three to four hours or overnight, which turns clear as its essence absorbs. Inside it, \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/niacinamide\"\u003eniacinamide\u003c\/a\u003e does most of the brightening work, with turmeric root extract and kojic acid alongside. Medicube formulates in Seoul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide carries the brightening.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits fifth on the list, well above the other actives, limiting the handover of melanin to the skin's surface cells and supporting the barrier while it does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKojic acid and turmeric work on pigment at its source.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kojic acid inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme melanin production starts with, and turmeric root extract works on the same pathway with a smaller body of research behind it. Both sit in the second half of the list, so they back up the niacinamide rather than lead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHours of wear do the hydrating.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycerin, betaine and plant gums hold water against the skin for as long as the sheet stays on. Medicube's testing recorded 75% more surface hydration straight after use, 8% smoother texture after one use and 32% better elasticity.*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA cool, slippery gel sheet with eye and mouth cut-outs that clings to the face without dripping. It starts yellow and fades to clear as the essence absorbs, which is the cue to take it off. Any essence left behind pats in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mask contains fragrance and a small amount of retinol, and we don't recommend retinoids during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types. Medicube includes sensitive skin, though the formula does contain fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uneven tone, dullness, dehydration and the look of \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pigmentation\"\u003epigmentation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Someone who wants a brightening step they can put on before bed and take off in the morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a 20-minute sheet mask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Most sheet masks are fabric soaked in essence, and they dry out within half an hour. This is a gel sheet made to stay on for three to four hours or overnight, releasing its essence slowly and turning clear once it has. It gives the long contact time of an overnight cream without a cream on your pillow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does kojic acid bleach the skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. It slows tyrosinase, the enzyme that makes new melanin, so marks fade as the skin renews itself. It does not remove the pigment that sets your natural tone, and it works the same way on every skin tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When should I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: In the evening, as the last step after toner and serum or cream, then remove it in the morning. During the day, wear it for three to four hours after toner or cream, and finish your morning routine with sunscreen as the last step. Keep it to evenings when you are not using a retinoid or an exfoliating acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA mask you sleep in is the easiest brightening step to keep up, because it asks nothing of your evening except putting it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sn-claims\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* Medicube testing by the Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences: surface hydration +74.5% immediately after use, skin texture +7.8% after one use, overall skin elasticity +32.2%. Participant count and test length not published. Results vary between individuals.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pigmentation\"\u003ePigmentation\u003c\/a\u003e collection, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/niacinamide\"\u003eniacinamide\u003c\/a\u003e formulas, or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/medicube\"\u003eMedicube\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Medicube","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54833810669902,"sku":"MECUP14-M4","price":14.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MECUP14-M4.png?v=1778671450"},{"product_id":"medicube-collagen-lifting-mask-27g","title":"Medicube Collagen Lifting Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10,000 ppm hydrolyzed collagen for visible firmness and elasticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-layer hyaluronic acid complex with peptide-supporting amino acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBio-cellulose sheet absorbs without residue for all mature skin types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin that has started to feel softer along the jaw and cheek is losing bounce rather than moisture, and no amount of hydration fixes that on its own. The Medicube Collagen Lifting Mask puts hydrolysed collagen at 10,000 ppm against it, carried on a bio-cellulose sheet that holds the serum against the face instead of sliding off it. Medicube formulates in South Korea to a clinic-style, measured standard, which is why the firmness claim on this mask arrives with a two-week number attached to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollagen at 10,000 ppm concentrates its work in the surface layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrolysed collagen is cut into fragments small enough to bind water and lie flat across the skin, which is what tightens the look of slackness around the jaw and cheek. Two weeks of consistent use measured elasticity up to 27% better.*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydration is spread across several depths rather than pooled in one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Several molecular weights of hyaluronic acid sit in the serum, so water is bound at the surface and further down at the same time instead of pooling in one layer. Hydration measured 18% higher on the same testing.*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehind those two, wheat amino acids and adenosine take the texture side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat amino acids give skin the raw material its own structural proteins are built from, and adenosine relaxes the look of fine lines. Together they are why skin reads smoother and less tired rather than simply fuller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBio-cellulose is denser and wetter than a cotton sheet, and it takes the curve of the nose, chin and jaw without lifting at the edges. What is left on the skin afterwards sinks in with no residue and nothing tacky, so it does not sit between the skin and whatever comes next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature, normal, combination and dry skin, including skin prone to redness or irritation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loss of firmness, fine lines, dehydration, uneven texture, dullness and tired-looking skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once lines start holding after the face has relaxed, a mask this concentrated earns its place in a way another hydrating one no longer does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a standard collagen sheet mask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Two things. The hydrolysed collagen here is stated at 10,000 ppm, a published figure rather than an unquantified claim to be collagen-infused, and it sits alongside hyaluronic acid at several molecular weights, so one sheet covers firmness support and hydration instead of one or the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the collagen in this mask replace the collagen my skin has lost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, and no topical collagen does. The collagen molecule is far too large to reach the layer where your own collagen is made, and hydrolysing it into fragments turns it into an excellent water-binding ingredient rather than a replacement part. What the two-week testing measured was how the surface layers behave, which is a real change in firmness and elasticity rather than new collagen in the deeper layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this on the same evening as a retinoid or an exfoliating acid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Nothing in this mask exfoliates or competes for pH, since it is collagen, hyaluronic acid, wheat amino acids and adenosine, all of which sit comfortably alongside a retinoid or an acid. On an evening when either has left skin tight, a mask like this takes the edge off rather than adding to the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirmness is the slowest claim on any product page to prove itself, which is why the sheet you reach for with no occasion in the diary is the one doing the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-claims\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* Clinical testing on this formula after two weeks of consistent use: skin elasticity up to +27%, hydration +18%. Brand-published testing; participant count not disclosed. Results vary between individuals.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/collagen\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e collection, browse more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/masks-and-peels\"\u003emasks and peels\u003c\/a\u003e, or see more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/medicube\"\u003eMedicube\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicube","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245912572238,"sku":"MECUP07-ML","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MECUP07-ML.png?v=1778671451"},{"product_id":"medicube-deep-peptide-radiance-mask-27ml","title":"Medicube Deep Peptide Radiance Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen distinct peptides target firmer, more elastic skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-layer hydration in a breathable sheet format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosts radiance whilst strengthening the skin barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirmness and radiance are normally two separate purchases, and a sheet mask is the last place you would expect to find both taken seriously. The Medicube Deep Peptide Radiance Mask runs ten distinct peptides at the first and Niacinamide at 4% at the second, on a thin sheet that keeps a heavily loaded serum in place. Medicube formulates in South Korea to a clinic-style standard, which is why the firmness claim here comes with a two-week figure attached rather than an adjective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmness is handled by ten peptides rather than one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 and eight others signal the skin's structural support system by routes that do not all overlap. Two weeks of use measured firmness 28.6% better.*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive molecular weights of hyaluronic acid land at different depths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyaluronic acid at up to 1% is split across five sizes, so the larger fragments hold water at the surface while the smaller ones travel further in. Plumpness lasts into the next day instead of flattening out within the hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt 4%, Niacinamide takes on dullness and tone together:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niacinamide limits how much pigment reaches the surface cells and refines the look of texture and pore size at the same time. That 4% is the concentration where the tone effect becomes visible rather than theoretical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat stops a formula this loaded from stinging is the barrier half:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramide NP reinforces the skin's lipid barrier and Centella Asiatica settles the reactivity that sits alongside dehydration. Skin comes out of the session calm rather than flushed, which is what makes a concentrated mask repeatable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet itself is thin and breathable rather than heavy, which is what lets a serum this concentrated stay comfortable on the face for a full session. Skin is left plumped and slightly cushioned, with nothing left sitting on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, with the most to gain for dehydrated and dull complexions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loss of firmness and elasticity, dullness, dehydration, uneven tone, and skin that has turned easily irritated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dehydrated, dull skin that has also started to slacken is the exact overlap this mask was formulated for, because both are worked on in the same session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from an ordinary hydrating sheet mask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A hydrating sheet mask is built around water-binding ingredients and does that one job. This one carries ten peptides, hyaluronic acid at five molecular weights and up to 1%, Niacinamide at 4%, Ceramide NP and Centella Asiatica, so firmness, hydration, radiance and barrier are all addressed in a single session. The trade-off is that it is a far more active formula, and it suits skin already comfortable with Niacinamide at that level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do peptides in a rinse-off format actually do anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Peptides are short chains of amino acids that signal skin cells to produce more of the structural proteins they already make, and that signalling happens while the mask is on the face rather than needing to stay on the skin afterwards. The evidence behind signalling peptides is solid without being as settled as it is for Niacinamide, which is why the two-week firmness testing on this specific formula is the more useful number to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Should I still use my Niacinamide serum on the evenings I use this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: There is nothing to gain from it. This mask already delivers Niacinamide at 4%, which sits in the range where it works on pigment transfer and oil, and stacking a second Niacinamide product on top does not increase the effect. On mask evenings, this is your Niacinamide step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niacinamide is what you notice first and the peptides are what you notice last, which tells you something honest about how quickly skin will show you radiance and how patiently it will show you firmness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-claims\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* Clinical testing on this formula after two weeks: skin firmness +28.6%. Brand-published testing; participant count not disclosed. Results vary between individuals.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/peptides\"\u003epeptides\u003c\/a\u003e collection, browse more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/masks-and-peels\"\u003emasks and peels\u003c\/a\u003e, or see more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/medicube\"\u003eMedicube\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicube","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245913817422,"sku":"MECUP07-MP","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MECUP07-MP.png?v=1778671451"},{"product_id":"medicube-hypochlorous-acid-peel-shot","title":"Medicube Hypochlorous Acid Peel Shot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle acid-free peel using hypochlorous acid for surface renewal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight gel with caffeine and charcoal for brightening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for congested, oily, and combination skin types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf every peel you have tried left your face red for a day and clearer for about the same, the mechanism is the problem rather than the strength. The Medicube Hypochlorous Acid Peel Shot renews skin with hypochlorous acid, the antimicrobial your own white blood cells produce, instead of an acid that dissolves the bonds between surface cells. Medicube formulates in South Korea around clinic-style results, and this is that lab reaching for a wound-care compound rather than a stronger acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHypochlorous acid clears congestion without exfoliating anything:\u003c\/strong\u003e It works on the bacterial side of a blocked pore rather than on the bonds holding dead cells together, so surface renewal happens without the barrier disruption that drives the redness afterwards. Skin comes out clearer and the same colour it went in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne use clears 99% of what is sitting in the pore:\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the headline figure from Medicube's own testing,* alongside dead skin cells down 75% and the appearance of pores down 38%. Read them as single-session numbers, which is the honest frame for something you rinse off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere the charcoal draws oil out, the caffeine works underneath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Activated charcoal absorbs surface oil and the debris sitting in pore openings, while caffeine drives micro-circulation in the skin below. Pores read smaller and the whole face looks less flat within minutes, and that brightness deepens with repeat use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo stop the renewal stripping skin, the recovery ingredients are built in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramide NP, hyaluronic acid, panthenol and aloe sit in the same gel rather than being left to a product applied afterwards. The barrier stays intact through the peel action, which is the difference between renewal and damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light gel that spreads thinly and sits without heat, sting or tightening while it works. It rinses off cleanly and leaves skin soft rather than squeaky, with none of the dryness that follows an acid peel into the next hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This renews more gradually than an acid peel, so the change reads over several weeks rather than in the mirror straight afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combination, oily and normal skin, including congestion-prone skin that has reacted badly to acid peels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clogged pores, dullness, uneven texture, and mild congestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Someone who gave up on chemical exfoliation the second time it left their face raw has the most to gain from a renewal step built on a different mechanism entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does hypochlorous acid compare to glycolic or salicylic acid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Glycolic acid dissolves the bonds holding dead surface cells together, and salicylic acid works down inside the pore itself. Hypochlorous acid does neither, acting instead as an antimicrobial on the bacterial half of congestion, so renewal arrives more gradually and without the sting or the flush. The Medicube Hypochlorous Acid Peel Shot trades speed for tolerance, which is a good trade only if the acids have not been working for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is hypochlorous acid an exfoliating acid, despite the name?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. It does not lower the skin's pH or break down the bonds between surface cells the way alpha and beta hydroxy acids do. It is the same compound white blood cells release as part of the immune response, and it has decades of use behind it in medical wound care; its use as a cosmetic renewal step is much newer, and that side of the research is still developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this alongside a retinoid or a Vitamin C serum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, and that is the practical argument for it. With no acid in the formula there is no compounded exfoliation when it lands in the same week as a retinoid, and no pH conflict with a Vitamin C serum. The ceramides, hyaluronic acid and panthenol in the same gel also mean skin is not left short of the lipids and water it needs while running two actives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe people this suits least are the ones whose acids are working fine; the people it suits most stopped exfoliating altogether and never quite registered that as a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-claims\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* Testing Medicube attributes to the Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences, measured after one use: pore impurities −99.3%, dead skin cells −75.46%, appearance of pores −38.28%, excess sebum −18.87%, skin texture improvement 11.89%. Participant count and test length not published. Results vary between individuals.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/masks-and-peels\"\u003emasks and peels\u003c\/a\u003e, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pores-blackheads\"\u003ePores \u0026amp; Blackheads\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or explore more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/medicube\"\u003eMedicube\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicube","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59873263190350,"sku":"MECUS17-SEUP","price":17.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MECUS17-SEUP.png?v=1781889975"},{"product_id":"mary-may-collagen-peptide-vital-mask","title":"Mary\u0026May Collagen Peptide Vital Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree forms of collagen under the same six peptides as the 6 Peptide Serum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerum-light gel mask with glycerin and adenosine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits all skin types looking for visible firmness and bounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBounce goes before lines do, and it goes quietly enough that most people spot it in a photograph rather than a mirror. The Mary\u0026amp;May Collagen Peptide Vital Mask works on that with three forms of \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/collagen\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e and a six-peptide complex, in a gel light enough to read as a serum. Mary\u0026amp;May formulate in South Korea for what repetition does rather than what one night does, which is the only honest way to sell a mask on firmness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree forms of collagen sit under the same six peptides as the brand's 6 Peptide Complex Serum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrolysed collagen, collagen extract and soluble collagen hold water across the surface while copper tripeptide-1, hexapeptide-11, hexapeptide-9, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and tripeptide-1 signal the skin's own structural repair. Copper tripeptide-1 has the firmest research behind it of the six, and the others are reasonable rather than settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdenosine is the one ingredient here with a regulator behind it:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is recognised in Korea for wrinkle improvement, and it works on the collagen-producing cells rather than on the water content of the skin. On a mask sold for firmness, it is the most load-bearing thing in the jar after the peptides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the hydration last past the morning is glycerin, and what stops it stinging is allantoin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycerin draws water into the upper layers and holds it there, so the plumpness from a single session does not flatten out overnight. Allantoin and arginine calm irritation alongside it, which removes the tight, drawn feeling a rich hydrating mask can leave on skin already reacting to something else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel is closer to a serum than to a thick essence, light enough that oily and combination skin will not feel anything sitting on top of them. It sinks in smoothly and leaves no stickiness behind, which is what makes it usable on a weeknight rather than saved for a Sunday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, and particularly dry, combination and mature skin. Oily and congestion-prone skin get on well with the lightweight texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine lines, loss of firmness, dehydration and dullness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skin that still looks well but has stopped springing back the way it used to is exactly the point at which a mask like this is worth starting, rather than years after the lines have set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a mask built on a single peptide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A single peptide signals one part of the skin's repair response. The Mary\u0026amp;May Collagen Peptide Vital Mask runs six, across copper tripeptide-1, two hexapeptides, two palmitoyl peptides and tripeptide-1, alongside three forms of collagen, so several signalling routes are covered in the same application rather than one being pushed harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the collagen in this mask become collagen in my skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Collagen applied to the skin is far too large a molecule to reach the layer where your own collagen is produced, and hydrolysing it into fragments makes it an excellent water-binding ingredient rather than a spare part. The structural side of this mask comes from the peptides and the adenosine, which act on your skin's own collagen-producing cells; the collagen itself is behind the plumpness you feel immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it worth using a mask like this if I am already on a peptide serum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, for a different reason than most people expect. A daily peptide serum is a low, steady dose, while a mask is a short, concentrated one, and the two do not cancel out. The mask also brings the hydration and calming side that a lightweight serum leaves to the rest of your routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeptides are patient ingredients, which makes this a strange thing to buy for an event and a sensible thing to buy for a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/collagen\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e formulas, target \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/wrinkles-aging\"\u003ewrinkles \u0026amp; ageing\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/mary-may\"\u003eMary \u0026amp; May\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mary\u0026May","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59873405174094,"sku":"MMP07-MCollaR","price":15.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MMP07-MCollaR.png?v=1781889865"},{"product_id":"mary-may-hyaluronic-panthenol-hydra-mask","title":"Mary\u0026May Hyaluronic Panthenol Hydra Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive forms of hyaluronic acid working at different molecular sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanthenol, hydroxyethyl urea and allantoin holding the water in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinses clean with no tack, suits combination and barrier-compromised skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin that feels tight an hour after moisturising is losing water faster than it holds it, which is a barrier problem wearing a hydration problem's clothes. The Mary\u0026amp;May Hyaluronic Panthenol Hydra Mask works both sides at once, with five forms of \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/hyaluronic-acid\"\u003ehyaluronic acid\u003c\/a\u003e on the water and panthenol on the holding. Mary\u0026amp;May formulate in South Korea, and what they got right here is a wash-off mask that leaves nothing tacky behind when it goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive forms of hyaluronic acid bind water at different depths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyaluronic acid itself, sodium hyaluronate, a crosspolymer and two hydrolysed forms each sit at a different molecular size, with glycerin and hydroxyethyl urea alongside them holding onto the water once it is in. Hydroxyethyl urea is the quieter of the humectants and the one that keeps working when the air is dry. Skin plumps at the surface and deeper down instead of picking up a cosmetic shine that fades by lunchtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnce the water is in, panthenol is what stops it leaving again:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panthenol reinforces the skin's barrier, which is the part that decides how much of the water you have just added is still there tomorrow. That is the difference between a mask that plumps for an evening and one that shifts how your skin behaves for a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDehydrated skin runs red as well as tight, and allantoin covers that:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allantoin calms irritation, which matters because dehydrated skin is reactive skin far more of the time than it is simply dry skin. Redness and flakiness come down together rather than needing two separate products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt rinses away completely, with no film or tackiness left on the skin, which is the single most common reason a hydrating mask ends up unfinished at the back of a shelf. Skin afterwards feels plumped and comfortable rather than coated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, particularly combination, normal and dehydrated skin, and skin whose barrier has stopped coping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dehydration, tightness, redness, a weakened barrier and loss of radiance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your skin is shiny by the afternoon and tight by bedtime, that pairing is dehydration rather than dryness, and this is the mask built for exactly that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a hydrating serum or toner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A serum or toner is a leave-on step you use daily, and it builds hydration slowly across weeks. A wash-off mask is a short, concentrated session for the stretches when skin has gone tight and dull despite that daily routine. This one delivers hyaluronic acid at five molecular sizes, glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, panthenol and allantoin in one dose, and then comes off rather than staying on the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does hyaluronic acid dry your skin out in a cold, dry room?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The concern comes from a real property of the ingredient, which binds water from wherever it can find it, including from the deeper layers of your own skin when the air is very dry. It applies to a leave-on hyaluronic acid serum in low humidity, and it does not apply here, because this is a short wet session with glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea and panthenol holding the water in place while it lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this replace my moisturiser on the evenings I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. A wash-off mask puts hydration into the skin but leaves nothing on top of it, so the moisturiser step still does its usual job of slowing how quickly that water escapes again. Skipping it is the fastest way to lose most of what the mask just delivered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great deal of what gets called dry skin is thirsty skin, and the useful difference between them is that thirsty skin can be sorted out in a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/hyaluronic-acid\"\u003ehyaluronic acid\u003c\/a\u003e hydration, target \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/dry-skin\"\u003edry skin\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/mary-may\"\u003eMary \u0026amp; May\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mary\u0026May","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59873414054222,"sku":"MMP07-MHyalR","price":15.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MMP07-MHyalR.png?v=1781889741"},{"product_id":"pdrn-pink-vita-coating-mask","title":"Medicube PDRN Pink Vita Coating Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e99% purity salmon DNA \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pdrn\"\u003ePDRN\u003c\/a\u003e with collagen and Vitamin B12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA close-fitting sheet that holds the essence against the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne sheet, ten to twenty minutes, nothing to rinse off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePDRN came to skincare from clinical repair work, and the number that matters on the raw material is its purity, because a polynucleotide fraction is only as good as what has been refined out of it. Medicube state 99% purity salmon DNA PDRN in this mask, carried in a close-fitting sheet with collagen, Vitamin B12 and Niacinamide. Medicube formulates in South Korea around measured, results-led skincare, and this is the sheet-mask step of its PDRN Pink range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e99% purity describes the PDRN itself, and it is the figure to compare.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salmon DNA PDRN is refined from salmon milt, and purity states how much of the extracted fraction is polynucleotide rather than residual protein and lipid left behind by the process. A higher-purity fraction is the cleaner and better-characterised raw material, which is why brands publish the number and why it is the one worth reading across PDRN products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolynucleotides work on hydration and skin renewal.\u003c\/strong\u003e They hold water in the upper layers and are studied for their effect on the skin's own repair activity, which is the combination the whole PDRN category is built on. Most of the evidence behind it comes from clinical and injectable use, and topical formats are the newer and fastest-moving half of that field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollagen and Vitamin B12 complete the Pink Vita pairing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soluble collagen holds water at the surface for a plumper, better-cushioned finish, while Cyanocobalamin, the B12 of the name, is a deep pink compound and part of why the essence looks the way it does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide and Adenosine work underneath on tone and firmness.\u003c\/strong\u003e Niacinamide limits how much melanin reaches the surface and prompts the skin to make more of its own ceramides, and Adenosine is listed by Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety as an approved functional ingredient for firmness and smoothness. Both build across repeated use rather than in one sitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe essence is thin and runs freely, and the sheet comes out saturated rather than merely damp. It sits close enough to stay put while you move around, and what is left behind absorbs within a minute or two with no tack and no rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedicube's own testing, carried out by the Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences, recorded skin radiance up 34.8% and deep surface hydration up 163.59% after use. The brand notes that results vary between individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PDRN here is salmon-derived, which is the original and most-studied source, and it means the formula is not plant-only. If that matters to you, our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/vegan-pdrn\"\u003evegan PDRN\u003c\/a\u003e edit covers the plant and ferment-derived alternatives. There is fragrance in the formula as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, and normal, dry and combination skin in particular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydration, dullness, uneven tone, and firmness over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e People already using a PDRN serum or cream who want the same active in a weekly step, and anyone wanting to try the category before committing to a full-size bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does 99% purity actually mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It describes the raw ingredient rather than how much of it is in the mask. PDRN is refined from salmon milt, and the refining separates the polynucleotide fraction from the protein and lipid it arrives with. A 99% figure means almost all of what goes in is the polynucleotide itself. It is a quality grade, and it is the number that lets you compare one PDRN product with another, since concentration is rarely published by anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does a PDRN sheet mask compare with a PDRN serum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A serum is the daily version and a mask is the concentrated one. A sheet holds a much larger volume of essence pressed against the skin and stops it evaporating, so a single sitting delivers more than one application of a serum would. What it cannot do is match the cumulative effect of something you use every night, which is why the two work better together than as alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where does it sit in a routine, and how often?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: After cleansing and any toner, before your serum and moisturiser. Leave it on for ten to twenty minutes, take it off, and press the rest in rather than rinsing. Once or twice a week suits most people, and it layers over a PDRN serum without any conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA purity grade printed on the box tells you more about what you are actually buying than most of what sits beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/masks-and-peels\"\u003emasks and peels\u003c\/a\u003e, or see more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/medicube\"\u003eMedicube\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicube","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60501773746510,"sku":"MECUP13-MPEUP","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MECUP13-MPEUP.png?v=1788276311"},{"product_id":"medicube-egf-nad-firming-gel-mask","title":"Medicube EGF NAD Firming Gel Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEGF and NAD with Niacinamide, Collagen and Ectoin in a firming gel sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-piece hydrogel that clings around the eyes and mouth without sliding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits normal, dry and combination skin wanting a firmer, bouncier finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA gel mask holds its essence against the skin far longer than a paper sheet, which makes it the natural format for a firming step. This one carries the two ingredients Medicube built its firming range around: EGF, a lab-made copy of a growth-signalling protein the skin produces itself, and NAD, the coenzyme cells use to make energy. Medicube formulates in South Korea around measured, results-led skincare, and the EGF NAD Firming Gel Mask is the intensive, once-in-a-while step of that range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEGF and NAD target the skin's renewal machinery.\u003c\/strong\u003e sh-Oligopeptide-1, the EGF of the name, sits at Medicube's stated 0.01001 ppm alongside six related sh-polypeptides, and NAD at 10.1 ppm. Both earned their reputations in clinical and wound-healing research, and study of them in topical skincare is still building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide evens tone and strengthens the barrier.\u003c\/strong\u003e It limits the melanin that reaches the surface and prompts skin to make more of its own ceramides. Ectoin, a moisture-holding molecule first found in microbes that survive desert heat and salt, keeps skin comfortable while the mask is on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA dense peptide blend works on firmness.\u003c\/strong\u003e Alongside the growth-factor peptides, the gel carries signal peptides including Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, with Collagen holding water at the surface for a plumper finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel is thick, cool and slippery, and the two pieces hold close around the eyes and mouth even when you move. It turns transparent as the essence is drawn in, which is Medicube's signal that it is done, and what is left behind absorbs without tack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula contains fragrance and carmine, a red colour from cochineal, so it is not plant-only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal, dry and combination skin, and oily skin that prefers a gel to a cream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loss of firmness, fine lines, dullness and dehydration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e People who want a firming mask to lean on before an event or at the end of a long week, and who prefer a gel that stays put over a paper sheet that dries out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is a gel mask different from a regular sheet mask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A regular sheet mask is fabric soaked in liquid essence, and it starts drying out the moment it touches the skin. A gel mask holds the essence inside the gel itself, so it stays cool and wet for the whole sitting and releases the formula steadily. It also sits heavier and closer to the face, which is why this one comes in two pieces shaped around the eyes and mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does \"sh\" in sh-Oligopeptide-1 mean the EGF comes from human tissue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The sh prefix stands for synthetic human: the peptide is made in a laboratory to match the structure of the growth factor human skin produces, rather than being taken from any human or animal source. It is the standard way EGF appears on a cosmetic ingredient list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where does the mask go in a routine, and does it work with retinoids or vitamin C?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: After cleansing and toner, and before serum and moisturiser. Nothing in it conflicts with retinoids or vitamin C, so it slots into an evening routine that already carries them, and it is a comfortable choice on nights you skip your retinoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use the EGF NAD Firming Gel Mask during pregnancy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: We recommend pausing it. EGF, listed as sh-Oligopeptide-1, and NAD are newer skincare ingredients with no clinical safety data in pregnancy, so the precaution is to set this mask aside until afterwards. Masks built on hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides without growth factors cover the same hydrating and firming ground in the meantime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirming is usually sold as a long game, and a gel sheet is the one version of it that fits neatly into a single evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/masks-and-peels\"\u003emasks and peels\u003c\/a\u003e, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/peptides\"\u003epeptide\u003c\/a\u003e formulas, or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/medicube\"\u003eMedicube\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicube","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60976546906446,"sku":"MECUP21-MG1","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MCUBE0109.webp?v=1790531061"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/collections\/sunscreen_texture.webp?v=1717684370","url":"https:\/\/skinnomid.com\/en-eu\/collections\/masks-and-peels.oembed","provider":"Skin-Nomad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}