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Sheet masks are an easy skincare buy in Japan, but the shelves can be overwhelming. Here are the two I use: a favourite for special care and a large pack for everyday use, plus a few things to check before you buy.
My favourite: Quality 1st Derma Laser Super VC100
This is my favourite sheet mask. In my experience, each sheet is full of essence and leaves my skin feeling very moisturised.
The pack contains seven sheets. The label describes it as focused pore care with nano-capsules and vitamin C ingredients. The footnotes explain that the pore care means moisturising the skin for a smooth look with less noticeable pores, and that the vitamin C ingredients are skin-conditioning ingredients. Follow the directions on the package, including how long to leave the sheet on.
You can also find it on Amazon: Quality 1st Derma Laser Super VC100 mask (7 sheets) on Amazon. Prices and availability vary by seller and country.
My everyday pick: MDSKIN LABO CICA Premium Care Mask (30 sheets)
This is the mask I reach for every day. The 30-sheet bag is labelled for daily use, so I do not have to save it for special occasions.
The label describes it as an all-in-one mask that covers lotion, milk, serum and pack, with centella extract, which it notes is for preventing rough skin. It also lists moisturising ingredients such as fullerene, EGF and placenta. Follow the directions on the package, including how long to leave the sheet on.
Another 30-sheet pack: MDSKIN LABO Galactomyces Premium Care Mask (All in One)
From the same brand as the CICA mask, this is a 30-sheet all-in-one mask with galactomyces culture solution. The label highlights firmness, pores and moisture. The footnotes explain these as giving the skin firmness and improving skin texture so that pores look less noticeable, and they describe the culture solution as a skin-conditioning agent. Follow the directions on the package, including how long to leave the sheet on.
How to choose a sheet mask
- Decide how you will use it. A small pack suits a special treat, and a large bag suits daily care.
- Check the number of sheets. The packs here have 7 and 30, so compare the size of the bag as well as the price.
- Read the ingredients and the directions, including how long to leave the sheet on.
- Try a small patch first if your skin is sensitive.
- Save the product name on your phone, as packaging and availability vary by store.
Shopping tips
For more beauty ideas, see my Japanese drugstore beauty guide. If you are shopping at Don Quijote, check the Don Quijote discount coupon and how tax-free shoppingworks before you pay.
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