It's been 4 years since I tried my first sheet mask, and it took me a long time to get used to the sensation of placing a cold wet sheet onto my skin.
I started out masking once a week, and I remember saving the extra essence in a glass dropper bottle to use for the following 3-4 days. I'm not sure what made me decide to do that, but my guess would be that I was buying very expensive sheet masks and I didn't want to waste any of the essence in the packet.
Although it's a good idea to save the essence from expensive masks, there are now so many affordable sheet mask options that you can use the extra essence on your neck and chest instead.
Hint: I highly recommend using the essence right away, the saved sheet mask essence isn't very stable and isn't meant to be stored.
Now that I have become a bit of a sheet mask addict, I sheet mask every day.
Since switching to daily sheet masking, my skin has been behaving a lot more, and my once combination skin behaves like normal skin on most days. This is a major improvement for me personally, and I cannot even begin to describe the horrible state my skin used to be in for at least two weeks every month.
Now, daily sheet masking can be very environmentally unfriendly. Imagine all of the sheet mask packets filling the landfill every month if I used regular sheet masks every day!
Thankfully, sheet masks now come in boxes of 30 masks that are not individually wrapped. What a fantastic concept!
I alternate between individually wrapped and boxed sheet masks every other day, and I can hardly detect a difference in my skin condition. Keep in mind that the boxed sheet masks are extremely basic and they will do little more than thoroughly hydrate the skin. I find that using these masks every other day works well for my skin, and I highly recommend trying this out if you are looking to cut down on sheet mask waste.
Now that you know a little more about my sheet mask routine, let's get right down to my May sheet mask empties! You can find my other May Empties post here.
>>May Sheet Mask Empties<<
I used a total of 14 individually wrapped sheet masks in May, and I used the Dewytree Pick & Quick Moisture Full masks on the other days. The only new masks that I tried were the Aloisia Marie Aqua Collagen Mask*, Goodal Tea Tree Mild Sheet Mask, Esfolio Red Ginseng Essence Mask, and the Round Lab.Soybean Nourishing Mask.
Esfolio Red Ginseng Essence Mask- I hauled the Esfolio Essence Mask Sheet line in April 2019, and I finally used the very last mask. Now I can review the entire line on my blog, and save you the trouble of being disappointed in these masks full of alcohol. Yes, that's correct. These masks are formulated with a ton of alcohol, and I was extremely upset that I didn't notice the ingredients list before I made my purchase. Please do yourself a favor and avoid this entire line of sheet masks!
Round Lab.Soybean Nourishing Mask- I was really excited to try these sheet masks, and fortunately, they did not disappoint me like the Esfolio masks. I purchased four of the masks in this line, and I'm really excited to use the remaining three masks. The Soybean mask was very hydrating and conditioning. I used it after a clay mask, and it helped my skin stay nourished.
Goodal Tea Tree Mild Sheet Mask- I purchased a pack of 10 of these masks because I love to have tea tree masks in my sheet mask stash for the occasional breakout. These worked really well to help calm any redness and heal active acne. I ended up using two of these masks last month, and they were great both times. I am really interested in trying out some of the other masks in this line.
Etude House 0.2 Air Therapy Green Tea Mask- These are great daily sheet masks. The whole 0.2 Air Therapy line is very basic but will work well when used regularly or in conjunction with a daily sheet mask routine. The Green Tea version feels really nice and soothing. I highly recommend these, but don't expect any basic sheet mask to transform your skin with one use.
Etude House 0.2 Air Therapy Ceramide Mask- Again, I really like these masks. The Ceramide version is great when the skin feels a little irritated or out of balance. The ceramides help repair and strengthen the skin barrier, and I love to use this after using too many chemical exfoliants. This version would be a great option for every skin type.
Dewytree It's Pure Lavender Mask- It's really unfortunate that this mask is currently out of stock because I love this mask. My skin does really well with lavender masks, and this one from Dewytree is no exception. The It's Pure line is not a basic sheet mask line like the previous two masks. This sheet mask will help your skin with only one use, but I do recommend using them regularly for the full benefits. If you can find these masks for sale anywhere and you don't have any lavender sensitivities, I highly recommend picking up a box or two.
Dewytree Aqua Deep Mask*- I am really impressed with this sheet mask, but I am always loving every Dewytree sheet mask that I try. This mask will deeply hydrate the skin and leave your face looking radiant. They are seriously fantastic. The only thing that annoys me about this mask is the extra-large size of the sheet. It's a little difficult to fit on my face, but I somehow make it work!
Dewytree Myung Bonan Mask- Another great mask that is out of stock. I actually picked up 10 of these masks in May 2019, and I finally used the last one a year later. I honestly think that I have been saving this last mask because I loved it so much! This mask makes my skin so soft and bright. I'm really upset that they are out of stock, I would have picked up another 10 for my birthday this month.
Elensilia Escargot + Placenta Firming Mask- I have been obsessed with the Elensilia Escargot line of sheet masks for a really long time. Check out this old sheet mask empties post from October 2018 where I rave about the Firming masks! It's almost two years later, and I still think these are great. The sheet is pretty thick, but if you are looking for a life-changing sheet mask, these are the ones for you!
Elensilia Escargot + Propolis Revitalizing Mask- As with the Firming masks, I love the Revitalizing masks. I picked these up two years ago, and I have repurchased them at least three times since then. These are great for all skin types and it will help almost all skin conditions. Here is a link to my full review of this mask.
Papa Recipe Bombee Black Honey Mask- This mask smells so freaking good! Hands down, the Bombee Black Honey mask is my favorite honey sheet mask on the market. I even featured this mask in my May 2019 Beauty Favorites post. With one use, this mask will soothe, heal, and completely hydrate the skin. If you haven't tried the Bombee Honey line, I recommend starting with this one.
Elakoko Noni Enriched Moisturizing Mask*- Another great mask that will nourish your skin. The Elakoko Noni Enriched masks are so amazing and the Moisturizing version is my favorite nourishing mask of all time. Noni is such a fantastic ingredient and I am trying to find more skincare products with Noni to try out. If you have any recommendations, please leave them in the comments section.
Aloisia Marie Aqua Collagen Mask*- If you are looking for a real spa experience at home, you need to try this mask. I used it after a glycolic acid peel, and my skin recovered so quickly! The sheet itself is so soft and it comes absolutely saturated in essence. The spa-like scent really seals the deal for me, and I cannot recommend this sheet mask enough. It is a bit on the pricier side, so I recommend this mask for special occasions (like after a chemical peel).
>>Final Thoughts<<
If I had to choose a favorite mask for last month, I would have to pick the Aloisia Marie Aqua Collagen Mask. It was absolutely amazing, and I can't wait to try out the other masks that were sent to me from the brand.
The only mask that I didn't enjoy last month was the Esfolio mask. There was just too much alcohol for my liking, and I honestly don't understand why it was even added to the ingredients list. Alcohol is totally unnecessary in a sheet mask.
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