The 23 Years Old Masks are likely the weirdest masks I have tried. I think I feel more creepy in these than the Daiso Silicone mask. I bought these because they were fancy-looking and fancy-sounding. They were on the expensive side for a sheet mask at $5 a pop (I bought them in NYC), but the packaging totally drew me in. I was, however, surprised to see what it looked like… just keep scrolling π½
My skin type
Oily, pores larger than I’d like them to be, scarring (PIH) on cheeks and chin
What it’s supposed to do
Black Cavidol Mask
Moisturize and “rejuvenate.” I took that last part with a grain of salt. This mask is supposed to provide moisture.
Cocoon Willow Silky Mask
Moisturize and brighten.
When I first opened the mask (I used the Cocoon Willow Silky Mask first), I was surprised to see how thick it was. I also thought it was one of those creamy/milky masks, which I’m not a fan of because they almost always leave me with a zit. I was happy to see after I unfolded it, that it was not. It was drenched in serum, though. I like the thickness of these masks, but that unfortunately did not contribute to more moisture. I also like that they extend down past your chin so you have extra material to go under your chin.
Ingredients
Black Cavidol Mask
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol ,Methylpropanediol,Caviar Extract, Pearl Powder, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl, Acrylate/Acrylic Acid, Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, PVM/MA Copolymer , Trehalose, Carbomer ,Arginine ,Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Dipotashydsium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract ,Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Agar, Xanthan Gum, Algin, Iron Oxides,Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Keratin
Cocoon Willow Silky Mask
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, (-)-alpha-bisabolol, Lactobacillus, Panax Notoginseng Root Extract, Silkworm Cocoon Extract, Silk Extract, Adenosine, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water(1,000ppm), Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Flavor
How long I used it
Black Cavidiol Mask
45 min with Daiso Silicone Mask
Cocoon Willow Silky Mask
20 min
Results
Black Cavidiol Mask
The most interesting thing about this mask was that it had little black flecks in it, which I assume is supposed to be the caviar. I don’t actually know if it was in fact little flecks of caviar, or what it would otherwise do to my skin. I have seen some skincare advertising caviar as a luxury ingredient, but I’m just not buying that as something that improves anything having to do with my skin. I also haven’t seen any research stating that it does. All that aside, the mask did an ok job of moisturizing my skin; it was left smooth and slightly sticky and became very soft after the serum stage.
Cocoon Willow Silky Mask
Unlike the Black Cavidiol Mask, I left this one on for 20 min but felt like it was drying out after 10. It still felt moist to the touch, though. While I like that there was fabric that extended to under the chin, it was flappy the entire time. I experienced this issue with and without the Daiso cover. My face felt smooth after use but not particularly moisturized. I didn’t notice any special brightening powers either.
Joy Factor
On a scale of 1-5, these masks are a 2. I wasn’t a fan of the mouth being covered up. I couldn’t laugh, talk, drink, nothing. It didn’t make my lips any softer either. The flappity flap that was supposed to be for my chin, kept falling down and in the end, I really had to sit still and just let the mask work.
Where to indulge
Amazon | Koreadepart | Wishtrend
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