Korean Face Masks

How to choose your Korean face mask

Two criteria are enough: the format, which sets the contact time and how it feels on the skin, and the active, which addresses what your skin needs right now.

Korean face mask formats

• Sheet mask: a sheet soaked in essence, left on for 15 to 20 minutes. The simplest format for a boost of hydration or radiance, ideal for beginners.
• Hydrogel mask: a thick, cooling gel that hugs the face. Some, like the Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask, turn transparent as they work.
• Sleeping mask: the last step of the evening, working overnight on dry or tired skin.
• Clay or stick mask: rinsed off, it absorbs excess sebum on combination to oily skin.

Key ingredients for your skin

• Hyaluronic acid: dehydrated, tight-feeling skin.
• Centella asiatica and madecassoside (cica masks): sensitive skin, redness, discomfort.
• Collagen: a plumping effect on dull or mature skin.
• Niacinamide: radiance and uneven tone.
• Tea tree and mugwort: blemish-prone skin.

Mask packs for a proper routine

A Korean face mask works best as a regular routine rather than a one-off. That is why we offer them in packs of 4 to 10 masks, such as Lebelage or Biodance: the price per mask goes down and you can follow a simple rhythm, for example one mask a week for a month. On sensitive skin, choose a fragrance-free formula and test it first on a small area of the neck or jawline.

To compare collagen masks, read our article on the best Korean collagen mask.

When to use a mask in your Korean routine

1. Cleanse, with a double cleanse in the evening.
2. Toner.
3. Sheet or hydrogel mask: 15 to 20 minutes, then pat the leftover essence in without rinsing.
4. Serum, then moisturiser to seal in hydration.

A clay mask goes on right after cleansing, then gets rinsed off. A sleeping mask replaces your moisturiser or goes on top of it. For the rest of your routine, see our Korean serums and ampoules and Korean moisturisers.

Why buy your Korean face masks at SKINOREA

• Authentic products, bought in South Korea directly from the brands or their authorised distributors, then selected by our team, including Nahla, chemical engineer and co-founder, who reviews every formula.
• Stock in France: same-day dispatch from the Paris region for orders placed before 1 pm, with no customs fees within the European Union.
• Free pickup-point delivery in France from €75.

FAQ

What is the best Korean face mask?

There is no single best mask, only the right mask for each skin type. A collagen hydrogel mask suits a plumping effect, a centella mask suits sensitive skin, and a hyaluronic acid sheet mask suits dehydrated skin. Our Korean face mask guide explains the right choice for every skin type.

How often should I use a Korean face mask?

Use 1 to 3 sheet or hydrogel masks a week, and no more than 1 to 2 clay masks so your skin does not dry out. A closer series of hydrating masks is fine before an event or when your skin is very dehydrated.

Do I need to rinse after a sheet mask?

No. Remove the sheet after 15 to 20 minutes, then pat the leftover essence into your face and neck. Follow with your serum and moisturiser. Only clay masks and some gel masks are rinsed off.

Why do some Korean masks turn transparent?

This happens with hydrogel masks such as the Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask. The gel clears as the warmth of your skin softens it and it releases its serum. You usually keep it on for several hours, or overnight, depending on the brand's instructions.