Test three facial masks to protect your skin from the cold winter weather

Winter is a challenging season for our skin as harsh weather conditions and the transition from cold air outside to warm air indoors can wreak havoc on skin’s moisture levels and more. Incorporating a facial mask into your winter skin care routine is one of the most effective ways to combat the effects of cold weather on your skin. From sheet masks to sheet masks, facial masks not only intensively hydrate the skin, but also leave a moisturizing barrier on the skin to protect it from dry air.

The cold winter air makes my skin dry and sensitive, making it more prone to breakouts. In preparation for the upcoming winter, I decided to try TROIAREUKE’s Seoul Conditioning Essence Mask, Benton’s Guava 70 Skin Toner Face Mask Pad, and Mary&May’s Premium Idebenone Blackberry Complex Essence Mask to protect my skin from the outside environment and prevent winter dryness.

Over the course of three weeks, I alternated between using these three mask products to see if adding them to my skincare routine would help my skin stay hydrated and increase its ability to withstand the outside world.

TROIAREUKE – Seoul Toning Essence Mask

what is it?
TROIAREUKE’s Seoul Conditioning Essence Mask is enriched with botanical-derived Melazero to improve dull and tired complexions. The mask pads contain peptides and lettuce extract to effectively fight premature aging, fine lines and sagging. It also adds niacinamide to brighten skin and glycerin to keep skin hydrated. Toning Serum Mask soothes irritation and redness, leaving skin smooth and supple. Clinically tested, this product is suitable for sensitive skin. There are 100 masks in the container. Comes with tweezers.

HOW TO USE Apply the Toning Essence Mask to face and leave on for up to 20 minutes. After removing, pat remaining serum onto skin.

my feeling
My skin started to break out when the weather got colder, but after using this Essence Mask Pad on the affected area for three days in a row, I noticed a significant reduction in inflammation and an overall improvement in skin health. After taking a hot shower, I applied three masks to my face and felt instantly cool and refreshing. After removing the cotton pad, my skin feels softer, hydrated and nourished. The cotton pad is soaked with a generous amount of serum, ensuring plenty of nourishment for my skin. It also doesn’t leave any sticky residue after use.

Benton – Guava 70 Skin Toning Mask Pads

What’s this?
Benton’s Guava 70 Toning Mask Pad is a skin-soothing toning mask pad launched in collaboration with Korean content creator Bbomni. Each mask pad contains antioxidant-rich Jeju guava leaf extract and other skin-soothing botanical extracts such as mugwort extract and amaranth extract. Active ingredients like panthenol and nitrene strengthen the skin barrier while also soothing and moisturizing. There are 70 mask pads in the container. Comes with tweezers.

How to use: Use after cleansing. Apply the mask patch to the areas of your face that require intensive soothing and remove after 5-10 minutes.

my feeling
I have some dry skin and these sheet masks have helped me restore moisture to the affected areas. Once, I applied foundation after using the mask pad and found that the makeup went on smoothly and there was no dryness or peeling on the skin.

The essence of the toner mask pad is on the thicker side, so it took a while for my skin to fully absorb it. In the third week of using the Guava 70 Skin Conditioning Mask Pads, the redness around my nose has improved significantly and I have seen less inflammation and acne relapses. Throughout the trial period, the gentle essence of the mask pad did not cause any irritation to my sensitive skin. I like that the material of the mask pad is very thin, so I can easily peel the pad off and apply it under my eyes to instantly add moisture to the skin around my eyes.

Mary&May – Premium Idebenone Blackberry Complex Essence Mask

What’s this?
If you prefer using sheet masks instead of pads, then this pull-out sheet mask from Mary&May is perfect for you! This premium peel-off mask helps achieve soft, healthy-looking skin with skin-nourishing Blackberry Complex, hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, and free radical-fighting Idebenone. Each mask is made of bamboo charcoal powder, which absorbs more essence and fully delivers active ingredients to the skin. It’s formulated with niacinamide to brighten skin and centella asiatica extract to soothe irritated skin. It also contains ceramides, which promote smooth, healthy-looking skin. Tweezers included.

How to use: Apply the mask paper to your face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Remove the mask and gently pat the remaining essence onto your face to help absorption.

my feeling
Not only did this mask effectively moisturize my skin, it also left my skin feeling incredibly soft and moisturized. I love the firm texture of the sheet mask because it adjusts easily and sits comfortably on the face without accidentally stretching too much. The elegant black color adds a sense of fashion to the mask.