Product Review: Dr.Jart+ Water Fuse Water-Max Sleeping Mask

Yes, I just reviewed a sleeping mask, but hear me out – this is a very different mask, and honestly, one I prefer / find more effective. I absolutely LOVE this mask. In fact, it’s on my face right now, ready to kick in when I sleep.

Product: Dr.Jart+ Water Fuse Water-Max Sleeping Mask
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Use: Hydrating / moisturizing sleeping mask
Quick Thoughts: An amazingly gentle and effecting hydrating mask

I rave about this mask to all of my friends. It a nutshell, it’s gentle, deeply hydrating, soothing, and calming. Best of all, my skin feels completely renewed and glow-y in the morning. Whenever I feel dry (such as when my face actually stings when I apply lotion), I always turn to this mask. Unlike the Korres sleeping mask, my skin immediately feels this mask’s calming effect when applied.

It’s an opaque gel that comes out of a pump. The gel feels cool to the touch, and it’s very easy to apply. It absorbs quickly – I don’t feel the need to wait a bit before hitting the pillow (although, directions say to wait 10 minutes before sleeping. This actually gives the perfect opportunity for late night emails or blogging!). This gel is to be applied after the normal nighttime skincare routine. At first I was a bit skeptical – I had done this mistakenly with the Korres sleeping mask with not-so-nice results, but since this was what the directions dictated, I gave it a try. I applied the simple version of my routine (just a serum + moisturizer) to avoid too much product on my skin at night, then followed up with a thin layer of this Dr.Jart+ sleeping mask. This gel did not irritate my skin at all.

The effects of this gel are amazing! Redness was gone; my skin was hydrated and stayed that way the whole day; my skin had a glow to it; any traces of budding eczema patches disappeared; and my skin felt so soft! I had a hard time trying not to touch my skin due to how soft it was (please don’t do this – avoid touching your face at all costs during the day. There’s no telling what’s on your hands).

To sum it up, I’d highly recommend this product to anyone with dry, red, sensitive skin. especially with winter coming up, this sleeping product will go a long way to preventing dry skin or eczema!

 

Product Review: Korres Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial

If you’re a greek yogurt fan, like me, then you’ll love this mask. Korres uses the proteins, minerals, and vitamins natural in greek yogurt to sooth skin. With my sensitive and eczema prone skin, I’m always looking for natural products formulated without parabens and sulfates. I received a sample for the Korres Wild Rose + Vitamin C mask, but the smell was a bit too intense. It worked well, but I wanted to try the greek yogurt “flavor”.

Product: Korres Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial
Rating: 4.0/5.0
Use: Moisturizing / nourishing sleeping mask
Quick Thoughts: A wonderful overnight that refreshens, soothes, and moistures

It’s a rather oily cream. I made the mistake of applying too much and woke up with a heavy feeling on my skin. I washed that off. The second time I used it, I only applied the Caudalie Vinosource SOS serum before applying a very thin layer of this Korres sleeping facial. It worked wonderfully! When I woke up, my skin felt comfortable and moisturized. I couldn’t actually tell if my face was brighter, but my skin felt soothed and hydrated. This effect actually lasted for a couple of days – perfect for the upcoming chilly days.

It’s incredibly gentle. If my face is particularly dry (and thus the need to use an extra boost of hydration), applying it may sting a bit, but by the morning my skin is renewed and hydrated. I have not felt any irritation or eczema forming because of this product. For anyone looking for a gentle, moisturizing mask, this is it! Because it’s an overnight sleeping mask, it’s also very convenient to use. Simply apply and then go to sleep. There’s no need to wash it off after an interval of time!

Like I mentioned before, don’t put too much on – it is oily, and I only need a tiny bit to apply over my face. I am looking forward to using this continuously (probably 2-3 times a week), and seeing how effective it is during the dry winter days.