Can I apply a mask every day? Be careful of these mask taboos!

Face masks are essential for everyone as a skin emergency product, especially in the dry autumn and winter days. After washing your face every night, applying a moisturizing and hydrating mask will definitely make you feel good. However, for those who use face masks every day, do you know the pitfalls of using face masks? Here, we debunk three major myths about using face masks and how to apply them without harming your skin.

// Myth 1: Can face masks be applied daily? //

Mainland Chinese actress Fan Bingbing once mentioned in an interview that her habit of applying a mask every day has inspired many girls to follow suit. However, not every skin type needs to use a face mask daily, and not every type of mask is suitable for daily use. In short, oily skin should not use moisturizing masks daily as it may be too much, and deep cleansing masks are not suitable for dry, sensitive skin if used frequently. It is best to use products that are suitable for your individual skin needs in a timely manner, as this is the best way to care for your skin.

// Myth 2: Hot Compress Works Better //

The recent drop in temperature requires a lot of courage to apply a cold mask on the skin. Instead of heating the mask in hot water for better effect, it is definitely a big mistake! Most masks contain high concentrations of skincare ingredients, and the heating process may make the ingredients unstable or deteriorate, especially for whitening masks containing vitamin C.

Myth 3: Face masks are the final step in skincare.

The high concentration of skincare ingredients in the mask does have a targeted care effect on the skin, but it does not mean that after applying the mask, all skincare routines can be skipped. Apply the mask when the skin is still warm and soft after bathing, massage to enhance absorption after application, and finally, it is recommended to use daily moisturizer, face cream, or a thin layer of skincare oil to lock the essence into the skin.

ALKMIE Nut Enzyme Exfoliating Mask $375/60ml

The Polish skincare brand ALKMIE, which combines natural ingredients with advanced technology, has entered Hong Kong this year. The Nut Enzyme Exfoliating Mask is definitely worth everyone’s attention. Using patented fruit enzyme ingredients to exfoliate, cleanse, and soften the skin. It also contains Kahai oil, which has 50% more vitamin E than rose oil and Moroccan nut oil, to moisturize, firm, and restore skin vitality without causing irritation or dryness.

23.5 °N Upgraded Red Job’s Tears Whitening Feather Oxygen Mask $155/5 pieces

The natural skincare brand 23.5 °N from Taiwan is a niche brand that has recently become popular among women, offering great value for money. The popular Red Pearl Barley Whitening Feather Mask has recently been upgraded with a new formula, with a slightly creamy texture that enhances skin hydration, and a combination of whitening and moisturizing ingredients that can improve rough and dull skin.

Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask $545

Face masks are not suitable for hot compress, but they are more suitable for cold compress. Charlotte Tilbury recently launched a groundbreaking frozen repair mask, but this mask is not focused on skincare ingredients, but rather a reusable acupressure massage mask. The soft silicone mask has ice skin microbeads added to the acupressure points above the eyebrows, stimulating the eye area acupressure points. The gel ice beads on the mask target the chin, jawline, forehead, cheekbones, and nasolabial folds, helping to lift and tighten the skin.

Kanebo Smile Performer Lifting Mask $450/4 pieces

Each sheet mask contains a rich and highly fluid essence, providing instant hydration and skin brightening in just 10 minutes. The lifting design starts from the corners of the mouth towards the temples, fitting closely to the contours of the face without slipping or shifting. After treatment, the skin becomes hydrated, radiant, firm, smooth, and elastic.

Canvas Rose Moisturizing Sleeping Mask $595/50ml

Containing 94.95% natural and organic ingredients, with organic “Queen of Flowers” Otto Rose essential oil as the main ingredient, blended with bergamot, geranium, patchouli three kinds of essential oils and natural extracts, deep moisturizing, locking in moisture. The texture is smooth, does not stick to the pillow or hair.