First impression: SNP Beijing Opera Brightening Mask

Sheet masks have been a skincare item I’m trying to get myself to use more since it is a great way to inject moisture and other skincare benefits quickly.  However for someone like me that doesn’t like to lay around for 15-20 minutes doing nothing, it is a hassle for me since I’m lazy, I’d rather use a sleeping pack.  Mask maven this month sent me their July bag and this mask was included in it which was one sheet mask I have been eyeing on the internet every time I’m window shopping for more Korean cosmetics.  Today I’ll be showing you what this sheet mask looks like, my first impressions on it and the results measured with a facial moisture device. Let’s go~ ೕ(˃̵ᴗ˂̵ ๑)

Full name of product:
SNP Beijing Opera Brightening mask

Description:
“Premium Facial Care Coconut Water Mask
Contains 750mg of coconut water, a mixture of 50% natural coconut juice and 50% coconut water
Coconut water effectively replenishes moisture in the body and contains high levels of essential electrolytes and potassium. It is called the “liquid of life” in its pure and natural form. Known to be the skin secret of Miranda Kerr, the number of consumers looking for coconut water or oil have drastically increased. Coconut contains 50% lauric acid which is one of the major ingredients of breast milk, and it has great effects in both consumption and application.
Effects of coconut water”

Where to buy:
Beauteque
Testerkorea
Ebay
RoseRoseShop

Versions available:

Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water, Alcohol, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Trehalose, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Perfume

Coconut water:
Rich in minerals, it supplies immediate moisture to skin to prevent skin from drying, and improves skin’s immunity to improve skin’s defensive function

Pomegranate extract:
Pomegranate contains the female hormones estrogen and estradiol. When collagen synthesis ability drops such that new collagen is not supplied to the corium, which makes skin lose luster and become dry. Pomegranate contains high levels of vitamin C to promote collagen creation and also has whitening effect.

Chestnut skin extract:
Rich in tannin, it has outstanding pore tightening effects which makes it great for oily skin or enlarged pores. It also has antiaging and freckle preventing effects, and helps tighten pores, whiten skin, and exfoliate skin.

Japanese knotweed extract:
Extracted from the root of Japanese knotweed is used as antioxidant, and polidatin from the extract is known to have whitening and wrinkle diminishing effects. It also provides skin calming, natural moisturizing, firming, and anti-aging effects.

Trehalose:
Supplies concentrated moisture to skin and prevents reduction of fibroblasts to keep skin healthy with exceptional moisture retention capacity to prevent skin from drying.

Lotus extract:
Lotus has warm properties and does not contain toxins. It clarifies skin color and prevents aging. Lotus extract makes skin makes skin smooth and effectively treats acne or freckles while moisturizing skin to prevent dry skin or wrinkles for healthy, lustrous skin.

Hyaluronic acid:
Hyaluronic acid exists between the collagen and elastin mesh, and it has the ability to absorb and store moisture 1,000 times its own weight. With age, the content of hyaluronic acid in skin diminishes. Hyaluronic acid combines with moisture to make skin soft and smooth.

Baobab seed extract:
Baobab seed extract is the storeroom for moisture which supplements moisture to skin and helps skin from drying. It softens skin and relieves irritated skin.
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Let’s try this mask!  And yes I just came out of the shower and air drying my hair, so this is a real first impression.  My skin felt so tight, screaming for some moisture, but I had to set up my lighting and camera haha.

This is my bare skin^
Areas of concern:
-dry skin
-pretty bad fine lines and wrinkles in under eye area
-slight redness around nose
-never-ending blackheads on nose

We will be measuring the moisture levels on my skin with this little device.  I got mine on ebay for $11 (free shipping included), just search up “facial moisture device” and you should be able to find it.  This one is not the best as it lags sometimes and sometimes it doesn’t measure so I end up doing it twice.

I lost the little manual from this device but the general rule for the percentage is:
-30%= skin is crying out for moisture
+30%= average moisture content
+50%= above average; skin is satisfied
+70%= you’re practically swimming in moisture, what are you a fish? Dang…

Measurement of my cheeks: 16.1% yes I am really dry 

Forehead: 15.6%

Out comes the sheet mask.  I ripped open the packaging and the essence squirted all over my face.  Why is there so much liquid LOL.  There was quite a strong scent to this sheet mask as well, 6/10 for fragrance level, and it smelled heavily of herbal and slight floral.

Apparently the sheet mask’s material is the same material they use to make diapers with (natural pulp) which is suppose to be good for sensitive baby’s skin, and this type of material helps keep essence within the sheet for a longer period of time.  I could definitely tell this sheet mask’s material was of quality right when I took it out of the foil packaging, it felt a lot thicker then the sheet mask material I’m used to, and it is slightly spongey.  As I said, when I ripped open the packaging, the essence was overflowing out and splashed everywhere.  However the mask kept the essence within the sheet and it did not drip off my face during the 15 minutes I was using it.The print is also suppose to be made with safe color element that “does not stimulate the skin”.

Surprisingly, the material really is super durable, just like diapers.  I was pulling and pulling the sheet mask after I was finished with it, and it did not rip!! I was pulling it with all my finger might too!!  Dang~ ( ꒪Д꒪)The fit of the sheet mask on my face was not that great.  Around my jawline and at the temples of my forehead, it would crease a lot however in the center of my face, it was nice and snug.  Usually other sheet masks, I would have problems with the sheet mask getting nice and snug around the nose and under the eye area, but this one was nice and tight which is rare, so I’ll forgive it not fitting that great everywhere else ;).

Although the description for this product does not state any menthol, there was a slight minty tingle to the skin and also there was a cooling effect.After 15-20 minutes, I peeled off the sheet mask and my skin felt noticeably moisturized. Pat the essence into the skin and let it evaporate.  I noticed this mask’s essence wouldn’t fully absorb into the skin and even after it was “absorbed”, there was still residue left and my skin still felt tacky. So I’d recommend using a toner after the sheet mask or a cleansing water such as Bioderma.  Let’s measure my skin!

Cheeks: 58.7%

Forehead: 55.3%

As you can see, the measurements from before and after was drastically higher, even I was surprised with the results.  And no, I did not leave the essence on my skin, I made sure it was fully absorbed before I did the measurements.  I am very pleased with this sheet mask and would repurchase based on the very positive experience.  This SNP sheet mask was cooling, had a slightly minty sensation, a good fit, did what it claimed and the material of the sheet mask was high quality.  The print is also an added bonus since it is fun to scare your family and friends with, plus you could even lure your kids to use these to teach them about skincare.  I’d highly recommend these sheet masks and urge you guys to try these as well.

What do you guys think about this sheet mask?  Are you just as surprised as me with the high moisture content this sheet mask gives?  Will you buy this sheet mask?  Tell me in the comments down below!

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