Korean face mask

The mask is the pleasure step of Korean skincare: a wear of a few minutes to a night, once or twice a week, for skin that looks plumper and more luminous. Three families share this page, and they are not used in the same way.

The hydrogel collagen face mask

This is the format that made Biodance known: a one-piece gel sheet, soaked in essence, that turns transparent as the skin absorbs it. The Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask is aimed at dehydrated skin that lacks bounce. Let's be clear: collagen applied to the skin does not reach the dermis. It forms a hydrating film that smooths and plumps the look of the skin for the length of the effect, which makes it a good move the night before an occasion. For a dull complexion, the Radiant Vita Niacinamide Real Deep Mask takes up the same format with niacinamide.

The night mask to leave on

Medicube offers two in a "wrapping" version: a texture applied in the evening in a thin layer, which forms a film as it dries and is removed in the morning. The Collagen Night Wrapping Mask focuses on comfort, the PDRN Pink Caffeine Night Wrapping Mask on a complexion that looks less tired. On the night of use, it replaces the cream.

Peel-off, radiance mask and eye patches

COSRX's PDRN Exosome Skinplaning Glaze Mask comes off in a single film. Arencia's Vitamin C Booster Shot Mask plays the radiance card. For the eye area, COSRX's collagen and peptide hydrogel patches sit under the eyes while you make your coffee.

Which Korean mask to choose?

• Skin that feels tight, dehydration lines: a collagen mask, in hydrogel or overnight.
• Dull or uneven complexion: niacinamide or vitamin C.
• Tired-looking eyes: the eye patches.

One to two uses a week are enough. If your skin is sensitive, avoid applying a mask on the night of a retinol or an exfoliant. The rest of the routine can be found in the Korean skincare range, and the brand's masks on the Biodance page.