Banobagi’s Vita Cocktail Foil Masks are serious treatment masks for advanced skin repair and protection. These double layer masks are foil on one side, soft cotton on the other and utilise the foil’s properties to slightly warm and open up pores to enhance absorption of the mask’s rich serum.
These foil masks contain Banobagi’s unique vitamin complex [including magnesium, calcium and vitamins B, B2, B12 and C] to combat the signs of aging and deliver moisture and nourishment to the skin.
In addition, this Aqua Foil Mask contains serious moisturising agents, collagen and centella asiatica extract to breathe new life into dry, dehydrated and/or sagging skin.
Banobagi is a famous plastic surgery and skin clinic company in Korea and these masks provide a wonderful, and luxurious, weekly ‘spa day at home’. How to use: Start with a properly cleansed and toned face. Remove the two-piece sheet mask from package and apply each mask piece to your face, lining up the eye- and mouth-holes [foil side facing out!]Leave on for 10-20 minutes then remove mask, patting in the excess product until it is absorbed.
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1, 2-Hexanediol, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Maltodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Cyanocobalamin, Glutathione, Mineral Water, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, CI 42090
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Thiamine HCl, Riboflavin, Niacin, Carnitine HCl, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Hamamelis Virginiana [Witch Hazel] Water, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sea Water, Adenosine, Allantoin, Trehalose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA
Vancouver is in the middle of a heatwave and I have honestly never encountered temperatures like these in my life here. I mean, we are hitting 40 degrees now and because these temperatures aren't the norm, very few homes have air-conditioning so all I can say is that it has been very uncomfortable the last few days and will continue to be for today and tomorrow. Our place, while normally quite cool as we are shaded by a large tree and face away from the sun, has felt like my own personal oven with no air movement. I feel most badly for our kitties who have been "pancaking it" all over the apartment. We've been changing their water a lot and trying to keep things cool for them. Today's mask is not one I would recommend for hot days like these because the Banobagi Foil Mask will heat up the skin as the foil acts like a little incubator that keeps in moisture in addition to heat.
Purchased by me through my FaceTory subscription
Most foil sheet masks have a brightening aspect to them and truth be told, the ones I have used have all worked quite well with the key aspect being fit. The ones that come in two pieces fit so much better than the single sheet allowing the mask to tuck into all of the nooks and crannies. This particular Banobagi mask contains an impressive repertoire of brightening ingredients like niacinamide, ascorbic acid, glutathione and lemon juice extract in good concentrations.
I really enjoyed the fit of this mask with the chin and nose fitting reasonably well and never lifting in the time I was wearing it.
Mask Summary:
Price: $4.00 USD
Skin concerns: Brightening
Scent: None
Essence Type: Clear, plump, jelly
Duration: 15-20 minutes [I did more like 30 minutes no problem]
Thickness: Average for foil mask
Mask Fit: Really good for a foil mask! Nothing came lifted and the contours of my face were hugged nicely! Having two pieces for a mask of this material helps a lot!
Tackiness: Medium high and a little bit uncomfortable so I applied Antipodes Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream because it has a dry touch finish
Hydration: Good and instant brightening upon removal! Other notes: Lots of essence in the packet!
Final verdict: I very much enjoyed this mask! It is a bit hard to find though so if I could easily repurchase I would! The closest substitute I can think of is one from The Face Shop that does a similar job, but is a one piece sheet not two. I felt like my skin looked brighter right away and was definitely very hydrated.
You can find Banobagi and various e-tailers, but whether the shipping is free or a rip off is all over the place.
What does Aqua face mask do?
Provides intense, immediate and long-lasting hydration. Regenerates and strengthens the skin barrier. Visibly smoothes and restores the suppleness of skin.
How do you use a foil mask?
Directions: After cleansing and toning, remove film from sheet mask and apply onto face. Let sit for 10-20 minutes, then remove mask and pat skin to promote absorption of excess serum.