Confession: I love overnight masks. And though there is no shortage of these deeply hydrating formulas in my skincare cabinet, I made some room STAT when AMOREPACIFIC launched their latest masterpiece. Part of the luxurious anti-aging Time Response range, the Skin Renewal Sleeping Masque is a grown up version of the brand’s Moisture Bound Sleeping Recovery Mask. If you’re over thirty, it’s time to make the switch.
It it a mask? Is it a night cream?
Somewhere between popular and trendy, sleeping masks have become a K-beauty phenomenon that have evolved to new heights of luxury by brands serving western markets. And a necessity. Since nobody does Korean posh better than AMOREPACIFIC (owned by the same parent company that brings LANEIGE to the Target store near you), those looking to up their PM skincare game need look no further. These ‘no rinse’ treatments are the last step in your evening skincare ritual and work overtime while the skin is in its most relaxed state. Sleep.
What’s in it?
Green Tea Water, Glycerin and Squalane form the elegant base, which feels lush and hydrating. The proprietary Advanced Time Response Complex™ performs its impressive anti-aging miracles. Composed of Green Tea Stem Cell, Green Tea Saponin and Green Tea EGCG, this remarkable fusion firms, brightens and hydrates, which translates to hours of comfort.
All around stunning…
The gorgeous jar is accompanied by an applicator brush applicator with a massage wand handle. Take your time and paint your face and neck after cleansing, exfoliating, toning, and a serum step if you use one. Perfectly creamy yet still lightweight, the formula is infused with the brand’s signature SleepScent™ aroma. The opulent bouquet of Rose, Bergamot, Neroli, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood Essential Oils borders on addicting and ensures total relaxation and a blissful sleep.
Does it work?
Yes, it does. You won’t wake up looking ten years younger because it’s a mask, not a scalpel after all. Brace yourself, however, for a significantly softer and visibly more radiant complexion. Fresh faced and fully rested, you will be impressed with the fatigue fighting superpowers. Indulge 2-3 times a week, especially on nights on which you won’t be getting the proper amount of sleep. My jar worked its magic on back to back evenings this Halloween weekend.
Why AMOREPACIFIC though?
The company combines the latest in science innovation with some of the most unique botanical compounds and delivers a couture complexion experience. The commitment is evidenced by the multiple Research and Development facilities around the world. They had me at “we only use Green Tea from our own gardens on Jeju Island.” The incredibly powerful antioxidant blend that is the Skin Renewal Sleeping Masque originates in a root harvested after three decades in the oldest Dolsongi garden. I fully support this splurge.
$200 (50ml) at AMOREPACIFIC.com, NeimanMarcus.com, Nordstrom.com, BergdorfGoodman.com
*press sample
Beautiful and honest review – don’t expect results you can only get from a doctor. This sleeping masque looks and sounds luxe. Adding the brush with the massage tool on the other end was genius of AmorePacific.