The difference between cheap and expensive facial masks

Everything has cheap and expensive versions, not only the food people eat, the clothes they wear, but also the products they use, all have slightly different prices. The same thing may have many brands, and the pricing of different brands varies. The skin care products commonly used by female friends are divided into different grades, and the prices can vary greatly. Take facial masks for example, what are the differences between cheap masks and expensive ones?

1. Observe the first 3 items on the mask ingredient list

If the main ingredient emphasized in the mask can be found in the first three items, it means that the concentration of this main ingredient is quite good.

In addition, the fewer the types of ingredients included in the ingredient list, the more worth buying it is for people with poor skin tolerance, because there will be relatively fewer additional preservatives, emulsifiers and other allergenic ingredients, and the damage to the skin will be relatively smaller.

As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Apart from labor, material costs, supplies and packaging, merchants still have to make money. So how do businesses make money? It must start with the materials used.

General facial masks are mainly composed of moisturizing ingredients, preservatives, and functional ingredients. You can basically judge whether a facial mask is good by looking at these 3 ingredients.

1. Cheap moisturizing ingredients

Generally, cheap facial masks use cheap moisturizers such as butylene glycol and pentylene glycol. Long-term use of such moisturizers will cause a burning sensation on the skin.

2. Cheap preservatives

The preservatives used in cheap facial masks are generally parabens, imidazolidinyl urea, DMDM ​​hydantoin, etc. Long-term use of these preservatives can cause skin sensitivity, pigmentation, and accelerated aging.

3. Fluorescent agent = effective ingredient

I have read relevant reports that some unscrupulous merchants add fluorescent agents to skin care products in order to quickly achieve whitening and freckle removal effects. For example, blue-white fluorescent agents can achieve a fake white effect. Only a little of these ingredients can quickly achieve whitening and freckle removal effects, and the price is relatively low.

Next, let’s talk about the expensive masks:

1. The essence ingredients are expensive

The main essence ingredients selected are some expensive essence ingredients, which are highly effective, have great effects on the skin and are less irritating. Masks themselves are a type of intensive care. Expensive masks can produce very good results after just one use (although they can only last for one or two days).

2. Use food grade preservatives or do not add preservatives

Choose food preservatives such as potassium sorbate, which can be added to food and used directly. It is relatively safe to use in skin care products. Or some good masks simply do not add preservatives for sensitive skin~

3. Design and cutting fit the facial contour better

According to my experience, very few affordable facial masks can fit the face closely. Expensive masks do a very good job in this regard, which means that nutrients are absorbed better.

2. Test the excess essence in the packaging

The most important thing when applying a facial mask is the essence. Although having more residual essence is not necessarily better, if other aspects are also good, this will undoubtedly add points. At least even if the mask dries up halfway, you can apply another layer of essence and continue applying it.

3. Feel the thickness to identify the paper quality

Use your index finger and thumb to pinch a corner of the mask and rub it carefully to feel it. Generally, fabric masks are thicker and usually appear to "press down and then slowly bounce back";

Now there are many ultra-thin facial masks, which are made of materials that can fit the face more tightly and allow the essence to cover the face more comprehensively. However, the disadvantage is that they are very easy to dry out.

4. Observe the usage process

When applying a facial mask, you need to carefully observe whether the sides of the nose bridge and the area around the lips are tightly attached.

According to my experience, very few cheap masks can fit the face well, and the masks will become dry during the application process. Be sure to pay attention to whether your pores become larger or your skin becomes dull after applying the mask!

5. Tips for applying facial mask

1. Do not apply the mask for too long. Generally, 15-20 minutes is the best. Do not apply the mask for too long. Applying the mask for too long will make the skin more and more sensitive!

2. Do not apply facial masks too frequently. Excessive application of facial masks will make the skin dry, sensitive, and cause acne. For normal skin, using facial masks 2-3 times a week is enough.

3. Be careful when making homemade facial masks. There are still great risks in making such masks. If they are not used properly, they may even cause skin allergies.