Using a Face Mask
A face mask is added to your skincare routine depending on whether it is a wash-off face mask, sheet mask, or overnight mask.
Wash-off Face Mask is applied immediately after cleansing, left on for the time specified on the product (usually 5-20 minutes), and then washed off.
Sheet Mask is placed on the face after toner, left to work, after which the sheet is removed and the remaining essence on the skin is gently patted onto the face and neck. Finish with serum if desired, but at least with moisturizer.
Overnight Mask is applied as the last step of the evening routine, either after moisturizer or instead of it. As the name suggests, the overnight mask is left on overnight and does not need to be washed off; the face is rinsed normally in the morning with water (and if needed, a water-based cleanser).
What to do after a face mask?
After a face mask, you should always apply at least moisturizer (except for overnight masks).
After a wash-off face mask, you can also add toner, essence, serum, and/or ampoule from your skincare routine before applying moisturizer, if desired.
After a sheet mask, apply at least moisturizer, but depending on the type of sheet mask (whether it is enriched with essence or serum), you can also add serum and/or ampoule.
Should a face mask be washed off?
Korean sheet masks are not washed off; after the treatment time, the remaining essence is gently patted into the skin.
Wash-off face masks, such as clay masks, should be washed off after the treatment time, as the name suggests.
Overnight masks do not need to be washed off; the face is rinsed normally in the morning with water (and if needed, a water-based cleanser).