[ Review ] Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask EX ( Pomegranate, Ginseng, Cucumber )

 

It has been awhile since I last masked. With some events coming up - 2 wedding dinners and 1 company-event dinner, its time to use up some sheet masks in my stash. 

I see a glow on my face whenever I masked continuously for 2 weeks so I hope to replicate that effect for this month. Check out my past reviews for the Tea Tree and Green Tea sheet masks. 

Made in Korea, Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask EX is ideal as a daily pack, and consist of refreshing water-types (6 varieties), moisture-rich serum-types (6 varieties), and rich cream-types (6 varieties), each with different skin benefits.

* The icons on the package indicate different types of texture for more convenience.

Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask EX ( Pomegranate ) is a moisturizing essence-type real mask, enriched with juicy pomegranates that leave the skin looking radiant.

How To Use :

1. After cleansing, use toner to refine skin texture. 

2. Unfold and place the mask on the face, avoiding eye and lip area. 

3. Leave on for 10-20 minutes. 

4. Discard the mask and gently pat for further absorption.

[ Review ] : Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask ( 12 Types )

Product Description
The Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask gives you a rich cream mask, moisturizing essence mask or a refreshing water mask that are suitable for all skin types! Depending on your skins needs, there is one for everyone and you can use a different one every day! Transform your skin to looking more nourished and brightened whilst replenishing the moisture to revitalize your precious skin.

I purchased 12 sheets of Innisfree My Real Squeeze facial sheet masks from Korea some time back. The range has now been upgraded to Innisfree My Real Squeeze EX but the difference between both ranges is not made known. Check out my reviews on the EX range - Tea Tree and Green Tea sheet masks. You can check out the full upgraded range here.

There are 18 different sheet masks in the My Real Squeeze range but I only managed to get these 12 variants as these were the only available ones when I was in their store.

It comes in 3 levels of hydration :
- Water base: Light and Fresh
- Essence base: Deeply Hydrating
- Cream base: Intensely Nourishing

Each mask is made from 100% cellulose sheets making them thin yet strong! This helps for the essences from the masks to soak into the skin more, making sure that every little bit is effectively delivered. All of the different ingredients used for each mask are extracted with the cold brew squeeze method. This helps the masks to be full of an abundant of nutrients yet also excludes unnecessary elements that your skin doesn't need.

Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask ( Bamboo ) is a refreshing water-type real mask, enriched with the abundant moisture of vitalising bamboo, leaving dry skin moisturised. The biodegradable material made from 100% eucalyptus fibers is lightweight, thin and sheer with 2 "dog ears" corners for ease of mask removal which is such a thoughtful touch.

[ Review ] : Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask EX ( Tea Tree + Green Tea )

Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask EX ( Tea Tree ) Product Description
This refreshing water-type real mask, enriched with refreshing tea tree, leaves the skin clean and clear.

Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask EX ( Green Tree ) Product Description
This refreshing water-type real mask, enriched with fresh moisture from green tea, keeps dry skin moisturised.


Thanks to Elucidate for sending these masks over! Elucidate is a new online beauty store based in Singapore, selling popular Kbeauty products at affordable prices! On top of the affordable prices, you are also entitled to free shipping if your order exceeds $40.

Hailing from Korea, Innisfree is a natural brand that shares the benefits of nature from the pristine island of Jeju for healthy beauty and pursues an eco-friendly green life to preserve the balance of nature.

Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask EX comes in 8 variants namely,

Green Tea:  Fresh green tea extracts in the mask provide a deep hydration treatment for the skin
Manuka Honey: This moisturizing essence type real mask, enriched with nourishing manuka honey, thoroughly replenishes moisture on dry, rough skin.
Rose: This refreshing water-type real mask, enriched with moisture from fragrant roses, leaves the skin smooth and radiant.
Rice: A face mask that contains the green complex and fresh natural ingredients to meet the needs for all skin conditions.
Açai Berry: This Rich Cream-Type Real Mask, Enriched with Abundant Nourishment of Thoroughly Squeezed Acai Berries, Leaves the Skin Resilient and Full of Life.
Cucumber: A mask containing cucumber extract to provide plentiful moisture to dry skin
Tea Tree: This Refreshing Water-Type Real Mask, Enriched with Refreshing Tea Tree, Leaves the Skin Clean and Clear.
Aloe Vera: The moisturizing essence-type real mask, enriched with moisture-rich aloe, protects tired skin against external stimulants to help soothe and calm.

Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask EX ( Tea Tree ) is a water type sheet mask, using 100% natural sheet made of cellulose of eucalyptus tree which is said to be sturdier than other mask sheets and adheres to skin thinly and transparently to help deliver serum more effectively.

The tea tree fragrance does not really remind me of tea tree and I do not really fancy the fragrance but it is still bearable. The cutting is great and fits my cherubic face shape perfectly. It has an easy peel design where there are 2 "handles" aka kitten ears at both top sides of the sheet mask which helps to make it easier for one to apply and peel it off.

Innisfree uses the ‘Cold Brew Squeeze Process’, which extracts ingredients slowly at low temperatures and ensures that the full nutrients are completely absorbed into the skin. After a 20 minutes session, the pimple on my chin seemed visibly calmed and my skin felt smoother. However, the hydration ability was rather poor as my make-up did not glide on as well as it should, on hydrated skin.

Where To Purchase : Shopee | Iherb 

In terms of ingredients, Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask EX ( Tea Tree ) contains Melalecua Alternifolia ( Tea Tree ) Leaf Extract as the key ingredient where it is known to have skin-soothing properties and is also an antioxidant. For improving skin concerns such as breakouts, tea tree oil concentrations of 2.5% to 10% are recommended. However, the amount present in most skincare products is usually less than 1%, as higher amounts impart a strong scent many people find intolerable, not to mention these higher amounts increase tea tree oil’s potential to sensitize and redden skin.

Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask EX ( Green Tea ) is a water-type mask and is made up of the same sheet material ( cellulose of eucalyptus tree ) as that of the Tea Tree variant where it is thin and sheer. It adheres pretty well to skin, with a good cutting that fits my face shape, and 2 "handles" at the top of the mask for easy application and removal.

The same 'Cold Brew Squeeze Process’ is used, which extracts ingredients slowly at low temperatures and ensures that the full nutrients are completely absorbed into the skin. The subtle green tea scent is soothing and makes it a great masking session.

After 20 minutes of masking, my skin turned soft and supple, smoother to the touch and looked brighter!


In terms of ingredients, Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask EX ( Green Tea ) contains Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract as the key ingredient where it is commonly known as the green tea extract. It shows good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. There is a proven study demonstrating that green tea-containing cosmetic formulations have pronounced moisturizing effects and improve skin microrelief.

Between Tea Tree and Green Tea variant, I do highly recommend Green Tea for a more effective result.

Where To Purchase : Shopee | Iherb 

Review : Innisfree Black Purifying Mask

Product Description
This whitening functional mask helps to create translucent and vibrant complexion with its synergy effect of charcoal contained black sheet mask and black food complex

Key Ingredients :
Niacinamide, black bean extract, acai berry extract, black garlic extract, black berry extract, black sesame extract, blueberry extract 

A dear friend has helped to get 3 sheets of the Innisfree Black Purifying Mask some time back and I used it recently, when my skin is looking dull.
As the name implies, it is black in colour which actually looks pretty cute on the face.

Innisfree Black Purifying Mask has a netted mesh-like protective layer around it, when I pulled it out of its packaging. The material of the mask is thin and wet with bubbles of its essence on it.

The initial thoughts of charcoal being drying is out of my mind after a 20 minutes treatment as it provides a most comforting sensation during layering and made my skin feels smoother and slightly brighter thereafter.

Source : Amazon

Innisfree Eco Science White C Program With Pure Tangerine Peel & Green Complex Facial Mask

Product Description
This white C mask enriched with abundant moisture creates a transparent and clear skin with the help of Jeju organic tangerine peel. Intensive treatment program consisted of melting ampoule film + stretching mask

Innisfree Eco Science White C Program With Pure Tangerine Peel and Green Complex Facial Mask comes to the rescue after I have been under the scorching hot sun for several hours, as part of a funeral service recently. It also led to the cancellation of my upcoming Sydney/Melbourne trip which is something that we have foresee but unable to avoid. Nevertheless, I was glad to be there to see my grandmother-in-law last moment as I have missed out on my paternal grandparents. It was a tearful moment as she let out her last breath and was gone just like that.

It has been a pleasant experience using all 3 sheets on alternate days because they are very different from the norm. Each sheet mask contains 2 separate packs in 1 packaging. You have to tear off the upper portion titled as Step 1 where 4 clear circles with adhesive known as the melting ampoule film, are to be pasted on those areas of concerns. For all 3 times of usages, I mainly paste them on my cheeks where there is a slight pigmentation as well as the nose and chin/forehead. The film is pretty thin and soft so beware of tearing them as it is prone to tears.

The step 2 packaging consists of a sheet mask to be layered over the skin and hence the ampoule films are covered. It is said that the films will melt but I notice the one on my nose never seem to melt fully while the rest do, so I after I tear off the sheet mask, I just it to rub it gently on the ampoule until it melts. The cutting of the sheet mask has a smaller lip area cut-out and tiny eye flaps that barely cover my eye area but made of a sturdy cloth material that adheres tightly to the skin.

Skin looks clear, fresh and rested with a subtle brightening glow that did not last beyond the next morning.

Source : InnisfreeM

Review : Innisfree Berry Hydro Gel Mask

Product Description
This hydro gel mask contains pure berry ingredients to transform puffy and dull skin into a clear and translucent complexion.

Requested a dear friend to get some mask sheets for me, where I purchased 3 sheets of the Innisfree Berry Hydro Gel Mask. The hydro-gel mask, made up of a slippery and glooey material is protectively covered with a plastic clear sheet that is equally slippery. The mask comes in 2 parts - one for the upper layer covering the eyes and nose and one for the lower area, covering the jaws and chin.

It can be a mess, trying to remove the hydro-gel mask from its protective sheets because of the slippery material. However, once you get the hang of it, just layer on the skin which provides a cooling and refreshing sensation on the face. The scent smells sweet but is rather artificial, seemingly with an added fragrance. 

The cutting of the hydro-gel mask still fits moderately well to my large face shape but with a larger nose flap that covers more than my nose with excess material hanging.
After a 20 minutes treatment, skin feels slightly softer and supple which hydrates my skin slightly better than not donning the mask. A surprise, considering that there is not much essence on the mask or in the packaging.The rough and dehydrated parts were better hydrated but doesn't last beyond the following morning.

Source : koreadepart

Review : Innisfree Cactus Hydro Gel Mask

Product Description
A hydrogel mask with jeju cactus ingredients to replenish skin moisture and elasticity while creating resilient and healthy skin

Benefits :
1. Hydro gel
The moist jelly type gel adheres tightly to the skin, delivering active ingredients to the skin without any stickiness, and keeps your skin hydrated and smooth until the next morning.

2. Green complex
The all-natural green complex certified by ECOCERT enhances your skin complexion.

3. Firming and moisturizing effects of the Jeju cactus
With its high water retention capacity, Jeju cactus provide nutrients to your skin for healthy and elastic skin

4. Temperature-sensitive water soluble hydrogel [Patent No. 0506543]
A new gel type mask, which melts on the skin when it comes in contact with the skin, delivers active ingredients to the skin. 

A dear friend helped to purchase 3 pieces of the Innisfree Cactus Hydro Gel Mask which I brought them along on my 10D China trip.
Enveloped within a protective layer, the sheet mask is made up of 2 jelly-like portions, one for the upper face area and one for the lower face area.

It has an artificial sweet scent that does not linger for long. Due to its jelly glooey like material, it can gets slippery when you try to layer on the face.
Used under the winter weather averaging 8 degrees, skin feels soothed and hydrated.

Check out Innisfree Cactus Hydro Gel Mask on Amazon

Source : Innisfree

Review : Innisfree Mineral Shimmering Base

Product Description
Innisfree Mineral Shimmering Base contains 100% green tea water in lieu of distilled water, replenishes your skin with moisture and offers a moisturizing cream - like watery touch while the fine pearl powder helps to reveal a radiant and sleek complexion. Formulated with natural Jeju mineral powder to inspire feelings of comfort and present a natural complexion.

This 40ml mineral shimmering base costs 15000 won in Korea which is pretty affordable and it will last a long while since we only need a tiny bit for the whole face.

It is always nice to have radiance on the skin and make-up base is a good way to add that, but it is tricky when you have combination skin like mine.

The tube which depresses easily to dispense the gel-lotion texture has very fine shimmers which add a barely-there radiance to the skin in a natural way. There is a beautiful sheen that sets in after a short while. Lightweight without being drying or greasy, it can also double up as a highlighter to highlight areas where you need it, be it the face or body.

Review : Innisfree Its Real Avocado Mask

Product Description
Innisfree It's Real Avocado Mask with Avocado and Green Complex infused with the blend of herb complex water and ingredients from nature, adds vitality and energy to your skin. Avocado Mask that feels the skin with nutrition and moisture for smoothness.

Yet another flavor which I bought direct from Korea, via a friend. Containing honey extract, tangerine peel extract, green tea extract, cactus fruit extract,camellia tree leaf extract as well as its key ingredient, Avocado, this sheet mask is touted to provide moisture to the skin.

While it did give me well-moisturized skin, it does not last beyond the following morning. Made of a sturdy thin material, it comes with eye flaps to give a bonus treat to the eyes. The cutting fits and adheres well to my facial contours.

A medicore performance but fares better than its Pomegranate and Manuka flavours.

Source : Amazingsean

Review : Innisfree Its Real Pomegranate Mask

Product Description
Innisfree's It's Real Pomegranate Mask is effective in adding vitality and energy to your skin. It contains pomegranate and green complex and infused with the blend of herb complex water and ingredients from nature.

Innisfree has been pretty popular since it was first launched in Singapore due to the celebrity status of Lee Min Ho as the spokesperson. My colleagues have been going gaga over him since the show
" The Heirs " and has started to get Innisfree products too. The power of celebrities!

I owned 3 sheets which I purchased direct from Korea via a friend. Made of thin material, the sheet mask tears easily. It comes with eye flaps and the cutting fits my face shape well. It provides an easy fit and gives a refreshing feel after treatment but did not really hydrates my skin fully. The scent is there but not too overpowering, just artificial.

Source : Momomango

Review : Innisfree It's Real Manuka Honey Mask

Product Description
Innisfree It’s Real Manuka Honey Mask contains minerals and nutrients and honey extracts. It provide nutrition to improve moisturizing and nourishing effect to keep skin healthy.   

I owned 3 sheets of the sheet masks which are supposed to provide hydrating effects to the skin. It is very wet and is totally soaked with their goodness, with a light artificial honey scent. The eye flaps is a little bonus treat to relax the eyes though I found it to be a tad too short to cover the eye area totally.

The cut of the sheet mask fits well and adhere well to the skin. However the hydrating ability is less than satisfactory and my skin feels drying after removing it.

Source : Cosme-de

Review : Innisfree Its Real Acai Berry Mask

Product Description
Derived from Herb water complex and nature components that invigorates and freshen skin, the main ingredient, Acai berry moisturizes the skin and keeps it healthy with the nutrients and moisture.
Other ingredients includes honey extract, tangerine peel extract, green tea extract, cactus fruit extract and camellia tree leaf extract.

A friend helped to purchase 3 sheets of this facial sheet mask. Acai berry is known to provide anti-aging antioxidant benefits to defend against free radicals that cause aging.

With a hardly detectable fragrance, the sheet mask is made of sturdy yet soft material with a larger cutting that covers all areas but with slight hanging flaps near the cheeks and jaws.
The eye flaps are slightly shorter than I would prefer. The white essence is apparent when I pulled it out from the packaging but it did not leave a dripping mess.

After a 20minutes treatment, skin looked visibly brighter.

Source : koreadepart

Review : Innisfree Eco Safety Aqua Sun Gel

Product Description
Organic sun flower oil certified by EcoCert and Jeju organic green tea extracts make your skin healthier

I owned 2 samples of this product, in 1ml sachet each. This product does not contain parabens, artificial coloring, mineral oils, talc, animal materials and artificial fragrance.

Water-based, this sun gel is very lightweight, smells nice and is cooling after application. It absorbs well and there is no greasiness. I like the texture but its a pity about the alcohol.

In terms of ingredients, it contains the following sunscreen ingredients.
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate ( also known as Octinoxate ) provides partial UVA protection and full UVB protection. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an OTC drug review of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and did approve it for use in OTC sunscreens up to a concentration of 7.5%. However, it has been known to produce excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, and lead to cell death. ( read more from TIA)

- Ethylhexyl salicylate ( also known as Octyl Slicylate or Octisalate ) provides UVB protection. Although the Cosmetics Ingredient Review notes that reproductive and developmental toxicity can occur in relation to Salicylic Acid, one of the two primary components of Ethylhexyl Salicylate, it has determined that the levels used in cosmetic and beauty products would not cause any adverse reaction. Importantly, the FDA has approved Ethylhexyl Salicylate for use in sunscreen with up to 5% concentration.

Note that this product contains alcohol, fragrance and phenoxyethanol as preservative.

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Review : Innisfree Green Tea Pure Essence

Product Description
Awaken your skin with this smooth and light cream. It is deeply moisturizing which restores and refines skin's texture. Powered by an antioxidant green tea blend and moisture complex, it helps counteract the effects of daily environment assaults and dryness.

I received a trial set kit during my Korea trip last year and finally got to use the essence recently. I have used up my regular serum and was in need of another one, when I stumbled upon this in my drawer of beauty products. 
5ml size is what I got and I used it up within a week.

Light and watery fresh is how I would describe it. A lovely scent with a hint of refreshing green tea fragrance. Texture is light enough to spread on the face and allowed to be absorbed into the skin easily.

I usually expect good hydration levels in all my products as my skin is usually dehydrated on the surface so I would just say that this product does not meet my moisturising needs. Its probably more suitable for those with normal and oily skin.

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Review on Innisfree Q10 Collagen Eye Mask

Innisfree is a Korean brand not available locally so I bought their eye masks when I was in Korea last year.
As the product description was in Korean language, I can only guess that this collagen eye mask is meant to firm and hydrate the under eye area.
A pair of cresent-shaped eye masks is packaged in a clamp-shell type which gives a minty and cold feeling on the under eye area. I believe it will help to depuff the under eye area although I did not see any visible improvement on my eyes.
The minty feel is pretty soothing and refreshing and I can still feel that my eye area is minty even after removing the eye masks.

I had been using the 5 pair of eye masks within 2 weeks but yet to see any improvement.

Would I buy this again?
Definitely no.