Water Sleeping Mask – Hydrating Night Mask

Description

AQUA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, TREHALOSE (Sugar), METHYL TRIMETHICONE (Silicone), 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), PHENYL TRIMETHICONE (Silicone), PCA DIMETHICONE (Silicone), CAPRYLYL METHICONE (Silicone), AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, CARBOMER, TROMETHAMINE, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, NIACINAMIDE (Vitamin B3), GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PROPANEDIOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, MALACHITE EXTRACT (Antioxidant), XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Glycol), ANHYDROXYLITOL, PERFUM (Perfume), SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), Sodium metaphosphate, XYLITOL (Sugar), RAFFINOSE, Evening Primrose Oil (Evening primrose vegetable oil), Hydroxypropyl Trimoniun Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid), TRYPTOPHAN, Lactobacillus ferment, BETA-GLUCAN (Active ingredient derived from mushrooms), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract (Mushroom), HYALURONIC ACID (Hyaluronic acid), SODIUM TRIMETAPHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID (Active), CERAMIDE NP (Ceramide), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Water Sleeping Mask from Laneige is primarily intended for dehydrated, dull, or tired skin in need of renewed hydration and radiance. This night mask aims to restore the skin barrier and optimize water retention during sleep, a key time for cell regeneration. Based on my analysis, the formula is particularly suitable for sensitive skin or skin exposed to external aggressions (pollution, air conditioning), but it can also be used to prevent skin aging thanks to its protective and repairing active ingredients.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major active ingredients stand out in this formula:

• Hyaluronic acid (in several forms): known for its ability to retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water, it intensely hydrates and plumps the skin, reducing the appearance of dehydration lines.
• Niacinamide (vitamin B3): this multifunctional ingredient improves radiance, strengthens the skin barrier, and regulates sebum production, while soothing irritation.
• Ceramides : essential for restoring the lipid barrier, they prevent water loss and protect the skin from external aggressions.

The presence of squalane, beta-glucan, and fermented extracts complements the moisturizing and soothing action, while providing antioxidant and restorative benefits.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this mask in the evening, in a thin layer, to clean skin, after serum and before cream if needed. It can be used two to three times a week, or daily for very dehydrated skin. It is compatible with most moisturizing active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, peptides), but I recommend avoiding immediate combination with powerful exfoliants (AHA/BHA) to limit the risk of irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This Laneige mask stands out for its light, non-greasy texture and rapid moisturizing effectiveness. Its strengths lie in the synergy of its moisturizing, soothing, and protective active ingredients. The only downside is the presence of fragrance and allergens (limonene, linalool), which may not be suitable for ultra-sensitive skin. In conclusion, it is an excellent nighttime treatment for safely restoring moisture and radiance to the skin.