ANSKIN Modeling Mask

If I were to write a sentence review on Anskin Modeling Mask, it would be: WOW effect with complications.

These masks work like magic (amazing lifting properties) but you need to follow correct instructions very carefully, otherwise, very little will your skin get from this product. 

I've watched several popular youtube videos on how to apply modeling masks and surprisingly they all do it wrong, so I definitely don't recommend relying on them. If not this post, then Russian web page irecommend.ru and Korean bloggers would be your best source of information.

My Anskin Modelling masks: Vitamin C, Cool - Ice and Pearl

The structure of this loooong review will be the following (jump straight to how to use if you are very impatient)

Anskin masks for different skin types

Ingredients

How to use and important complications

Price

Do I like & will I buy again

What skin they are suitable/best for 

Overall impressions

Anskin Vitamin C open package

There are several brands of Modeling masks (both Korean and Western) available on the market. I haven't tried any western masks of this kind but I've heard from several people they are not as good as their friends from Korea.  

Anskin is a big brand from Korea and their masks are the most popular modeling masks worldwide.

9 options for different skin types and problems:

I've copied these from Korean websites, please ignore the quality of English

Collagen 

Aging Skin Care: Containing marine collagen and hyaluronic acid, Prevents effectively the oxidation of the skin, and skin sagging, skin droop and aging skin, and helps to maintain skin elasticity Anti- Aging. Has a regeneration effect for damaged skin by aging effects

Rich Nutrition: The active ingredients in moisturizing and rich nutrition make tired, droopy skin cleaner, help cell regeneration, and maintain Skin elasticity, shine, and moisture.

Moisturizing nutrient: Through anti-oxidation, to remove active oxygen and strengthens skin to inhibit allergic reaction. Diatomite, Glucose, Betaine ,as active Ingredients, Intensively moisturize, calm the skin quickly, give skin flexibility and elasticity

Improvement of Skin Moisture by 250% : Prevent water evaporation on the surface of the skin, skin nutrition, skin soothing effects are improved. Soft GEL Type: All the disadvantages of modeling to complement developed so that anyone can manage without the burden of Soft Gel-type modeling product

Good for : Many fine wrinkles on the skin without elasticity

Aloe

Soothing: Contains variety of ingredients of Aloe such as steroids, amino acids, saponins, minerals and Allantoin, licorice extract. Have outstanding effects on improving skin, soothing and calming skin by supplying nutrients

Moisturizing and Soothing: Contained Diatomite, Glucose, Betaine Olive extracts ,as active Ingredients, intensively moisturize, Licorice Extract and Allantoin soothe and calm the skin quickly, and give skin flexibility and elasticity

Pores Care : With strong effect down skin temperature, has outstanding effects on soothing skin exposed UV Ray, stabilizing skin trouble, and improving large pores

Good for : Skin Trouble, Dry Skin, Sensitive Skin

Pearl

Whitening: Contains 20 of amino acids, 28 of minerals of Pearl Ingredients help blood circulation, cell regeneration, aging prevention and whitening. Helps to effectively improve sun tanned skin, dull skin and lots of blemishes to bright and improve rough skins moist and radiant

Transparency Effects: With excellent transparency effects, it suppresses the occurrences of imperfections such as darkness, blemishes and improves transparency, elasticity and hydration

Oil / Moisture Balance : Adjust Oil and moisture balance of the skin, raise rough skin to be shiny skin and improves skin clean and moisturized to prevent skin aging

Moisturizing nutrient: Through anti-oxidation, to remove active oxygen and strengthens skin to inhibit allergic reaction. Diatomite, Glucose, Betaine ,as active Ingredients, Intensively moisturize, calm the skin quickly, give skin flexibility and elasticity

Improvement of Skin Moisture by 250% : Prevent water evaporation on the surface of the skin, skin nutrition, skin soothing effects are improved.Soft GEL Type : All the disadvantages of modeling to complement developed so that anyone can manage without the burden of Soft Gel-type modeling product. 

Good for : Especially for dark skin with blemishes, freckles

Anskin Pearl Modeling Mask

Green tea

Soothing: Contains green tea extracts inhibit skin oxidation. Keeps skin youthful, clear and helps maintain the health of the skin because of its rich ingredients such as vitamin 

Anti oxidation : Ingredient called Catechin contained in green tea prevents skin oxidation and suppresses the black mark generated from UV rays, The vitamin C ingredient in Green tea helps to improve the skin ton bright

Rich Nutrition: The active ingredients in moisturizing and rich nutrition make tired, droopy skin more clean, help cell regeneration, maintain Skin elasticity, shine, and moisture

Good for : Sensitive skin, Skin trouble, Dark and Droopy Skin

Vitamin C

Improve Skin Tone: It contains vitamins E and C, supply oxygen to the skin, helps cell regeneration and excellent whitening effect for dull skin, dark circles or blemishes, when skin get tired, Vitamin C ingredients improve skin tone ,make skin elastic and bright

Healthy Skin Care: Effectively cares for allergic skin or skin that easily turns red with irritation

Moisturizing nutrient: Through anti-oxidation, to remove active oxygen and strengthens skin to inhibit allergic reaction. Diatomite, Glucose, Betaine ,as active Ingredients, Intensively moisturize, calm the skin quickly, give skin flexibility and elasticity

Improvement of Skin Moisture by 250% : Prevent water evaporation on the surface of the skin, skin nutrition, skin soothing effects are improved. Soft GEL Type: All the disadvantages of modeling to complement developed so that anyone can manage without the burden of Soft Gel-type modeling product

Good for : Dull skin, dark circles or blemishes, when skin get tired

Anskin Vitamin C Modeling Mask

Aroma

Younger-looking skin: Contains olive extracts inhibit the oxidation of the skin, and keeps skin young because of its rich ingredients such as vitamin E, helps maintain skin clean and healthy

Moisturizing and Soothing: Contained Diatomite, Glucose, Betaine Olive extracts, as active ingredients, intensively moisturize, Licorice Extract and Allantoin soothe and calm the skin quickly, and give skin flexibility and elasticity

Good for : Dry Skin, Sensitive Skin

Cool -Ice

Pore Contraction: With soft and cool feeling, It's excellent in recovering fatigue, promotes blood circulation and has the effect of pore contraction. Helps your skin effectively to maintain your skin elasticity and shrinkage of the pores, gives skin calming and refreshing the skin feeling.

Skin Soothing: Is effective in sedation for glowing skin, skin troubles, and red skin after peeling. Especially good for maintaining skin elasticity and recovery for tired skin

Moisturizing nutrient: Through anti-oxidation, to remove active oxygen and strengthens skin to inhibit allergic reaction. Diatomite, Glucose, Betaine ,as active Ingredients, Intensively moisturize, calm the skin quickly, give skin flexibility and elasticity

Anskin Cool - Ice Modeling Mask

Charcoal

Removes sebum in your skin and pores to maintain your skin clean and beautiful. Absorbs unnecessary oil or sebum neatly, exfoliates your skin effectively to maintain your skin tone bright.

The capillary of charcoal removes contaminants, sebum, and impurities of your skin effectively. With superior effects for shrinking pores, it works effectively for Oily Skin and troublesome skin

All the disadvantages of modeling to complement developed so that anyone can manage without the burden of Soft Gel-type modeling product

Good for Slick Skin with lots of impurities because of wider pores

AC Control

Irritation Mitigation Efficacy: Contains Portulaca oleracea L. extract as major ingredient. Which is effective in improving the side effects in skin trouble caused by cosmetic products makeup and other environmental poisons

Moisturizing and Soothing: Contained Diatomite, Glucose, Betaine Olive extracts ,as active Ingredients, intensively moisturize, Licorice Extract and Allantoin soothe and calm the skin quickly, and give skin flexibility and elasticity

Rich Nutrition: The active ingredients in moisturizing and rich nutrition make tired, droopy skin more clean, help cell regeneration, maintain Skin elasticity, shine, and moisture

Good for : Skin Trouble, Dry Skin, Sensitive Skin

Ingredients

Full ingredients list will be different for each mask but let's look and compare the 3 masks I currently have. We will see obvious similarities.

Vitamin C: Diatomite, Glucose, Sodium Alginate, Calcium Sulfate, Betaine, Zinc Oxide, Ascorbic Acid(1%), CI45410, Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, Licorice Extract, Allantoin, Hyaluronic Acid

Pearl: Diatomite, Natural lemon grass particles (4%), Lemongrass extract, Sodium Alginate, Glucose, Magnesium oxide, Calcium Sulfate, Mineral oil, Corn starch, Tetra Sodium pyrophosphate

Cool - Ice: Diatomite, Glucose, Sodium Alginate, Calcium sulfate, Betaine, Zinc Oxide, Peppermint Extract, Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, Hydrolyzed wheat gluten, Licorice, Allantoin, Hyaluronic Acid

All masks contain the same 3 main ingredients: Diatomite (key ingredient #1: intensive hydration and skin soothing), Sodium Alginate (key ingredient #2: brown seaweed), Betaine (moisturazing and membrane protection).

How to use

1. You will need: 

• approximately 100 grams of mask
• approximately 60 ml of water (I recommend good bottled water)
• mixing bowl and spatula
• your favourite serum or cream
• something to cover your hair
• timer (to wake you up)

2. Hide hair. Clean your face as normal and apply toner if you use it

3. Apply your favourite serum or face cream. The mask will maximize its effect. This is #1 mistake youtube bloggers do. They use nothing under the mask.

4. 20 min after, start preparing your mask and apply it immediately. This mask can't be stored once mixed with water, and it becomes rubber like after approximately 5 min. So you'll need to be quick.

Take a mixing bowl and combine approximately 100 grams of powder and 60 ml of water at room temperature. You'll see after the first time if this much product is enough to cover your face in a thick layer. If it's not, increase the amount of powder next time. 

Small amount of Pearl powder and the water I like to use

I recommend using good bottled water, because you will get even more good stuff on your skin then.

Your ready mixture should look like a thick yogurt. 

Slightly thicker will be right as well

If you have somebody to help further, you need to lay down and ask them to apply the mask. In most cases, I'm guessing, you'll be doing it yourself and it's not the end of the world.

5. Stand in front of a mirror, close your mouth and start applying the mask all over your face with a spatula (including lips and excluding nostrils = you'll need to breath, and excluding eyes). #2 common mistake! Do not use hands. It will be a pain in the neck. Use spatula. #3 mistake! Don't apply in a thin layer. It must be thick! The thicker, the better it will work, and the easier the mask will be to remove. You won't be able to "peel off" the mask at all, if it is applied in a very thin layer (you'll have to wash it off = another pain in the neck).

Once done, close one of your eyes and apply on top of it. I know it sounds scary and feels even more scary the first time, but you'll be just fine. And your eyes will love it in fact! Your eyebrows and eyelashes (unless you do eyelash extensions) will be fine too. 

Finally, close the second eye and apply on top of it. Now you can't see anything and can't talk. My partner calls it an ideal woman :D

The mask should be thick enough to stay in one place

I hope you kept a clear way from your mirror to the bed.

5. Lay down and rest for 20 min. #4 common mistake! Do not stand, walk or sit. Your face must be resting in a horizontal position while the mask solidifies and shrinks. Otherwise, the lifting effect will be minimal. After 5-6 min you'll notice that your mask becomes firm. 

6. Approximately 20 min after, peel it off starting from your chin and gently pooling up to your nose and forehead. If you have any small pieces of mask left on your face, take them off with a wet cotton disk.

Ready mask looks solid and feels like soft rubber

This is how the "inside" looks

7. Admire your skin. It will be very smooth and lifted, also moisturized, and the skin tone will look healthy. 

You don't have to apply any products after the mask, but I usually finish up with a night cream just before going to bed.

They recommend doing a series of 10 masks (1 mask each day) for a start and then having it 1-2 times a week as a follow up.

My partner has filmed me applying a modeling mask once. It's a silly video but you get to see how I do it: Anskin Modeling Mask  

Price

700 ml container would cost you 25-30 nzd and could be purchased from here in NZ:
Anskin Modeling Mask

Do I like it and will I buy again?

You'd guess by now, I'm in love with Anskin Modeling mask and I only wish  I discovered it before. Once I finish 1 or 2 of my current masks, I will go ahead and buy other types as well. Charcoal and Collagen are on my top list.

From the masks I've used so far, I equally like all three of them.

Vitamin C makes my skin bright and live instantly. It has a pleasant smell and feels amazing.

Cool Ice is a must have for summer. I love the cool sensation, and the light blue color is adorable.

Pearl I didn't like as much from the start but after a couple of uses, I think I've noticed that it gives me a maximum lifting effect.

What skin it would be suitable for?

Absolutely all skin types! Any skin could benefit from all mask options, to be honest, however, if you have big concerns about a particular problem, you'll find a targeted option from one of the 9 above.

Very suitable for aging skin, simply the best! 

My overall impressions are 7/5. How did we live without this product before. Highly recommend to try for absolutely everyone. 

Have you tried modeling masks already? Are you also in love with them?