Review: Kose Clear Turn Skin Plumping Mask

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Whenever I travel my skin gets a little sad. I think it's because of the long flight, dry air, and probably not enough water. When I got to Japan, my skin needed a little more love; so I picked up these masks to help provide additional moisture.

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Clear Turn Skin Plumping Mask Review

KOSE Clear Turn Skin Plumping Mask Review

INFO SHEET

Brand: Kose
Product: Clear Turn Skin Plumping Mask (Hada Fukkura Moisture Mask)
Scent: Light Citrus, Pleasant
Price: $9.00 for 32 pairs
Where to Buy: Amazon, DokoDemo, YesStyle

I picked up Kose Clear Turn Skin Plumping Mask (Hada Fukkura Moisture Mask) at a small shop in Nara, Japan. I believe I paid only ¥900 - which is a steal given the quantity. I haven't seen anything like it back in the States so it caught my attention. This product claims to help remove fine lines and wrinkles caused by dryness, and also helps plump the skin.

Kose Clear Turn Skin Plumping Mask Packaging

All of the masks are stacked in a resealable package.

The Kose Clear Turn Masks are very thin.

I like how the package is resealable, but I don't think it seals all the way. It might be better to also put it in a ziploc bag to prevent the masks from drying out. The instructions say that these masks can be used on the undereye area and on the laugh lines around your mouth. Wash your face and remove one sheet at a time to apply, then remove after 10 minutes. It also says the mask can be used morning or night, and to not use it on sunburned or irritated skin.

INGREDIENTS

For the price and quantity, Kose Clear Turn Skin Plumping Mask has a surprising amount of skincare goodies. For those of you interested though, this product is not vegan as it includes Marine Collagen and utilizes Methylparaben as a preservative.

Notable Ingredients:

Astaxanthin - A powerful antioxidant derived from micro algae that helps protect the skin from photodamage, stimulate collagen production, and reduces hyperpigmentation.
Hyaluronic Acid - A very effective humectant that boosts the skin's moisture content, prevents dehydration, and preserves skin moisture.
Hydrolyzed Elastin - aka Marine Collagen. Helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles and increases skin elasticity. Achieves this by helping the skin retain it's moisture.
Retinyl Palmitate - A Vitamin A derivative and powerful antioxidant known for it's anti-aging benefits. Helps protect the skin from UV rays.

The Astaxanthin is probably what gives the masks their red-orange color; since it is a carotenoid. I did my best to translate the ingredients, but please let me know if this is inaccurate.

BEFORE AND AFTER

Fine lines on the right are reduced. Click picture to enlarge.

When I opened the package the Kose Clear Turn masks were all kind of clumped together. You will inevitably touch other masks in the package to try to get any out to use. This could be a bit unsanitary if you don't take precautions to not contaminate the package.

One thing to note is that these masks are very thin, but quite large and provided good coverage. They look like they will dry out very quickly, but surprisingly they did not during the 10 minutes of wear as per the instructions. The Kose Clear Turn Skin Plumping Masks did a pretty good job providing moisture to my undereye and laugh line areas. I think they are pretty on par with other cotton-like masks. Of course they were not as hydrating compared to hydrogel masks, but that's a horse of a different color.

These Kose Clear Turn masks are affordable enough to be worn on a daily basis, and I believe that over time improvements may become more apparent due to the goodies listed in the ingredients.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I admit that I was a dummy and used the Kose Clear Turn masks before fully translating the ingredients (I am not fluent). I was just excited to use them and my skin needed a little love :(. It turns out that it contains Retinyl Palmitate and for some reason my skin cannot tolerate any kind of Vitamin A or it's derivatives. It gives me large, painful acne or sometimes even a rash. Unfortunately, that is what happened after I used this product. I got two very large pimples on the application site. However, this is an issue unique to my skin. I think it's still a great product. I gave them to my boyfriend and he has used them without issue.

You really get a lot for the money: 32 pairs (64 sheets!) for only $9, and the ingredients are nice too! The masks do a good job moisturizing and I believe that continued use will ultimately benefit the skin. It won't break the bank - that's for sure!

STORE	PRICE	OFFERS
Amazon	$22.99 (50pcs)	Free Shipping
DokoDemo	$10.97 (50pcs)	Ships Internationally from Japan
YesStyle	$11.24 (32pcs)	10% Off First Purchase; Free Shipping Orders $59+

The Kose Clear Turn Skin Plumping Masks are somewhat scarce to find online, but I did find them from DokoDemo which ships products directly from Japan. I also found them on YesStyle where you can get 10% OFF your first order :).

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About the Author

Misakino

This blog was started to help other fellow NC37s on their quest to finding the perfect BB cushion. Being a big fan of K-Beauty, it is very difficult to find cushions darker than shade 23. It can be quite the gamble ordering makeup from overseas without an inkling of what that may look like, or even if it is beneficial for certain skin types. I am willing to buy these products, swatch, and test them in order to help others make an informed decision.