Farmstay Age Defying & Brightening Ginseng & Niacinamide Hydrogel Mask

Very little: the box lists ginseng root extract at 1 ppm and ginseng berry extract at 0.1 ppm, so it plays a supporting role. The real work comes from 2% niacinamide and adenosine, which is why this mask is certified in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and the appearance of wrinkles.

After cleansing and toner, open the pouch and peel the film off the lower piece first. Place it on your face starting from the mouth area. Then remove the film from the upper piece and position it around your eyes. Relax for about 30 minutes, until the gel turns transparent, then remove it and gently pat the leftover essence into your skin.

The gel starts out opaque because it's packed with essence. As you wear it, the essence moves onto your skin and some water evaporates, so the gel becomes thinner and clearer. That's your signal that the mask has done its job, usually after about 30 minutes, and it's time to remove it and pat in what's left.

Yes. The box suggests leaving it on for around four hours for special care, for example while you relax at home in the evening. It won't dry out as quickly as a cotton sheet mask. If it starts to feel dry, tight or itchy, remove it earlier. Don't sleep in it overnight.

It's one of the better choices for sensitive skin in the Farmstay range, because it's fragrance-free. Niacinamide at 2% is gentle and well tolerated by most skin types, and the formula includes soothing panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizate. As with any new product, try it on your jawline first if your skin reacts easily.

Once or twice a week works well, so a box of four masks gives you two to four weeks of care. For a visible boost before an event, use one the evening before. For brighter, more even-looking skin over time, combine weekly masks with a daily niacinamide serum and sunscreen.

A sheet mask is fabric soaked in essence. A hydrogel mask is a jelly-like layer that holds the essence inside the gel itself. Hydrogel clings more closely to the face, doesn't slide off when you move, and dries out much more slowly, so it can stay on longer. It also feels cooling and comfortable on the skin.

Yes. It works the same on any face, and being fragrance-free makes it comfortable after shaving. The two-piece design fits different face shapes well. If you have a beard, the gel won't sit flat there, so the forehead, cheeks and nose will get the most benefit. Use it in the evening for a simple, relaxing treatment.