Farmstay Real Glow Vitamin Hydrogel Mask

This mask targets dull, tired-looking skin through a layered brightening approach. Niacinamide (its primary active) works to even skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots, supported by Glutathione and Ascorbic Acid as antioxidant brighteners, and Mung Bean (Phaseolus Radiatus) extract for added radiance. Three forms of hyaluronic acid deliver simultaneous deep hydration. After 20 minutes, skin typically looks more awake, even-toned, and noticeably plumper.

The formula is the same — both are the Real Glow Vitamin Hydrogel Mask with the same full ingredient list, including Niacinamide, Glutathione, three hyaluronate forms, and the peptide complex. The difference is purely in the purchase format: the Duo Set pairs one Vitamin mask with one Collagen mask. This standalone listing allows you to buy the Vitamin mask either as a single piece or in a 5-pack, which is more economical if brightening is your main focus.

Niacinamide is one of the most clinically well-supported brightening ingredients in skincare — it works by inhibiting the transfer of melanin to skin cells, which gradually fades dark spots and evens skin tone. In a wash-off format like a hydrogel mask, you'll notice an immediate glow from the hydration and the antioxidant complex; visible tonal improvement from Niacinamide typically takes consistent use over 4–8 weeks. Using this mask 2–3 times a week alongside a Niacinamide serum or moisturiser speeds up results.

It works well across all skin types, including oily and combination. The hydrogel format delivers moisture without being heavy or occlusive — it won't clog pores or leave a greasy residue. Niacinamide also has a secondary benefit for oilier skin: it helps regulate sebum production and can reduce the appearance of enlarged pores with regular use. If your skin is combination and you mostly struggle with dullness and uneven tone, this mask addresses both the hydration and radiance sides simultaneously.

The concentrations here are very low — Ascorbic Acid at 10ppm and Retinol at trace levels — so irritation risk from the combination is minimal. At these levels they function as supportive antioxidants rather than potent actives. The real brightening workhorses are Niacinamide and Glutathione; the Retinol and Vitamin C are complementary, not the lead ingredients. That said, if you have reactive skin, it's still worth patch-testing before full use, particularly if you're already using high-strength Retinol or Vitamin C in your daily routine.

If you are committing to a twice-or-more-weekly brightening routine, the 5-pack offers a lower price per mask, resulting in a meaningful saving versus buying them individually. At that frequency, a 5-pack covers roughly 2.5 weeks of use, making it a practical choice rather than a significant overcommitment. The single-mask option is the right entry point if you want to try the mask before stocking up — a perfectly reasonable first move.

Yes — layering Niacinamide from multiple products is safe and actually beneficial. There's no known upper toxicity limit for topical Niacinamide, and combining a Niacinamide-rich mask with a Niacinamide serum simply increases the overall dose delivered to your skin, which supports faster tonal results. Apply the serum after the mask session when you massage in the remaining essence, then follow with your moisturiser. Just make sure you're not stacking this mask on top of other active-heavy products like AHAs or prescription Retinoids on the same evening — give your skin room to absorb.

Apply the mask to clean skin and leave it on for 60 minutes, then remove it and gently massage the remaining essence into your skin. The longer wear time lets the hydrogel deliver moisture steadily and the actives absorb fully. There's no need to rinse afterwards — the leftover essence is part of the treatment and helps seal in hydration.