Do you have an H-Mart near you? There are at least 40 of them now throughout the U.S., and there are several in Canada, too.
H-Mart is an American supermarket chain operated by the Hanahreum Group that specializes in Asian foods and household products. Han Ah Reum means “one arm full of groceries” in Korean. Anyway, it’s a super-cool big store that is almost like a supermarket and mini-mall in one. It has jewelry concessions, makeup concessions, a food court, a toy store selling lots of Hello Kitty, and a gigantic grocery store with great prices. I love it. And I love all the fun beauty products I’ve discovered while doing my food shopping.
On one of my visits, I picked up an inexpensive sheet mask: Dermal Royal Jelly Collagen Essence Mask for 99 cents. I’m a big fan of collagen, though I don’t know if there was enough collagen in it and whether leaving it on for 20 minutes would be enough to make a difference.
I put it in my stash bag and rediscovered it the other night. It is my first sheet mask. It fit me OK. I look positively terrifying in it.
I cleansed my face first, and I left the mask on for a little more than 20 minutes. It had no discernible scent. It felt cold on my skin. I’ll have to get another one to try on a hot summer night, if we ever have any hot summer nights 😉
I removed the mask, and the instructions said that you don’t have to wash it off so I let it dry on my skin. The mask made my formerly irritated, dry skin feel hydrated and soft. I skipped my usual serum and just applied night moisturizer.
As I mentioned before, this was my first experience with a sheet mask. Truth be told, I don’t love the sheet. I still prefer a regular mask. But maybe I’ll change my mind. I’ve got a box of Hada Labo Tokyo sheet masks to try next. However, the Dermal Royal Jelly Collagen Essence Mask was a deal for 99 cents because it had an immediate effect, it definitely hydrated and softened my skin.
Have you gotten any great Asian skincare finds at H-Mart or another Asian retailer? Do you like sheet masks?
I seriously love the picture of you in the mask. It cracked me up! I’ve never tried – or even heard of – a sheet mask before. Very interesting!
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This was my first sheet mask, Anne. I have a box of them from Hada Labo Tokyo that’s been sitting on my vanity for months and I still haven’t used ’em yet. So much easier to just apply a regular mask. However, the results from this one were really good!
I LOVE H-Mart! We have two here.. one is smaller and a “home” store while the other one is a big grocery market with a bakery, food court area, and beauty shop/concession! I always scope out their masks, because it’s so inexpensive. I do agree with you that I’m not a huge fan of sheet masks either. They tend to slip down my face or the ends don’t stay on, but for the price to just try isn’t bad! 🙂
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OMG, I’m jealous that you have so many H-Mart options. I adore that store! I was surprised that the sheet mask stayed on my face, probably because the gel was so thick and sticky. But the results were great. I’ll buy another one if they have it next H-Mart trip!
Congrats on trying your very first sheet mask! They can be annoying to get used to, that’s for sure, but you eventually will 🙂
I don’t know why a sheet mask seems like more trouble because it’s really not. I was afraid it would fall off but it didn’t. And the results were great. I’d finally open that box of Hada Labo Tokyo sheet masks soon!
I don’t know if we have an H-mart, I’ll have to look. We have lots of Asian supermarkets and markets in general in my area which are great for awesome food shopping. I would try this mask, it sounds like a cool experience to use it! Especially for 99 cents!!
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Do you live in northern NJ, Judy? There are a ton of Asian stores there. And I think the original H-Mart may have started in Jersey
I need masks like these! There is an H-Mart where i used to live in MD but Jacksvonille doesn’t have a lot of asian markets, haha. womp womp!
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That is too bad, Kat. I just adore H-Mart! I’d go tomorrow but Saturdays, it’s a madhouse!
I don’t use a sheet often but when I do I make sure to play monster with the kids LOL
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They must be terrified, lol!
Sheet masks are so weird. My sister and I like to send each other pictures of us wearing them to scare each other. I find them so awkward! Looked up H-Mart, and there is one not too far from in an area I’m sometimes, so I’ll have to check it out next time I’m around!
Tess, if you like Asian food, or even just great meat and fish, H-Mart is the place to go. Plus they have a lot of adorable Korean makeup and skincare depending on the store. I love to go there and browse! So cute about you and your sister sending each other mask pix. I can just imagine it
The sheet masks make me feel claustrophobic heheh I use them because some of them are great but I don’t like it hehe. I haven’t seen this brand yet.THanks for sharing!
That’s so cute, Heather. I was afraid it would fall off, but it actually sticked and I could breathe fine, but I know what you mean about claustrophobic. I still prefer a normal mask, but the results of this one were worth it!
This sounds like a perfect mask for my skin.
It was so gentle and hydrating. I think you’d love it!
Sheets masks can be so uncomfortable! But sounds like the results were worth it.
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Fortunately, this wasn’t uncomfortable. It just looked incredibly weird, Gio!
Well, you can’t beat that price. Truth be told sheet masks scare me a little bit (the looks of them) lol! Glad it worked for you though!
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I agree! You’d scare your daughters to death with a sheet mask. But it did work well so I shouldn’t complain and the price was right 🙂
The sheet masks definitely feel different. The first few times I used one I didn’t like the feeling of it on my face.
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I’m hoping I can get used to it. I’ve got a whole box of Hada Labo Tokyo sheet masks I’ve gotta use up!
I haven’t been a big fan of sheet masks. I have several sitting here to try and I keep putting it off!
I keep putting it off, too, Carleen. I have a box full of Hada Labo Tokyo sheet masks sitting on my vanity for almost a year now! I don’t know what it is that I still prefer a regular mask. But this was ended up feeling really nice especially afterwards!
Yesss I love sheet masks. There’s something vaguely creepy about them but at the same time I quite like them for my skin.
I’ve got a box of Hada Labo Tokyo sheet masks waiting for me, so I’ve gotta get into them. I think it was the cold feeling on my face that bothered me, so hopefully it’ll heat up outdoors and I won’t mind the coolness. You’re right, the sheet mask did wonders for my skin 🙂
I wish we had an H-mart – they sound amazing. I didn’t used to like sheet masks, but I’m a convert. They are wonderfully cooling and refreshing, even if that’s all they do. I used one I got from Big Lots the other night when I was too hot to sleep, and it helped relax and cool me.
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I think that’s the problem for me, Nidia. It’s still friggin’ freezing up here in New England. I had to turn the heat on the other day because it was 51 degrees inside my house! If it ever heats up outside, I think I’d enjoy the cool feeling of the sheet mask. Right now, it just feels uncomfortable. But it did a great job hydrating my skin 🙂
I definitely think that sheet masks take some getting used to. They can certainly feel strange on the face, but I sure do like the results that I tend to get with them!
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You’re right, Helen. I think if it wasn’t still so cold here, I’d be fine with it. So when and if it ever heats up in MA, I’ll try another one 🙂
Sheet masks always make me look like Jason from those Halloween movies. But I think they are a great treat. I use them maybe a few times a month at most but my skin always reacts well.
I want that H Mart near me. I’d love to wander around putting fun things in my cart.
I agree. I was a dead ringer for Jason, I think. I have to get used to the chilly feeling of the sheet mask. You’d love this H-Mart if you like Asian foods. It has a French bakery and several food stalls as well. A really fun place
I love a good sheet mask! I’ll have to see if I can find these!
It’s worth the 99 cents, for sure!
Not bad for $.99! I love a cool mask on a hot summer day! Wait… I love masks in general but especially ones that make your face go “ahhhh”.
If we ever have a hot day again, this will be just the thing. But it did do a great job!
Dude, we all look terrifying in sheet masque! lol I do love a nice, hydrating masque treatment, tho. 😀
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Funny but true!
I don’t think sheet masks fit anyone very well! I really like sheet masks, but I think my favourite has been My Beauty Diary Apple Polyphenol ones as they really seem to make a difference.
They sure don’t, Bailey! I’ll have to look into your favorite mask. I don’t know about apple polyphenol 🙂