BARULAB THE CLEAN VEGAN MASK [HYALURON] 23G

100% Genuine (Adilsons sourcing policy) · Vegan-Friendly* · Halal-Friendly* · No Flagged Pregnancy-Contraindicated Ingredients* found in this formula.

*Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data — see the Conscious and Permissible Formulation section below for exactly what was checked.

If your skin has felt tight or papery by the end of an air-conditioned workday, this mask's job is to deliver a fast, temporary humidity hit — it is not designed to fix chronic dehydration on its own.

Pros: genuinely soaked sheet (~10ml essence) that reviewers describe as staying in place well; gentle base suited to sensitive skin; essence absorbs without a sticky residue; useful as a 15-minute reset before an event.

Caveats: the named "Hyaluron" active sits at a real but low 0.005% concentration; contains essential oils (Mandarin Orange, Ginger Root), so it is not fragrance-free; a single mask is a one-time boost, not a long-term hydration strategy on its own.

Bedside-compatible: yes — no sink required. Requires rinsing: technically recommended (pat in remaining essence, optionally rinse), but skippable on a low-effort night. Requires precise dosage: no, it's a single pre-measured sheet. Requires wait time: yes, 15-20 minutes with the sheet on. Can be a single-product routine: yes, on a night you can't manage more, this plus a plain moisturizer afterward is a legitimate minimum routine.

This is one of the lowest-effort product categories in skincare — open, unfold, apply, lie down for 15-20 minutes. If you dislike the slightly cool, wet sensation, warm the sealed sachet briefly in your hands before opening it.

Step 1 — When: AM or PM, ideally 2-3 times per week rather than daily.
Step 2 — How much: One full sheet, unfolded and applied directly to clean, dry skin.
Step 3 — How: Smooth from center outward, leave on 15-20 minutes, then pat any remaining essence into skin — do not rinse it off.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Cleanse → 2. BARULAB Clean Vegan Mask (Hyaluron), 15-20 minutes → 3. Pat in remaining essence → 4. Moisturizer → 5. Sunscreen (non-negotiable).

In Mauritius's humid mornings, this mask's humectant base draws in ambient moisture efficiently — using it before a moisturizer that includes an occlusive layer helps lock that hydration in rather than letting it evaporate as the day heats up.

1. Double cleanse → 2. Toner → 3. BARULAB Clean Vegan Mask (Hyaluron), 15-20 minutes → 4. Pat in remaining essence → 5. Moisturizer or sleeping mask to seal.

PM use lets the hydration boost work overnight without daytime evaporation from AC or heat — many people prefer this slot for exactly that reason.

Technique: unfold fully and press/smooth from the center of the face outward — do not rub, which can shift the sheet's alignment with your features and waste essence.

Required skin state: clean and dry, applied after cleansing and toning, before serums/moisturizer.

Wait time: 15-20 minutes. Leaving it on longer than 20-30 minutes risks the sheet drying out and pulling moisture back OUT of your skin rather than adding to it — remove it before it feels dry.

Hands deliver 100% of the remaining essence into skin; always pat it in with clean hands rather than leaving it to air-dry unused.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global execution rules: viscosity ladder thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, before sunscreen 10-15 minutes if going outdoors or applying makeup. Amount defaults: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; eye product ½ rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size max; sunscreen the two-finger rule for face, plus one finger for neck. Hydrators sit best on slightly damp skin; retinoids on fully dry skin; if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers rather than adding more.

AM Maximum Stack: 1. Rinse/gentle cleanse (optional) → 2. pH-prep toner (optional) → 3. Hydrating toner layers (optional, 1-3) → 4. Essence (optional) → 5. Mist (optional) → 6. Booster/soothing serum (optional) → 7. Antioxidant lane, one option only → 8. Pigment support lane, one option only → 9. Hydration serum lane (optional — a sheet mask like this one can substitute here occasionally) → 10. Oil-control/sebum-regulating lane (optional) → 11. Peptide/repair lane (optional) → 12. Eye serum/cream (optional) → 13. Moisturizer → 14. Optional sealing layer (only if dry/AC) → 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) → 16. Lip SPF (optional). In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking.

PM Maximum Stack: 1. Micellar pre-cleanse (optional) → 2. Oil cleanser/balm (if SPF/makeup) → 3. Water cleanser (second cleanse) → 4. pH-prep toner (optional) → 5. Hydrating toner layers (optional) → 6. Essence (optional) → 7. Soothing/barrier serum (optional) → 8. Anchor active, if any (not part of this product) → 9. Targeted serum (optional) → 10. Moisturizer → 11. Sleeping mask or sheet mask (this product fits here, 1-3x/week, not nightly) → 12. Occlusive seal (optional) → 13. Spot treatment (as needed) → 14. Lip sleeping mask (optional). Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

One-lane rule: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane — barrier/hydration — and reduce layers.

The essence itself is water-thin, but as a sheet mask it is applied as a discrete step rather than layered by viscosity like a serum — it sits between toner and moisturizer in a routine, delivering its essence directly to skin through the fabric.

After removal, pat any remaining essence in before applying moisturizer — do not wash your face immediately after, or you rinse away the hydration you just applied.

Rest days aren't strictly required the way they are for acids, but using a sheet mask nightly can feel wasteful and doesn't compound the benefit — 2-3 times per week captures most of the hydration benefit. Exceeding this doesn't produce faster results, just more masks used for the same essential effect.

Before starting this product, your routine should already include a basic cleanser and moisturizer. A sheet mask is a supplement to a routine, not a replacement for one.

Surface dehydration: the humectant-rich essence (Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, low-dose Sodium Hyaluronate) draws and holds water at the skin's surface for a temporary plumping effect. Secondary: Allantoin and Licorice Root Extract offer mild soothing support.

This product does NOT provide deep, structural hydration that lasts beyond a day or two, cannot treat active breakouts or hyperpigmentation, and cannot substitute for a daily moisturizer and sunscreen routine.

1. Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser — a gentle, pH ~5.5 cleanse before masking ensures the essence penetrates clean skin rather than sitting on residual sebum. Before masking, AM or PM.

2. Anua Rice 70 + Ceramide Glow Milky Toner — preps and slightly dampens skin so the mask's essence spreads and absorbs more evenly. Before masking.

3. Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream — a ceramide-forward cream to seal in the mask's hydration immediately after removal, preventing the humectant boost from evaporating within the hour. After masking.

This mask has no known pilling interactions since it's removed before your next skincare step, not layered underneath other products.

Assessment: Water-Permeable (wudu-compatible). The essence is a water-based humectant blend with no significant film-forming silicones or waxes, and it is designed to be patted in rather than left as a heavy surface layer.

Adilsons provides this assessment based on the product's physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars. Consult your own trusted Islamic authority.

MYTH: "A sheet mask replaces my daily moisturizer." REALITY: A sheet mask is an occasional booster; without a moisturizer sealing the hydration in afterward, the effect fades within hours.

MYTH: "Leaving a sheet mask on longer gives more benefit." REALITY: Once the sheet starts to dry (typically past 20-30 minutes), it can pull moisture back out of your skin rather than adding to it — remove it while still damp.

MYTH: "'Hyaluron' in the name means this has a high concentration of hyaluronic acid." REALITY: This formula's Sodium Hyaluronate sits at a real but low 0.005% — most of the hydrating work comes from the shared humectant base (Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol), not a high-dose hyaluronic acid serum level.

In air-conditioned environments, the Sodium Hyaluronate and glycols in this essence can draw moisture from your deeper skin layers instead of from the air if you don't seal them in — always follow this mask with a moisturizer, especially before a long stretch in AC.

*Sodium Hyaluronate is a real, brand-disclosed 50ppm — a genuinely low concentration relative to typical hyaluronic acid serums (often 0.1-2%). Its position in the marketed name is a fair description of a real ingredient, but not evidence of a high-dose formula — treat the plumping effect as coming mainly from the glycol/glycerin base.

Full INCI: Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Hyaluronate (50ppm), Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil.

The 1% line placement is an estimate based on typical INCI ordering conventions and the shared base already documented across this Clean Vegan Mask line's other variants, not a brand-confirmed cutoff.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, and Caprylyl Glycol form a multifunctional paraben-alternative preservative system common across this line.

Fragrance status: Essential Oils Only — no "Fragrance/Parfum" is listed, but Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Oil and Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil are named natural scent sources.

Scent: likely a light citrus-ginger note. Intensity: approximately 2/5, dissipating within a few minutes.

EU 26 allergen screen: no individual allergen (Limonene, Citral, Linalool) is named explicitly in the aggregated ingredient list.

*The mandarin and ginger essential oils are natural sources of allergens like limonene and citral. If present above the EU labeling threshold, these would need to be individually named — we could not independently confirm whether that threshold is met. Patch test advised for anyone with known citrus/ginger sensitivity.

Alcohol: Alcohol-Free — no denatured or drying alcohol appears in the declared INCI.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body. Note: reseller marketing for this line cites two different certifying bodies (the French "Eve Vegan Label" on some listings, the "Korean Vegan Association" on others) with no certificate number or public registry listing independently confirmed for either — we treat this as an open discrepancy, not a verified certification.

Cruelty-Free: *Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit. Whether BARULAB sells in Mainland China retail was not confirmed this pass.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no synthetic film-forming polymers or microbeads detected in the declared INCI.

MFDS Classification: not independently confirmed; sheet masks with only cosmetic hydrating claims typically fall under General Cosmetic rather than Functional Cosmetic in Korea.

Sheet fabric claim: retailer marketing states the sheet holds approximately 1.5x the moisture of standard cotton — this is a brand/retailer claim, not an independently verified lab result.*Brand/retailer-stated fabric performance claim, not independently tested by Adilsons.

Evidence confidence: Medium for the core humectant mechanism (well-established ingredient science); Marketing-Only* for the specific 1.5x fabric-retention figure.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional — Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate and Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate are within the fatty-acid ester chain-length range some fungal-acne-safety trackers flag as potentially Malassezia-feeding; patch test if you are specifically fungal-acne-prone.

Assessment: None. This product is removed before your next skincare step rather than layered underneath other products, so pilling is not a practical concern.

Fresh essence should be clear to lightly tinted and smell mildly citrus-herbal. A sour, off, or noticeably different smell, or a sachet that has visibly dried out or leaked prematurely, means the mask should be discarded rather than used.

Store away from direct sun and heat — Mauritius bathroom humidity can accelerate seal degradation on the individual sachet. Use before the printed expiry date.

Patch test on the inner forearm for 24 hours, then behind the ear for 24 hours, before your first full-face use.

If an adverse reaction occurs: STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle cleanser, plain moisturizer, and mineral SPF. No acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential-oil-containing products. After 72 hours, reintroduce one product per 14 days.

Seek emergency care for hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty.

1. Leaving the sheet on past 20-30 minutes, letting it dry and reverse the hydration effect. 2. Rinsing your face immediately after removal, washing away the essence you just applied. 3. Skipping the moisturizer step afterward, letting the hydration evaporate within the hour. 4. Using it nightly expecting compounding results rather than 2-3x/week. 5. Applying it over unwashed, oily skin, which blocks even essence absorption.

There's no strict overuse ceiling since it's not a strong active, but using more than 3-4 times per week adds cost without meaningfully more benefit than the humectant base already provides.

Each pack is a single use — one sheet per application. At a typical 2-3x/week frequency, one box of masks (if purchased as a multi-pack) lasts several weeks; a single unit is exactly one use.

Reorder based on how often you actually use sheet masks in your routine — there's no fixed depletion timeline to plan around beyond your own usage rate.

This product's biological job is a temporary surface hydration boost; it sits between toner and moisturizer, 2-3 times per week, not as a daily anchor step.

Routine: 1. Cleanse → 2. Toner → 3. This sheet mask, 15-20 minutes → 4. Pat in remaining essence → 5. Moisturizer to seal.

If you're prepping for an event: use this mask 30-60 minutes before makeup application for a temporary plumped, dewy base.

If you're in AC for long stretches: always follow with a proper moisturizer — this mask's humectants alone won't hold up against dry indoor air for hours.

Bundle idea — Quick Hydration Reset: Anua Rice 70 + Ceramide Glow Milky Toner + this mask + Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with this mask, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you want a mask with a genuinely higher-dose hyaluronic acid complex, Anua Birch Moisture Sheet Mask is built around roughly ten forms of hyaluronic acid plus birch juice, a meaningfully different hydration approach.

Other verified in-stock alternatives: BARULAB The Clean Vegan Mask (Aloe) (same brand and base, aloe-focused instead); Beauty of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask (soothing-focused, well-stocked); Anua Heartleaf 80% Ampoule Mask (a stronger, ampoule-strength hydrating/soothing option).

Choose this BARULAB Hyaluron mask over the Anua Birch Moisture Sheet Mask if you want a gentler, simpler botanical-extract essence and don't need a high-dose multi-form hyaluronic acid complex — choose the Anua alternative if genuine hydration strength is your priority.

Upgrade triggers: If your dehydration is more than mild/occasional, the Anua Birch alternative's higher-dose HA complex is the better match. If you specifically want to try the full 10-variant BARULAB line (Aloe, Peptide, Green Tea, etc.) one at a time, staying with this brand makes more sense than switching.

Don't upgrade if: you're happy with this mask's results and simplicity — a stronger complex doesn't help if this one is already achieving what you need.

If you match the dehydration-severity trigger above, the Anua alternative is worth trying. If not, this mask is sufficient. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: an occasional surface-hydration boost. You do NOT need this if you already own an unused stock of sheet masks with a similar hydrating focus — use those first.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if you already run a same-purpose hydrating sheet mask in rotation — pick one line to avoid an ever-growing, half-used mask drawer.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Brand Name: BARULAB. Headquarters: South Korea. Hero product line: The Clean Vegan Mask (10 ingredient-focused variants — AHA/BHA, Vitamin C, Hyaluron, Aloe, Olive, Shea Butter, Cica, Peptide, Green Tea, Tea Tree). Manufacturing model: not independently confirmed.

The brand name combines the Korean "baru-da" (to fix/correct) with "Laboratory." Marketing copy describes BARULAB as a beauty lab with a stated philosophy that healthy skin starts with correcting cleansing and prep habits before treatment — we have not independently verified the brand's stated years of research experience beyond reseller marketing copy.

Reviews for this specific Hyaluron variant were limited in our research, but the shared Clean Vegan Mask line has consistent feedback: reviewers describe the sheet as fitting well and staying in place, soaked in plenty of essence, and leaving skin feeling hydrated, refreshed, and noticeably softer after the 15-20 minute wear time.

One reviewer of the Peptide variant in this same line specifically noted very soft skin afterward with no irritation — a positive, though not Hyaluron-specific, data point for the shared base formula.

Community reviews specifically naming the Hyaluron variant's performance versus other variants in the line were not found in our research at the time of writing — we did not find a critical or negative review specific to this exact SKU.

Common praise themes across the line: good sheet fit, ample essence, gentle enough for sensitive skin, non-sticky absorption.

The foil sachet is generally not recyclable through standard municipal programs due to its mixed-material laminate; check local guidance. Not refillable, single use by design.

How often should I use this? 2-3 times per week is typical; nightly use isn't necessary for the benefit it provides.

Should I rinse my face after removing the sheet? No — pat the remaining essence into your skin and follow with your moisturizer instead.

Is the "Hyaluron" claim misleading? Not misleading, but worth understanding: the Sodium Hyaluronate is present at a real, brand-disclosed 50ppm (0.005%), a low concentration compared to dedicated hyaluronic acid serums — the humectant base does most of the hydrating work.

Can I use this every day? There's no specific safety reason not to, but daily use doesn't compound the benefit — 2-3x/week is the more common and sufficient frequency.

Does it help with acne or dark spots? No — this is a hydration-focused mask with no acne-treating or brightening actives at meaningful concentrations.

Sheet Mask

A fabric or fiber sheet pre-soaked in essence, applied to the face for a fixed time to deliver hydrating or soothing ingredients.

Humectant

An ingredient that draws and holds water at the skin's surface, such as Glycerin or Hyaluronic Acid.

PPM

Parts per million — 50ppm equals 0.005% concentration.

Sodium Hyaluronate

The salt form of hyaluronic acid, commonly used in skincare for its water-binding properties.

Fairy Dusting

Including a marketed "hero" ingredient at such a low concentration it likely has limited standalone effect.

Estimated 1% Line

The approximate point in an ingredient list below which concentrations are assumed to drop under 1%.

FA-Conditional

An ingredient that may feed Malassezia yeast in some people, relevant to those prone to fungal acne.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: anyone wanting a low-effort, 15-20 minute hydration boost, an event-prep treat, or a gentle addition to a routine — a good bedside-drawer staple rather than a treatment product.

Key benefits: genuinely well-soaked sheet with a gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly humectant base; simple single-use format with excellent hygiene; low irritation risk for most skin types.

Keep in mind: the named "Hyaluron" active is present at a real but low concentration, it contains essential oils so it is not fragrance-free, and it is a temporary booster, not a substitute for a full daily hydration routine.

Antioxidant pollution defense: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (green tea) and Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract offer mild antioxidant support, potentially helping counter some free-radical exposure from daily UV and pollution — though at the concentrations found in a rinse-through sheet mask essence, treat this as a supportive rather than primary defense.