DR Melaxin TX-ASTAXANTHIN OVERNIGHT WRAPPING MASK 80ML

Values: 100% Genuine (Adilsons sourcing policy) · FA-Conditional (see Allergens section)

PIH vs PIE: This mask targets PIH (brown/dark marks from excess melanin) via Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide — it does not treat PIE (red/pink marks from damaged capillaries), which responds better to centella-based calming products.

Pros: A genuine multi-antioxidant, multi-brightening formula (TXA, Niacinamide, Astaxanthin, Resveratrol, Glutathione) rather than a single-ingredient sheet mask; satisfying one-piece peel-off removal; occupies a low-effort weekly "boost" slot rather than a daily commitment.

Caveats: Contains Parfum (fragrance) with no allergen breakdown; all named actives' concentrations are undisclosed; currently out of stock at the time of writing — check back or ask us on WhatsApp for restock timing.

Classification: GREEN/YELLOW (14+ with guidance). This contains real actives (Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide) rather than being a purely basic hydrator, but at a gentle, non-exfoliating, non-retinoid strength that most teenagers tolerate well if they have a genuine pigmentation or dullness concern.

Prepubescent skin has little practical need for a pigment-correcting overnight mask; if a teenager wants to use it, patch test first given the added fragrance.

Step 1 (When): PM, 1-3 nights per week, as the last step of your routine.

Step 2 (How much): A generous, even layer covering the whole face, avoiding the eye area and lips.

Step 3 (How): Let it air-dry undisturbed for 15-20 minutes until touch-proof, then sleep as normal; peel off in one piece the next morning and rinse.

The one rule: 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 (oil cleanser if wearing SPF/makeup, then water cleanser)
2. Toner
3. Brightening serum (optional, non-conflicting)
4. Lightweight moisturizer (a heavy cream isn't needed since the mask itself will occlude)
5. Dr.Melaxin TX-Astaxanthin Overnight Wrapping Mask — apply generously, wait 15-20 minutes to dry, sleep

AM restriction: This is a PM-only, overnight product — it is not designed to be applied and worn during the day, and the dried film would interfere with makeup and sun protection.

Technique: Smooth on evenly with fingertips or a mask brush, avoiding the eye contour and lip line, since the film can feel restrictive if applied too close to areas that move a lot.

Required skin state: Clean, dry skin, ideally with only a light serum/moisturizer underneath rather than a heavy cream that could prevent the mask from drying properly.

Removal: In the morning, peel the dried film off in one piece starting from the edges, then rinse any residue with lukewarm water.

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 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 min if going outdoors or applying makeup.
• Amount defaults: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump (+1 drop for neck); eye product half a rice grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face, +1 finger for neck.
• Skin state: hydrators best on slightly damp skin, retinoids best on fully dry skin, exfoliating acids on dry or lightly damp depending on irritation — one lane at a time.
• Hard cap: if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack:

1. Rinse/Gentle Cleanse (optional)
2. pH-Prep/Balancing Toner (optional)
3. Hydrating Toner Layers (optional)
4. Essence (optional)
5. Mist/Thermal Water (optional)
6. Booster/Soothing Serum (optional)
7. Antioxidant Lane (choose one)
8. Pigment Support Lane (optional)
9. Hydration Serum Lane (optional)
10. Oil-Control/Sebum-Regulating Lane (optional)
11. Peptides/Growth-Factor Lane (optional)
12. Eye Serum/Cream (optional)
13. Moisturizer
14. Optional Sealing Layer (AC/dry only)
15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable)
16. Lip SPF (optional)

"In AM, prioritize comfort + SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better."

PM Maximum Stack:

1. Micellar (optional pre-cleanse)
2. Oil Cleanser/Balm (if SPF/makeup)
3. Water Cleanser
4. pH-Prep Toner (optional)
5. Hydrating Toner Layers (optional)
6. Essence (optional)
7. Soothing/Barrier Serum (optional)
8. Targeted Serum (optional, non-conflicting only)
9. Lightweight Moisturizer
10. [Anchor: this overnight wrapping mask, 1-3x/week nights]
11. Occlusive Seal (skip — the mask itself is the seal)
12. Spot Treatment/Pimple Patch (as needed, elsewhere on the face)
13. Lip Sleeping Mask (optional)

"Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep 'one lane' per night."

Lane strictness: 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 and reduce layers.

Rest days: No strict rest-day requirement, but most users find 1-3x/week enough to see the "wrapped" firming effect without over-occluding skin every single night.

Overuse warning: Using it nightly instead of a few times a week does not accelerate brightening — it mainly increases the chance of overnight congestion for acne-prone skin.

Prerequisites: Before starting this product, your routine MUST already include a basic cleanser and daily moisturizer, and your skin should tolerate fragranced products without reacting. Without that baseline, an overnight occlusive fragrance-containing mask is more likely to irritate.

Primary targets: Hyperpigmentation/dark spots — Tranexamic Acid blocks the plasminogen-activator pathway that triggers melanocyte activation, while Niacinamide inhibits melanosome transfer. Dullness — Astaxanthin, Resveratrol, and Glutathione form a genuine multi-antioxidant stack against oxidative dullness.

Secondary benefits: The occlusive overnight film mechanically plumps the skin surface, giving a temporary firmer, smoother look by morning.

What this product cannot do: It cannot lighten your natural skin tone — brightening means fading excess pigment, not changing your genetic complexion. It cannot permanently lift or tighten skin; the firming effect is temporary and cosmetic. It is not a substitute for daily SPF in preventing new pigmentation.

Primary — Dr.Melaxin Astaxanthin Brightening Ampoule 30ml: A same-brand daily leave-on serum sharing this mask's Astaxanthin/Niacinamide/TXA brightening lane, for daily maintenance between weekly mask nights. Use AM/PM daily; use the mask 1-3x/week on top of this routine.

Alternatives (3): Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Kojic Acid Turmeric Serum 80ml, Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha-Arbutin, Anua Peach 77% Niacin Essence Toner.

Primary — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream: A lightweight Niacinamide moisturizer to apply under the mask on treatment nights, and alone on rest nights. Use PM.

Alternatives (3): Dr.Melaxin Cemenrete Calcium Intense Cream 50ml, Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream, Anua Peach 77% Niacin Conditioning Milk.

Pilling pairs: Applying this mask over a very heavy, greasy cream can prevent it from drying into a proper touch-proof film — use only a light moisturizer or serum underneath, not a rich night cream.

This is a conflict-solver for ACTIVE ingredients. If you run multiple actives, use these rules to avoid irritation, deactivation, and barrier damage.

Universal rules: Run only one primary active lane per routine. If you break a rule, don't push through — reduce frequency or separate by days. Barrier override: if moisturizer stings or skin feels tight, pause all actives and run barrier-only for 3-7 days.

Same-pathway redundancy: Don't apply this mask on the same night as a separate strong Tranexamic Acid or Niacinamide serum at clinical strength — pick one as your primary brightening step for that night and use the other on a different night.

× Retinoids/Exfoliants: Avoid using a retinoid or AHA/BHA product the same night as this mask; the occlusive overnight film on top of a fresh exfoliant increases irritation risk. Instead: use this mask on your designated "recovery" nights in a skin-cycling routine.

Permeability: Fully Occlusive while worn (incompatible during wear). Once dried, this mask forms a continuous film that sits on top of the skin rather than absorbing in — while the mask is on, water will not reach the skin underneath.

Removal method: If you wake for Fajr prayer before your normal morning routine, peel the mask off and rinse the residue before performing wudu, since the dried film blocks water contact with the skin during ablution.

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: "Peel-off masks lift and tighten skin permanently." REALITY: The tightening sensation comes from the film drying and mechanically pulling on the surface — it's a temporary, cosmetic effect that fades within hours, not a lasting structural change.

MYTH: "Astaxanthin being '6,000 times more powerful than Vitamin C' means this mask is extremely potent." REALITY: That figure is a generic antioxidant-potency comparison used industry-wide for astaxanthin as a molecule; it says nothing about this specific formula's finished concentration, which isn't disclosed.

MYTH: "More overnight masking is always better for tired skin." REALITY: Nightly occlusive masking can trap sebum and worsen congestion for acne-prone skin — 1-3x/week is the more sustainable pattern for most people.

AC environment warning: If you sleep in heavy air conditioning, this mask's occlusive film actually helps counter the moisture loss AC causes overnight, unlike a plain humectant serum that can pull moisture from deeper layers in dry AC air.

*Emerging evidence tier: astaxanthin, resveratrol, and glutathione all have supportive in-vitro and some in-vivo antioxidant research in the wider scientific literature, but this exact formula's finished concentrations have not been independently tested.

Full INCI list (source: WebSearch summary; direct page access was blocked for every candidate source domain this run — iherb.com, ulta.com, dodoskin.com, ewg.org, drmelaxin.us — and this was a single, not cross-corroborated, search result, so treat as low-medium confidence): Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-14 Alketh-12, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Parfum (Fragrance), Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Cellulose Gum, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Bentonite, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Resveratrol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glutathione, Astaxanthin, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Collagen Extract, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

*Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Resveratrol, Glutathione, and Astaxanthin all appear below the estimated 1% line in this list, suggesting supporting rather than headline concentrations — but we could not independently confirm this list against a primary brand page this run, so treat the ordering with caution.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol appears in the declared list. No parabens or formaldehyde-releasers detected.

Fragrance status: Synthetic Fragrance (Parfum) present. "Parfum (Fragrance)" appears explicitly in the declared INCI without a component breakdown.

Scent description: Not independently confirmed this run; brand copy does not specify a scent family.

*Based on brand-declared INCI. The term "Fragrance" or "Parfum" in the INCI list may contain undisclosed allergens. Patch test advised for sensitive individuals.

EU 26 allergen screen: No individual EU26 allergen is named on the label; the generic "Parfum" entry could contain one or more without disclosure, per the footnote above.

Alcohol disclosure: 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 detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: Not asserted here — the declared INCI includes Collagen Extract, which is typically animal-derived (most commonly marine or bovine) unless a plant/vegan-collagen-alternative source is specifically stated, which was not confirmed for this SKU this run. Muslims following Halal guidance should also note this if the collagen source is not confirmed non-porcine.

Cruelty-Free: Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit.

Brand states cruelty-free, but sells products in Mainland China where post-market animal testing may be required by law. Cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt.

Microplastic-Free: Not asserted — Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a synthetic film-forming polymer; while not classified as a microplastic bead under most current definitions, we are flagging rather than silently clearing it given the low-medium confidence of this INCI list.

MFDS classification: Not confirmed as a Functional Cosmetic — treated as a General Cosmetic pending confirmation.

Clinical evidence: No named clinical study, sample size, or institution was locatable for this exact product in any source reachable this run.

Evidence Confidence: Marketing-Only for brand claims about firmness/glow/dark-spot improvement — treat visible morning results as real but temporary/cosmetic surface effects, not clinically documented structural change.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. C12-14 Alketh-12 is inconsistently classified across FA-safe reference lists; the overnight occlusive wear time is the bigger practical consideration for fungal-acne-prone users, more than any single emulsifier.

Assessment: Low, but only if applied correctly. The mask is designed to be the last step, so it doesn't pill against a subsequent product — it only risks not drying properly if applied over too heavy a moisturizer.

Mitigation: Use only a light serum or thin moisturizer underneath, and allow the full 15-20 minutes to dry before sleeping.

Color baseline: Astaxanthin can lend a faint pinkish tint; a marked shift toward brown or a rancid smell suggests the antioxidant system has broken down.

Storage: Keep the jar tightly closed and away from direct heat; Mauritius's ambient heat accelerates oxidation of light-sensitive actives like Astaxanthin and Resveratrol faster than temperate storage would.

Spoilage signs: A separated, watery texture that won't remix, a sour smell, or a marked color change toward brown/grey. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: Apply a small amount to your inner forearm and wait 24 hours, then behind the ear for another 24 hours, before your first full-face overnight use.

72-hour barrier reset: If adverse reaction: STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY gentle cleanser + plain moisturizer + mineral SPF. NO acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72h, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: Hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately and stop use.

1. Applying it over a heavy night cream, which prevents the film from drying properly.
2. Using it every single night instead of 1-3x/week, increasing congestion risk with no extra benefit.
3. Getting the mask too close to the eyes or lips, where the film can feel uncomfortably tight.
4. Forgetting to peel it off before washing your face normally — pulling at a partially-set film can be more irritating than waiting for it to fully dry.
5. Skipping the patch test given the added fragrance.

Overuse threshold: 1-3 nights per week is the practical ceiling for most skin types; nightly use raises congestion risk for acne-prone skin without added benefit.

Usage math: At a generous full-face layer per use, an 80ml jar holds roughly 15-25 uses depending on how thickly it's applied.

Lifespan: At 1-3 uses per week, an 80ml jar typically lasts 2-4 months.

Reorder timing: Reorder roughly two weeks before you expect to run out, to allow for the delivery timelines described in the Delivery and Returns section below — this SKU is currently out of stock, so building in extra lead time or checking with us on WhatsApp for restock timing is worthwhile.

This mask is a weekly "boost," not a daily step — the routine that surrounds it (a daily brightening serum, consistent SPF) is what actually drives long-term pigmentation fading.

Treatment night (1-3x/week):

1. Cleanse, tone, serum as normal
2. Light moisturizer
3. TX-Astaxanthin Overnight Wrapping Mask — apply generously, wait 15-20 minutes to dry, sleep
4. Peel off and rinse in the morning

If your skin is currently barrier-compromised (stinging, flaking), skip the mask and use a barrier-repair-only routine for several days first. If you are acne-prone and notice congestion, reduce to 1x/week or discontinue. If you wake for early prayer or need to wash your face before the mask fully sets overnight, remove and rinse it rather than sleeping with a half-dried layer.

Bundle — Overnight Brightening Duo: This mask + Dr.Melaxin Astaxanthin Brightening Ampoule + Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream. Use the ampoule and cream daily; add the mask 1-3x/week as a weekly boost on the same brightening lane.

After purchasing, you will receive our skincare education email series covering this product in depth.

The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with Dr.Melaxin TX-Astaxanthin Overnight Wrapping 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 daily, non-occlusive way to work the same Tranexamic Acid/Astaxanthin/Niacinamide brightening lane without a peel-off overnight commitment, Dr.Melaxin Astaxanthin Brightening Ampoule 30ml delivers a similar active trio as a lightweight daily leave-on serum instead.

Choose *this Overnight Wrapping Mask* over *the Astaxanthin Ampoule* if you want an occlusive, once-or-twice-weekly "event" treatment: the peel-off film mechanically plumps and firms skin overnight in a way a lightweight daily serum cannot replicate.

Upgrade triggers: If you want a once-or-twice-weekly "event" treatment rather than a daily habit, then this mask's occlusive format delivers a more dramatic overnight effect. If you are fragrance-sensitive or acne-prone, then do not upgrade to this mask — the daily ampoule is the safer, non-occlusive choice.

Don't upgrade if: you are fragrance-sensitive; you are prone to overnight congestion/breakouts; you would rather build one consistent daily habit than manage a separate weekly step.

Decision close: If you match the weekly-boost trigger and tolerate fragrance well, this mask is worth adding. If not, the daily ampoule alone is sufficient.

This product's PRIMARY function is: an overnight, occlusive brightening and firming boost via Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, and Astaxanthin. You do NOT need this if you already own an unfinished overnight mask or sleeping pack with an overlapping active — finish that one first.

Inventory audit: Since PAO isn't disclosed, treat an opened jar as good for roughly 6-12 months, and don't let it sit open and unused for a year while you buy a replacement.

Stacking assessment: Running this alongside another Tranexamic-Acid-led brightening product on the same night is Marginal Benefit (overlapping mechanism, redundant). Running it alongside a retinoid or exfoliation-focused product on a different night is Significant Benefit (different pathway entirely).

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.

Quick verification tips: Check that the jar's seal is intact on first opening and that the printed batch code is crisp and unsmudged — a pre-broken seal or smudged code is worth reporting to us.

Dr.Melaxin is a South Korean dermocosmetic brand founded in 2021. This TX-Astaxanthin overnight mask extends the brand's Tranexamic Acid brightening focus (also seen in the Astaxanthin Brightening Ampoule) into a peel-off, occlusive weekly-treatment format rather than a daily leave-on serum.

We were unable to directly read verified, attributed customer review text for this exact product this run — Amazon, TikTok Shop, Ulta, and an EWG Skin Deep rating page all have listings, but none were fetchable, and no Reddit thread was found.

What surfaced in search summaries was unattributed language describing a non-smudging film, a satisfying peel, and plump/firm-feeling skin the next morning — we're stating plainly that we could not confirm these as independent reviewer quotes from a specific platform or rating, rather than presenting them as verified community sentiment.

Sustainability: Check the base of the jar for a resin-identification recycling code before disposal; refillable status not disclosed by the brand.

Do I really leave this on all night? Yes — after the initial 15-20 minute dry-down, it's designed to be worn overnight and peeled off in the morning.

Can I sleep on my pillow with it on? Once fully dried to a touch-proof film, it should not transfer or smudge onto pillowcases, based on brand and retailer descriptions — but confirm it's fully dry before lying down.

Will it clog my pores? It can for some acne-prone users given the overnight occlusion; start at once a week and watch for congestion before increasing frequency.

Is "6,000 times more powerful than Vitamin C" accurate for this product specifically? That figure is a generic astaxanthin-potency comparison used industry-wide, not a measurement of this exact formula's finished concentration, which isn't disclosed.

Why is it out of stock? Adilsons restocks constantly; check back on this page or message us on WhatsApp for the latest restock timing.

Peel-off / Modeling Mask

A mask that dries into a single continuous film, removed by peeling rather than rinsing.

Tranexamic Acid

A synthetic ingredient that blocks a signaling pathway melanocytes use to overproduce pigment.

Astaxanthin

A carotenoid antioxidant, here sourced via Haematococcus Pluvialis (microalgae) extract.

Occlusive

A product or film that sits on top of skin and physically blocks moisture loss (and, in this case, water penetration during ablution while worn).

Estimated 1% Line

The approximate point in an ingredient list below which each ingredient is present at under roughly 1% of the formula.

MFDS

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which registers certain cosmetic claims as "Functional."

Every product sold by Adilsons Beauty is 100% genuine, sourced through authorized Korean distribution channels. Full details on our verification system: Authenticity and Trust.

Our team is available to help you build a routine, troubleshoot reactions, and answer ingredient questions. WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

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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: Someone who wants a satisfying, once-or-twice-weekly overnight treatment for dullness and dark spots, and who already tolerates fragranced products well.

Key benefits: A genuine multi-active brightening/antioxidant formula (TXA, Niacinamide, Astaxanthin, Resveratrol, Glutathione); a satisfying one-piece peel-off removal; a low-effort weekly addition rather than a daily commitment.

Keep in mind: Contains added fragrance with no allergen breakdown; all named actives' concentrations are undisclosed; can feel heavy or congestive for acne-prone skin used more than 1-3x/week; currently out of stock at time of writing.

Assessment: Consult Oncologist. This mask contains added fragrance (Parfum) and a possible animal-derived Collagen Extract, both of which oncology-dermatology guidance generally recommends screening individually for treatment-sensitized skin.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.

Antioxidant pollution defense: Astaxanthin, Resveratrol, and Glutathione form a genuine multi-antioxidant stack that offers some free-radical defense against daytime UV and pollution exposure carried over into overnight skin repair.

AC/humidity swing interaction: The occlusive film helps retain moisture overnight in dry, air-conditioned bedrooms, unlike a plain humectant-only product, which can pull moisture from deeper skin layers in the same conditions.