MARY&MAY COLLAGEN PEPTIDE VITAL MASK 30PCS

Values: 100% Genuine (Adilsons sourcing policy) · FA-Conditional (Arginine and two Polyglyceryl laurate esters flagged by fungal-acne trackers — see Section 30B) · Contains Fragrance, so no Fragrance-Free badge · NOT Vegan (animal-derived collagen — see Section 26) · Pregnancy-safe ingredient profile (no retinoids/acids/hydroquinone/chemical filters, standard consult caution applies).

If your skin has ever felt papery-tight after a long day in air-conditioning, this is the kind of product built to reverse that feeling within 15 minutes, not to restructure your skin over months.

Pros: generous 30-sheet box format with a fabric twizzle tool for hygienic sheet removal; genuinely substantial ~13.3ml essence per sheet; brand-transparent about its collagen concentration rather than hiding behind "collagen-infused" marketing; reuses the same six-peptide complex validated in the brand's standalone serum.

Caveats: contains undisclosed Fragrance (not fragrance-free); the six peptides are almost certainly trace-dosed (2ppm each in the brand's related serum) so treat this as a hydrating-firming sensory treatment, not a clinical resurfacing tool; not vegan.

Bedside-compatible: yes, no sink required. Requires no rinsing and no precise dosage — open, unfold, apply. It can be applied with unwashed hands on the sheet's edges (avoid touching the essence-soaked inner surface if hygiene matters to you) and needs only one 10-15 minute wait.

This qualifies as a legitimate addition to a bare-bones, low-effort routine: cleanser (or micellar wipe if even that feels like too much), this mask, done — no serum layering required, since the essence itself functions as a hydrating step. The essence has a light, non-tacky finish reported across reviewer summaries, so it should not feel heavy or discourage use on a day when anything sticky feels intolerable.

Step 1 (When): AM or PM, 1-3 times per week — not a daily product for most users despite some reviewers reporting daily use.
Step 2 (How much): One full sheet per use; unfold fully before applying to avoid air pockets.
Step 3 (How): Apply to cleansed, toned skin, smooth from center outward, leave 10-15 minutes, remove, then pat (do not rub) any remaining essence into the skin.

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) Gentle cleanse or splash-rinse → 2) Toner → 3) MARY&MAY Collagen Peptide Vital Mask (10-15 min, in place of an essence/serum step, on mask days only) → 4) Any remaining serum → 5) Moisturizer → 6) Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable). In Mauritius' humid mornings, the glycerin and collagen in this mask draw ambient water toward the skin rather than pulling it from deeper layers, which is why the plumping effect feels near-instant even before moisturizer goes on.

No AM restriction applies — this product contains no photosensitizing ingredients, but daily SPF is still mandatory regardless of whether you used the mask that morning.

1) Oil cleanse (if wearing SPF/makeup) → 2) Water cleanse → 3) Toner → 4) MARY&MAY Collagen Peptide Vital Mask (10-15 min) → 5) Any active-lane serum you use on non-mask nights → 6) Moisturizer → 7) Occlusive seal if needed. Using it PM lets you sleep on the massaged-in essence residue without SPF or makeup interference, which is the more common usage pattern in the reviews found.

This mask does not occupy an active lane (retinoid/acid/Vitamin C), so on nights you also use one of those, apply the mask first as your hydration step, then the active serum, then moisturizer.

Technique: Press and smooth outward from the center of the face — do not rub, which stretches the thin cellulose sheet and can tear it. 60-second rule does not apply here (this is a leave-on, not a cleanser).

Required skin state: Clean, toned, and either damp or dry — both work since the sheet itself carries all the essence needed. Wait time: 10-15 minutes; longer than 20 minutes risks the sheet drying out and pulling moisture back OUT of the skin rather than delivering it, so remove promptly. Hands vs pads: Use clean hands (or the brand's fabric twizzle tool) to lift the sheet; this is not a cotton-pad application product.

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 runs 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; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face, +1 finger for neck. Hydrators are best applied on slightly damp skin; retinoids on fully dry skin; exfoliating acids on dry or lightly damp skin, kept to one lane. Hard cap rule: 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 (1-3, optional) → 4. Essence (optional — this mask can substitute for this step on mask mornings) → 5. Mist (optional) → 6. Booster/Soothing Serum (optional) → 7. Antioxidant Lane (choose ONE) → 8. Pigment Support Lane (choose ONE) → 9. Hydration Serum Lane → 10. Oil-Control/Sebum Lane (choose ONE) → 11. Peptides/Growth-Factor/Repair Lane (this product's peptide complex lives here on non-mask days via the 6 Peptide Complex Serum) → 12. Eye Serum/Cream → 13. Moisturizer → 14. Optional Sealing Layer → 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) → 16. Lip SPF. In AM, prioritize comfort and 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 → 5. Hydrating Toner Layers → 6. Essence (this mask replaces this slot on mask nights) → 7. Soothing/Barrier Serum → 8. [Anchor Product / active-lane serum] → 9. Targeted Serum (optional) → 10. Moisturizer → 11. Sleeping Mask (optional — not used same night as this sheet mask) → 12. Occlusive Seal (optional) → 13. Spot Treatment/Pimple Patch (as needed) → 14. Lip Sleeping Mask. 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 (this mask's lane) can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane — barrier/hydration — and reduce layers.

As a sheet mask, this occupies the essence/serum rung of the layering ladder — apply after toner, before any remaining serum and moisturizer. The essence itself is a light, water-phase fluid (Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol base), so it layers cleanly under both gel and cream moisturizers without pilling.

Phase compatibility: water-phase. Massage the leftover essence in fully before applying an oil-phase product (facial oil) on top, since oil-first application blocks water-based actives from absorbing.

Rest days aren't a safety requirement here the way they are for acids — this isn't an irritant. The 2-3x/week cadence above reflects diminishing returns rather than harm: brand community data suggests some users apply it daily, but the trace-level peptide dosing means daily use mostly adds hydration, not proportionally more firming.

Exceeding 1x/day does not accelerate results — it simply uses product faster for essentially the same sensory payoff, since the sheet essence's active load per use does not change.

Before starting this product, your routine should already include a gentle cleanser and a daily moisturizer — a sheet mask cannot substitute for either.

Dehydration and dullness: the humectant base (Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol) draws and holds water at the surface. Fine-line appearance: Adenosine plus the peptide complex support the skin's own collagen-signaling pathways, and the ~1.08% Hydrolyzed Collagen sits on the surface as a film-forming humectant that visibly smooths texture. Firmness/bounce: the combined collagen-and-peptide load produces a temporary plumping effect most users notice within the 10-15 minute wear time.

What this product cannot do: it cannot rebuild your skin's own dermal collagen scaffold, cannot lift sagging skin, and cannot replace a retinoid or a consistent SPF habit as an anti-aging strategy — it is a supportive hydration-and-sensory treatment, not a structural one.

These pairings were verified in the live Adilsons catalog at the time of writing (status:active with real inventory) — always give as many honestly relevant options as we can find.

• Primary — MARY&MAY Marine Collagen Serum 30ML: a daily, lightweight leave-on collagen serum that reinforces this mask's mechanism between mask days. Use AM or PM after toner, before moisturizer.
• MARY&MAY 6 Peptide Complex Serum 30ML: the exact same six-peptide complex as this mask, in a daily-use format — pairs the mask's occasional intensive dose with consistent daily reinforcement. PM use recommended.
• Mary&May Idebenone Blackberry Intense Cream 100g: an antioxidant-forward firming cream to seal in the mask's essence on mask nights. Apply as the final moisturizing step.
• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ML: daily SPF is what actually protects any firming gains you make — collagen and peptide efforts are undermined by unprotected UV exposure. AM only.

Pilling risk with pairings: minimal — the water-phase essence absorbs fully within a few minutes of removal and does not pill under silicone-based sunscreens or makeup once patted in.

During wear (10-15 minutes), the sheet itself is a physical barrier — not wudu-compatible while the sheet is on. Once removed and the residual essence is patted in and absorbed (typically within a few minutes), the finish is water-permeable, not a film-forming or occlusive layer, so wudu should be unaffected once absorption is complete.

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 collagen sheet mask makes your skin produce more collagen." REALITY: the collagen molecules in this mask sit on the skin's surface as large humectant fragments — they hydrate and temporarily plump, but topical collagen does not cross into the dermis to become part of your skin's structural collagen network.

MYTH: "More sheets per week means faster firming." REALITY: each sheet delivers a fixed essence dose; using 7 instead of 2-3 per week mostly means using product faster for the same plateaued sensory effect, not proportionally more firmness.

MYTH: "All Mary&May products are vegan because the brand markets itself that way." REALITY: this specific mask contains animal-derived collagen — always check the INCI of the exact product, not the brand's general marketing claim.

AC environment note: the mask's glycerin/collagen essence draws moisture from the surrounding air while worn, which is why it performs especially well as a quick reset after hours in air-conditioning — but once removed, seal the residue with a moisturizer if you're heading back into AC for extended hours, or the humectants can start pulling moisture from deeper skin layers instead.

Sugar cane burning season (July-November): this mask leaves a light, non-tacky finish once patted in, so it does not attract extra PM2.5/dust adhesion the way a heavier occlusive cream would.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; if you rinse residual essence off rather than massaging it in, hard water can leave a mild tightness — pat, don't rinse, for the best result.

*Concentration for the peptide complex in this exact mask is inferred by analogy to the brand's standalone 6 Peptide Complex Serum, not independently disclosed for this SKU — treat as an estimate, not a confirmed figure.

[--- Estimated 1% Line ---] falls after Butylene Glycol, before Fragrance. Everything from Fragrance onward (Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, the collagen-family ingredients, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, and all six peptides) sits below this line — the collagen fraction is still a real, brand-disclosed ~1.08% dose despite its position, but the six peptides individually are trace-level.

Full INCI: Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Arginine, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Fragrance, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Collagen Extract, Soluble Collagen, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1.

This list was independently re-verified this session via a fresh search against incidecoder.com's product page, matching the previously stored order ingredient-for-ingredient — treat as medium-high confidence.

Preservative system: Hydroxyacetophenone and 1,2-Hexanediol/Caprylyl Glycol function as the preservative/antimicrobial system — a modern, paraben-free combination common in Korean sheet masks.

Fragrance status: Synthetic Fragrance (Parfum) — listed simply as "Fragrance" in the INCI with no breakdown of individual components.

Scent: not independently characterized this session (no description found of the actual scent profile). Intensity/dissipation: not confirmed — treat as unknown rather than assuming "light."

EU 26 allergen screen: none individually named in the declared INCI, but the undifferentiated "Fragrance" entry may contain undisclosed allergens.

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

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no drying or fatty alcohols detected in the declared INCI.

Halal: uncertain, not self-assessed as Halal-Friendly. The brand has no formal Halal certification, and this SKU's collagen source (fish/marine vs. bovine) was not specified by the brand in any source found this session — since halal status of collagen depends heavily on animal source and slaughter method, we are not applying a Halal-Friendly badge to this product until the source is confirmed.

Vegan: NOT vegan. Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen Extract, and Soluble Collagen are animal-derived ingredients per multiple independent sources. This directly contradicts Mary&May's general "vegan Korean skincare brand" marketing — that brand-wide claim does not hold for this specific product.

Cruelty-free: *Brand-stated policy (multiple retailer/blog sources describe Mary&May as cruelty-free). Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit. Mainland China retail exposure for this brand was not directly checked.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no polymer microbeads detected in the declared INCI.

MFDS classification: not confirmed as a Functional Cosmetic for this SKU — treated as a General Cosmetic. Adenosine is an MFDS-recognized wrinkle-improvement ingredient in Korean regulation generally, but that recognition applies to the ingredient class, not confirmation that this exact product carries a Functional Cosmetic filing.

Clinical evidence: no product-specific clinical trial was found for this mask. The collagen and peptide mechanisms cited above rest on general ingredient-class literature, not a brand-commissioned study on this formula.

*Evidence confidence: Medium for ingredient-class mechanisms, Marketing-Only for any specific "firming" percentage claims not found in a real study.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. Arginine can behave as a nutrient for Malassezia in the presence of other lipids, and Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate/Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate are lauric-acid-chain esters flagged as conditional by community FA-safety trackers. Not a flat unsafe verdict, but FA-prone users should patch test.

Assessment: Low. The water-based essence absorbs cleanly once massaged in and does not typically pill under moisturizer or sunscreen. Applying a heavy silicone-based primer immediately after without letting the essence fully absorb (60+ seconds) is the main scenario where pilling could occur — mitigate by patting the residue in fully before the next step.

Fresh essence should be clear to very lightly tinted and odor should be neutral to mildly fragranced (per its listed Fragrance ingredient) — any strong sour or rancid smell, or a sheet that has dried out inside a still-sealed pouch, signals spoilage.

Storage: keep the box away from direct bathroom humidity and heat — Mauritius bathroom humidity can degrade the seal on individual sachets faster than in a drier climate. A cool, dry drawer outside the bathroom is preferable to a shower caddy.

Spoilage signs: dried-out or crusted essence at the sachet seal, discoloration, or an off smell. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test on the inner forearm for 24 hours, then behind the ear for 24 hours, before applying to the full face — this matters more than usual here given the undisclosed Fragrance.

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.

1) Leaving the sheet on past 20 minutes, which can reverse the hydration effect as it starts to dry out and pull moisture back out of skin. 2) Discarding the leftover essence in the pouch instead of massaging it into the neck and chest. 3) Rubbing the sheet into place instead of pressing/smoothing, which can tear the thin cellulose. 4) Expecting daily use to multiply the firming effect rather than mostly adding hydration. 5) Skipping the patch test because "it's just a sheet mask" — the undisclosed Fragrance is a real, if uncommon, reaction risk.

Overuse threshold: there is no hard safety ceiling here since this isn't an irritant-active product, but using more than 1x/day provides essentially no added benefit over the sensory hydration you already got from the first application that day.

Usage math: 30 sheets per box, 1 sheet per use. At the recommended 2-3x/week cadence, that's roughly 10-15 weeks (2.5-3.5 months) per box; at daily use, roughly one month.

Using it more frequently than needed does not improve results proportionally (see Weekly Planner above), so sticking to 2-3x/week both extends the box's life and matches what the ingredient dosing actually supports.

Reorder timing: plan to reorder roughly 2 weeks before you expect to run out, to allow for shipping time.

This mask does the heavy lifting on mask days; your daily serum/cream/SPF routine carries the rest of the week. It sits at the essence/serum rung of the viscosity ladder — after toner, before moisturizer.

AM (mask days): 1. Cleanse/rinse → 2. Toner → 3. Vital Mask (10-15 min) → 4. Moisturizer → 5. SPF50+ PA++++.
PM (mask days): 1. Double cleanse → 2. Toner → 3. Vital Mask (10-15 min) → 4. Moisturizer → 5. Occlusive seal if needed.

If you're in AC for 8+ hours a day: seal the mask's essence with a slightly richer moisturizer than usual, since AC pulls ambient humidity away that the essence would otherwise draw from.

If you're using a retinoid or acid elsewhere in your routine: use this mask on your recovery/non-active nights, not stacked on the same night as the active.

If you have a known fragrance sensitivity: patch test this specific product before full-face use, even if you tolerate other Mary&May products, since not every SKU shares the same fragrance profile.

Bundle: this mask + 6 Peptide Complex Serum + Idebenone Blackberry Intense Cream + SKIN1004 Sun Serum: mask 2-3x/week PM, peptide serum on the other PM nights, cream to seal every night, sunscreen every AM. Together they cover the full daily-plus-weekly firming lane.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with MARY&MAY Collagen Peptide Vital 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 the same collagen-and-peptide mechanism in a daily, lighter-texture format rather than an occasional mask: Primary — MARY&MAY Marine Collagen Serum 30ML, a leave-on daily serum with the same collagen positioning.

Alternatives verified in stock: Mary&May Collagen 1000 PDRN Cream 15g (a richer overnight-cream format pairing collagen with PDRN); Mary&May Idebenone Blackberry Intense Cream 100g (a different antioxidant-led firming mechanism in a daily cream); Mary&May Premium Idebenon Blackberry Complex Essence Mask (same sheet-mask format, different antioxidant-led active for those who want to avoid the collagen/vegan issue entirely).

Choose the Vital Mask over the Marine Collagen Serum if you want an occasional, intensive sensory reset (a 30-sheet stash for weekly treatment nights) rather than a daily leave-on habit.

Upgrade triggers (IF/THEN): IF your skin looks visibly tired or AC-dried before an event, THEN reach for the mask over the serum for the faster visible plump. IF you're building a sustainable daily anti-aging habit, THEN the serum is the better long-term base — layer the mask on top occasionally. IF you are currently barrier-compromised (stinging, flaking), THEN skip both and repair barrier first; neither product is a barrier-repair treatment.

Timing: the mask works AM or PM; the serum is typically layered PM for overnight absorption. They are not mutually exclusive — many routines use both.

Don't upgrade to the mask if: you dislike the ritual/time commitment of sheet masking; you're avoiding animal-derived ingredients (neither product avoids this, since both use animal-derived collagen); you already have a firming serum in daily rotation and don't need an additional weekly step.

If you match 2 or more upgrade triggers above, the mask is worth adding. If not, the daily serum alone is sufficient and simpler. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: occasional intensive hydration and temporary firming via topical collagen and peptides. You do NOT need this if you already own an unfinished box of a similar collagen/peptide sheet mask from any brand. Finish your current product before purchasing.

Check whether you already have an open collagen or peptide serum/mask with unused sheets — since sheet masks have no meaningful PAO once the box seal is opened box-wide (each sachet is individually sealed), there is little waste risk in owning more than one box, but duplicate actives from two different collagen products offer no added benefit.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if stacked same-night with another collagen/peptide product (same mechanism, redundant); Significant Benefit if paired with a genuinely different pathway like a retinoid or Vitamin C on alternate nights.

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 outer box shows both Korean and English text, that a batch code is printed on the individual sachets (not just the outer carton), and that the fabric twizzle tool is present inside — its absence is a common tell on unofficial resale stock.

MARY&MAY builds its catalog around single-active-pairing serums and masks (Tranexamic Acid+Glutathione, Idebenone+Blackberry, Niacinamide+Chaenomeles, 6-Peptide Complex, Marine Collagen, Centella Asiatica) rather than one signature hero ingredient. The brand markets itself around EWG-green-grade ingredients and eco-conscious packaging, though our own research has found at least two SKUs (this mask and the Tranexamic Acid+Glutathione Eye Cream) that contain animal-derived ingredients despite the brand's general vegan positioning — always check the specific product's INCI rather than the brand tagline.

A follow-up search this session found real iHerb and SkinSort reviews for this exact product (still no Reddit-specific thread), confirming the sentiment below rather than replacing it — SkinSort ranks it the top-rated soluble-collagen sheet mask among Korean brands it tracks, and iHerb reviewers corroborate the hydration/firmness praise. Treat it as directionally reliable rather than verbatim-quoted, since WebFetch could not pull the raw review text directly.

Positive: multiple reviewer summaries describe the mask as making skin feel "bouncy and firm" with a smoother, more even-toned appearance after use, and call out the pull-out box format as more convenient and less wasteful than individually pouched sheets.

Mixed: some reviewers who use it primarily for anti-aging note the effect is more of a sensory/hydration boost than a dramatic structural change — consistent with the trace-level peptide dosing disclosed for this brand's related serum. One iHerb reviewer separately noted uncertainty about whether this mask contributed to a breakout, while still praising the hydration and glow it left behind — a single, unconfirmed report rather than a pattern.

Common praise themes: hydration, immediate plumping, convenient packaging, good value for a 30-sheet box. Common complaint themes: one isolated, unconfirmed breakout report; otherwise nothing specific to irritation was found, though the lack of Reddit-level long-form discussion means this sample is smaller than ideal.

Sustainability: the pull-out box format uses less individual plastic than 30 separately pouched sheets sold loose; the outer box is standard recyclable cardboard. Not a refillable product.

How often should I use this mask? 2-3 times per week is the generally recommended cadence for collagen sheet masks; some users apply daily, but this mostly adds hydration rather than proportionally more firming given the trace peptide dosing.

Is this mask vegan? No. It contains Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen Extract, and Soluble Collagen, which are animal-derived — despite Mary&May's general vegan-brand marketing, this specific product is not vegan.

Does it actually reduce fine lines? It visibly plumps and smooths fine lines temporarily through surface hydration and film-forming collagen; there is no independent clinical trial on this exact product confirming a lasting structural reduction in wrinkle depth.

How long should I leave it on? 10-15 minutes; going past 20 minutes risks the sheet drying out and pulling moisture back out of the skin.

Is it fragrance-free? No — it contains an undisclosed "Fragrance" ingredient, so it is not suitable for a strict fragrance-free routine.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Collagen protein broken into smaller fragments so it can sit on the skin's surface as a humectant film, rather than penetrating to become part of your own dermal collagen.

Peptide

A short chain of amino acids that can signal skin cells to behave in certain ways, such as producing more collagen.

Adenosine

A naturally occurring compound recognized in Korean cosmetics regulation as a wrinkle-improvement functional ingredient.

Humectant

An ingredient that attracts and holds water at the skin's surface, such as glycerin or hydrolyzed collagen.

Fungal Acne (Malassezia folliculitis)

A yeast-driven breakout condition on skin, distinct from bacterial acne, that can be worsened by certain fatty-acid-based ingredients.

MFDS

Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which classifies cosmetics as General or Functional based on evidence submitted.

PAO

Period-After-Opening — the number of months a product remains safe/effective once opened, shown as a jar icon with a number.

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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 an occasional, visible hydration-and-firming reset — dehydrated, AC-dried, or fine-line-prone skin looking for a quick sensory boost before an event or as a weekly ritual.

Key benefits: genuinely substantial ~13.3ml essence per sheet; brand-transparent ~1.08% collagen disclosure; reuses a real, brand-validated six-peptide complex; convenient, hygienic 30-sheet pull-out box.

Keep in mind: contains undisclosed Fragrance (not fragrance-free); not vegan despite the brand's general vegan marketing; the six peptides are almost certainly trace-dosed, so this is a hydration-and-sensory product first, a structural anti-aging tool second.