SOME BY MI REAL CICA CALMING CARE MASK 20G

Values You Can Trust: 100% Genuine · Halal-Friendly* · Vegan-Friendly* · Pregnancy-Safe (see Safety section)

*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.

*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.

The feeling: Skin that's flushed, tight, and stinging after a hot commute or a strong exfoliant isn't being dramatic — it's inflamed, and reaching for something that cools and calms fast (rather than another active) is the right instinct.

Pros: Fast visible redness reduction; lightweight, non-sticky essence; genuinely useful after sun, exfoliants, or a rough day; travel-friendly single-use format.

Caveats: The raw Centella extract is dosed low (100ppm) — the isolated bioactives do most of the real work but their exact strength isn't disclosed; contains three essential oils so it is not fragrance-free; very dry skin will still need a cream afterward.

In Mauritius heat, the shine and grime you feel by midday is mostly sebum and sweat doing their job, not dirt. Washing more than twice a day strips the skin's acid mantle (target pH 4.5-5.5), and the skin responds by overproducing oil — the exact oiliness people are usually trying to wash away.

This mask doesn't fix over-cleansing habits, but it interrupts the resulting inflammation: the Centella/Allantoin/Glycyrrhizate complex calms the redness and reactivity that over-stripped, compromised skin produces, buying time while you correct the underlying cleansing routine (see the Compatibility Guide below for a gentler cleanser pairing).

• Bedside-compatible: Yes — no sink required if skin is already clean.
• Requires rinsing: No.
• Requires precise dosage: No — one sheet, no measuring.
• Usable with unwashed hands: Mostly, since the sheet itself touches the face, though clean hands are still better for removal and pat-in.
• Wait time: Yes — 15-20 minutes lying down, which some people find restful rather than burdensome.

Minimum viable routine: On a genuinely low-energy night, this can stand in as your only "treatment" step — apply straight after a splash of water, remove, pat in the leftover essence, and skip everything else except a moisturizer if you have one within reach.

1. When: AM or PM, 1-3 times per week, or as an S.O.S. treatment whenever skin feels flushed or irritated.
2. How much: One full sheet plus the essence remaining in the packet.
3. How: Apply to cleansed, dry skin for 15-20 minutes, remove, then pat in the leftover essence — do not rinse off.

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 (if needed)
2. Optional soothing toner
3. SOME BY MI Real Cica Calming Care Mask (occasional step, not daily — see Weekly Planner)
4. Pat in leftover essence
5. Moisturizer
6. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable)

In Mauritius' humid mornings, this mask's glycerin- and propanediol-based essence draws moisture from the surrounding humid air rather than pulling it from deeper skin layers, so the hydration boost tends to feel especially fast and light in AM use.

1. Double cleanse if wearing sunscreen/makeup
2. Optional soothing toner
3. SOME BY MI Real Cica Calming Care Mask (bold anchor step)
4. Pat in leftover essence
5. Moisturizer

Skin cycling integration: This mask fits best on a Recovery night (Night 3 or 4 of a 4-night cycle) or directly after an Exfoliation or Retinoid night, since its role is to calm, not to actively resurface.

Technique: Align the sheet's eye, nose, and mouth openings, smooth out air bubbles, and leave undisturbed. Pat (do not rub) the leftover essence in afterward — friction increases irritation risk on skin that's already reactive.

Required skin state: Clean, dry skin. Apply after cleansing and any toner step, before serums or moisturizer.

Wait time: 15-20 minutes. Do not leave the sheet on until it dries out — a fully dried sheet starts pulling moisture back out of the skin instead of delivering it.

Hands vs. cotton pad: Not applicable here — this is a pre-soaked sheet, not a liquid you apply with hands or pads.

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. Default wait times: watery layers 10-20s, serums 30-60s, sunscreen 10-15 min before sun/makeup. Default amounts: toner 5-8 drops, serum 2-3 drops or 1 pump, eye product ½ rice-grain per eye, gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas, sunscreen 2-finger rule for face plus 1 finger for neck. If the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack: (1) Rinse/Gentle Cleanse (optional) — (2) pH-Prep Toner (optional) — (3) Hydrating Toner Layers (optional) — (4) Essence (optional) — (5) Mist (optional) — (6) Booster/Soothing Serum (optional) — (7) Antioxidant Lane, choose one — (8) Pigment Support Lane, choose one — (9) Hydration Serum Lane (optional) — (10) Oil-Control Lane, choose one — (11) Peptide/Repair Lane (optional) — (12) Eye Serum/Cream (optional) — (13) Moisturizer — (14) Optional Sealing Layer — (15) Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) — (16) Lip SPF (optional). In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking; in high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack: (1) Micellar pre-cleanse (optional) — (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) [Anchor Product — this Real Cica Calming Care Mask], applied for 15-20 minutes on cleansed dry skin — (9) Targeted Serum (optional, only if non-conflicting) — (10) Moisturizer — (11) Sleeping Mask (optional, skip on nights you use this sheet mask) — (12) Occlusive Seal (optional) — (13) Spot Treatment/Patch (as needed) — (14) 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 (barrier/hydration) and reduce layers.

Tier: This sits in the "treatment mask" tier — applied on cleansed, dry (not wet) skin, before serums and moisturizer, since it's meant to deliver its essence directly rather than layer under other products.

Layering rule: Apply after cleansing/toning and before your regular serum-moisturizer sequence; the leftover essence you pat in afterward behaves like a lightweight water-phase serum.

Phase compatibility: Water-phase, humectant-led essence (Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol) — layers cleanly under both gel and cream moisturizers without pilling in most routines.

Rest days: None strictly required — this is a soothing, not exfoliating, product — but using it daily provides diminishing returns versus 1-3x/week.

Overuse note: Exceeding a few uses per week doesn't speed up barrier repair — it just uses product faster for the same result.

Prerequisites: None — this is one of the gentlest categories of K-beauty product and doesn't require an existing routine foundation.

• Redness/flushing: Centella bioactives and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (licorice-derived) have documented anti-inflammatory action that reduces visible redness.
• Barrier stress/irritation: Allantoin and the humectant essence base support comfort in compromised skin.
• Post-exfoliation/sun sensitivity: A practical "cool-down" step after actives or sun exposure.

What this cannot do: It cannot treat the root cause of acne, cannot shrink pores, cannot lighten your natural skin tone, and cannot replace a moisturizer for genuinely dry skin.

Gentle cleanser (primary: COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 150ml; alternatives: Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Gentle Gel Cleanser 150ml, Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser 150ml, beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam 80ml) — a low-pH cleanse before this mask keeps the acid mantle intact so the mask isn't working against a freshly-stripped barrier.

Soothing toner (primary: Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner 250ml; alternatives: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner 30ml, Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol 30ml, Anua Rice 70 + Ceramide Glow Milky Toner 250ml) — prepping with a soothing toner extends the calming effect before this mask's occlusive step.

Centella ampoule for deeper repair (primary: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml; alternatives: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 30ml, Anua 80% Moisture Soothing Ampoule 30ml, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule 50ml) — same hero-ingredient family, for stacking Centella benefit on nights redness is severe.

Barrier moisturizer to seal in (primary: ETUDE SOONJUNG 2X Barrier Intensive Cream 60ml; alternatives: Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream 50ml, Anua Peach 77% Niacin Conditioning Milk 150ml) — locks in the hydration and calming benefits after you pat in the leftover essence.

Pilling pairs: Low risk overall; if you stack a thick occlusive balm immediately after this essence without waiting, some pilling is possible — wait 60 seconds before applying a heavy layer.

Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which breaks down collagen, increases transepidermal water loss, triggers inflammatory breakouts, and compromises the skin barrier. A mask built around Centella and licorice-root actives can't reduce cortisol itself, but the anti-inflammatory action gives visibly stressed, flushed skin a fast reset.

If flare-ups reliably show up during high-stress periods (exam season, work deadlines, travel), keeping a couple of these on hand for same-day use is a reasonable strategy — treat it as symptom relief alongside actually addressing the stressor, not a substitute for it.

Permeability: Water-Permeable (wudu-compatible). The essence is a water-based, humectant-led formula (Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol) with no heavy occlusive waxes or silicones that would form a water-blocking film.

Once patted in and absorbed, water for ablution should reach the skin normally, the same as with a standard toner or lightweight serum.

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: "Lemon juice or diluted essential oils calm redness just as well as a formulated mask." REALITY: Lemon juice is strongly acidic and can chemically burn skin or worsen post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, especially under strong Mauritian sun — undiluted essential oils applied directly can sensitize skin further rather than calm it. A pH-balanced, lab-formulated Centella essence delivers soothing actives without that risk.

MYTH: "Leaving a sheet mask on longer gives better results." REALITY: Once the sheet dries out (usually well past 20 minutes), it starts drawing moisture back out of the skin instead of delivering it — set a timer rather than leaving it on indefinitely.

AC environment note: In long AC exposure, humectants like glycerin can pull moisture from deeper skin layers instead of the air — seal the leftover essence with a moisturizer rather than leaving it unsealed.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; a low-pH cleanser before this mask (see pairings above) helps counteract any calcium-stearate residue that can make skin feel tight before the mask goes on.

*The 100ppm figure is brand-stated for the raw Centella Asiatica Extract specifically — the individual concentrations of the isolated bioactives (Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid) are not publicly disclosed. Their position in the ingredient list places them among ingredients typically under 1%, which is normal for concentrated actives of this type, not necessarily a sign of under-dosing.

Full INCI List: Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Centella Asiatica Extract (100ppm), Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, and Ethylhexylglycerin form the preservative/antimicrobial-booster system — a common, generally well-tolerated glycol-based combination in K-beauty formulas rather than traditional parabens.

Fragrance status: Essential Oils Only — no synthetic "Fragrance/Parfum" INCI term, but three essential oils (Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis/Sage Oil, Juniperus Mexicana/Cedarwood Oil) are present and impart a mild natural herbal scent.

Intensity: Mild (roughly 1-2 out of 5), dissipating within a few minutes of application.

EU-26 allergen screen: No EU-26 allergen term (Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Eugenol, etc.) is explicitly named in the declared INCI.

*Essential oils naturally contain trace allergenic constituents that don't always get broken out separately on the label. Patch test advised for anyone with a known sensitivity to eucalyptus, sage, or cedarwood oil specifically.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no ethanol/denatured alcohol in the declared INCI.

Halal status: Halal-Friendly*. No ethanol/denat. and no animal-derived ingredients forbidden in Islam were detected in the declared INCI.

*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 status: Vegan-Friendly*. No animal-derived ingredients (such as honey, snail mucin, or animal collagen) appear in the declared INCI; the sheet itself is a plant-based cellulose.

*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.

Cruelty-free status: SOME BY MI states it does not test on animals.

*Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit. Adilsons has not independently confirmed the brand's Mainland China retail footprint or whether post-market animal testing obligations could apply there.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer and Sodium Polyacrylate are water-soluble rheology modifiers, not the insoluble microplastic beads/films the microplastic-free claim is concerned with.

MFDS classification: No public MFDS Functional Cosmetic filing was found for this specific SKU — treat it as a General Cosmetic. "Functional" would mean the product underwent additional government testing for a specific claim like brightening or wrinkle improvement; this product's soothing claims rest on well-established ingredient science rather than a functional-cosmetic filing.

Clinical evidence: The anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects of Centella Asiatica triterpenes (Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid) are supported by a substantial body of published dermatological research at the ingredient-class level.

*No SKU-specific clinical trial (as opposed to general ingredient-class literature) was located for this exact mask — treat the soothing claim as ingredient-rationale-based rather than independently trial-verified for this precise formulation.

Evidence confidence: Medium-High for the core soothing mechanism (well-documented ingredient class); Low for any SKU-specific performance number, since none is publicly disclosed.

Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Compatibility: FA-Conditional. Most of the formula is low FA-risk, but Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate (an emulsifier) is a watch-list ingredient some fungal-acne trackers flag as conditionally risky rather than confirmed-safe — individuals managing active fungal acne may want to patch-test on a small area first.

Assessment: Low. The watery, humectant-based essence generally layers cleanly.

Mitigation: If you do notice pilling under a heavy cream or sunscreen, wait 60 seconds after patting in the leftover essence before the next layer, and use a patting rather than rubbing motion.

Baseline: The essence should be clear to very pale in the sealed sachet. A change to a noticeably darker or off color before use is a spoilage sign, not normal variation.

Storage: Keep sachets away from direct heat and humidity swings — a bathroom cabinet is fine, but avoid leaving loose sachets in direct sun or a hot car in Mauritius' climate, which can degrade the essence and the seal.

Spoilage signs: An off smell, a torn or unsealed sachet, or visible discoloration. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: Apply a small amount of the essence to your inner forearm or behind your ear. Wait 24 hours before full facial use.

72-hour barrier reset: If you experience an adverse reaction to any product in your routine: STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle cleanser, plain moisturizer, and mineral SPF. No acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days.

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

Who should be extra cautious: Anyone with a known allergy to eucalyptus, sage, or cedarwood essential oils, or to Neem (Melia Azadirachta) extracts.

Pregnancy and nursing: No retinoids, salicylic acid, hydroquinone, or chemical UV filters were found in the declared INCI, so this formula does not contain the ingredient categories typically flagged as contraindicated in pregnancy. This is not medical advice — if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, confirm with your own healthcare provider before introducing any new skincare product, including this one.

• Leaving the sheet on until it fully dries — remove at 15-20 minutes regardless of how it looks.
• Rinsing off the leftover essence — pat it in instead; rinsing wastes most of the product's benefit.
• Applying over broken, actively wounded, or freshly-peeled skin.
• Expecting it to treat the cause of acne rather than the surrounding redness/inflammation.
• Using it as your only hydration step if your skin is genuinely dry — it's a calming boost, not a moisturizer replacement.

Usage: One 20g sheet per session, single-use only.

Reorder cadence: If used as a regular 1-2x/week soothing step, a box of several masks lasts a few weeks; if kept purely for occasional S.O.S. use, 2-3 on hand covers most flare-ups for months. Reorder before you're fully out, since flare-ups tend to happen unpredictably.

This mask's job is a fast anti-inflammatory reset — it works best bracketed by a gentle cleanse before and a barrier-supportive moisturizer after, so the calming effect isn't undone by a harsh wash or left unsealed.

PM routine: (1) Gentle cleanser, 30-60s — (2) Soothing toner, 5-8 drops, wait 10-20s — (3) SOME BY MI Real Cica Calming Care Mask, 15-20 minutes — (4) Pat in leftover essence, wait 30-60s — (5) Barrier moisturizer, 1-2 peas.

If your skin is barrier-compromised right now (stinging on moisturizer, visible flaking): skip toner, go straight from cleanser to this mask, then a fragrance-free barrier cream — fewer layers, less risk of stacking irritants.

If you're in AC for long stretches: Don't skip the moisturizer step after patting in the essence — the humectants in this mask can pull moisture back out of skin in dry AC air if left unsealed.

If you used a chemical exfoliant or retinoid the same night: Apply this mask immediately after that step, before moisturizer, to calm any resulting tingling or redness.

Stock-true bundle — Starter Soothing Routine: COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 150ml → Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner 250ml → this mask → ETUDE SOONJUNG 2X Barrier Intensive Cream 60ml → (AM) Beauty of Joseon RELIEF SUN: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ 50ml.

Stock-true bundle — Deeper Repair Routine: Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Gentle Gel Cleanser 150ml → SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml → this mask → Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream 50ml.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with SOME BY MI Real Cica Calming Care 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.

This mask is the right pick when redness and irritation are your main issue. If your primary concern is different, another SOME BY MI Real … Care Mask (same 20g format, currently in stock) may serve you better:

• For dryness/barrier repair: SOME BY MI Real Snail Skin Barrier Care Mask 20g — choose this if flaking and tightness, not redness, are the main complaint; Snail Mucin targets regeneration and moisture retention.
• For oil/pore control: SOME BY MI Real Super Matcha Pore Care Mask 20g — choose this for an oily T-zone and visible pores rather than redness.
• For oily, blemish-prone skin that also wants a calming effect: SOME BY MI Real Teatree Calming Care Mask 20g — a tea-tree-led alternative calming formula, useful to rotate if you want variety.
• For redness plus visible texture/exfoliation needs: SOME BY MI Real AHA-BHA-PHA Calming Care Mask 20g — combines gentle exfoliation with calming, a different trade-off than this pure-soothing mask.

Mindful-use: If you already have a comparable soothing mask or a Centella-based leave-on serum at home, finish that first before buying this one — the mechanism overlaps significantly.

This product's PRIMARY function is: fast, temporary anti-inflammatory calming for redness and irritation. You do NOT need this if you already own an unopened, unused soothing sheet mask or a leave-on Centella serum you use for the same flare-up moments.

Inventory audit: Since this is single-use, there's no partial-container waste to worry about — but if you're stocking multiples, check that you're actually using them at the 1-3x/week pace rather than letting a box sit unused.

Stacking assessment: Marginal Benefit if you already use a Centella ampoule/serum daily — this mask adds an occlusive boost on top rather than a new mechanism. Significant Benefit if your current routine has no dedicated soothing step.

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: Your sachet should arrive fully sealed with sharp, un-blurred printing and a visible batch/date code; SOME BY MI has pursued legal action over counterfeit packaging in at least one market, so mismatched logo color or typos on the sachet are worth a closer look. If anything looks off, contact us on WhatsApp with photos before use.

Brand: SOME BY MI, produced by Perennebell Co., Ltd. (South Korea), founded 2016, headquartered in Seoul. The brand name blends "something" with "by a miracle," positioning itself as a solution-driven, ingredient-led K-beauty brand.

SOME BY MI is best known globally for its AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle line, but the brand's catalog spans multiple ingredient-led sub-lines, including this Centella-focused Real Care Mask range. Whether Perennebell manufactures in-house or through contract manufacturers is not independently confirmed — treat this as unconfirmed rather than verified either way.

We were not able to independently verify individually-dated, individually-attributed reviews (a specific Reddit thread, a dated YesStyle or Amazon review) for this exact product during this research pass — direct access to the retailer and review-aggregator pages that would confirm exact quotes was blocked in our research environment. (Individual experiences can vary; treat the following as aggregate themes, not verbatim quotes.)

Aggregate feedback we could find (via search-result summaries of retailer review pages, primarily iHerb and community ingredient-tracking sites) consistently describes: visible redness reduction and a calmer feeling within about 20 minutes of use; a generous amount of essence in the packet with a sheet that adheres well; a lightweight, non-sticky finish; and no reported breakouts or irritation from at least one reviewer with acne-prone, dry skin. No specific negative or complaint themes surfaced in what we could access — we flag that as a possible limitation of what search results surfaced, not proof that no one has had a poor experience with it.

Sustainability: The sheet itself is 100% plant-based, biodegradable cellulose. The outer foil sachet is not typically recyclable in standard Mauritius municipal waste streams — dispose of it with general trash.

Assessment: Consult Oncologist. This product is retinoid-free and low-preservative, which is favorable, but it is NOT fragrance-free — the three essential oils (eucalyptus, sage, cedarwood/juniper) are a category some oncology skin-care guidance advises avoiding on treatment-sensitized skin.

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

Antioxidant pollution defense: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) in the formula provides a real, if modest, antioxidant contribution that helps neutralize free-radical stress alongside its role protecting the formula itself.

AC/humidity interaction: The glycerin/propanediol/butylene glycol humectant base performs best when the surrounding air has some ambient humidity to draw from; in long, dry AC exposure, seal the patted-in essence with a moisturizer to prevent it reversing and pulling moisture from deeper skin layers instead.

Can I use this if I have active acne?
Yes — it calms the redness and inflammation around breakouts, but it does not treat the underlying cause of acne. Pair it with an actual acne-targeting product for the root cause.

Should I wash my face after removing the mask?
No. Pat the remaining essence into your skin and follow with a moisturizer — rinsing it off wastes most of the product's benefit.

Can I use it every day?
It's gentle enough that occasional daily use likely won't harm most skin, but it's designed and most cost-effective as a 1-3x/week or as-needed S.O.S. treatment rather than a daily step.

How long should I leave it on — can I sleep in it?
15-20 minutes, then remove. Leaving it on until it dries out (including overnight) reverses the effect — a dried sheet pulls moisture out of skin instead of delivering it.

Is this fragrance-free and safe for very sensitive skin?
No — it contains eucalyptus, sage, and cedarwood essential oils, so it is not fragrance-free. Most sensitive-skin users tolerate it well based on available feedback, but if you specifically react to essential oils, patch test first.

Centella Asiatica (Cica)

A botanical extract, also called Tiger Grass, known for soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.

Madecassoside / Asiaticoside / Asiatic Acid / Madecassic Acid

The purified bioactive triterpenes isolated from Centella Asiatica responsible for most of its calming and repairing effect.

Allantoin

A mild soothing and skin-conditioning ingredient common in sensitive-skin formulas.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

A licorice-root derived anti-inflammatory and redness-reducing compound.

Humectant

An ingredient (like glycerin) that draws water into the skin's surface layer.

Acid Mantle

The skin's naturally slightly-acidic protective surface film (pH ~4.5-5.5), which over-cleansing can strip.

EU-26 Allergen

One of 26 fragrance-related substances the EU requires to be individually named on labels above certain concentrations.

FA-Safe / FA-Conditional

Shorthand for whether a formula is likely to feed Malassezia yeast, which can worsen fungal acne in susceptible people.

MFDS

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the regulator overseeing cosmetics.

PAO

Period After Opening — how long a product stays safe/stable once opened; not applicable to this single-use format.

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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 with flushed, irritated, or reactive skin who wants a fast, low-effort way to calm redness — after sun, after exfoliating actives, or just after a hot Mauritian day.

Key benefits: Visible redness reduction within about 20 minutes based on available user feedback; lightweight, non-sticky essence; well-documented Centella bioactive complex; single-use hygiene and travel convenience.

Keep in mind: Not fragrance-free (contains eucalyptus, sage, and cedarwood oils); the raw Centella extract itself is dosed low, with the real work coming from separately-listed, undisclosed-percentage bioactives; very dry skin still needs a proper moisturizer afterward.