You don’t see me writing about individual masks very often on this blog as I usually weave them into other stories, because after all it’s a one-time use treatment. However, today I wanted to share with you something very special and worthy of dedicating a review to – Biocellulose Mask Trio from NER:D Skincare, the brand’s flagship product.
NER:D Skincare is a new indie cosmetic company started by a group of lab nerds [as they lovingly call themselves] from Taiwan, driven by an ambitious quest to develop new science-based skin care solutions no one thought were possible. The company’s goal is to create ultimate beauty products by identifying and utilizing the best and most effective cutting edge scientific discoveries.
The best way to try these masks is to buy a Biocellulose Mask Trio – a sampler kit that includes all three types of masks the company currently makes: Miraculous Brightening Mask, Skin Repair Master Mask, and Super Hydrating Mask. Not only is it a slightly better deal than buying masks individually, it’s also beautifully packaged in a box, that can be easily wrapped if you plan to give these as a gift.
However, as much as I appreciate beautiful and thoughtful packaging [and NER:D certainly nailed the aesthetics here], it’s the mask itself that ultimately matters. Unlike most sheet masks, NER:D’s biocellulose sheets are not printed, built, or woven; they’re grown. The magic happens when Acetic Acid Bacteria strain Acetobacter Xylinum [NER:D is the only company in the world that uses this strain for cosmetics] develops a sugary layer of polysaccharides, which is later harvested, cleaned, and cut into a mask shape. This process is widely used in medicine to treat burn victims, and it’s completely safe for the skin.
All three masks are suspended in white-ish essence that looks more like a runny lotion or a moisturizer. The formulas includes some of the best skin soothers, brighteners, moisturizers, and anti-inflammatories that we all love in skin care: Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Aloe Vera, Allantoin, Squalane, Licorice Root Extract. Each of the three types of masks also includes unique and proprietary ingredients, like Defensil™ and PhytoCellTec™ in Skin Repair Mask.
I currently use regular $2-$5 sheet masks on daily basis, but NER:D formulas are so potent, they say using it once a month is sufficient enough. Bold claims from a one-time treatment! However, when I tried one of these, I was ready to eat my words before they even came out of my mouth, because the overall experience was nothing short of amazing. I tried Miraculous Brightening Mask, which soothed my skin and quenched it with so much moisture! I haven’t seen it get that hydrated after using a sheet mask before, and my first thought was how useful these will be on a long-haul flight.
After using the mask I didn’t let that leftover liquid go to waste and threw a few cotton rounds in the baggie. When they finally absorbed the liquid, I put them in the fridge in a ziploc bag. Next morning I used those pre-soaked cotton rounds instead of my usual toner, and the effect was luxuriously refreshing!
In case you needed another reminder that these masks are nothing like anything you’ve ever tried, both NER:D Skincare technology and processes all have patents pending. These masks are unique, well-thought out, and extremely effective, and that is why you need to try them. Considering the technology, research, and work that goes into producing each of these, I believe the price premium is well-justified, and if you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know I’m not one to taut expensive products just because they’re expensive. I truly believe NER:D masks are exceptional!
WHERE TO BUY: $56 for 1 box of 3 masks. Available at NER:D Skincare.
What are your thoughts on sheet masks? Do you find them effective? Would you pay more for a one-time use product if it was truly effective? Let me know in the comments below!
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