A while ago, a friend was making a Sasa.com order and I decided to piggyback to help make up the amount needed for free shipping. My order (or maybe it was one of it… I forget! :P ) was a box of Face Q Ocean + Aloe sheet masks. I can’t even remember how much it was now – US$12+ for 10? There goes the old grey cells…
I’m about halfway through the box, before I realised that Hey! I haven’t told all of you about it! Its addictive you know, blogging. I am forever going places thinking “Ooh that might be a nice topic to talk about” or “Oh lookee! I think they’d like to read about THAT!” :)
So anyway, Face Q Sheet Masks. I’m probably one of the last in the world to know about these. I know I was with My Beauty Diary masks :P I have it on good authority (Kathi of Lotuspalace) that Face Q sheet masks and My Beauty Diary sheet masks are made by the same manufacturer and apparently due to the cuteness factor (and price – Face Q is cheaper than My Beauty Diary) it is now a top seller in Taiwan.
There are a few similarities. The sheet masks are packaged the same way – individual sheet masks folded with a sheet of glossy paper and they come in a few “flavours”. However, those were the only similarities I spotted. Here’s what I thought of the Face Q Ocean + Aloe Mask.
Everyone loves how adorable the cartoons on the packaging are. Sadly I’m in the minority. I’m not drawn to cute packaging. So cute or not, it would not affect my decision to make a purchase.
When I opened up the packet and pulled out the mask, something deep in me went “O.M.G” because it is WET! It is so wet it drips. All over my hands, pyjamas, etc. After the first time, I was a lot more careful when removing it from the foil pack.
However, I ran into problem #2 the sheet mask is too thin.
The sheet mask in Face Q is a paper mask that is soaked, and very thin. You can see it from the photo above. And because its thin and soaked, I never fail to tear it EVERYTIME I use it! You see, you have to unfold the mask (no mean feat – try unfolding a wet sheet of paper) and then remove the glossy paper from the mask, before putting the mask on your face. Now, try doing all that with a wet dripping mask and wet hands and tell me you won’t tear it. Gah!
As far as face fit goes, I find that Face Q is a bigger sheet mask because it does not fit as well as My Beauty Diary. The eye holes fit better, but the edges go right above my hair line and down past my chin. My recommendation is to lie down while you use this mask so you don’t drip :P
Because its so wet, I can leave it on quite long. About as long as it takes me to watch an episode of Bones on the telly before I discard it. I do like how my skin feels thereafter. It doesn’t feel incredibly soft or moisturized, but it does feel nice and cool as with all sheet masks. Unlike My Beauty Diary masks, the scent in this one isn’t as overwhelming so that’s one point in favour of this one.
Pros: Skin feels nice after using this mask, Not very pricey
Cons: Very wet, Very thin paper that tears very easily, Redundant packaging – glossy paper can be dispensed with
Here’s the ingredient list for those interested, and you can even read some of it if you can read Chinese.
Would I repurchase or try other “flavours”? I’m not sure. Whilst I like how my skin feels after using this mask, the hassle using it does put me off, and I don’t know if I really want to bother, for what is really, a temporary boost of moisture to the skin. I guess, if I do manage to find it on sale or at a good deal, I might pick up others, but I’m not in a hurry to.
Have you tried any Face Q sheet masks? Do you like them? I’ve only tried the Ocean + Aloe one. I also do not know if they are available locally in Malaysia so if anyone knows (not through sprees but in stores – online or physical) please let us know. :)
Paris B
Face Q Sheet Masks are from Taiwan and mine was an online purchase at US$12+/box of 10 masks. Local availability unknown. Available locally at Watson’s stores.
i got my FaceQ from taiwan..it was a 35pcs pack with various flavours, costs around NT500-600…
at the moment, i only tried Caviar and Hyaluronic Acid Moisture with ear hooks and i really loved it…
very very moisture and my skin feels supple =)
That sounds pretty cheap but then it is a Taiwan brand so definitely cheaper there :) So it comes with ear hooks now? I might have to skip that one :P
I love this mask to max!!! One of my HG mask…It gives me instant hydration for my skin are really very dry. I got mine for about RM2/pc so I guess it’s a steal..I’ve tried out the other version and I shall say I love this and Caviar the most. You should give it a try. Anyway, Face Q mask are available locally in Watson i think the price is around RM49+ one box. =)
Caviar… sounds lux! ;) Thanks for the rec and for letting us know its available in Watson’s :)
I love this mask too !!! i don’t find it dripping while i using it… lols… I got it via forum for about Rm2.40 … Cynthia got it at Rm2/pc is really a steal… =)
I love the pink and purple package more.
Maybe I’m just particular but I’ve used about 5 so far and it drips like a leaky tap :P
I’ve just tried it last week :D i like how moisture it made my face after i used it! somehow, quite sad to say, with the new ear hooks, i found out that the mask is only suitable for people with small face :O sad case! the ear hook cannot even reach my ear :( they should consider making different sizes masks lol maybe from size S to XL!
Ah… so the ear hooks are new then? I have a big face so it probably won’t fit me >.<
ooops i am a sucker for cute packaging :p
i also find that the consistency of thickness of sheet masks may vary even though they are of the same brand.
Yep that’s called poor quality management :P
Gosh.. Wanna try FaceQ! I’ve heard many good things about it. Apparently they’re much better than MBD. I actually prefer a thin sheet =/ It feels much more comfortable and adheres well
It does adhere well and maybe because its so wet, it just sticks to your face without falling off :) Just be careful when you open it because tearing it is a very likely thing to happen!
Need to try this mask soon. I’ve only recently discovered My Beauty Diary masks at Guardian. Bought a box set with mixed ‘flavours’. They’re not bad, not HG material. I love the scents though :)
Oho I think I bought that box set from Guardian too! :D I’m not crazy about the scents but I keep them on hand for an inexpensive mask treat on Sunday evenings :D
Hi Paris,
I have followed your blog for several months now and want to let you know that I really enjoy reading it. Thank you for your regular update, it is one of the highlight of my evening after long day at work. I will be going to Taiwan shortly so this review is just in time. I will definitely keep my eyes out for these mask to give them a go. Thanks again.
P.S I really like Bones too, it is such funny show.
Thank you Shirley! I am most gratified and its lovely hearing from you! I hope you enjoy your trip to Taiwan – there’s lots of shopping and eating to be had, I’m told! I haven’t been there yet :) I love Bones! Don’t you think Bones and Booth are just tooo cute?! :D
I think it is just my beauty diary in another packaging. They are produced by the same food company.
Yes they are :) But it does feel different from My Beauty Diary masks – I think the quality’s lower but its also cheaper :)