I got a little confused when doing my research on this product. The one I have is called Lioele Waterdrop Sleeping Pack. Online, and in my press kit, a similar product appears to be known as Lioele V-Line Waterdrop Sleeping Pack. I’m going to assume they are the same thing unless shown otherwise, because pictures don’t lie! 😛
Lioele is a brand from Korea. I’m not too familiar with Korean brands so for me, I find it slightly lesser known, but no less affordable. I think its great how skincare and cosmetics coming out of Korea area pretty decent to use and affordable for the most part 🙂
The Waterdrop Sleeping Pack or V-Line Waterdrop Sleeping Pack is as the name implies, a sleeping mask – a product popular in Korean skincare. Its a thick gel that you apply on your skin but do not wash off and usually has hydrating properties to hydrate skin while you sleep. There is a slight difference to this one though that bears paying attention to.
The application of the Lioele Waterdrop Sleeping Pack requires you to apply a thick layer of the gel-cream all over your skin, and lightly massage it until water droplets form, then pat it into your skin and go to bed. Now, the first few times I used this I decided I didn’t like it.
That’s because I was using it the way I use most sleeping packs (like the Laneige Sleeping Pack) i.e. I apply a layer on my skin and go to bed and let it absorb by itself. When I use the Lioele this way, it feels thick and heavy on my skin and does not seem to absorb at all. My skin feels sticky and it was icky.
The directions on the box are of no help. They just say to apply it and go to sleep. Bah humbug! So I turned to the almighty Google and learnt the proper methods for applying this online, and voila! It suddenly felt so much better! When you rub it against your skin, it takes on a slightly watery texture and then, it sinks into your skin very quickly and easily. Really, this should be stated in the directions on the box! However if I apply too much, it is prone to feeling a bit oily. Its fine by morning but the after feel on using it is a bit uncomfortable.
I like the packaging, which is a nice slim pretty blue tube. It beats digging into a tub for your mask, and it makes it easier to travel with. There is a light scent which is fine. It smells very “light blue” if the colour had a smell 😛
I use this one about two or three times a week as I would a sleeping pack, and I tend to use it over moisturizer after cleansing and toning because that’s just how I like it. You can also use it on its own in place of moisturizer if you have oilier skin. The texture isn’t heavy and I experienced no problems with this one except for that slightly oily feel.
In a nutshell
An affordable sleeping mask by Korean brand Lioele. The name of this product is a little confusing as there apepar to be 2 names for the same product. The function is to hydrate your skin while you sleep and it also helps soothe your skin. I find that it does a fair enough job with skin hydration provided you use it the proper way as detailed above. If you just slap it on as you would any other sleeping pack, it doesn’t do a very good job at all.
Pros: Affordable, When used correctly skin feels hydrated and smooth
Cons: Instructions for proper use should be stated on the box
Here is the ingredient list which contains amongst others dimethicone and parabens, for those of you who might not like these on your skin.
For the price you pay (RM44.90/120ml) I think this is a pretty decent product that does what it says on the box provided you do it right. If you were to ask me to compare it to the Laneige Sleeping Pack EX which is also Korean and which I happen to like, I will still pick the Laneige one simply because it takes less work and my skin seems to like it without that oily feel. But for a budget option, I say get this one, because it does a decent job and has a small price tag 🙂
Have you tried this Lioele Waterdrop Sleeping Pack? Its supposed to be their bestselling product. Or have you tried anything from Lioele you think I should take a look at? 🙂
Paris B
Lioele Waterdrop Sleeping Pack retails at RM44.90/120ml at Lioele counters in Parkson department stores (Sg. Wang Plaza, The Mall, Festival City Setapak, Gurney Plaza, The Spring Kuching, Sibu, Bintang Megamall Miri and One Borneo Kota Kinabalu)
Stephy says
October 27, 2011 at 9:07 amInteresting eh, massage and form water drops.
So, this or Laneige is better?
ParisB says
October 27, 2011 at 7:03 pmYep, it takes on a watery feel after massaging. My skin seems to like Laneige better actually but the price differential is HUGE 😛
peach_ says
October 27, 2011 at 9:08 amI haven’t tried many Korean cosmetics, so I enjoy your reviews! It’s interesting how Korean/Japanese/French emphasize foremost on hydration, but for the US, not so much. This one looks like a fun, inexpensive treat.
ParisB says
October 27, 2011 at 7:04 pmI think the US brands go for anti-aging. Most Asian brands hit up hydration and whitening. You don’t need to bother with Korean skincare m’dear! You’re in Japan! :O
Hanny says
October 27, 2011 at 9:15 amooooo. Another one of them sleeping packs. I hope they do come out with one for acne/blackheads/pores. My skin is oily so hydration is not that much of a concern for me heehee
ParisB says
October 27, 2011 at 7:06 pmErm… most of the time sleeping packs are for hydration because leaving it on is supposed to help hydrate skin better. If its a treatment type of mask, its usually wash off. I prefer using a mud mask for pores. Clears out gunk in a jiffy! 😀 Oh and oily skin can be dehydrated too! So hydration is still important 🙂
iheartkoreanbeauty says
October 31, 2011 at 11:33 pmHiya actually they do have a few for blackheads/acne/ pores 🙂 The Baviphat apple AC sleeping mask is a good one for acne (I’ve tried tt) Holika and Baviphat both have sleeping masks for blackheads/pores- i’ve not tried either but they get decent reviews. Hope this helps 🙂
gin says
October 27, 2011 at 10:01 amoooo~ this looks good!
i am looking for a cheaper replacement for my laneige one! great timing paris!
hmm, does the description above means that not all parkson has lioele?
i live really close to 1U and its a hassle if they dont have it there……
Angel says
October 27, 2011 at 10:47 amHi Gin, I believe Lioele Malaysia has their own online store now. You can check out from http://www.lioelemalaysia.com/ and they offer delivery services. You can check their rates there.
From what I know, most of Lioele counters are only available mostly at Parksons at KL.
gin says
October 27, 2011 at 11:30 amwow thanks angel! this is really helpful!!!
THANK YOU!
ParisB says
October 27, 2011 at 7:06 pmDing ding! Right on cue eh? 😉 Based on the list I was shown, 1U & Pavilion weren’t on the list. But as Angel pointed out, they do sell online too (such a boon!) so I hope you get to try this 🙂
LeGeeque says
October 27, 2011 at 11:02 amI’m really curious by all these sleeping packs. Won’t you be worried to get it on your bed linen and all? Or are those products expected to sink into your skin? Sorry, so many n00b Qs.
ParisB says
October 27, 2011 at 7:09 pmActually no, they don’t get onto your bed linen. It shouldn’t because it should sink into your skin after a spell. You don’t really need a sleeping pack per se. Just pick up any gel cream moisturizer and slather it on overnight. That’s what a sleeping pack generally is 🙂
Rainy Days & Lattes says
October 27, 2011 at 11:25 amBest selling product!? Great review. I have to look for this!
ParisB says
October 27, 2011 at 7:09 pmLOL That got your attention didn’t it? 😉
jen says
October 27, 2011 at 11:49 amhaha!i think i also knew how light blue smells..:)
ParisB says
October 27, 2011 at 7:10 pmHAHA! I’m glad someone does 😀
Nicole says
October 27, 2011 at 12:38 pmhmm, so where can I get this one?
ParisB says
October 27, 2011 at 7:10 pmAs per the review above, at most Parkson stores listed at the end of the post. Or you can also try online at http://www.lioelemalaysia.com/ as per Angel’s comment.
alene says
October 27, 2011 at 2:44 pmwow no alcohol! i shall try!!
ParisB says
October 27, 2011 at 7:11 pmNo Alcohol Denat. you mean 😉
Connie De Alwis says
October 27, 2011 at 8:49 pmohhhh… sleeping mask hv to use 3 times a week kah? now I know where I’ve gone wrong. I thought 3 weeks once :p
ParisB says
October 28, 2011 at 9:37 amHAHA! I use it 3x a week because I use it like a mask treatment you know. Just that because its easier to use (no need to wash off) I use it more often 😀 Once in 3 weeks is too long lahhh
biianca says
October 27, 2011 at 10:19 pmHi Paris! Lovely review on the sleeping pack. Makes me love Lioele more! Heee. I have the Water Drop BB and it does the same thing too! It will form water droplets and really hydrating, even for oily skins! You should give it a try too, its a staple in my makeup now. Heee.
ParisB says
October 28, 2011 at 9:39 amOoh you’re a Lioele fan? 🙂 I’d never tried the brand before this and now that you mention the BB Cream, I remember seeing my friend’s. We opened the cap and droplets of water fell out! Surprised me. I have the pink BB cream which I really like. Haven’t tried the Waterdrop but will bear it in mind, thanks!
Sherry says
October 28, 2011 at 12:38 amMe using bio essence sleeping mask
ParisB says
October 28, 2011 at 9:39 amI haven’t tried that one – didn’t even know they had it!
Joyce says
October 28, 2011 at 8:58 pmnice review 😉 dropping by to say HI!!!
ParisB says
October 30, 2011 at 5:32 pmHi Joyce 🙂
Alexis says
October 29, 2011 at 9:44 aminteresting. i just bought laneige sleeping pack. first time was great but the flakiness came back the second morning. i’ve been using it everynight for a week now and no, it doesnt work for me. might wanna give lioele a try.
ParisB says
October 30, 2011 at 5:35 pmThanks for sharing. I have had quite good results using the Laneige Sleeping Pack. I found the Lioele one a little oily and less effective but who knows, it might actually be better for you which will be great on the wallet 😉
Vilma says
August 2, 2012 at 1:36 amThank you for this review! I’ve been thinking about purchasing this product, but I’m still not sure about it yet… I’m kind of cautious about the ingredients, since it’s a sleeping pack, so because I’m not too familiar with those things, I was wondering are there any ingredients that could harm your skin? Thank you ^^
Paris B says
August 4, 2012 at 3:20 pmI’m afraid I’m not familiar with ingredients as well. May have to check it out yourself, sorry!
Kaori says
January 28, 2013 at 8:47 amLOL, it got methylparaben 🙁
Really dissappointed with the product. Maybe i need to try the elishacoy water drop essence