There are "four mythical beasts" in the world of applying face masks, and the more popular versions are: La Mer Firming and Lifting Essence Mask, La Prairie Caviar Essence Sleeping Mask, VALMONT Bliss Mask and Chanteca Diamond Mask. Among them, La Mer Firming and Lifting Essence Mask has undoubtedly become the first of the "Four Divine Beasts" with its excellent stability maintenance and repair effect.
 
In 2018, La Mer launched the Brightening Essence Mask, a novel concept that elevates the ritual of using the mask. Its lead serum has a light and thin texture and excellent spreadability. After cleansing, squeeze two pumps and apply to the face, soothing the skin first. The mask has a white gel-like texture and can be applied evenly with the included velvet mask brush. The upper face is slightly sticky, but not greasy and heavy, and some people have a slight feeling of heat and irritation when they first put it on the face. The Brightening Serum Mask is designed for short-term use and gradually melts on the upper face and can be washed off in eight minutes. It can also be used without washing and directly following the cream for daily use, prolonging the moisturizing care effect.
 
This set of masks includes a bottle of pilot essence and a can of application mask, priced at 2400 yuan. This set of masks is a great choice for those who want to try La Mer's essences and masks at a relatively affordable price. For those who have clear whitening needs, in fact, whitening essence can be satisfied, and can avoid the risk of excessive water absorption and cracking of the stratum corneum caused by the application of the mask, and the skin barrier will be damaged.
 
The Brightening Essence Mask is based on glycerin and squalane for excellent moisturizing properties, leaving skin softer and more comfortable the next day. The mask uses yeast extract and rich antioxidants to achieve gentle whitening, making it ideal for mature skin in need of yellowing. However, when it comes to instant brightening, this mask doesn't stand out. The Brightening Serum Mask also continues La Mer's usual soothing treatment, containing classic seaweed extract, but it is not as soothing as the Firming and Lifting Essence Mask.
 
La Mer's products are leading the industry in soothing performance, and their masks have earned a good reputation among users with sensitive skin. La Mer's mask is both moisturizing and repairing, and can provide instant stability and repair for skin with occasional redness and sensitivity. The application mask is more flexible than the patch mask and can meet the needs of the zoned treatment.
 
La Mer Firming & Lifting Essence Mask uses the seaweed extract of La Mer, which contains a variety of antioxidants such as peptides and lecithin, focusing on firming the skin; But due to its loose shape, the firming lift of this mask is not outstanding. Soothing and repairing is the true job of this mask, moisturizing, nourishing and improving dry lines. Among them, sunflower seed oil, sesame seed powder, eucalyptus globulus leaf oil and other anti-inflammatory ingredients can effectively soothe sensitive redness of the face, calm acne and close the mouth, and are most suitable for first aid.
 
Oily skin users who are concerned about over-moisturizing can only use it on areas that need first aid. As a reminder, don't use it too often as a daily skincare product, as using it too often can increase sensitivity. Applying a mask is a brief process of overhydration that acts on the skin's surface, when the skin barrier "opens up" and nutrients and risk substances are more easily entered. For sensitive skin, wearing any mask is a risky act in itself.
 
The Firming Lifting Serum Mask is a pale green balm with a silky, thick texture and a rustling mashed potato texture when applied. After a period of time, the face becomes transparent, with an oily feeling, and it is relatively refreshing after washing. Note that after applying the mask, the stratum corneum has a high moisture content, loose structure, and more fragile skin, so it is not recommended to wash it with facial cleanser, and it can be followed by other skin care products after washing with water. The official price of the firming and lifting essence mask 50ml is 2200 yuan.