My Fine Lines Smoothed Overnight Thanks to This $19 Skin-Plumping Korean Mask

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I’ve tried thousands of anti-aging skin care products…and hundreds have proven underwhelming. Ergo, I’ve become skeptical of lofty claims, particularly those that promise results overnight. Nevertheless, when I caught wind of a viral sleeping mask from Medicube—a Korean brand used by Hailey Bieber and yours truly—I could hardly resist giving it a go. Simply put: Its Collagen Overnight Wrapping Peel Off Facial Mask, which promises smoother, bouncier skin by morning, has significantly softened my skepticism.

Medicube Collagen Overnight Wrapping Peel Off Facial Mask

$19 at Amazon

The Medicube Collagen Overnight Wrapping Peel Off Facial Mask is a deeply hydrating, wrinkle-plumping solution for dull, tired complexions. The gel-like formula’s anti-aging ingredients yield softer, younger-looking skin after a single night’s sleep. Furthermore, the mask prevents transepidermal water loss—a skin-drying phenomenon that typically occurs at night.

The formula dispenses as a soothing gel and dries down to a thin, glasslike mask within 20 minutes. The application experience alone is a treat at the end of a long day—particularly when skin is parched, as mine has been this season. I revel in its instant, calming relief—though I’m most impressed by my skin’s transformation the following morning, which is akin to sleeping 12 hours, having a stellar facial, and glugging a gallon of green juice.

Incidentally, the mask- removal process, which entails peeling a clingfilm-like sheet away from the skin, is satisfying in and of itself. I’ve tried similar overnight masks, only to find myself frustrated by the crusty, skin-tightening feel—and residue on my pillowcase the following morning. Medicube’s, however, dries in a silky, skin-cocooning sheet and peels away in one fell swoop sans flaking.

As for its plumping power, the mask features two humectants: sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, which attract and retain moisture. Consequently, fine lines (which appear more prominent when skin is dry) fade by morning, and skin appears significantly plumper throughout the day.

Additionally, the formula contains niacinamide, a brightening, pore-whilling powerhouse beloved by virtually every dermatologist I’ve ever met. Ceramides—lipids that comprise much of the skin barrier—address rough texture, smooth fine lines, and strengthen skin’s natural defenses.

More than 30,000 Amazon shoppers have purchased Medicube’s Collagen Overnight Mask in the past month alone. One noticed that “so many lines and wrinkles” had “disappeared” after one night’s use, adding that their skin has been looking “so much younger” since using the mask. Another reported a “soft and glowy” complexion when they woke, while a final fan who had been struggling with “dullness” swore the $19 formula “rejuvenated” their “wrinkled face” after “one night.”

For plumper, smoother, fresher-looking skin in the morning—and an indulgent bedtime treat—try Medicube’s $19 Collagen Overnight Wrapping Peel-Off Mask. I can almost guarantee you’ll thank me. Shop similar treatments, below.

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