SOME BY MI Retinol Intensive Mask 5pcs (8809647392637)

Retinoids are effective and they are also the most common cause of people giving up on a routine. The SOME BY MI Retinol Mask takes the cautious route: retinol at 10 parts per billion, paired with retinal and bakuchiol, in a formula built around ten forms of hyaluronic acid and a heavy dose of centella asiatica.

That concentration is genuinely low, and it is worth being clear about. This is not a treatment-strength retinoid product. It is a mask that introduces the ingredient family gently, alongside soothing and hydrating ingredients that may help keep skin comfortable during use.

Bakuchiol is the plant-derived ingredient often described as a retinol alternative, and having all three together is the point of the formula. The micro-fibre sheet is soft and holds its shape against the face. As a SOME BY MI Retinol Intense Reactivating Mask, it works as an evening step, one or two times a week, and SOME BY MI shoppers in Canada usually reach for it after the AHA-BHA-PHA range.

Features

●        5 sheets, 22 ml each

●        Retinol (10 ppb), retinal and bakuchiol

●        Ten forms of hyaluronic acid

●        Centella asiatica root, leaf and whole plant extracts plus madecassoside

●        Tea tree leaf extract, beta-glucan and glutathione

●        Micro-fibre sheet

●        Elastic-Liposome delivery technology

Concerns

●        The look of fine lines and loss of firmness

●        Wanting to try a retinoid without the flaking

●        Skin that reacts to stronger anti-ageing products

●        Uneven texture

●        Dehydration alongside signs of ageing

Suitable For

●        Adult skin of all types, including sensitive

●        Anyone easing into retinoid ingredients

●        Evening use, one to two times a week

●        Layering under a moisturiser

Made In

South Korea.

●        Introduces retinol, retinal and bakuchiol at a gentle concentration

●        Ten forms of hyaluronic acid offset the dryness retinoids can cause

●        Centella asiatica and madecassoside keep the formula comfortable

●        The micro-fibre sheet holds its shape and sits close to the face

●        Skin looks smoother and better hydrated straight after removal

●        A five-sheet box suits weekly use

1.     Patch test on a small area such as the inner elbow before first use.

2.     Cleanse your face and apply toner.

3.     Remove the mask from the sachet and place it over the face, avoiding the eye and lip areas.

4.     Smooth it down around the nose and jaw.

5.     Leave on for 10 to 20 minutes.

6.     Remove and pat the remaining essence in until it absorbs. Follow with moisturiser.

7.     Use in the evening, one to two times a week.

8.     Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen the following morning.

Key Ingredients

●        Retinol (10 ppb), Retinal and Bakuchiol: the three retinoid-family and retinoid-alternative ingredients

●        Ten forms of hyaluronic acid: including sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and sodium acetylated hyaluronate

●        Centella Asiatica Root, Leaf and Whole Extract with Madecassoside: the soothing complex

●        Niacinamide: a widely used vitamin B3 ingredient, fourth on the list

●        Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract: the leaf extract rather than the essential oil

●        Beta-Glucan and Glutathione: further soothing and antioxidant ingredients

Claims

●        Contains retinol and retinal, both vitamin A derivatives. Use in the evening and wear sunscreen daily

●        Retinol is present at 10 ppb, a very low concentration

●        Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice

●        Patch test before first use, as recommended by the brand

●        A cosmetic mask. It is not a medical or dermatological treatment

●        Single-use mask. Do not reuse the sheet

●        Avoid the eye and lip areas

●        Do not use on the same evening as other strong actives such as acids or a separate retinoid

Full Ingredients

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Ether, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Trehalose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Squalane, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glucose, Glutathione, Panthenol, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Saccharomyces Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Retinol (10 ppb), Retinal, Madecassoside, Bakuchiol.

SOME BY MI is a Korean skincare brand best known for its AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle range, which built the brand a global following. Its formulations lean on centella asiatica and tea tree across most of the line, aimed at skin that is both reactive and looking for results.

C&C Cosmetics carries SOME BY MI alongside other Korean skincare, with shipping across Canada.

●        5 x SOME BY MI Retinol Intense Reactivating Mask sheets, 22 ml each