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I tried out the Korean skincare trend of daily masking to see if it would improve my skin

This is how you do daily masking right, just like your favourite K-celebs

By Vanessa Chia - 

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If you’re a fan of K-dramas, you’ll notice that the South Koreans are big fans of facial masks. The famed glass skin trend stipulates using a face mask as one of its 10 skincare steps, and many K-pop idols like (G)I-dle’s Minnie, Twice’s Momo and Red Velvet’s Joy credit daily masking – from sheet to sleeping masks – for their flawless and supple complexions.

In Korea, this “one day, one pack” method promises to help you achieve smooth and dewy skin. And I have to attest that it helps. I’ve never been into daily masking, but in the past year, I’ve enjoyed winding down every night with a sheet mask. And I can see why the K-pop idols love them – my skin is softer, smoother, and there’s a lit-from-within glow every day.

You should note, though, that not every type of mask is suitable for daily use. While hydrating masks can be used every day to give skin a moisture boost, clay and peeling masks that contain exfoliating acids, like glycolic acid, should only be used two to three times a week, depending on your skin type. However, you can switch up your masking routine by using a different mask every day to let your skin reap the best benefits. Here are our fave options.

For morning prep: Ohiohoo Re’Juice Fig, $49

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The wash-off gel mask helps revitalise dull skin while conditioning it, so it looks smooth and radiant. It’s made with real figs, plus papaya, passionfruit and apricot extracts.

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For morning prep: ZA Wake Up Morning Primer Masks – Pore Care, $14.90 (box of five sheets)

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Each mask contains a refreshing serum, and helps tighten pores and improve skin texture for a smoother complexion. Also keeps the skin feeling fresh and shine-free during the day.

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For morning prep: Saborino Morning Facial Sheet Mask – Botanical, $21.90 (pack of 28 sheets)

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Each sheet contains botanical extracts like coix seed, rosemary leaf and camomile flower, to instantly brighten and hydrate for a smooth and supple complexion. All it takes is just one minute.

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Masks for your hair: Percy & Reed Bye Bye Dry Hydrating TLC Mask, $40

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A deep-conditioning mask that repairs frizz, damaged or chemically treated hair. Ideal as an intense stand-alone treatment, it can also be used daily in place of conditioner to get hair soft and manageable.

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Masks for your hair: Lux Hair Supplement Deep Care Hair Mask, $19.90

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The formula contains a blend of 10 different amino acids, to help repair and revitalise hair so it becomes easier to manage.

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For night-time nourishment: Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask, $45

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The updated formula uses a probiotics complex to soothe, repair and rebalance the skin’s microbiome for healthier skin when you wake up.

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For night-time nourishment: Skin Inc Custom Recovery Sleep Mask, $168

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A customised overnight mask containing skin-loving boosters (choose two from five options – Soothe, Age-Proof, Clarify, Glow and Detox) to address your skin concerns. Each booster contains 1,000 encapsulated active capsules that is mixed with a mask base (gel or cream) for the perfect mask cocktail.

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For night-time nourishment: Farmskin Superfood Salad Facial Sheet Mask Set, $24.90 (box of seven sheets)

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Each box contains different superfood masks to address the skin’s ever-changing condition day by day, providing nutrients and vitamins to revive, nourish and hydrate it. Choose from four sets: Tomato to revitalise, Carrot for pore- refining, Avocado to nourish, and Coconut for radiance.

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For night-time nourishment: Sephora Collection Lip Sleeping Mask, $11

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Essential fatty acids and antioxidants nourish, hydrate, protect and soften the lips while you sleep. Comes in strawberry or vanilla.

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