The sheet mask was invented in the 19th century by Madame Rowley of America. And it is currently used for various skincare purposes.
Currently, cosmetic companies worldwide are producing sheet masks, and Korean products are known to have the best price/performance ratio.
This seems to be the result of cosmetics companies’ efforts to meet demanding consumer tendencies, as Koreans are very interested in complexion and meticulously paying attention to quality and price.
Koreans’ interest in complexion has been around since the ancient era. From the old days, the qualities of a beautiful woman always have glossy white and clear skin.
The qualities of the beauty that Koreans have sought outwardly can be summarized as three white, three black, and three red;
- Three White: Skin texture, teeth, hands should be white,
- Three Black: Pupils, eyebrows, and eyelashes should be black,
- Three red: Lips, cheeks, and nails should be red,
This is also well expressed in a painting-Portrait of a Beauty, by Shin Yun-bok, a Korean genre painter.
In the past, sheet masks were used a lot by women for skincare, but recently they are widely used by men. This is because the perception that cosmetics are exclusively for women has changed a lot, and men also have a lot of interest in makeup and skincare.
There is a saying that fashion is coming back.
In Korea, men are not only interested in skincare in modern times.
In the classic Korean novel-Chunhyangjeon, about a love story that gets over the difference of social standings, written 300 years ago, there is a scene in which the male character Lee Mong-ryong puts on makeup to make the complexion look whiter before going to meet the female character Seong Chun-hyang.
In a word, it can be seen that modern Korean men are interested in skincare as a retro vibes from 300 years ago.
There is a saying that fashion is coming back.
In Korea, men are not only interested in skincare in modern times.
In the classic Korean novel-Chunhyangjeon, about a love story that gets over the difference of social standings, written 300 years ago, there is a scene in which the male character Lee Mong-ryong puts on makeup to make the complexion look whiter before going to meet the female character Seong Chun-hyang.
In a word, it can be seen that modern Korean men are interested in skincare as a retro vibes from 300 years ago.
What sheet masks are popular in Korea these days?
We surveyed the most satisfactory sheet mask products and brands with high recognition in Korea. If you are contemplating which sheet mask to use, please refer to the ranking below.
1. The top highest Satisfaction Products for 2020 are as follows.
| Brand | Product | Review | GPA |
| Dr. Jart+ | Cicapair Calming Mask | 177 | 4.32 |
| LOOKS & MEII | Centella Relaxation Perfect Calming Mask | 212 | 4.58 |
| MEDIHEAL | Teatree Care Solution Essential Mask EX | 414 | 4.24 |
| Abib | Gummy sheet mask Heartleaf sticker | 591 | 4.24 |
| Abib | Mild acidic pH sheet mask Honey fit | 223 | 4.34 |
2. Currently (March 2021), the ranking of brand awareness in Korea is as follows.
3. The most popular ranking among sheet masks by each brand is as follows.
3.1 MEDIHEAL
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1. MEDIHEAL – Tea Tree Essential Blemish Control Mask
2. MEDIHEAL – D.N.A Hydrating Protein Mask
3. Mediheal W.H.P White Hydrating Black Mask
4. MEDIHEAL – Pore Detox Oxygenating Bubble Mask
5. MEDIHEAL W.H.P Black Mask Ampoulex 10 Masks – 2 Step Sheet Mask + Ampoule Skin Care,+Skin Clearing +Hydrating
6. MEDIHEAL Best 5 Type Combo Mask Sheet Pack of 10 – Teatree+N.M.F Aquaring+ Lightbeam+Collagen Impact+W.H.P Hydrating
3.2 AHC
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1. AHC Premium VITAL C Complex Cellulose Mask 27ml
2. AHC 365 Red Serum Wrapping Modeling Facial Mask Sheet
3. AHC Deep-Care Wrapping Green Mask 4ea
4. AHC Face Mask Aqua Essentials Hydrating and Claming For Stressed and Tired Skin Calming 100% Cotton Sheet
5. AHC Multi Peptide Wrinkle care 100% cotton Mask 6-sheets
6. AHC Premium Cotton MASK 28ml x 8 (Pack of 8) Nurishing 2pack + White 2pack + Firming 2pack + Calming 2pack
3.3 Abib
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1. Abib Gummy sheet Mask Calming Relaxing Cooling HeartLeaf Sticker
2. Abib Mild acidic pH sheet mask Aqua Fit 30ml
3. Abib Mild acidic pH sheet mask Honey Fit 30ml
4. Abib Gummy sheet mask Milk sticker 30ml
5. Abib Mild acidic pH sheet mask Yuja Fit 30ml (10pcs)+Yuja essence Vitalizing pump 50ml
6. Abib Mild acidic pH sheet mask & Gummy sheet mask Trial set
3.4 Dr. Jart+
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1. Dr.Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Deep Hydration Mask Sheet 25g
2. Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Calming Mask Moisturizing And Smoothing Sensitive Skin
3. Dr Jart+ Dermask Ceramidin Skin friendly Nanoskin Sheet Mask
4. Dr. Jart Dermask Water Jet SOOTHING HYDRA SOLUTION Mask
5. Dr.Jart Face Mask 6 packs with Facial Barrier Mask+Vitamin-7 Sheet Mask in Skin Care Gift Set for Anti Wrinkle, Anti Aging, Hydrating, Intensive Moisturizing
6. 7 Day’s 7 Pieces with V7 Brightening+Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming+Ceramidin Facial Barrier+Porecting, Vital Hydra, Soothing Hydra, Brightening Solution.
3.5 All Natural
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1. All Natural [Dajayeon] Organic Houttuynia Cordata – 99% Naturally Derived – Collagen Boosting, Anti-Inflammatory, Clears Acne
2. All Natural [Dajayueon] Organic Blueberry-99% Naturally Derived Ingredients – Brighter, Softer Skin and Even Texture
3. ALL NATURAL organic BLACKBEAN face sheet mask pack 99% naturally derived ingredients – Wrinkle Prevention, Softer Skin and Even Texture (5pcs)
4. Sheets Mask for Men
Here are some popular sheet masks for men that you might want to recommend to your boyfriend.
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1. MEDIHEAL M.E.N Timetox Black Mask EX.10 Masks – Sebum Control & Pore Purifying Black Charcoal Facial Mask Sheet
2. CQMONG Diamond Ampoule Sheet Mask 10 PCS 1 Box | Korean Collagen Face Facial Mask Pack
3. SSANAI Charcoal & Tea Tree Mask fo Men 27ml Pack of 10 – Hydrating and Oil Control Pore Care Men Facial Mask Sheet
4. WIS Natural Hydrating Moisturizing Face Mask Sheets for Men, Oil Control, Shrink Pores, Anti Aging
5. BRO MASK: Korean Face Mask for Men | 2 Pc. Hydrating Anti Aging Sheet Masks
6. WOLF PROJECT | Hydrating Sheet Mask (5 Pack) – Hydrating and Moisturizing Face Mask For Men
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