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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3.2 AHC

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3.3 Abib

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3.4 Dr. Jart+

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3.5 All Natural

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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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