Here's my second mask review! This is on the Mask. A favorite among the r/asianbeauty crowd, I put this mask to the test to see if it lives up to its claims. This mask costs between $10-$14 for a 10 pack depending on the seller. MBD is great because it's so readily available outside of Asia. I see it all the time in Chinatown, New York and you can also get it via Amazon Prime. I've seen it mostly go for around $13 though, which isn't a bad deal.
Benefits & Ingredients: (3/4) The Black Pearl Mask claims to have whitening and nourishing benefits, which comes from the black pearls. It is recommended for normal to dry skin types, that are dull or lackluster. Now my skin type is combination, but it can get dull sometimes when the weather is bleh. Taking a look at the cosDNA, I see that the top ingredients are generic moisture binding ingredients found in many sheet masks like Butylene Glycol. I do see Aloe Vera Juice and hyaluronic acid further down on the list. Take note that some ingredients may be irritation triggers, like Triethanolamine. Overall, I did see some glowing effect after I took off the mask, and some brightening. However, it wasn't enough to wow me.
Mask Fit: (4/4) I think this is the new MBD mask from 2015, and I quite like the fit of the new masks! The texture is paper-thin and clings well to my skin, and I like the fact that there are no eye flaps. The overall shape and length are very good. The nose area is a bit shorter than I would like but it does not take away from the perfect rating.
Scent: (3/4) I found the scent to be pleasant, and mildly fragrant. I couldn't quite pinpoint what the smell was like, but it wasn't very memorable.
Serum Level: (3/4) I managed to squeeze enough excess serum to fill a 7ml jar, which is enough for me to use for quite a while! The serum is very liquidy too, so it made it easy to transfer into the jar.
Overall, I give this mask a score of 3.3 out of 4, which places it good, but would only buy if on sale category.
