Garnier Vitamin C Anti Fatigue Ampoule Face Sheet Mask

First off, we’ve been seeing more and more ampoules from brands over the last few months, but what are they?? Here’s what I found on the net: ‘An ampoule is a supercharged serum with higher concentrations of active ingredients that you're meant to use for a finite amount of time as a booster or when you're having a skin crisis of some sort. (It is recommended) using them before your essence or serum.’ Okay.. so how often should I use them if I’m having a bad skin week? ‘ However, unlike a daily toner or moisturizer, ampoules aren't mean't to be incorporated into your skincare routine everyday. "Due to their high concentration and active ingredients, ampoules should not be used consistently," Josie Holmes, esthetician at SKINNEY Medspa in New York City, says. (From another article) Instead, plan to use an ampoule two to three times a week after cleansing and toning, when the skin is best adjusted to absorb the active ingredients, says Dr. Chang. "I recommend applying serums and moisturizers after using the ampoules so that the higher concentrations of active ingredients are absorbed first."’

Right! Now onto the review. I’ve never tried an ampoule. I have a daily cleanser, serum, moisturiser, and eye cream routine. It certainly takes a lot to get my dry, dull, and tired skin glowing. And even then, sometimes I still look like I’ve crawled out of a dusty hole. #sadlife

Price: at $5.99 (from Brand Outlet) I certainly couldn’t afford to incorporate this into my daily routine so it’s good that it’s not meant to be. Packaging: very clear information and directions, easy to handle and open. The mask: easy to handle/unfold, and incredibly simple to apply. Fits snugly and covers the face well. Before use: I had not applied any products yet, but I did cleanse my face in preparation to apply the mask. My skin was dry and blotchy, lots of redness. Application and use: unlike other masks, this one was not a cold shock to the skin. I was able to spread it evenly and it covered most areas. For the areas, such as under eyes and corners of the nose, that it didn’t reach, I simply massaged excess liquid into. During the short 5 minutes that these masks are supposed to be worn, I noticed a tingly sensation, but it was nice. It reminded me of the feeling you get when you’re all bundled up in the snow and there’s a chilly breeze tickling your cheeks. After use: like I said, 5 minutes is no time at all. Apply your mask, boil the kettle, and make yourself a cuppa while it does it’s magic. I noticed a definite improvement! After removing the mask and massaging the excess into my skin, I let it dry and had a good look. My skin was brighter, almost glowing. It FELT better, not so dry and tired. It really did wake my face up! It didn’t do much for the redness, unfortunately, but I’m certainly not so blotchy.

Overall, I definitely will be incorporating these mask sheets into a weekly skin care routine. They’re perfect for a wake-my-skin-up before going out.