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.

I always have to giggle at my self when I have a mask on, so does my partner. Right let’s get down too it!!

Did it transform my skin ? Hmmmm no but I did like the way it made my skin feel so soft after. I still looked tired after but I feel like maybe I needed more than one mask too notice a difference?

I definitely wish that over time garnier will go a bit more natural with their products.

I have sensitive skin and felt okay with this! But apart from my skin feeling soft I would say I really didn’t see results. I’d still recommend to others because it could work for them.

I've done a fair amount of sheet masks in my time, especially in the era of lockdowns, so I'm quite fussy. This was a nice option in that it only sits on your face for 5 mins, so awesome to use before work or going out, or simply if you're time-poor. It smelt nice – but wasn't as pineapple-y as I was hoping.

After 5 mins of having the mask on my face, it did feel good. I felt more hydrated and dewy which was nice. The only thing I didn't like was the residue left afterward. I massaged it into my face as per the package instructions, but it stuck around for a good 5-10 mins afterwards and felt quite sticky. I had to put a layer of moisturiser on over the top to have a suitable base to put makeup on.

All in all I think I would rather buy the cheapie sheet masks from Mecca that doesn't leave a sticky residue at the end, but this is a nice option to grab from the supermarket.

The first thing I noticed about this face mask is that it's super wet and a little sticky. It feels cool and refreshing on and has a yummy sweet juicy smell.

I left the mask on for 10 minutes and didn't notice much visable difference but felt refreshed. I wiped my face with a warm flannel after because it leaves a sticky residue that I didn't want all over my pillow.

Overall it's a nice product and I would buy it on special and use it again.

I was lucky enough to be sent this product to trial. I have never really had much luck with face masks - my skin just never seems to look any better after using them (that being said, it also doesn't usually look any worse so I can't really complain). So, I was a little hesitant about his product.

And I have to say I was quite impressed - it exceeded my expectations! It didn't necessarily make my skin look amazing or was a miracle cure to looking permanently exhausted. But I would by this again because of one simple thing:

It gave me 5 minutes of relaxation!

The best part about this product is it is a quick facemask - the problem I have with other masks is they usually require over 10 minutes. I just can't sit still for that amount of time! But 5 minutes is doable and actually relaxing. It is so quick you could chuck this on over your morning tea break if you wanted! It also smells really refreshing and calming, and the coolness of the product wakes up your skin.

The only downside for me was that it was quite messy. I suppose it is a good thing that the mask contains a lot of product, but it was not an easy feat to unfold the mask and then not get the product everywhere.

Great face mask for the price. Some of the cheaper facemask can come off as cheap and nasty leaving your skin feeling greasy. But this Garnier Vitamin c mask was not like that at all. It was easy to use and felt nice and cooling on my skin. The scent wasn't too strong and I felt refreshed after using it.

Defiantly would recommend as it was one of the better ones out there.

This was lovely to use, has a nice smell too. Easy to apply,leave it on for 10 minutes and remove, then massage all the serum into the skin without washing it off. My face definitely looked refreshed and I was glowing in the areas you would apply highlighter. When skin dries it feels sticky. No breakouts from this. Would use again.

I’m not usually a user of sheet masks, so I wasn’t sure what I was getting into. I really enjoyed that it felt nice and cool on my face, but getting it to sit right was an absolute pain, around the eyes it was a nightmare. if you have issues with things being too close to your eyes, you’ll hate this. I left it on for the recommended time, and lightly massaged the remaining product into my skin. It left my skin feeling sticky (maybe a good primer for foundation) and I noticed no other differences in my skin. I did have a great time freaking my family out while wearing it, but with no noticed benefits and the fact I found it impossible to relax while wearing it, I wouldn’t use it again.

I'm a big fan of sheet masks and usually use at least one a week to give my skin a hydration boost after sitting in an air conditioned environment all week. I like the packing on this mask, its compact and the message is clear what kind of mask it is and what it aims to do. The mask itself is easy to unfold and sturdy (nothing worse than trying to unfold a mask thats too thin and keeps ripping), the scent that is infused into the serum is quite over powering and once on my face was quite intense which I didn't like. After removing the mask my skin felt nice, hydrated and plump however the feeling did not last long and my skin felt like normal within a few hours. All up its a nice cheap and cheerful mask for something fun but there are much better masks on the market which have longer lasting results for a slightly higher price.

I LOVE sheet masks, but this one just didn't really do it for me.

The small packet is great for the environment, but it means the slippery yet sticky mask is folded a million times. And unfolding it is a blooming nightmare.

Once unfolded this fits well and molds to your face. It doesn't slip around despite being slathered to excess in serum.

It feels instantly cooling and is super refreshing, I definitely buy into the 'anti fatigue' ange. However it left me feeling covered in sticky product - the next morning I could still feel the product on my skin, which I did not like.

I love Garnier sheet masks but this isn't one I'd go out of my way to buy again/