Garnier Hydra Bomb Pomegranate Tissue Mask Review

This is a hydrating mask and doesn't make you react to the chemicals. This is so good. It makes your skin feel super. This leaves your face glowing. I loved it so much.

I was so excited to review this mask. I haven't tried a sheet mask in a long time so I was ready to delve in again. In particular the pomegranate extract intrigued me, as well as the promise of intensively rehydrated skin!

The packaging is pretty, easy to rip to get in to. The $4.99 price tag makes me think of it as more of a treat, but I love that you would be able to pick this up at the supermarket. I also love that they have teamed up with "TerraCycle" a leader in beauty recycling which is a cool idea.

Upon opening the package I wasn't that in love with the scent - just smelt like chemicals to me. Although it did smell slightly more sweet once I got it onto my face. I'm not sure the reason for having the blue protective film on it - just seemed unnecessary. It felt very gloopy but was easy to apply and sat on my face nicely. IT felt like a nice size and even fit over my five-head. Initially this feels like it will slide off your face so it is best to lean back while wearing (my arm got sore holding my iPad above my head playing a YouTube video). But eventually it dries down a wee bit and clings to your face better. Afterwards I massaged the excess formula into my skin then removed the rest with a cotton pad. To be honest I didn't notice that much difference in my skin straight away. However it did feel nicely moisturised, and I didn't have any issues of redness on my sensitive skin.

I like this and think I would purchase as a treat when travelling for dehydrated skin (but maybe not wear on the plane itself, might get some odd looks there). I also think this would make a nice treat to buy friends. In particular I think the best thing about things like this is taking 15min out of your day to look after yourself and not worry/think/do anything else.

I really really REALLY like this mask. It was easy to unfold and apply, there was only one layer of plastic to remove so it didn't feel like you were juggling a deal eel (strange comparison, but it works), and I didn't feel suffocated by it!! The scent was sweet but subtle, which is great in my opinion because right under your nose for 15 minutes doesn't need to be heavily scented or you can risk a headache. Once applied the mask smoothed to my skin very easily without leaving me looking like a serial killer. And I loved that the eye, mouth and nose holes were comfortable. I was able to use the excess gel-like mixture on my lips and on my neck to really get the most out of the product.

Wearing it for the 15 minutes was very comfortable, without having to worry about slippage. I was able to peel my mask off and feel hydrated right then. The packaging suggests either rubbing in the excess product or wiping it off with a cotton pad, I opted for the rubbing-it-in method. This was successful, however took a lot longer than I expected; after some light rubbing my face felt tacky/sticky, which got me worried, but after waiting it out for 10 minutes everything had sunk in 100% and dried off (extended time being the ONLY reason this doesn't have 5 stars), leaving my skin the softest it has been in a long time! My fiance wasn't sure he was even touching my me yet when he stroked my face kind of soft. The next morning my skin still feels plump and refreshed and ready to take on the world!!

I really enjoyed this product.

It was easy to apply with a blue protective film to help you position the mark. You then pull the blue film off. The mask was really moist so stuck to my skin easily. It has a serum-like texture.

I have super sensitive skin but didn't experience any issues with this mask which was such a relief. My skin felt moisturised and I noticed my makeup went on really smooth this morning.

I do find the claims about fine lines, plumper skin and radiant skin in one week to be a bit misleading. In the small print it says that this information came from a test of 54 women using the mask three times in one week. I personally don't know many people who would use a sheet mask three times a week. I think this mask is good for moisturising but wouldn't rely on the claims of plumping and reducing fine lines.

For me, the only thing that makes me hesitant to repurchase the product again is the packaging. It's not recyclable and I feel like it's more environmentally friendly to buy a mask in a jar. But I have just seen on the Garnier that they have just partnered with Terracyle with their partnership launching in 2018. When that kicks off I'd happily buy this product again!

Now this could be bias because I love my tissue masks. This is packaged in a large component and it is a large mask once opened it firs to my face just right which isn't always the case as I have a rather large face. It has alot of product and is quite wet. When applying it does make a bit of a nuisance but a small price to pay. I left it on for 20mins and used the excess product to spread around uncovered skin. ( I do this often with product from masks) very cooling to skin it was a nice relief to wear. At completion my skin felt soft and cool. I was happy. There were no side effects from this but anything that was different my skin looked d clam and felt cool and refreshed.

Ok so first things first I'm a complete tissue mask (or mask in general) newbie so this was a new experience for me. I spent Saturday morning out horse riding with sunscreen on my face so decided that Saturday afternoon was a good time to test out its effects post shower.

The packet is nice and fairly easy to open. I would recommend using scissors rather than tearing it if you want to avoid some of the formula sliding out of the opening as you tear it. First impression: the packet was really cute and bright with clear instructions on application and duration. The smell wasn’t particularly strong – so now 48 hours after doing it I can’t remember the scent. The application: oh wow. This part I honestly did not enjoy. I hadn’t anticipated how wet this mask would feel and it was nearly sensory overload. Smoothing it onto my face resulted in the formula sliding out at the edges and I had to grab a tissue and wipe around the edges so that I could put up with it. By the end of 15 minutes I was dealing with it ok but for me it was not an enjoyable experience. It slid down my face a bit if I moved my mouth and I had to readjust it a good few times. The result: holy moly it was amazing. My skin felt (and still feels) super hydrated. It was so soft and nice that I went to a friend’s birthday party without putting any makeup on except lipstick. Sunday I went horse riding with another friend and for a walk along the beach, I did put on Thin Lizzy for some SPF, and washed it off in the afternoon with trilogy cleansing oil. Fast forward to now – Monday lunchtime and my skin still feels amazing.

The Verdict: This mask left my skin feeling amazing… but… for me I don’t think I can get past just how wet/slimy this felt for me. There’s no way this will end up in my regular routine but I might be able to brave it every now and again for a treat. I didn’t notice any difference in ‘evening the skins complexion’ but it did feel amazing!

This mask is so good! Left my skin feeling hydrated and refreshed. I’m definitely going to work this mask into my skin care routine. Was pretty comfortable to wear and wasn’t super wet that it slipped and slides all over your face. Also found the serum it left on my skin so nice and hydrating and once massages in, my skin felt great. Would highly recommend to people with dry skin and would 100% use again

The mask was really pleasantly scented and definitely gave a fresh aroma which was nice. I found the mask to be an interesting fit - rather large sizing and the slots for your eyes, nose and mouth didn’t work for me very well. The instructions insisted that you apply the mask to a clean face and remove the blue film surrounding the real mask - this seemed a bit unnecessary and soaked up extra nutrients/serum. Other than the fit and the blue film, I was seriously impressed by the mask it made my skin (normally dry) feel very soft and hydrated. It promises 24 hour hydration and I definitely saw the plump, hydrated skin I received continue into the morning the night after use. I found that the mask was loaded with hydrating serum and could have been used again rather than simply throwing it out after once use. I would use the mask again because I normally have quite dry skin and it gave my dull skin a boost and brighten which was a nice change!