Unbiased, Unpaid, Blunt Review of the Creepy Hanacure Face Mask
Well if there’s one thing I know for sure: Drew Barrymore wouldn’t lie to me. Therefore, I had to buy the creepy South Korean Hanacure mask and review it for you.
I know you've seen the Facebook ads... and seriously #WHATISGOINGON. But if there's one thing I know: South Korea is way ahead of the beauty game. And it's not that I don't believe the all the reviews floating around.
It's just that I don't believe them.
Disclaimer: Hanacure doesn't know me. I don't care what they think of me. I bought this myself. The end.
And yes, my nail polish always looks like a 5-year old’s.
THE CLAIMS
This mask uses botanicals fused with CO2 OctoLift™ patented technology to basically detox all the deep impurities out of your skin, meanwhile peptides work to restore, firm, lift, and brighten. Per their site:
The Lifting Serum is mixed with the Gelling Solution to create a Purifying Compound that absorbs and discharges all impurities deep in your pores. The Purifying Compound fuses with carbon dioxide in the air with our CO2 OctoLift™ technology and creates a strong binding force that produces the lifting and firming effects on your skin. Within minutes, powerful botanical extracts are released to soothe and calm problematic skin while peptides work to target all other signs of aging, revealing a noticeably improved complexion, time after time.
Applying the Hanacure Mask
I ordered the one time use for $25. The others are a 4-pack and that was a bit too pricey for something that I wasn't entirely sure wouldn't turn me into a gremlin.
You get this box with a vile of firming serum, a container of gel something or other, and an applicator brush. You have to carefully follow the instructions for mixing it up.
You only peel up the corner of the gel container and pour the firming serum in. Then put the lid back over and shake for 20 seconds.
Brush it on like normal. It's almost enough for two faces, so I took it down my neck and backs of hands.
This is how I looked after just applying it — beware it is very sticky, so keeping your hair back is a good idea.
Hanacure mask 10 Mins Later
After the first ten minutes, you’ll notice some crackling and also….you can't move your face. And per instructions, you SHOULDN’T TRY— you’re trying to smooth out wrinkles.
Like, it’s total ventriloquist vibes.
Hanacure mask 20 Minutes Later
Hanacure Mask 30 mins: WTF
This is when you start to wonder if you'll permanently look like this, and then you'll have a mild panic attack. Your face literally starts morphing. But just deal.
Yes, you'll feel like one of those snakey skinned sci-fi characters in a movie that you fell asleep in.
The Results
After 30 minutes, you wash it off with warm water. At first, it’s a bit red… then it goes away. I obviously did not touch up the below photo.
skin definitely felt super soft
brightened and evened tone - kinda glowy?
reduced redness where I had skin irritations or breakouts
fine lines were lessened
NOTE: I actually was able to naturally get rid of my acne scarring and sunspots for good this year — check my post on how I did that.
Keep in mind, this mask is meant to be done 1-2x weekly for a couple months until desired results, then once a month. You can view some of their science and skin studies here. After 10 applications, there was a measured 208% increase in luminescence (glow).
So it's not going to be a one mask miracle worker, BUT I will say it's pretty good. If you've got some issues like redness, dullness, acne, fine lines or if you've got an event coming up and want to look extra polished - this will get you on the right track.
Have you tried this creepy mask?
Brit
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