The Barneys lineup includes five variations of the Hydrogel sheet mask, but before I get into the nitty gritty of each mask, here are the overall details for each. First things first: they're sold in bundles of five, plus one bundle of five that includes one of each mask. While I love a sheet mask in general, I do wish that these masks (and masks in general) would lean into a more sustainable model and be reusable. In that same vein, there is quite a bit of packaging that comes with the masks, and it's not clear if it's all recyclable.
That being said, there are a lot of great things about these masks. One of my favorite things about them that really sets them apart from other sheet mask offerings is the two-step nature. Each mask comes with its own Facial Toner Pad to gently exfoliate and hydrate the skin, which preps for the mask itself. Genius! I also love that these masks aren't huge — as someone with (I think) a normal-size face, sheet masks are often way oversize and end up layering over my hairline, ears, and way down the neck. The two pieces of these masks (top and bottom of the face) give a little wiggle room without swallowing up your entire face and everything around it. Plus, they're not so saturated in serum that they slide down while you're wearing it.
Now let's talk about the Barneys New York Beauty Double Action Hydrogel Mask Travel Lover ($75 for five). This mask is meant to be used during or post-flight to help replenish moisture; it uses ceramides and oatmeal extract to keep your skin moisturized. I am one of those people who loves an in-flight mask, so I used this mask on a five-hour flight from Los Angeles to New York. I loved that this one is a white-ish clear sheet (each mask is a different color) so it didn't make me stand out too much. I also was happy that the serum didn't drip off the mask or take 20 minutes to absorb into my skin after taking the mask off. It was a pretty low-key production from prep to finish, which I appreciated.
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