My face has been going through it lately. Between the central heating sucking every last drop of moisture out of the air and a few too many salty late-night snacks, I woke up Tuesday morning looking less like a glowing goddess and more like a piece of crumpled parchment paper. I needed an intervention that my regular moisturizer just could not provide. That is when I remembered I had the Dr.Jart+ Cooling Mask Treats set tucked away in my vanity, waiting for a skin emergency just like this one.
The Creepy Baby Face Phenomenon
If you have ever seen these masks in the wild, you know the packaging is... a choice. There is a giant, slightly unsettling rubber baby face staring at you from the box. But once you get past the futuristic aesthetic, the experience is pure luxury. This set comes with three masks: two of the famous Cryo Rubber Masks (one for firming and one for moisturizing) and one Vital Hydra Solution Pro sheet mask. The rubber masks are a two-step process. You slather on a thick, jelly-like ampoule first, then slap the two-piece rubber mask on top to lock it all in. It feels heavy, cold, and incredibly substantial. I probably look like a serial killer while wearing this, but I have never been more relaxed. There is no scent to speak of, which is a blessing for my currently irritated skin.
The Sunday Night Reset
I decided to put the Cryo Rubber Moisturizing Mask to the ultimate test during a particularly long Sunday night bath. Usually, sheet masks start to peel off or dry out from the steam, but this rubber situation stayed perfectly in place. It felt like a weighted blanket for my face. I left it on for a full 40 minutes while I listened to a podcast, and the cooling sensation never went away. Here is how it actually performed:
- Immediate Hydration: My skin felt plump and bouncy the second I peeled the rubber off.
- Cooling Effect: It noticeably took down the redness around my nose and cheeks.
- Product Absorption: Unlike some masks that leave a sticky film, the ampoule actually sank into my skin.
- Ease of Use: The two-piece design means it actually fits a human face without bunching up.
The Final Verdict
For about $20, this set feels like a massive steal. If you went to a spa for a professional cooling treatment, you would easily be out $100 plus tip. The Dr.Jart+ Cooling Mask Treats give you that same "just had a facial" glow without having to leave your house or put on real pants. The Vital Hydra Solution Pro mask is great for a quick hit of moisture, but those rubber masks are the real stars of the show. They are weird, they are messy, and they work better than almost anything else I have tried for emergency hydration.
Who Should Buy This:
- Anyone dealing with seasonal dryness or "winter skin."
- People who love a spa-at-home experience and do not mind looking a little scary for 30 minutes.
- Gift shoppers looking for a cool, high-impact stocking stuffer or "thank you" present.
Who Should Skip This:
- The impatient types who want a mask that takes five minutes or less.
- Anyone who gets claustrophobic with heavy products on their face.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Lauren