In the last few years, I feel like the entire world of skincare has completely blown up — but in the best way possible. There are so many different products out there to try, from serums to masks to essences to moisturizers, and the possibilities are endless. As a skincare obsessive (a phrase that basically means I spend an absurd amount of money, and time, on skincare), I try to stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest. I want products that work, but I also want products that are fun AF, and one such product I’ve been so curious about lately is the bubble mask.
This week on our Face Mask & Chill segment on Instagram Stories, I tried out a newly launched mask from H2O+ Beauty: The Soothing Probiotic Bubble Mask.
What really drew me to this mask is that it’s a bubble mask, but one that seems to be more than just on-trend. The fact that it has probiotics and champagne and yuzu extracts made me super curious, as I take probiotics religiously and also enjoy champagne, but had no idea how they’d actually benefit my skin. But if champagne could make me pretty, I definitely wouldn’t hate it.
The mask was so, so easy to apply, which, if you read last week’s story, you’d know is one of my top requirements for face masks. They can be such a pain, but this one required hardly any product at all, went on super easily, and was just generally a positive experience to put on. Within literal seconds, the liquid formula was turning into bubbles, and I could actually hear my face bubbling. For sure one of my most bizarre face mask moments EVER, but I didn’t hate it. It was pretty darn cool.
ICYMI on our Instagram Story, you can watch a video review of the mask below!
So what was the result? My skin felt extremely hydrated, and some acne scars (thanks, hormonal zits) were just a bit lighter. Overall, my skin felt way softer, and I was impressed to realize it’s not a single-use packet, but that you can actually use the mask several more times! H2O+ Beauty recommends using one packet 2-3 times, which is a straight up steal considering how affordable it is.
Plus, there was no weird tingle or tightening. Pro tip: if your skincare products make you tingle or turn read, they’re probably not right for you. While it might feel like it’s just having a super strong impact and really scooping the crap out of your pores, in reality, it tends to be a sign of irritation. This was super gentle, and would easily fit into your skincare routine since the clean up was minimal. And for just $6, it’s going to fit into the average college student’s budget much easier than your typical soothing mask.