Review: NRK Essential VC Brightening & Deep Hydrating Mask

Volume: 25ml

Price: I got this at RM 1 per piece. Normally it goes for RM4.90/RM5..90?

Availability: Naruko Malaysia

Made in: Taiwan

Ingredients List: water (aqua), peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, glycerin, irish moss (carrageenan), hydroxyethylcellulose, phenoxyethanol, sodium hyaluronate, malphiga punicifolia extract, cameilia sinensis leaf extract, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, honey extract, carbomer, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, soluble collagen, triethanolamine, allantoin, ascorbyl glucoside, lecithin, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, fragrance

NRK Essential is Naruko's basic line which offers a range of basic/essential products which is cheaper than the NARUKO or AMPM line. Their packaging are characterized by the retro, bright colours that really stand out amongst girly, feminine packaging of other brands. Some may or may not like it, beauty is a matter of perspective anyway.

So how did I managed to purchase these at RM 1? Well, they have great deals during Christmas every year, so be sure to check it out! I missed to purchase their Q10 masks the other day but this time, I managed to score the deal, thanks to my roommate who was also buying ^^

The mask is in a bright yellow colour with green frame, and looked like product design from the 1960s. I kind of like it. This was actually my first time using Naruko's masks, but I didn't put my hopes up high because it was the basic line.

Cutting: 4.2/5 The mask is incredibly thin, the cutting is ok, just a bit long on my lips but no folding up is required. Also, the mask soaks up the essence pretty well, loved it!

Smell: 3/5 It smells like candy/soft drinks. Period. It kinda feels like you have the soft drink splashed all over your face. Not really relaxing cuz I know some people will freak out. However the scent will not linger on your face after you have removed the mask.

Effect: 4.5/5 The essence was quite slippery but not as sticky as Korean masks. The essence dried down to a soft powdery feel. I did not feel sticky at all. My face looked brightened up and looked more energetic. Well, I found out that if you use the essence in your skincare after using any sheet mask, the effect was almost always better than right after applying the mask itself.

Overall: 4.5/5 I love the material, essence, and the effect it brought me. It's not easy for my skin to show improvements right after using sheet masks (because of all the good stuff I've put in daily hahaha) but I think that this mask is good even for those who have sensitive or oily skin. Even at their normal price (RM4.90 or RM5.90?) I find it justifiable to purchase.