There is a special satisfaction in discovering an especially effective product from the Japanese drugstore. This is so for a few reasons: first of which is that Japanese characters are incomprehensible to us, so it’s always a challenge to even figure out which product does what; second of all is that there are so many things in a typical Japanese drugstore that browsing never fails to feel overwhelming.
So when we take a chance on a Japanese product that we’re not entirely sure about, and find that it actually works superbly, it’s like hitting the jackpot. A few examples: this lash primer, these lens wipes, and possibly the most amazing eye drops ever. And now, meet our most recent discovery: sheet masks that look like a pack of wet wipes.
This is the Saborino Morning Facial Sheet Mask, and as the name states, it’s a sheet mask you’re supposed to use in the morning. Convention tells us that a sheet mask treatment usually requires at least 10 minutes, so frantic mornings would be the worst time to use one – but this one only has to be left on for 1 minute. It’s quite the multi-tasker as well, working as a cleanser, skin-tightening treatment, moisturiser, and makeup primer.
All of this basically means that you can essentially shorten your morning skincare routine to a mere minute, and a single step. It contains avocado extract, peppermint extract, tea tree oil, and grapefruit peel oil, so expect a slight tingly feeling upon application (handy for feeling more awake).
The best part about this is that getting your hands on a pack doesn’t require a trip to Japan: it’s currently available at Tokyu Hands, Meidi-ya and Metro stores.
Saborino Morning Facial Sheet Mask, $21.90. Available at Tokyu Hands, Meidi-ya and Metro stores.
