Banobagi

BANOBAGI is a Korean skincare brand, and in this collection it is first and foremost a mask brand. The bulk of the 30+ products here are sheet and jelly masks rather than bottles and tubes, so the brand suits anyone who treats masking as a regular step rather than an occasional treat. The recurring name to know is Vitazenic, the jelly mask line that anchors the range. Around it sit a handful of injection and foil masks and a single toner for the step before.

BANOBAGI uses a few mask formats, and they feel different on the skin. The Vitazenic jelly masks carry a thicker, gel-like serum that clings well and feels cushioned. The Silk Pearl Injection Mask and Anti-Oxidant Injection Mask are sheet masks soaked in a concentrated essence, named for how much serum they deliver. The Vita Cocktail Aqua Foil Mask adds a foil backing that traps heat and stops the essence evaporating, so more of it sinks in. Pick the format by the feel you like as much as the claim on the front.

The Vitazenic jelly mask is sold in several versions, each aimed at a different need, which is what makes the line easy to shop. The grid includes a Hydrating version for moisture, a Whitening version for brightening and tone, a Vitalizing version for tired skin, a Relaxing version for calming, and a Sika (cica) version for soothing sensitive skin. They share the same jelly format, so the choice is really about which concern you are treating that day. Many people keep two or three on hand and rotate them.

Because the masks are split by concern, picking one is mostly about reading your skin on the day. Reach for the Hydrating or Aqua foil mask when skin feels dry or tight, the Whitening Vitazenic when you want to even out tone, and the Sika (cica) or Relaxing version when skin is red or stressed. The Anti-Oxidant Injection Mask suits days when skin feels dull and in need of a boost. There is no single right mask here; the range is designed so you choose by need rather than buying just one.

The Milk Seed Repair Toner 200ml is the one non-mask step in this collection, and it sets up the skin before a mask. A toner like this goes on straight after cleansing to hydrate and prep, so the mask that follows lands on softened, ready skin rather than bare skin. Sweep it on with hands or a cotton pad before you open the sheet. Using a toner first is a small step that helps a mask feel more effective.

A BANOBAGI jelly mask is simple to use but rewards a little patience. Cleanse, apply the Milk Seed toner, then lay the mask on and smooth it to your face so it sits flush with no air gaps. Leave it on for the time noted on the pack, usually 15 to 20 minutes, and take it off before it dries out, since a drying sheet can start pulling moisture back from the skin. Afterwards, pat in the leftover essence rather than rinsing, then carry on with cream and, in the morning, sunscreen.

How often you mask depends on the mask and your skin, but BANOBAGI's jelly and foil masks are gentle enough to use a few times a week. Hydrating and soothing masks like the Vitazenic Hydrating or Sika versions can go on more often, while you might space out a stronger brightening or anti-oxidant mask. A mask is a treatment step that sits between your toner and your moisturiser, not a replacement for either. Build it into the routine on the days your skin asks for extra care.

Sheet and jelly masks are bought as single sheets, so the practical question is how many to keep and which mix. Because the Vitazenic line covers several concerns, a sensible stock is a few hydrating sheets for everyday use and a couple of the targeted versions for specific days. Buying a small range at once means you always have the right mask to hand without ordering one at a time. Check each product page for its sheet count and concern before you build your stack.