Typically used at routine step 8.
A sheet mask is a delivery format rather than a category of active. The sheet holds an essence against the skin and slows evaporation, so the honest description of the benefit is short-term surface hydration and a temporarily plumper appearance. That is genuinely useful before an event or after a flight, but it is an addition to a routine rather than a replacement for the daily steps that produce cumulative change.
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Biodance
A hydrating hydrogel mask with glycerin, niacinamide, betaine and hyaluronic acid in a close-fitting gel. It suits a temporary hydration boost and a smoother-looking finish. It is not a way to rebuild collagen: the brand's absorption and collagen claims are its own, and we found no independent study of this finished mask.
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A 34 g hydrogel sheet with glycerin, niacinamide and gel-forming ingredients. COSRX lists Sodium DNA and Hydrolyzed DNA. The ingredient declaration confirms they are present and gives no finished-mask comparison with the matching serum or toner.
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Biodance
A 34 g hydrogel sheet that lists glycerin, niacinamide, panthenol and five ceramides. The formula gives a useful basis for comparing this mask with other hydrogel sheets. It does not establish a lasting change in skin barrier function.
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VT COSMETICS
A fabric sheet mask in a 350 g tub. The maker's list starts with water and glycerin and includes panthenol, squalane, several ceramides and Sodium DNA. It fits an optional short masking step. The ingredient declaration cannot establish the effect of daily use.
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A 34 g hydrogel sheet with pineapple fruit water, glycerin and niacinamide near the top of the ingredient list. It offers a longer-wear mask format. The declaration gives no niacinamide concentration and does not establish a lasting effect on uneven tone.
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A 34 g hydrogel sheet with Lactobacillus/Kelp Ferment Filtrate second on the ingredient list. The formula also contains glycerin, betaine and panthenol. A kelp ferment on the label does not establish an effect on breakouts or oil production.
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A 34 g hydrogel sheet with glycerin, niacinamide and gel-forming ingredients. Biodance lists Sodium DNA along with caviar and salmon egg ingredients. The list establishes their presence and leaves their contribution to the mask’s effects uncertain.
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A single-use hydrogel mask with salmon-derived sodium DNA, niacinamide, hydrolysed collagen and peptides. It provides an intensive temporary hydration and glow step rather than a necessary daily routine product.
Texture, size and “best for” come from our product research. Notable ingredients are matched by exact name in each verified ingredient list: presence only, which says nothing about concentration or effect. “No Parfum listed” means the list declares no added fragrance; plant extracts and waters can still carry a scent.
| Product | Texture | Size | Notable listed ingredients | Fragrance | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask | Jelly-like hydrogel sheet in two parts (upper and lower face). | 34g | Niacinamide | No Parfum listed | Dehydrated-feeling skin that wants an occasional hydration boost, or a pre-event treat. |
| COSRX COSRX 5 PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Vital Hydrating Hydrogel Mask | Not recorded | 34g | Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Panthenol, PDRN (sodium DNA), Centella / madecassoside | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| Biodance Hydro Cera-nol Real Deep Mask | Hydrogel sheet mask. | 34g | Ceramides, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Panthenol | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| VT COSMETICS PDRN Daily Mask | Fabric sheet mask soaked in essence. | 350g | Ceramides, Hyaluronic acid, Squalane, Panthenol, PDRN (sodium DNA) | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| Biodance Radiant Vita Niacinamide Real Deep Mask | Hydrogel sheet mask. | 34g | Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| Biodance Refreshing Sea Kelp Real Deep Mask | Hydrogel sheet mask. | 34g | Panthenol, Centella / madecassoside | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| Biodance Rejuvenating Caviar PDRN Real Deep Mask | Not recorded | 34g | Niacinamide, Squalane, PDRN (sodium DNA) | No Parfum listed | Not recorded |
| medicube Salmon DNA PDRN Pink Collagen Jelly Gel Mask | Cooling, jelly-like hydrogel sheet that becomes more transparent during wear. | 28g | Niacinamide, Panthenol, PDRN (sodium DNA) | Parfum listed | Occasional intensive hydration and a glass-skin finish |
We currently track 8 published products here. Every entry is compiled from manufacturer ingredient disclosures, published cosmetic science literature and UK retailer listings. We do not run clinical trials, and we do not publish a product until its formulation details have been checked against a source we can cite.
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