July 2022

I like to poke around my local Korean market to see what new treats I can find - skincare included. The front of the market has a small K-Beauty shop that has a nice little selection of hair, skincare, and makeup. They sell the Benton Snail Bee High Content Sheet Masks individually (at $2.50 each); so I decided to give one a try!

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Snail Bee High Content Sheet Mask Review

Benton Snail Bee High Content Sheet Mask Review

INFO SHEET

Brand:  Benton
Product: Snail Bee High Content Sheet Mask
PH: 6.5
Scent: None
Price:  $25.00 for a 10 Sheet Pack
Availability:  Amazon, Jolse, YesStyle

I used to use Benton High Content Steam Cream as my nightly moisturizer and I loved it, but eventually switched to Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Finishing & Firming Moisturizer because while I do love Benton, I love Perricone MD just a little more (and didn't want to have redundancies in my routine so I had to pick one). With that said, Benton does make great products and I am still thoroughly enjoying the Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patches that I previously reviewed.

Benton states that the Snail Bee High Content Sheet Masks will help improve the skin's condition while also providing hydration and smoothness. Like many Benton products, these masks are recommended for all skin types. Now let's review the ingredients to see if they can support Benton's claims.

INGREDIENTS

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Ulmus Campestris (Elm) Bark Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, sh-Oligopeptide-1, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Bee Venom, Polysorbate 20, Lecithin, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract

Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion.

Notable Ingredients:

Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate - aka Saccharomyces. This nutrient-rich mucin is best known for its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Also said to be effective in healing blemishes.
Niacinamide - aka Vitamin B3. Provides a wide range of benefits including the increase of moisture retention and elasticity, brightening, excess sebum control, and improved appearance of enlarged pores.
Sodium Hyaluronate - aka Hyaluronic Acid. A very effective humectant that boosts the skin's moisture content, prevents dehydration, and preserves skin moisture.
Plantago Asiatica Extract - An antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties that is also said to have a whitening effect on the skin.
Laminaria Japonica Extract - A humectant that increases skin hydration.
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract - aka Persimmon Extract. This antioxidant potentially has skin whitening properties as well as help with sebum reduction.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract - This ancient ingredient has been touted throughout history for it's medicinal qualities. Where skincare is concerned, it is an antioxidant with skin soothing effects.
Althaea Rosea Root Extract - aka Mallow. Helps soothe the skin and improve texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract - Derived from the aloe vera plant, this antioxidant helps soothe the skin.
Betaine - A balancing agent that helps hydrate the skin.
Allantoin - Conditions and soothes the skin.
Adenosine - Derived from yeast, this ingredient helps reduce wrinkles by increasing skin smoothness.
Bee Venom (Apitoxin) - Studies show that this ingredient effectively reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

Wow! Lots of goodies in here. Many of the ingredients are also contained in the Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patches; which as I stated before, are excellent.

COSDNA ALERTS

Out of the ingredients listed, only one was marked as a potential acne trigger according to COSDNA.

Butylene Glycol - 1 of 5 (Acne)

As with many, many products I have reviewed; this one also contains Butylene Glycol which may be a trigger for acne-prone skin. In addition to this, according to the Mount Sinai Health System (a well respected Medical Center in the U.S.); those who have a sensitivity / allergy to aspirin should avoid Willow Bark as it contains salicin. So if you have issues with aspirin, don't use this mask!

Just a simple cotton mask. Unfold carefully!

Unlike the Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Sheet Mask, the Benton Snail Bee High Content Sheet Mask does not come with a protective mesh to prevent the mask from tearing when unfolding. Which admittedly might be a good thing because I saw some people upset at Sulwhasoo saying the mask was stiff and wouldn't smooth out on their face; only for them to post pictures of themselves wearing the mesh part lol. The cotton for the Benton mask was thick, but as I was unraveling it I became very close to ripping it.

Usually sheet masks have excess product within the pouch that I would rub all over my arms and neck, but that wasn't the case with the Benton Sheet Masks. It seemed as if all of the solution was just within the mask, and quite viscous. I ended up having to press the PH strip against the mask itself to get a proper sample (the PH was around 6.5, by the way).

My undereye looks the same even though I made sure that the mask made contact with it :(

The instructions say to apply the mask to clean skin and wear for 15 to 20 minutes. I put it on after taking a shower so I could relax a bit and do some reading. The thing about the Benton Snail Bee High Content Sheet Mask is that it didn't seem to fit properly. It almost felt too big on my face and ended up having a lot of little folds. It never came loose though and I was still able to drink some water while wearing it.

After removing the mask, I tried to massage whatever small amount of remaining essence into my skin but it just didn't want to absorb. The solution was quite sticky and I didn't like how it felt on my face. I ended up splashing a bit of water because the stickiness was making me a little crazy. My skin does feel softer, but not very hydrated. If anything, my skin felt a little drier. The sebum production was definitely put in check though, and even as I'm writing this my combination / oily skin is still at bay.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I'm on the fence about my experience using the Benton Snail Bee High Content Sheet Mask. I do like how it certainly curbed my skin's oiliness, but at the same time I was expecting a good amount of hydration and plumping action going on - which didn't happen. What is odd though is that the Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patches do seem to smooth out the fine lines under my eyes, but this one didn't despite both products having similar ingredients. Perhaps it is due to the delivery method (hydrogel vs cotton)?

STORE	PRICE	OFFERS
Amazon	$18.90 (10 Masks)	Free Shipping
Jolse	$17.49 (10 Masks)	Free Shipping Orders $30+, Free Gift with Every Order
YesStyle	$19.44 (10 Masks)	Free Shipping $49+; 10% Off First Order

I did look at other reviews for this product and they appear to be generally good, but can be hit or miss. To me, it's just okay. I think I would only use this in the summer, but might reach for something more refreshing in the winter (I'm looking at you, Sulwhasoo ❤).

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