Mask & Patch · Wash-Off & Peel-Off
Sleeping Mask
A Korean invention that created a global category. Applied over the whole routine as a final sealing layer, it delivers a visible result by morning, and the entire formulation challenge is sealing effectively while still setting down enough to stay off the pillow.
Production terms are confirmed directly with the matched manufacturer.
Available directions
Formulation directions this product type can be developed in. Pick one during your request, or ask us to advise during matching.
Overnight hydration
Humectant-led seal that holds water through the night.
Barrier recovery
Ceramide systems working during the hours skin repairs itself.
Glow
Niacinamide and light-reflecting agents for a visible morning result.
Nourishing
Richer occlusive base for very dry skin and winter ranges.
Key ingredient options
Hyaluronic acid
Holds water against the skin through the night, when water loss peaks.
Ceramide
Reinforces the barrier during the hours skin does most of its repair work.
Niacinamide
Adds tone and pore benefits over the long overnight contact time.
What makes it work
- A Korean invention that created an entire global category, and still one of the most recognizable K-beauty products.
- Must feel non-greasy and stay off the pillow, which is the constraint that defines the texture.
- Delivers a visible morning result, giving consumers immediate proof and driving repurchase.
Texture & format
Leave-on gel or cream applied as the final night step, forming a breathable seal over the routine beneath.
Frequently asked
Is a sleeping mask different from a night cream?
Yes. A sleeping mask is applied over the whole routine as a sealing final layer rather than as the moisturizer itself, and it is usually gel-based and lighter than a rich night cream.
What is the main formulation challenge?
Sealing effectively without transferring to the pillow. The texture has to feel light and set down within minutes, which is the specification to test first in samples.
