"Does this work on my skin?" 6 things women with deeper skin tones ask before buying this mask

1. Will it work on my skin?

Yes. Hydration isn't about shade. All skin loses water, and all skin looks better when it holds on to it.

2. Why does my skin look ashy or dull when it's dry?

Dehydration shows up differently on deeper skin. Instead of looking flushed or flaky, skin can look grey, ashy and flat, because dry skin reflects less light.

That's what this mask goes after. It holds moisture against your skin for hours, so it can look plump, even and lit from within instead of flat.

3. Is this a lightening product?

No. It's a hydrating mask. It's here to make your skin look healthy and glowing in the shade it already is.

There's no shade to reach for here, and no promise of a "brighter you".

4. Will it leave a cast?

The mask is a thick gel sheet, so nothing is rubbed in or left on top. It goes on opaque, gradually turns clear, and peels off. Rinse, and you're done.

5. Is it hard to use around my hair?

Tie your hair back or pop on a scarf or bonnet, then press the edges of the mask down along your hairline and jaw. Give it a couple of minutes to settle.

1. Cleanse and pat dry. Then lay the cold mask on your face.
2. Press down the edges along your jaw and hairline, and give it a couple of minutes to settle.
3. Go to bed. Or leave it on for 3 to 4 hours, until it turns clear, if you'd rather not sleep in it.
4. Peel it off, rinse, and look in the same mirror.

6. What will I actually notice?

Softer, more hydrated skin after one use. Skin that looks plumper and more even. Makeup that sits better, and a glow you didn't have to highlight on.