Beauty review: the new MECCA COSMETICA Future Face Hydrogel Mask

Grim, blustery, wintery days like today are the ideal time to hunker down, grab a coffee, sit on the couch and indulge in a little beauty moment. This could involve a DIY pedicure or 10 minutes wearing your LED device of choice, but personally I love reaching for a mask – be it clay, sheet, gel or otherwise.
Which of course brings me to the latest mask release to cross my desk: MECCA COSMETICA’s Future Face Hydrogel Mask. The latest innovation from the Australian powerhouse beauty brand aims to deliver both instant glow and clinically tested results over time, and I think the gold-flecked hydrogel marvel is all set to become your skin’s new MVP, especially on tired mornings and early winter nights when it needs a little extra TLC.

What’s in it?
Formulated with an blend of killer, buzzworthy beauty ingredients – as in: Peptides, Ceramides, and Vitamin C and more - each serum-infused sheet mask offers an instant boost of hydration and radiance while helping to visibly plump and smooth the skin with regular use. It also feels as good as sounds, luxe and lovely, while performing below the surface to rejuvenate your skin. The peptides function as protein building blocks that help support collagen production to visibly plump and firm the skin, while always-needed ceramides are known for their ability to help reinforce the skin’s natural barrier, locking in moisture and helping to protect against external stressors. Niacinamide is included for its contribution to a more visibly even skin tone and balanced oil production, while we all love radiance-boosting Vitamin C for brightening dull skin and defending against environmental skin damage.

Why you need it
MECCA’s Skin Education Manager, Lucy Shaw describes it as a versatile, results-driven treatment that fits seamlessly into your skincare routine, and I think it will be a fantastic addition to anyone travelling long haul to prevent that post-flight TEWL sucking all the joy out of your skin.
“Future Face Hydrogel Mask is your new pre-party prep, at home facial or tired skin pick-me-up,” says Lucy. “Packed with hydrating, brightening and plumping ingredients such as ceramides, peptides and vitamin C, this mask is the quickest and easiest way to achieve immediate results in the comfort of your home. After just 15 minutes, your skin will feel brighter and plumper, or if you want to commit to a skin transformation, use as a weekly treatment as part of your usual skincare routine.”

How to use it
The no-rinse mask is best applied to clean skin (bonus points if it’s exfoliated), then sit back and relax for 15 minutes before massaging in any excess product and sealing all the goodness in with your favourite moisturiser or facial oil. I love that the excess really is quick to absorb, leading the way for all that follows.
Lucy recommends following the mask with perhaps MECCA COSMETICA’s beautiful Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum, and then applying your favourite MECCA COSMETICA Moisturiser to nourish and repair. Love!

MECCA COSMETICA Future Face Hydrogel Mask is available in store and online now at MECCA, priced at $13 AUD | $15 NZD for individual masks or $52 AUD | $58 NZD for a pack of five.