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Throughout the many Small Talk blog posts, the YesStylists have tried almost all the masks that the K-Beauty community has
Zoe: Is it just me, or is it normal for fingers and cuticles to be dry and flaky this time of year? It’s not even autumn yet!
Michelle: I feel you! My cuticles are flaky all the time, lol. I can’t imagine what they’ll be like in winter.
Melanie: You’re not alone! I have to apply hand cream every hour, especially after sanitizing and washing my hands.
Sarah: Tbh I don’t struggle with dry hands but it’s def important to nourish them after all the hand-washing and sanitizing we’re doing lately!
Zoe: I know right! Since we’ve frequently covered face masks and other skin care for Small Talk, I thought it’d be fun to see what nail care can do!
Holo Nail Mask
Zoe: How did everyone find the Holo Nail Mask?
Melanie: I’ve never tried a nail mask before and the packaging of this one is really Instagrammable.
Sarah: Yes, it was so cute, omg. ❤️ I loved the holographic design ~ definitely the most glam-looking mask I’ve ever used!
Michelle: I know! I love shiny things so it was instant .
Zoe: Same here, it was the shiny design that got me. To my surprise the fit was pretty good too! I was worried it would be too tight or loose.
Sarah: I thought it was slightly loose, but that’s probably to ensure it’s easy to slip on!
Melanie: I thought mine were a bit loose too, but I appreciated that you could tear them off individually for each finger!
Sarah: Yeah, I also liked that! I was worried initially that movement would be impaired.
Michelle: Haha, surprisingly I could get a lot done with the nail mask on, except typing (I tried and it didn’t work).
Melanie: Same here! I couldn’t really type or swipe on my phone with the nail mask on.
Sarah: Omg, YES I was won over by the touch screen design − prob my favorite part. I thought it worked decently well since I managed to use both my phone and my laptop while using the nail mask.
Zoe: I tried scrolling on IG while wearing it − it worked, tho it took a bit of effort to type on my phone.
Sarah: I had to type slowly and the masks were a bit too big to reach some spots on my phone. Holo Nail Mask is perfect for those who find it hard to stop being productive.
Melanie: Yea, I tried but it slips off every time I swiped. I blame the essence inside the nail mask!
Michelle: True, my fingers were sliding around a lot inside the mask! I kept having to shove them deeper inside.
Zoe: Oh yeah! I was quite surprised the essence was thick and creamy!
Sarah: I was also surprised when I took the mask off and saw the white cream on my fingers! The packaging says to leave the essence on to absorb, but I had to wipe it off coz it was too messy.
Michelle: Same, I found it a bit greasy so I wiped it all off… Felt like a waste of good essence though.
Zoe: I just rubbed the excess all around my fingers. I love that it didn’t leave any icky after-feel like the ones from sheet masks!
Melanie: Yea, I totally agree with Sarah I’m not a fan of the gooey texture… I also wiped the essence all over my hands like it was hand cream.
Zoe: Maybe it’s because I have really dry skin and hands, but I didn’t find it gooey at all! It was more like a soft finish for me. The ingredients are nourishing, so maybe that’s why.
Michelle: Yea, I think there’s shea butter in it.
Sarah: There are tons of great ingredients for moisture and proteins to boost nail health ~ like snail secretion filtrate, panthenol, collagen and vitamins.
Melanie: I guess the snail mucus filtrate explains the gooey texture!
Zoe: It also has keratin to repair damaged proteins! I’ve only ever seen keratin in shampoos and hair treatments, so this is pretty new to me ~
Melanie: Zoe, were your fingers less flaky after using them? Thanks to all those ingredients, my nails look super shiny and glossy.
Zoe: Omg yes, it smoothed all my flaky cuticles. I went to the bathroom not long after the mask sesh and had to wash my hand and my fingers, so they were dry again. I should’ve used the nail mask before going to bed!
Michelle: I did mine before bed and I found the effects pretty instantaneous − I haven’t seen my nails this shiny for a long time!
Melanie: I def think this nail mask is a nighttime routine thing.
Zoe: There was still a lot of essence left inside the masks, so I took the liberty of using them on my toes as well, lol.
Michelle: I wished I’d thought of that! My toes are in an equally bad state.
Melanie: Oh, I haven’t tried them on my toes yet. Maybe I will since I still have one more pack! I don’t think I can walk if I put them on my toes.
Zoe: Yes, I recommend it! I walked fine in them but my bf thought they look like monster claws. The fit was a bit tight on the big toes for me, but the rest were fine.
Melanie: Haha, I’ll try it out tonight.
Sarah: The gooey essence made my fingers feel a little suffocated and pruney in the mask tbh. I guess I didn’t need the extra nourishment since I don’t have dry hands or nails.
Zoe: Sarah omg, how long did you leave them on for?
Sarah: I didn’t time it but I don’t think it was too long… Maybe 20 minutes?
Michelle: My hands aren’t that dry normally but my nails are kinda destroyed after five years of non-stop gel nail action, so it was more of a rescue mission for me.
Sarah: Sarah: Also I love the smell of the mask − super light and pleasant.
Zoe: The scent was nice and calming!
Melanie: Michelle, just out of curiosity, did the nail mask destroy your nail polish because I used it on bare nails!
Michelle: Haha, I didn’t have nail polish on when I used it! I’m not 100% sure, but I think it’s better to do it on bare nails.
Zoe: I had hard gel nail polish on so I couldn’t see the effects on my actual nails ~ but I can say that the mask doesn’t affect the nail polish
Michelle: Ah, that’s good to know! I’ve been using the Nail Essence Pocket Pen all the time as well together with the nail mask, so the duo has been a real savior for my nails and cuticles! How did you guys find the pocket pen?
Nail Essence Pocket Pen
Sarah:I love how convenient it is! It looks almost like a green highlighter and you can carry it around and use it anytime easily.
Melanie: It reminded me of my highlighter pen collection.
Michelle: I know! I actually have it in my bag today!
Zoe: Omg, I absolutely love the pocket nail essence! I keep it in my bag and use it every day as well.
Sarah: The brush is easy to use and the lightweight essence dries quickly! It’s super fuss-free.
Michelle: I was afraid the essence wouldn’t come out quickly enough, but I’m glad I was wrong! Love the design.
Zoe: Zoe: I’ve noticed improvements on my dry cuticles after using it every day. Also the subtle floral scent is calming.
Melanie: Same here!! I also find it satisfying applying it on my nails ngl.
Sarah: Yes Zoe, the scent smells super natural and organic ~ I guess it’s due to all the botanical oils! There’s sunflower, camellia, macadamia, olive, evening primrose, almond, apricot, jojoba and more
Melanie: I find it funny that you can use it not only for your nails but under your eyes and even your ankles!
Michelle: Oh wait… I can?
Zoe: Yeah, I just read that from Dr.wonder’s website too!
Melanie: That’s what it said in the instructions. Have you guys tried it elsewhere besides your nails? You can apply it anywhere on skin that’s dry.
Zoe: I haven’t, but I gather it might have a similar experience to using facial oils, except it’s with a brush this time.
Sarah: Oh wait, I had no idea! That’s a huge game changer!
Sarah: There are areas the Holo Mask can’t reach, like the webbing between your fingers − guess I can use the pocket pen for that then!
Zoe: I was shocked that despite using it every day, I still have half of the pen left! Now that I know I can use the Nail Essence Pocket Pen on other areas of my skin, it’ll defo be used up quicker.
Michelle: A little def goes a long way though with this product! I find just a few drops are needed for my nails to be super nourished.
Zoe: The Nail Essence Pocket Pen is a clear winner.
Melanie: YAS! I’ll repurchase the pen when I’m done ~ it’s a multifunctional product you can use on-the-go. I hope I’ll achieve my #handgoals like Sarah did with consistent use.
Sarah: Personally, I was more impressed with the Holo Nail Mask because I love its sparkly packaging and innovative design that allowed me to multitask to my heart’s content It’s something fun to do with friends as well!
Michelle: The essence pen just about edges out the mask for me! It’s super convenient plus there’s just something so satisfying about swiping the essence on with the pen! I wish Dr.wonder packaged in different colors though, so it looks like my highlighter pen collection!
Zoe: Though I like the Holo Nail Mask, I’m curious to try Dr.wonder’s other masks – like the Nail Paraffin Hot Spa.
Michelle:That looks super intense, but I can’t wait to try, haha!