Garnier Hydra Bomb Green Tea Tissue Mask Review

I wanted to be so on trend and wear this mask like all the insta famous people! I mean it is so on trend to try a tissue mask.

So last night I ran a bath (Lush xmas range is out people!! And while I am upset Yognog has not returned that is a story for another day...) anyway I run my bath and I might have taken an adult beverage and dark chocolate in there with me.... Hey this is a judgement free zone right??

My first issue is - DO NOT apply this in the damn bath. It was hot so my face got hotter and it all ended badly. Not to mention you can not drink wine with this on.... Straws next time.

Before my face got sweaty and the mask all but slide off my face in the bath. It felt nice and it was extremely relaxing. Taking me time in the bath to the next level.

It fit my face well but ladies tie your hair up... Lucky for me this is already a go to for a bath when you have long hair... I don't actually know how long it was on before it slide off but at least 6-8 songs which I was happily listening too.

If this product gets in your eyes it does sting so you really want to be careful of that when putting it on and taking it off. You also really want to remove the access.

The next morning (today) my skin did feel soft and hydrated even though I did not apply my night cream. Which was a nice bonus but by afternoon it was dry and crying out for some moisture - so maybe not quite 24 hours.

I think these would be a fab treat for a pamper night or a bit of me time but I would like to try them again just not in the bath. It really was a disaster.

Purchased on sale recently during a 50% off sale at Countdown. Packaging is big, bigger than other tissue mask items I have used. It does point the features and ingredients of this product at a glance. Has a slight smell, maybe the green tea scent. Mask has a blue protective film. Still don't know what it's for. I thought it might be to make it easier to apply but while peeling of the blue layer the tissue mask lifts off anyway and you need to reposition it on the face. Seems like an unnecessary step to me.

Results from the mask:Skin looks brighter, hydrated and clearer. I did use the excess formula to moisturise the face, neck and decolletage area. However after it has dried down so it is a bit sticky. You may want to just wipe it off if you dont like the feeling. I actually really like the way it looks, really healthy and clear. Would be a great mask for the summer due to the hydration and slightly cooling effect. Another mask that I liked a lot better than I thought I would.

It is a nice hydrating sheet mask for the price. It has a lot of essence on the mask sheet but does not drip and make a mess. There are heaps of essence left if you want to use it up. The hydrating effect does last a good few hours if you wash the remaining essence off. If you don’t, it’s kind of like applying a serum on the skin. I couldn’t really see the purifying or balancing effects of the green tea and obviously I’m not expecting immediate results from one use. But overall, single-use sheet masks are quite bad for the environment.

I have always seen others use these masks or similar and was really keen to try one for myself so when I got sent this I was super happy.

The instructions on the back were clear and easy to understand and also came with pictures to show how aswell which is really helpful.

The mask itself had lots of product on it, but I found the 2nd layer that you peel off unnecessary as it was much easier to apply and put in place had it just been the one mask.

I left the mask on for 15minutes and instantly felt a cooling effect and over time it had a tightening effect on my skin and tingly feels around my t-zone which can get very oily.

Once I removed the mask my skin was more brighter and clearer.

I decided to use the product that was left on my face and rub it in(the packet States that you can rub in excess or wipe off with cotton wool)

There was alot left on my skin so rubbed it on my neck aswell. It does seem to become abit sticky after rubbing it in so I would suggest wiping excess off with a cotton wool.

Over the day my skin was still clear and bright which was amazing as it is normally dull and lacks life haha.

The next day however my skin when back to how it would usually look but was still soft, done nothing for my pores though.

Overall I would use this again but possible try to mask 2-3 times a week for my skin anyway.

I was lucky enough to be chosen to review this tissue mask! I had never given a tissue mask a go so I thought why not! First off it does not in any way make you look pretty, my guy mate flat mate had a giggle at how silly I looked. The instructions were very simple and the mask was easy to put on, the protective film was a bit unnecessary and time wasting. I was not a fan of how cold it was on my face and it kept just about slipping off my face, it could be because I have a smaller face. It defiantly made my skin feel more hydrated without leaving it feel oily and greasy. I have sensitive combination skin, it didn't make my skin sting. There was a lot of formula still left over on my skin afterwards, I massaged it in as much as I could then wiped off the excess. It didn't leave my skin hydrated for 24 hours but it was for half a day or so at least! I felt pampered but I don't think I would want to do this weekly, purely because I couldn't walk around and do much at the same time it was on. I thought it was going to smell like tea tree or something along those lines but it just has a nice refreshing smell which I liked. I would recommend to my friends and buy it for a gift!

I love the bright green packaging it’s eye catching and stands out I’m loving green tea at the moment as I find it really refreshing so was looking forward to trying this.

I opened it up and it has a folded up mask standard of a tissue mask it was very wet. I find when they are too wet it can make it squish in your eyes if your not really careful because of the cut outs.

I found it a bit tricky to apply with the blue layer being so thin and I found it hard to remove the blue once I had the mask on so i removed the blue layer first and found it easier to apply to my face.

When you smooth it on it’s very cooling and refreshing I can’t really smell the green tea which I found a bit disappointing.

I left it on while in the bath when I removed it I rubbed the excess into my skin but I don’t overly feel like it has made much difference to my skin.

Im looking forward to trying the pomegranate one to see if there’s a difference with results I had.

A single facemask you can buy with your groceries for about $4, genius! Has a lot of product on it, I mean a LOT. The mask itself is huge and you really need to be lying down otherwise it just slips off. Skin felt great after using it and I'd happily buy it again esp on special, but more for the relaxation of using a facemask, I don't know how hydrating it really was.

First off let me say that sheet masks aren't my favourite. That's not to say I don't like them, I just prefer a physical creamy product. I also find them to be a little gimmicky but that's just me! I was really excited to try this mask as previously I'd only tried Asian sheet masks which are super cute and always come in such lovely packaging!

I was really surprised with how BIG the packaging was for this mask! I don't know why I expected something smaller but that's neither here nor there. It's eye catching and would immediately grab my attention if I saw it on the supermarket shelf. I was also surprised at the sheer volume of product on the mask! It was bathing in it's own little bath of clear liquid and was incredibly cool. I applied it to my face as instructed with the blue side facing outwards. The holes for the nose, eyes and mouth are a little on the small side and I had to do some minor adjusting to position it correctly (this is much easier to do once you've removed the blue backing!)

This mask is COLD. It didn't warm up at all during the 15 minutes that I was wearing it and for that reason this would be PERFECT for a hot summer day when you need to cool down. It's very refreshing and feels soothing which I really liked.

It didn't drip at all which I half expected it too given that it's so wet and loaded with product (yay!). I removed it after 15 minutes and used a flannel to remove the excess product from my face after realising that there was too much left on my face for me to rub in. I didn't see any change in my skin after using the mask but my skin felt incredibly soft and very hydrated which was lovely. My skin is easily sensitized and I've had no reactions whatsoever in the days following which is awesome!

Overall I would potentially use this mask again if I wanted a hydrating and soothing treatment on a hot day simply for the relief that it would bring. It didn't change the appearance of my skin in any way but it sure felt great!