These Gorgeous Slice Masks Are K-Beauty's Latest Skin-Care Trend

Quench your skin's thirst with produce-inspired facials.

By Erika Stalder, Self

Where would we be without K-beauty? The industry has single-handedly made applying a face mask so damned easy, thanks to sheet masks. But now, say hello to slice masks, the latest in mask innovation and maybe the most Instagrammable version yet.

Slice masks are just sheet masks cut into round disks and made to look like slices of cucumber, strawberry, kiwi, tulip, rose, and other types of produce and flowers.
[post_ads]As Marie Claire UK reports, each slice mask pack made by K-beauty brand Kocostar contains 12 round disks, and there are various formulas available aimed at targeting different skin concerns. For example, watermelon and cucumber versions are designed for hydrating skin. Lemon slices help brighten complexions, and the tomato formulation is geared to improve elasticity.

Unlike traditional sheet masks, these disks can be used as spot treatments for the face—or anywhere on the body. But the real hype comes from their designs. Once you dot them on, it’s hard not to look like an IRL Snapchat filter (or resist at least posting a photo to Instagram).

Korean beauty blogger Sarah Oh has gotten in on the action, and couldn't help but compare the company’s sunflower slice mask to a certain leopard Snapchat filter. Meanwhile, beauty bloggers like Chloe Morello and Nina Vee also posted slice mask images on social media and racked up the inevitable likes.

A post shared by SARAH OH | 오사라 (@ohmyglossblog) on Apr 4, 2017 at 7:07am PDT

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A post shared by Chloe Morello (@chloemorello) on Mar 12, 2017 at 8:33pm PDT

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The masks just became available at Sephora Malaysia—and we’re waiting with bated breath until they’re released at Sephora stateside. But until then, they can be ordered at Asos in watermelon, tulip, sunflower, lemon, tomato, and other versions for a mere $6.50.

Sure, you can have an at-home spa night and use real sliced cucumber to refresh your skin, but why waste the produce? We’d be happy to go faux by grabbing slice masks fresh from the fridge to cool our complexions instead.

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