GOODBYE TONYMOLY – my last purchase
TONY MOLY is a South Korean brand founded in 2006, whose sheet masks have recently been on the shelves of dm. These adorable packages lured me to buy and use, too, before I researched the brand’s business enough and learned the bitter truth that their products aren’t cruelty-free, or that they test them on animals or fund animal testing! So I will not buy their products anymore, and here I will still write my impressions before I found out this sad fact. We can only hope and act, even if not to buy, that this business practice will change as soon as possible. In the meantime, we can replace brands that are not cruelty-free with those that are. You will agree that the choice is great.
The growing demand for Korean cosmetics, the so-called K-beauty has been felt in our market for a long time, so the offer of TONYMOLY sheet masks in drugstores is just the answer to it. Each of the masks, thanks to its ingredients, is intended for different, specific skin needs.
There are as many as 14 types of these masks on offer, however, I have tried six of them. What they all have in common is that they are quite thick, they are not like the last generation of masks that are made of a thin material that adheres well to the skin. This is not the case here, so given the thickness of the material from which they are made they do not adhere well, especially with the finish of the chin and the line of the jaw. Also, the recommended time to apply the mask is 20-30 minutes, which seems like a long time to me.
All the masks “did” the primary purpose well, the hydrating one hydrated well, the whitening mask lightly whitened the skin and evened out the complexion, and the one with charcoal purified it. In terms of composition, they all contain the plant extract after which they are named, but also artificial fragrance, disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate and preservatives chlorphenesin and phenoxyethanol, which can cause side effects in sensitive skin. TONYMOLY are the most expensive sheet masks in the Korean cosmetics department, and their price is HRK 39.90.
I’m Acerola mask with acerola cherry extract, rich in vitamin C, gives the skin a healthy glow and freshness.
In addition to cherry acerola extract, it also contains anise extract, allantoin, artificial fragrance and phenoxyethanol.
Composition:
Aqua, Glycerin, PEG / PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Natto Gum, PEG -14M, Allantoin, Erythritol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Disodlyl EDTA, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance.
Price: 39.90 kn
Rating: 4/5
I’m Cherry Blossom mask with wild cherry flower extract gives tired and gray skin a glow.
It contains hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen, panthenol, allantoin, and wild cherry and acacia extract. She evenly evened out his complexion and gave it a glow.
Composition:
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Glycereth-26, PEG / PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Panthenol, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Allantoin, PEG-60 Hydrogenenated Castor Oil Extract, Hydroxyethyl cellulose, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Fragrance, Sodium Hyaluronate.
Price: 39.90 kn
Rating: 4/5
I’m Pearl mask with pearl extract purifies the skin and gives it an exceptional glow.
Contains pearl and anise extract, as well as phenoxyethanol and artificial fragrance.
Composition:
Water, Glycerin, PEG / PGG-17/6, Copolymer, Pearl Extract (210mg), Natto Gum, PEG-14M, Allantoin, Erythritol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroyethylcellulose, Xanthum Gu, Disodium EDcol, Caprylyl Gly , 1,2-Hexanediol, Anise Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance.
Price: 39.90 kn
Rating: 3.5 / 5
I’m Charcoal mask with activated carbon deeply cleanses pores and removes impurities.
It contains hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen, fragrance, activated carbon and an extract of the so-called. snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) which has an action similar to hyaluronic acid, ie it attracts and binds water, has an anti-inflammatory effect, and stimulates collagen production. Due to the charcoal in the composition, I expected it to be black, however, it is white in color, hydrates and softens the skin and purifies it. The skin has not dried out and this mask is the best of the tried ones.
Composition:
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Glycereth-26, PEG / PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Charcoal powder, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Allantoin, Panthenol Carbomer, Tromethayld, Hytedrose Hytedrogel, PEG-60 , Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance.
Price: 39.90 kn
Rating: 4.5 / 5
I’m Rose skin revitalizing mask gives tired skin new energy.
In addition to rose and pearl extract, it also contains hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed collagen, as well as an artificial fragrance. It smells wonderful of rose and refreshes the skin.
Composition:
Water Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Glycereth-26, PEG / PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Panthenol, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rosa Centifollose Flower Extract, Perfume, Pearl Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate.
Price: 39.90 kn
Rating: 4/5
I’m Aloe Hydration Mask deeply hydrates dry skin.
It contains fragrance, phenoxyethanol, hyaluronic acid, and aloe vera and anise extract. The skin is hydrated and soft after removing the mask.
Composition:
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Glycereth-26, peg / ppg-17/6 Copolymer, Panthenol, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Phyllostaidesis b hyaluronate, Tromethamine, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyethlycellulose, Propanediol, Allantoin, Linalool, Disodium edta, Glyceryl acrylate / acryl acid copolymer, Hexyl cinnamal, Illicium verum fruit extract, PVM / MA Copolymer, Limonene, Eulone.
Price: 39.90 kn
Rating: 4/5
