Green Mask Stick Review: Does It Live Up to the TikTok Hype?

What is the Green Mask Stick?

The Green Mask Stick is a current sensation on TikTok and in the beauty industry. This organic skincare formula combines the potency of green tea with 3 other bioactive ingredients, to deeply cleanse the skin and unclog the pores, deeply moisturize, repair, and protect the skin barrier, and prevent acne breakouts.

Board-certified dermatologist Christine Choi Kim, MD explains the potential benefits of green tea in skincare products: “Due to its multifaceted nature, green tea has been studied as a treatment for a variety of dermatological conditions, such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis, viral warts, and even skin cancer.”

Green Mask Stick has great reviews, but does it live up to the hype? In this review, we’ll give you our own evaluation, and answer all of your questions about the product to decide if it’s right for your complexion.

How Does It Rate?

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About the Brand

Several brands sell this product, which makes it somewhat confusing to determine which to buy. These include De’ Lanci Beauty, Meidián, Paqiman, and others.
 
All appear to have the same formula, but De’ Lanci, a skincare and cosmetic company located in Hong Kong, is the only brand we could find that has an official website.

How Does It Work?

The primary active ingredient in Green Mask Stick is obviously green tea, which is rich in polyphenols that exert powerful antioxidant benefits, killing free radicals and lowering oxidative stress. This promotes the repair of the skin barrier and protects it from environmental threats like UV rays and pollution.

Green tea has a wealth of anti-inflammatory agents that lessen redness and swelling on the complexion and speed up healing of wounds, acne, and other skin conditions.

A research review published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity by Patricia Oyetakin-White, et al examined the skin health and protective benefits of the polyphenols in green tea ^[1].

Green Mask Stick has ingredients that soak up excess oil and exfoliate dirt and dead skin cells from the pores. This further helps reduce acne and prevent future breakouts.

The product has some deep hydrating ingredients like glycerin that draws huge amounts of liquid which hydrates the skin, eliminates dryness, and plumps the complexion to smooth wrinkles and fine lines. The additional liquid may also help heal skin conditions.

A review by Schandra Purnamawati, MD, et al published in Clinical Medicine and Research discussed the potential benefits of moisturizers in healing some forms of dermatitis ^[2].

Green Mask Stick contains ingredients that increase the production of collagen and elastin in the skin, replacing levels that decrease with age. As we said in our review of HydraLift, this improves elasticity, firms the skin, and decreases the depth of wrinkles and fine lines.

A pilot study published by the Department of Dermatology at Yonsei University by Young In Lee, et al showed the anti-aging benefits of a topical collagen tripeptide for the skin ^[3].

Green Mask Stick Ingredients – Are they Safe & Effective?

These are some of the other primary active Green Mask Stick ingredients:

Green Tea Extract

Green tea extract is a potent antioxidant-rich ingredient that has gained popularity in skincare for its numerous benefits for the skin. As highlighted in our Naked And Thriving Review, green tea extract contains polyphenols, particularly catechins, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and environmental stressors.

Additionally, green tea extract has been shown to have anti-aging effects, as it can help reduce the signs of aging by promoting collagen production and improving skin elasticity. It also has a soothing effect on the skin, making it beneficial for calming redness and irritation, as well as treating conditions like acne and rosacea.

Glycerin:

This compound is a humectant, meaning it draws huge amounts of liquid. It can deeply hydrate the complexion to get rid of dry skin. The liquid also plumps the skin, decreasing the depth of wrinkles and fine lines. It is a common ingredient in many skincare products, such as Itk Skincare, and it helps to nourish the skin while also improving texture and look.

A comparative study published in Scientific Reports by H. J. Chen, et al showed the moisture retention benefits of varying concentrations of glycerin ^[4].

Vitamin E:

This is a powerful antioxidans, and one of the most popular ingredients in skincare. It boosts collagen levels to tighten the skin and smooth wrinkles and fine lines. It also repairs damage to the skin barrier and protects from UV rays and other external elements.

A review article published in the Journal of Molecular Medicine by F Nachbar, H C Korting discussed the multiple benefits of Vitamin E for skin health and repairing damage ^[5].

Kaolin:

Sometimes called ‘China Clay’, this crystalline mineral increases blood flow to the skin for a healthier, more radiant complexion. As we explained in our review of Tru Alchemy Mystic Mask, it gently exfoliates the complexion to remove excess oil, dirt, dead cells, and impurities.

A study published in Skin Research & Technology by Xianghua Zhang, et al assessed the efficacy of a clay mask that included kaolin and found it effective in managing oily skin and acne ^[6].

Verdict: There is some research to support the anti-aging, anti-acne, and other skin health benefits of the primary active Green Mask Stick ingredients.

Green Mask Stick FAQ’s

Q: How Do You Apply It?

A: You can use Green Mask Stick daily as part of your regular skincare routine if you wish. The Green Mask Stick directions are to begin by cleansing your face. Remove the transparent cover and open the face mask stick and apply the mask evening to your face. Wait for 6-10 minutes, then rinse off the product.

Q: What Sets It Apart from the Competition?

A: While this is a quality natural product, there are skincare formulas on the market richer in bioactive ingredients that may be more potent. What sets the product apart is the focus on green tea as the central ingredient, and it does have a number of benefits for skin health.

Q: What is the Return Policy?

A: The refund policy depends on which brand you decide to purchase, as several companies make the Green Tea Mask Stick for Face. On the De’ Lanci official website, there is no refund policy, and all products are final sales unless damaged or defective. In this case, you must return the product within 30 days for credit or an exchange.

Q: Is It Worth It?

A: On the positive side, Green Tea Mask Stick is very reasonably priced for a quality skincare product, and the primary active ingredients have research support for their benefits. However, there are other products on the market with a richer selection of primary ingredients than four. Likely, the Green Mask Stick will vary in its efficacy depending on the individual.

Q: Where to Buy It?

A: The price of this product depends on where you buy it and the manufacturer. You can get the Paqiman version on De’ Lanci for $10.40 and for varying prices ranging from about $3 to $35 based on the seller and manufacturer. You can buy Green Mask Stick on Amazon under several names.

What Do the Reviews Say?

While the primary active ingredients in Green Mask Stick have known skincare benefits, we’d like to see the inactive ingredients, and wonder if they may vary from brand to brand. We think the product has some merit, but there are other more potent products. We’d also like to see one dedicated manufacturer. The customer reviews vary depending on the site and the brand. On the De’Lanci Beauty official website, 2 users rate the product 5 out of 5 stars.

I love how detoxified my face feels. – Mercy Sayez

It’s Ok: It’s not the best product… they made a lot of publicity but it’s not what I was expecting! – Jesús chaparro

Product does not work at all. The videos or ads are obviously photoshopped and I knew it would not perform like the ad says but I still thought it would do a little something. But no…. it’s just a green stick. – Ronda Wilson

Verdict: The reviews of Green Mask Stick vary widely depending on the brand and retailer, and there are both very positive and critical reports.

Green Mask Stick – Conclusion

On the whole, we think that Green Tea Mask Stick is a moderately good skincare product that contains ingredients with research support for their benefits. However, there are several brands that make the product, and no mention of the inactive ingredients for many. The Green Mask Stick is very reasonably priced on most sites, but there are better skincare formulas available.

The Green Mask Stick for Blackheads reviews vary quite a bit, depending on the website and listed brand. Some users love the formula and find that it offers potent skin health and anti-aging benefits, while others say it does nothing and is a waste of money.

The Green Mask Stick contains 4 safe primary active ingredients, but we don’t know enough about the inactive substances to say for sure if it’s safe. According to the manufacturer, it’s suitable for all skin types, but if you experience a reaction stop using Green Mask Stick right away and see a dermatologist if necessary.