Laneige Water Sleeping Pack EX Review

This is the second sleeping pack that I've tried, and I have to say that I really like it! I would say that it definitely lives up to the hype. Details after the jump.

Where to buy:

testerkorea.com Trial Size $3.20
koreadepart.com Full Size $21.67
roseroseshop.com Trial Size $3.00
kocomall.com Full Size $23.66
sasa.com - Trial Size $5.80 / Full Size $20
cosmetic-love.com - Full Size $29.99

Description: LANEIGE Water Sleeping Pack_EX is the light gel-type mask that gives intensive hydration, vitality and brightness while restoring skin with deep relaxation through pleasant aroma.
Enriched with Bata-glucan, LANEIGE Water Sleeping Pack_EX deeply hydrates fatigue and dry skin while Ceramide formula strengthens the skin barrier. Antioxidant effect of Hunza Apricot Extracts brings crystal clear and even skin tone by removing harmful oxygen and by purifying skin. Chestnuts Seed Extract promotes turnovers of horny layers to remove dead cells for vigorous water supply and sleek skin texture. An aromatic essence compound exclusively developed by the Sleepscent™ helps to relax your mind and body to promote good sleep. A good sleep with sufficient relaxation eventually strengthens skin revitalization. Essential oils from Orange Flower, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood etc. are contained in the Sleepscent™. Himalaya Snow Water helps to keep your skin look more crystal clear and vitalized.

Claims
 Light, gel-like
 Contains Ceramides for Intensive Hydration
 Brightening
 Sleepscent™ (lol)
  Removes dead skin cells (chemical exfoliation maybe?)

Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone,Glycerin, Trehalose, Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Polyquaternium-51, Mannitol, Arginne, Serine, Sucrose, PCA, Citrulline, Glycogen, Histidine HCL, Alanine, Threonine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine HCL, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate,Calcium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Atelocollagen, Beta-Glucan, Yeast Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Whey, Disodium Edta, Chlorphenesin, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben,Fragrance, Blue 1, Yellow 5.

I could only find the ingredients for the original- I assume that the EX is similar but not quite the same. Sorry all ):

Scent: This sleeping pack has a moderately strong scent... i'ts quite light and soothing. Originally I was neutral about it, but I've grown to like it quite a lot. I guess I associate it with my nightly skincare routine, which is something I really enjoy. You can smell it for awhile after applying, but it's not distracting.

Packaging: I can't comment on the full size packaging, but the trial size was just fine. A small plastic jar with a screw on top. Not hygienic, but it works for what it is. I like Laneige's packaging in general, it looks classy and high quality without being ostentatious. I think it definitely works for the market they're targeting, and I feel that it makes it seem a lot more 'legitimate'.

Swatch: The product is a light blue gel. A little goes a long way, and it sinks in quickly even after I've layered 3-4 other moisturizing products under it!

Results: I'm really pleased with this sleeping pack! I had high expectations based on the various reviews on the internet, but they were all met honestly. The primary concern for me was extra moisture, and it definitely delivers in that regard! The sleeping pack leaves my skin hydrated, smooth, and plump the next morning. I've also noticed that my skin just 'glows' and looks more even in general in the morning.

However, I will say that, depending on what your skincare routine is like, it might not fully sink into before you go to bed. That's a-okay with me, because I never have any issues with greasiness the next morning and anyone that sees me before I go to bed won't care that my face is a bit shiny. I have quite a moisture intensive routine though, which I think contributes to it not fully sinking in. When I apply it to my neck, it dries quickly and matte... so YMMV, depending on the products used before it.

I've been using it a few times a week for the past month, and I'd definitely say that it has helped my skin retain its moisture with the AC blasting all night (Texas y'all). I'm over halfway done with the sample, but I am interested in seeing how it works during the Norwegian winter if the sample lasts that long... did I mention I'm moving to Norway in a couple of weeks? Cause I am. Freakin' outtt.

Anyway yea. A+ 5/5 would buy again yes. Good stuff.

Conclusion: Final Score: 5/5

Pros:

• very hydrating!
• brightens complexion
• makes skin soft and supple
• sinks in quickly
• (relatively) widely available 
• nice, relaxing scent

Cons:

• blue color might be off putting to some
• can leave a 'film' on skin (I'm totally okay with this since I wash it off the next day- others might not be)