Biodance

A hydrogel mask that goes on opaque and turns clear as it works, usually over two to three hours or overnight. The clearing is the visible sign that it has absorbed.

It is the product that made Biodance famous and it is still the one most people buy first. Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask is sold singly and as a 4 Pack.

Skin comes out noticeably plumper and smoother the next morning. It is a short term hydration effect rather than a permanent change, which is why people save them for the night before something.

Two to three hours minimum. Plenty of people sleep in it, which is fine and gets the best result.

Do not rinse. Peel the mask off and press the leftover essence into your skin, then carry on with moisturiser if you want to seal it.

If the mask is still opaque when you take it off, it has not finished. Leave the next one on longer.

They share the same format and differ by what they are aimed at.

• Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask for plumpness and general hydration, the safest first choice
• Biodance Rejuvenating Caviar PDRN Real Deep Mask 4 Pack for a repair focus
• Biodance Hydro Cera-nol Real Deep Mask 4 Pack if your barrier is struggling
• Biodance Refreshing Sea Kelp Real Deep Mask for a cooling, calming version
• Biodance Radiant Vita Niacinamide Real Deep Mask 4 Pack for dullness and uneven tone

The 4 packs work out better if you already know you like them.

Two or three times a week is comfortable for most skin, and there is no harm in more if you are only after hydration.

They are not exfoliating and they contain nothing that builds up, so the limit is really your budget rather than your skin.

Once a week as a standing habit is a good rhythm if you want them to last.

Yes, and the rest of the range is worth knowing about.

• Biodance Collagen Peptide Jelly Serum Mist and Biodance Caviar PDRN Jelly Serum Mist for topping up hydration during the day
• Biodance Pore Tightening Collagen Ampoule and Biodance Hydro Cera-Nol Serum as leave on serums
• Biodance Skin-Glow Essence Cream and Biodance Radiant Vita Niacinamide Cream as moisturisers
• Biodance Invisible Collagen Peptide Sun Fluid for daily SPF
• Biodance Collagen Cleansing Oil to take the day off

Yes, and it is a good idea. A hydrating mask on a retinol night takes the edge off the dryness that comes with it.

Apply your retinol first, let it settle for ten minutes, then put the mask on top. Or use the mask on an off night if your skin is already unhappy.

If you are actively stinging or flaking, pause the retinol for a week and use the masks on their own to get comfort back first.