DEWYCEL Mask (1 sheet)
100 Olive Young reviews read first-hand · average 4.8 among them · 96% ★4–5 · 83% ★5 (our own tally) · a special-care mask for the night before a big day
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Community summary
The most frequently mentioned point is price. Comments like 'the per-sheet price is steep, so I can't buy it unless it's on sale' and 'I stock up every time there's a discount' are by far the most common, at 40 reviews. Even satisfied reviews bring up price, along the lines of 'everything's great except the price.' Mentions of buying it at 50% off also appear several times.
On the effect side, glow/makeup and hydration come up side by side. Twenty-two reviews say 'my skin glows the next day' or 'makeup stopped lifting and went on well,' and 20 give hydration comments like 'stays moist long after removing it' and 'it didn't dry out even after 30 minutes.' That said, these are users' own impressions, and some say the opposite — 'I didn't really notice any glow.'
The structure and use cases are also frequently mentioned. Twenty-two reviews talk about the structure, with separate upper and lower sheets where the lower one covers down to the jaw and neck; 18 mention the context of 'using it before an important day,' like wedding prep or the night before plans; and 15 mention the 3-step setup of first wiping with the ampoule pad. On the flip side, some say 'it's just nice — no impact worth the price,' 'the sheet is small,' and 'the mouth shape is unusual.'
These are counts taken directly only from reviews, out of the 100 read, whose wording was clearly legible. Reviews where the same text was posted repeatedly were counted once, and promotional-style text that seemed copied from the product description was excluded. If anything, we undercounted rather than inflated — it's a minimum.
By skin type
Star distribution — our own tally based on 100 reviews read first-hand, not Olive Young official.
Expressions found in the reviews read (original tone kept, not rewritten)
Strengths reviewers kept mentioning
- Next-day glow and makeup applicationThe most common comment on the effect side (22 reviews). People say their skin texture and glow look different when they wake up, and that makeup lifts less and goes on well. One reviewer says they applied it the night before plans and got compliments on their skin.
- Split upper/lower sheet — down to the jaw and neckTwenty-two reviews talk about the structure: the upper sheet is thin and adheres closely to the forehead and eye area, while the lower sheet is thicker and wraps the jawline and neck. Some say that because you pull the lower sheet up to apply it, it gives a lifting feel.
- Long-lasting moistureTwenty reviews give hydration comments: the moisture lasts long after removing the mask, and it didn't dry out even after nearly 30 minutes. Reviewers go on to say their skin didn't feel tight even without applying anything afterward.
- Generous essence and a premium setupMentions that the pack is so full of ampoule that they apply it to their neck and hands recur, and the 3-step setup that includes an ampoule pad for wiping first (15 reviews) and packaging luxurious enough for gifting are often praised.
Downsides (mentioned repeatedly)
- Per-sheet price is a burden — the most-mentioned pointForty reviews mention price. Even satisfied users say 'I can't buy it unless it's on sale,' so most see it as a special-care mask to stock up on during discounts rather than a daily one.
- Impact for the price is hit-or-missA few say 'it's nice, but not dramatically different for the price,' 'I can't tell much difference from regular masks,' or 'I didn't really notice any glow.' Most ★3 reviews are about these expectations.
- Sheet size, mouth shape, neck liftingThree reviews say that for larger faces the sheet doesn't fully cover the cheekbones and sides of the cheeks. Some find the round mouth cutout unusual, and others say the lower sheet is thick so the neck part gradually peels off, leading to advice to lie down while using it.
- Packaging film is hard to tearA few reviews say the film wouldn't tear by hand so they cut it with scissors. Not a big drawback, but keeping scissors nearby the first time is handy.
- Based on users' own impressionsGlow, hydration, and makeup application are users' own impressions and vary by person. One dry-skin review also said tiny bumps appeared the day after use. We make no efficacy claims.
Best for
- When you want to look after your skin's condition before an important day, like wedding prep, plans, or a photo shoot. Many mention next-day glow and makeup application
- When you have dehydrated-oily or dry skin where makeup keeps lifting and want an intensive hydrating mask
- When you want a mask that covers the jawline and neck in one go. It has a split upper/lower sheet structure
- When you need a sheet mask in luxurious packaging for gifting
May not suit you if: When you want a daily sheet mask at good value. Comments about the per-sheet price being a burden are the most common / When you have a larger face and need a roomy sheet. Some say it's small / When you expect a definite instant effect to match the high price. Some react with 'it's just nice'
How to Use DEWYCEL Mask (1 sheet)
- The common order in reviews is to first wipe your skin with the included ampoule pad, then apply the upper sheet followed by the lower sheet. Some say the lower sheet presses the upper one down once more, improving adhesion
- Wear time varies by review, from 15–20 minutes up to 30 minutes. Some reviews say leaving it on too long was actually disappointing, so it's safest to start short and see how your skin reacts
- The lower sheet is heavy and the neck part can fall off, so one tip is to lie down after applying it. Others say storing it in the fridge lets you use it cool
- Apply the leftover essence to your neck and hands to use it all without waste. Some also advise that if you're on the dry side, applying plenty of toner before the mask makes it more moisturizing
Price & buying tips
- Reviews mention a list price of around 8,000 won per sheet, and several say they bought it at 50% off during an Olive Young sale — the pattern for most is stocking up on a few sheets during sales rather than paying list price
- Many say it's a mask for once a week or before an important day rather than daily use, so the recurring advice is to work out how many sheets you need and compare sale prices and duty-free prices before buying Check the price on Coupang →
Compared with other Sheet masks picks
Real-user and in-store trend tally for the sheet mask category (Olive Young JJintem's own data)
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FAQ
Q. How to use the DEWYCEL Mask — how many minutes, how often?
After cleansing, first wipe your skin with the included ampoule pad, apply the upper sheet, then wrap your jaw and neck with the lower sheet. Wear time varies by review from 15–20 minutes up to 30 minutes, and some reviews say leaving it on too long was disappointing, so we recommend starting short. Most reviews say they use it once a week or the night before an important day rather than daily.
Q. It's expensive — is it worth the price?
It's the biggest concern, with 40 of 100 reviews mentioning price. Opinions split between 'worth the price' and 'cheaper than a dermatology clinic' on one side, and 'it's just nice — no impact worth the price' on the other. Most chose to buy a few sheets during sales and discounts rather than at list price, and use them on important days.
Q. Is it true makeup goes on better the next day?
Comments like 'my skin glows the next day' and 'makeup lifted less' were the most common on the effect side, at 22 reviews. That said, these are users' own impressions and vary by person, and some say the opposite — 'I didn't really notice any glow.' We make no efficacy claims.
Q. Can sensitive or breakout-prone skin use it?
Several reviews say there was no irritation even on sensitive skin, but one review from dry skin said tiny bumps appeared the day after use. Reviews also advise trying one sheet first to see if it suits your skin rather than buying several from the start. If breakouts are severe, we recommend seeing a dermatologist.
Q. I have a larger face — isn't the sheet too small?
Three reviews say the sheet was too small to fully cover the cheekbones and sides of the cheeks. On the other hand, some say that because it's split into upper and lower parts, you can adjust the position to fit your face. One interpretation is that the round mouth cutout is due to the structure where you pull the lower sheet up to apply it.
Q. Where does it rank among Olive Young sheet mask recommendations?
In the Olive Young JJintem sheet mask tally, DEWYCEL sits in the spot of a special-care mask for before important days rather than an everyday daily mask. Rankings change depending on when they're tallied. For the latest comparison by condition — soothing, hydration, and so on — check the Olive Young sheet mask recommendation ranking page. We don't assign star ratings on our own.
Q. Where does the data on this page come from?
The 4.8 rating, 96% ★4–5, and 83% ★5 are values we calculated by reading the star ratings of 100 real Olive Young purchase reviews ourselves, not Olive Young's official tally. The keyword numbers are also values we counted ourselves across the same 100 reviews (only reviews with clear wording, with repeated identical text counted once, so if anything they're under the real figure, not inflated). We don't reproduce the original review text — only the analysis — and we don't assign star ratings or make efficacy claims.
Starting from a viral Threads post with over 1.85M views, we collected real Korean users' recommendation comments on Olive Young posts, merged different spellings of the same product, and tallied mentions, likes, and staff endorsements. No ads or sponsorships — rankings come from real recommendation data only.
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