Review: Leaders Aquaringer Treatment Mask

I’m gonna be honest: of the Leaders masks I’d ordered, I was actually the least excited to try this one. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m mostly foaming at the mouth about finding more and better oil-control/redness-reduction products (this is neither), maybe it’s because it had the shortest name, I dunno.

(To be even more honest, it’s probably just because classes have started up again for me, which means my enthusiasm for anything except taking naps and reading papers is reaching the negatives)

It wasn’t until I had actually physically put on the mask and made myself lay down to relax that I realized how badly I needed it. Thank goodness for AB products and their habit of forcing me to take a break once in a while.

On to the review!

Product Description: A thin sheet mask soaked in clear essence. The mask itself is definitely a thinner material than most other masks I’ve tried, so IMO it clings better. Also, while there was quite a bit of essence, it didn’t drip all over, which was nice. For me, the mask also fits great: narrow enough that it doesn’t get all over my hair, tall enough for my big honkin’ forehead, and with larger/longer eye openings than usual (I can’t stand the feeling of a mask clinging right near my lower lash line, it makes my eyes water like crazy).



Amazingly, this mask had even more essence than the other Leaders masks I’ve tried. And that’s saying something, because there’s usually at least enough for me to use the extra on my arms, chest, and feet. And the scent was surprisingly light as well, which I guess fits with the “watery” theme.

The essence absorbed pretty darn well; I’ve still yet to find anything that absorbs as well as the AC Clear, but this is a close second. I didn’t go to bed feeling too sticky, which was a welcome surprise. I didn’t wake up sticky, either…in fact, I woke up pretty oily, which brings me to my overall opinion of this mask: when they say “Intense Hydration”, they are NOT kidding! Even today, two days later, I’m still noticing a difference. Which is rare for me, as usually mask effects fade after the first day or less.

Overall: If dehydration is your main issue, look no further than this mask. I was prepared to be underwhelmed, but dang, it is moisturizing almost to a fault. This might be too much hydration for my oily skin if used on a regular basis, but I plan to order more of these and stash them away as my emergency “oh my god, what did I do to my skin” masks. Cooling, soothing, hydrating: I’m willing to bet this mask is the trifecta for sensitive and dry/flaky skin, especially during the winter!

Review: 4.5/5

1: “I will never use this product again and intend to immediately throw it away or return it”

2: “I’m not a big fan of the product, but I’ll probably use it once in a while”



3: “I’ll use up what I have, but don’t plan to repurchase this product”

4: “I really like the product, and will keep using it unless I find a better replacement”

5: “I absolutely love this product, and will probably never look for a replacement unless it’s discontinued or the formula changes”