The Biodance Collagen face mask is supposed to be the original Korean sheet mask that pumps collagen into your face as you sleep, but does it work?

The Biodance Collagen face mask is a Korean sheet mask formulated to hydrate the skin, smooth texture, and temporarily soften the appearance of fine lines.

It’s designed to be worn overnight. The mask is white and opaque when you open the packet, then gradually dries and turns transparent as it dries. The idea is that it delivers hydration and collagen to your skin as you sleep, leaving it looking dewy, plump, and more elastic when you wake up.

Like the Official Quasi Bio-Collagen mask, I approached this one with some skepticism. Collagen is a large molecule, and topical collagen is not known to penetrate deeply into the skin. From a formulation standpoint, collagen mainly works as a surface-level humectant and film-former, so I was curious to see how noticeable the results would actually be.

Biodance Collagen Mask: A Review

Biodance promises to refine enlarged pores, instantly improve skin elasticity and visibly smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, according to the website.

It also apparently contains three different kinds of probiotics that strengthen the skin’s barrier and prevent skin aging, and is formulated with non-toxic and non-irritant ingredients.

Collagen in topical skincare does not rebuild or replace natural collagen. Instead, it works as a film-forming ingredient that helps reduce water loss while the product is on the skin.

This just means the mask is designed to hydrate, more than anything else. Like most products, the effects are temporary and require consistency for any long-term impact.

When I was reasearching whether to try Quasi or Biodance, I came across a lot of forums and reviews saying Biodance was the original Korean brand, Quasi was a dupe and not very good, and to always get Biodance.

The bar was set high, I expected great things.

What happened

I bought a box of four Biodance Collagen masks, because these masks always seem to come in packs of four - regardless of the brand.

As with the Quasi mask, I washed all the makeup off my face, using micellar water to make sure there was nothing left. I didn’t apply anything else to my face.

I moved the mask from the packet. It was opaque, white and jelly-like.

It comes in two pieces, one for the top half of your face and one for the bottom, so you can tailor it to fit.

There are two oval cut-outs where the eye holes are, so I put those ovals directly under my lower lash lines to ensure my under-eye area would get collagen. I then placed one half of the mask over my chin and lower cheeks, and the other half on my forehead, cheekbones, and around my eyes.

What I noticed was that the mask seemed a bit thinner than the Quasi mask, which was quite thick and durable. The Biodance mask ripped a little when I put it on, and it didn’t feel as secure as Quasi. It didn’t adhere to my skin very well in general, and started lifting a bit around the bridge of the nose once it started to dry.

The mask felt a bit like it might peel off before it was dry.

I was glad I put it on about an hour before going to bed, so it had a bit of time to dry before I lay down.

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Sleeping with a collagen face mask

Biodance definitely didn’t feel securely stuck to my face as I went to sleep, and I was pretty worried it would come off. I find it difficult to sleep with a face mask on as it is - it feels damp and cold, and I’m always slightly worried it’s all going to come off on the sheets.

The mask did stay on for the most part, but I woke up at about 3am and pulled it off. There was noticeable lifting around the cheeks by that stage, the mask felt dry enough to remove, and I didn’t think it would last until morning.

The result

My face did look hydrated and dewy in the morning, and I definitely had a healthy glow that remained in place even with a full face of makeup on.

My skin felt smooth and hydrated. The fine lines on my forehead did dissipate a little, pores were a bit smaller, and smile lines weren’t as pronounced. The creasing under my eyes remained, but I think that’s a structural issue that can’t be resolved with a face mask.

But the dewiness didn’t last long. I found the glow from the Quasi mask lasted three or four days, whereas Biodance lasted two days at the absolute max.

By day three, I’d almost forgotten I did a collagen mask.

Pros

My skin did appear hydrated and firmer, and fine lines were slightly reduced. Make-up went on very easily, and my skin generally felt very smooth and pores slightly reduced in size. The mask was easy to use.

Cons

The mask itself was thin and ripped easily, and it didn’t feel as though it adhered to my skin properly. There was significant lifting from the edges as the mask dried, which meant it didn’t last all night. The results were also short-lived, only lasting for a day or two.

Verdict

I probably wouldn’t get the Biodance Collagen face mask again. Having already tried the Official Quasi collagen mask, I had high expectations and Biodance didn’t really compare.

I do think the thickness of the mask itself makes a big difference - a thicker mask means longevity as you sleep, and reduced lifting around the edges as the mask dries, which means better results. The more collagen that sits on your skin, the longer-lasting the effects will be.

The Biodance mask was relatively thin, and the results just weren’t as pronounced.

Cost is also a factor - Biodance is touted as the original collagen face mask, and has historically been more expensive, but there are new deals all the time and prices vary substantially.

At the time of writing, Biodance was $16.99, reduced from $19. But these prices change all the time.

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