Introduction
Peach & Lily may not yet be a household name on every vanity, but among skincare enthusiasts it enjoys near cult status for pairing Korean innovation with ingredient transparency. The brand’s promise of cushiony, glasslike skin has always felt both aspirational and refreshingly attainable, a combination that earns it plenty of goodwill right out of the gate.
Enter the cheekily named Original Glow Sheet Mask, a single use treatment that claims to drench skin in camellia antioxidants, cica, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid for instant bounce and brightness. According to Peach & Lily the mask hydrates, calms, firms and even takes a gentle swipe at fine lines while safeguarding against dullness, oiliness, redness and just about every other complexion woe on the list. I spent two full weeks rotating this mask into my evening routine to see if that promised “happy healthy skin that glows from within” can actually stand up to real life and, more importantly, whether it deserves a spot in your skincare budget.
What is Original Glow Sheet Mask?
This is a single use wash-off mask, meaning it sits on the skin for a short window, delivers a concentrated dose of ingredients, then gets removed rather than left to fully absorb like a serum or cream. Wash-off masks are useful when you want an intensive treatment that works quickly without altering the rest of your routine.
The “sheet” element refers to a thin fabric drenched in an essence rich in water-binding humectants, barrier-supporting extracts and low-level exfoliants. In this case the key callouts are camellia extract for antioxidants, centella asiatica (often called cica) for soothing, niacinamide for brightening and oil balance, and sodium hyaluronate for hydration. Peach & Lily positions the blend as a multitasker that targets dryness, dullness and early signs of aging while lending temporary firmness and bounce. Used after cleansing and toning, it is meant to be left on for 15-25 minutes, then the excess is patted in and followed with a moisturizer to seal everything in.
Did it work?
In the spirit of rigorous skincare science I benched my usual wash off mask for three days before the test run so my face could start with a neutral baseline. Fourteen days felt like a solid window to judge real results rather than a one off glow, so I slotted the mask in every other evening after cleansing and toner, followed with a lightweight moisturizer as instructed.
The very first application delivered what most sheet mask devotees expect: a cool surge of hydration and that fleeting dewy finish that makes you want to cancel plans just to stare at yourself. My cheeks looked plumper, shallow dehydration lines around my eyes softened and a mild redness on my chin calmed down by the time I peeled the fabric away. So far so good, but early impressions can be misleading.
By mid-week the quick hit of moisture remained consistent yet I noticed some trade offs. While the niacinamide kept oil at bay through the afternoon, the glow felt surface level and wore off after I completed my morning routine the next day. Still, skin texture did feel a touch smoother to the touch, likely thanks to the low dose of glycolic acid quietly sweeping dead cells away without irritation.
Heading into the second week I hoped the peptide and cica cocktail would start showing firmer contours or a real dent in fine lines. Instead the changes leveled out: skin stayed well hydrated and looked a bit brighter but the small crow’s-foot lines reappeared by nightfall and no one complimented me on newfound bounce. I also experienced a tiny clogged pore on my nose after the sixth mask, nothing dramatic yet worth noting for fellow combo skin types.
So did it live up to its own hype? Partly. The mask definitely hydrates, soothes and offers a short term luminosity boost but it falls short on firming and significant line smoothing. I will happily reach for it before an event when I want quick radiance yet I will not be carving out permanent space for it in my personal stash. That said, if instant hydration and a temporary filter finish are your top priorities this little treatment is an enjoyable way to get there.
Main ingredients explained
At the heart of Original Glow is a quartet of crowd-pleasers that show up near the top of the list. Water and butylene glycol create the fluid base, glycerin pulls moisture into the skin and niacinamide does a little of everything: brightens, supports the barrier and tempers excess sebum. Sodium hyaluronate rides shotgun, slipping between skin cells to hold several times its weight in water so that post-mask plumpness feels instant rather than aspirational.
The soothing features come from a stacked botanical cabinet. Centella asiatica (cica) calms reactivity, licorice and turmeric supply antioxidant backup while quietly fading uneven tone and camellia sinensis leaf extract mops up free radicals before they start trouble. A low dose of glycolic acid provides gentle exfoliation which likely explains the smoother texture I noticed after a few sessions. If you see the trio of oligopeptides and hexapeptide-11 and picture firmer contours overnight, temper expectations; peptides need time and repeated exposure to coax collagen and a single use format limits that.
For anyone with a blemish-prone T-zone the formula is largely safe territory, though it does contain caprylic/capric triglyceride and avocado extract which can be mildly comedogenic. In plain English that means they have the potential to clog pores if your skin is already reactive to richer lipids. I experienced only one small congestion blip but ultra-sensitive or acneic readers may want to patch test first.
The ingredient deck is free of animal derivatives so vegetarians and most vegans can use it with confidence, though the brand has not advertised formal vegan certification. Essential oils like bergamot and sage lend a light botanical scent yet those same oils can be sensitizing if you are prone to fragrance reactions.
A quick note for expectant or nursing users: the presence of glycolic acid, essential oils and bioactive peptides places this mask in the “better safe than sorry” category. Always clear any new topical with a healthcare professional during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Finally there is no added denatured alcohol to dry you out and the pH hovers in a skin-friendly zone so barrier disruption is unlikely. Overall the component list reads as a thoughtful blend of hydrators, antioxidants and mild exfoliants with only a few watch-outs depending on your individual sensitivities.
What I liked/didn’t like
Here is the quick rundown of highs and lows after two weeks of use.
What works well:
- Delivers an instant surge of hydration that softens fine dehydration lines and leaves skin looking fresh
- Centella, niacinamide and licorice calm mild redness and lend a subtle brightness without irritation
- Low level glycolic acid smooths texture so makeup glides on more evenly post mask
- Formula is free of drying alcohol and contains mainly non comedogenic humectants which most skin types tolerate well
What to consider:
- Firming and wrinkle targeting claims feel modest and the glow fades by the next morning so results are mostly short lived
- Richer lipids like caprylic/capric triglyceride and avocado extract may encourage minor congestion on oil prone areas
- Essential oils add a botanical scent that could trigger sensitivity in highly reactive skin
My final thoughts
Original Glow Sheet Mask sits comfortably in the “good but not game changing” category. It delivers reliable hydration, a fleeting luminosity and a pleasantly soothed complexion yet it stops short of the firming fireworks its marketing hints at. After two weeks of alternating use alongside years of testing wash off masks, I can say it performs solidly for anyone chasing a quick pick-me-up rather than a long-term overhaul. Combo and normal skin types that struggle with dehydration or mild redness will enjoy it most, whereas those focused on deeper wrinkle reduction or stubborn pores may feel underwhelmed. On my personal scale it earns a respectable 7/10.
If a friend asked whether they should buy it I would answer with a qualified yes: grab a few for nights when your skin looks tired and you need fast results but do not expect transformative change. For a more all-round option the Pink Clay Glow Mask by Deascal remains my top recommendation; it exfoliates, clears pores, brightens and refreshes in one economical swipe and suits every skin type I have tried it on. I have also had consistently good experiences with Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque by Kiehl’s for oil control, Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask by Innisfree for gentle yet thorough detoxing and Resurfacing Mask by Tata Harper when my skin needs a quick resurfacing boost without irritation. Each of these brings something different to the table so you can choose according to your most pressing concern.
Before you race to checkout a gentle reminder: patch test new products, especially if you are prone to sensitivity (sorry for sounding like an over-protective parent). Remember that sheet mask radiance is temporary and any longer-term gains require consistent use alongside a balanced routine.