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Yes, this is a must-have item. But what's the japanese secret to using it? LOTION MASKS. If you haven't read Chizu Saeki's book on japanese anti-aging skincare techniques, get thee over to that Amazon page now and put it in your cart! Otherwise, you're not getting full use out of this wondrous liquid. Lotion masks are thin cotton pads that you saturate with the Hada Labo and leave on your face for 3-5 minutes (they're the same thing as Sheet Masks but more economical). By the law of osmosis, the moist hyaluronic acid soaks into the dry skin when it has a chance to be wetter, longer, in contact with the dermis. See, if your skin is dry, simply applying the lotion doesn't allow it to fully penetrate. it's like spraying a paper towel with water. What happens? it evaporates and gets even drier or crunchier. Now, if you put a wet sponge onto a paper towel, the towel gets more saturated and fully soaked with moisture. Same theory with the lotion masks. To properly use this lotion, do what thousands of Japanese and Asian women do with this product: peel cotton pads into thin layers, saturate, then let sit on skin for 3-5 minutes. You will see a VAST difference in plumping + hydration with this synergistic technique vs. just applying the product on your face. Tip: the cotton pads to use with this technique are: Selena Multi-layer Cotton Puffs - 80 sheets Money-Saving Tip: This product is available in POUCH REFILL form (!), saving you valuable dollars off the price while being eco-friendly as well.