Okay, so I totally love ice skincare for my face. I’ve done actual ice dunks before, and let me tell you, they do make your skin feel alive (and slightly frozen).
But sometimes things get hectic, and a full-on ice dunk session is just not possible.
That’s why when I came across the Hyphen Ice Dunk Cooling Face Mask, my curious heart just had to try it.
I originally bought this to help my skin calm down during the rainy season, especially when I get breakouts (gym sweat or a new face wash, perhaps).
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About Hyphen Ice Dunk Face Mask
Infused with 31% cooling actives, Ice Dunk Face Mask delivers a more intense cooling sensation and more powerful results as compared to traditional ice dunking.
- Reduces skin’s temperature by 5℃, giving an instant depuff, tightening and visibly lifted effect, while soothing & calming the skin.
- Contains 31% Cooling Actives: Cica, aloe vera extracts, sea minerals & MGA (menthone glycerin acetal) hydrates
- Combined with 3% caffeine, peptides, and polyglutamic acid to boost collagen, depuff and improve skin elasticity.
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract, Glycerin, Isododecane, Caffeine, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Maris Salt (Sea Minerals), Centella Asiatica (Cica) Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-7, Polyglutamic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Gluconate, CI 19140, CI 42051
Price
INR 599 for 50 gm | Buy it from Amazon here | Nykaa here | Hyphen’s official website here
My Experience with Hyphen Ice Dunk Cooling Face Mask
First things first, it comes in Hyphen’s signature green packaging, and the tub itself is round and sturdy.
Here’s where it gets cute: inside the cardboard box comes a tiny applicator.
Let me confess. I totally missed it on my first go and just went in with my fingers. In all seriousness, that little spatula makes the application much easier and tidier.
The mask itself is a lovely, thick, pale blue with a gel-creamy consistency. It has a mild, minty scent.
After cleansing and drying my face, I scooped out a generous amount with the spatula and spread it evenly.
According to the instructions, you have to apply a thick layer. While mine wasn’t super thick, it definitely wasn’t thin either – just right! I left it on for a good 15 to 20 minutes to let the mask do its job.
As soon as it touched my skin, I felt an instant cooling sensation. After looking at the ingredients, I saw menthol and other skin-cooling actives—that explains the soothing chill! I also like the formulation of caffeine and peptides. The mask kept cooling the entire time it was on my face.
After about 20 minutes, the mask had dried into a silicony texture. I’ve found wiping off with a wet wipe before rinsing makes the removal so much easier. Or any clean cloth would do.
When I finally splashed water on my face to rinse it off, every single splash felt icy chilly! Honestly, I enjoyed it. It takes a few good splashes to get everything off.
Upon rinsing it off, my skin looked taut and even—I looked like I had an ice dunk. My pores looked smaller (though that’s not a permanent effect, of course).
The refreshing, cooling lasted for around 30 minutes, without post-skin dryness that is common with face masks. I also noticed a little sweatiness around my face.
A little goes a long way, so I believe one tub should easily last 10–12 uses if used generously.
Now, for sensitive skin beauties: this mask can get really chilly. So if you’re trying it for the first time, a patch test with a heavy layer might be helpful just to be sure.
But for my oily, combination, or acne-prone skin babes, it’s worth trying.
I usually reach for it after summer heat breakouts, before big events, or when I just want to feel more awake!
Pros
- Instant, deep cooling effect
- Soothes and tightens skin
- Afterglow similar to an ice dunk
- The combination of peptides and caffeine boosts effects
- Works well for calming breakout-prone skin
- Comes with a tiny spatula for mess-free application
- A little amount goes a long way
Cons
- Can feel too chilly for sensitive skin
- Needs a good rinse-off, as it can get sticky without proper removal
- Mid-range price for a single-use mask with frequent use
- Cooling and brightening effects are temporary
Hyphen Ice Dunk Cooling Face Mask
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Final Word
Ice dunks are sooo good, but they’re also messy, time-consuming, and not ideal when you’re in a rush.
The Hyphen Ice Dunk Cooling Face Mask gave me nearly the same result as my usual ice dips, but with extra skincare benefits and moisturizing afterwards.
The price point is a little high, but if you’re someone with oily/acne-prone skin looking for that quick, on-the-go ice dunk effect without the hassle and mess, then this can be for you.
