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Bird's Nest Aqua Ampoule Mask is interesting because it contains bird's nest—yes, bird's nest! Bird's nest is an age-old ingredient used for skin elasticity. But more on that in a bit. The mask itself is moisturizing and contains an immense amount of serum. As far as elasticity, it’s hard to say anything definitive because it is a sheet mask after all, and I’m hesitant to draw conclusions after only using it twice. That being said, the unique point of this product is definitely in its ingredient list.

About bird’s nest: It is an actual bird’s nest, but not the twigs-and-sticks kind. It’s saliva. It’s saliva from the swiftlet bird. Their saliva is hard and cement-like, and the birds build their nests with it.

Bird’s nest dates back to traditional Chinese skincare and medicine, where it was documented to heal infections and help maintain youthful skin. Nowadays, it’s included in products as “swiftlet nest extract,” likely just a cleansed, powder version. The components of this extract are shown to stimulate cell regrowth, wound healing, and improve the skin barrier. This in turn affects skin elasticity, water loss, and ultimately, suppleness. To put it simply, bird’s nest is for skin texture and anti-aging.

Brand: SNP (Shining Nature Purity)

Name: Bird's Nest Aqua Ampoule Mask

Expiry: ~3 years (Expiration date is Dec.13, 2017)

Ingredients: (I’m not an ingredients pro yet, but I starred some that might be of interest.)

water
glycerin
swiftlet nest extract*
alcohol*
hydroxyethylcellulose
polysorbate 80
betaine
centella asiatica extract (antibacterial, healing)*
hamamelis virginiana (aka witch hazel) extract*
camellia sinensis (aka green tea) leaf extract
anthemis nobilis flower extract (chamomile)
ceramide 3*
sodium hyaluronate*
carbomer
triethanolamine
disodiumEDTA
phenoxyethanol
flavor