Worth the Hype? Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask Review

As a longtime fan and follower of Marianna Hewitt, I was super stoked when she launched her skincare line “Summer Fridays” – simple, clean beauty that promised glowing skin and natural ingredients. Oh, and can we take a second to talk about how cute the name and branding is?! Of course, anytime a product is launched by an influencer or on social media, it’s natural to be slightly skeptical. I knew I wanted to try this mask out for myself and see if it was more than just an Instagrammable brand and packaging.

My Honest Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask Review

This mask promises to be a powerful skincare tool – on the website, the product description reads:

“Jet Lag” Mask Ingredients

The primary ingredients in the mask are chestnut extract, vitamin C, and niacinamide. These ingredients claim to polish and exfoliate dead skin, brighten skin tone, and improve skin tone and fine lines.

Overall, I love how natural the ingredients are. My skin also tends to be on the drier side, so I love anything that promises hydration and moisturizing benefits.

As far as the benefits of the mask go, it’s exactly what I was looking for in terms of a moisturizing and overnight mask. I also travel often (and frequently take red eyes!), so an easy to pack mask that I can wear on long haul flights is also important to keep my skin healthy and glowing.

How to Use

I’ve worn this as an overnight mask (applied a thin layer before bed and rinsed my face in the morning) and loved how plump and dewy my skin looks and feels in the morning. I’ve also used it as a deep moisturizing mask after an exfoliating mask – I have Summer Fridays “Overtime” mask as well, which they suggest to use before Jet Lag. I also love my weekly date with Drunk Elephant’s Baby Facial, which leaves my skin incredibly thirsty – Jet Lag is the perfect follow up!

I also like it as an extra layer of hydration to plump up the skin before makeup application. The website suggests using as a primer (avoiding the area around the eyes) before foundation, and it definitely helps create a smoother canvas if you are doing your makeup.

The tube is also easy to use and transport, and fits easily in my toiletry bag for when I travel. It works perfectly for what it’s named after!

Results

Overall, I loved this mask. It works well on flights (short or long haul) and I love waking up to soft, glowing skin. But I do want to say, I don’t think this mask is for everyone. I’ve read my fair share of mixed reviews online, so I was initially hesitant to try it out for myself. And at almost $50, it definitely isn’t the most affordable mask out there. However, I do recommend this mask for drier skin types that could use the extra hydration. If your skin breaks out easily, you may want to avoid.

Personally, I found “Overtime” to be a little too harsh for my skin, but Jet Lag was a welcome addition to my skincare routine. I’ll be bringing this on all LAX – NYC red eyes from now on.

Have you tried any of Summer Friday’s products? Do you have any favorite sleep masks?

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