Difference between Facial Mask and Facial Pack

Key Difference: Facial mask and Facial Packs are basically used for facial purposes; they both function similarly, but in nature they are different from each-other. Facial Masks are non-setting masks. They are used to reduce the dryness of the skin. Facial Packs are basically setting masks. They are unlike facial masks which means they differ in the time which they take to dry.

Face Mask Facial Masks are non-setting masks. They are used to reduce the dryness of the skin. When applied they do not dry easily. Gauze is a type of Mask which is frequently used. They are ingredient nourished. Mostly these masks are clay masks; they need to be applied with an appropriate thickness. The mask gives a soothing effect to the skin along with the coolness.

The mask can be prepared naturally by adding the components in which the skin lacks. The skin gets cleaned for a particular duration of time. It removes the dead skin and gives a glowing effect accordingly. All the peel-off products come under this category. It gives a massage and a relief effect to the skin.

There are different types of masks available in the market according to the need of our skin. For example:-

Moisturizing Masks
Cleansing Masks
Exfoliating Facemasks
Clay and Mud Masks
Peel-Off Facemasks
Gel Masks

Facial Packs are basically setting masks. They are unlike facial masks which means they differ in the time which they take to dry. They dry off easily when applied. They need to be applied with a thin layer. They include the penetrating elements, and as they don’t require much time, they give instant results.

Facial packs consist of the PH factor and according to which they are made and used. They can be home-made. The skin is toned and cleansed by applying the face pack. It removes the impurities from the skin.

Face packs can be home-made and hence there is variety of face packs such as the:

Tomato Face-Packs
Gram Flour (Besan) Face-Packs
Curd Face-Packs
Papaya Face-Packs

Comparison between Facial Masks and Facial Packs:-

	Facial Masks	Facial Packs
General definitions	Facial masks are non-setting masks.	Facial Packs are setting masks.
Time duration	They take a longer period of time to dry. It is Time-Consuming.	They do not take that much of time to dry. They give instant results.
Functions	Mask removes the dead skins.	Pack removes the impurities.
Ingredients	The main ingredient is the clay which forms the base.	Here the ingredients differ in their form and are used according to the needs.
Other Factors	There is no consideration of the PH factor here.	It does consider the PH factor.