I’ll be honest: as Editor-in-Chief of LAFM, my bathroom shelf looks more like a Sephora sample counter than an actual skincare routine. I rotate through serums like I rotate through shoes, and masks? Let’s just say I’ve tried everything from rubbery peel-offs that feel like Elmer’s glue to “lifting sheets” that snap tighter than shapewear. So when TSJ Bio’s NMN Collagelly Face Lifting Mask landed on my desk, fresh off being named one of the Skincare Items of the Year, I was intrigued, but skeptical.
Spoiler: I ended up trading some of my “holy grails” for this one. Here’s why.
Week 1: The Setup (and the Suspicion)
The mask itself looks luxe. Think less “self-care Sunday gimmick” and more “this could sit next to La Mer without flinching.” My first impression? The gel texture is cooling but not slippery, and it actually stayed on my face, a small miracle compared to flimsy sheet masks that slide off the second you check your phone.
The serum I paired it with (TSJ’s NMN serum in the AM, NAD+ serum at night) felt lightweight, layered well, and didn’t pill under makeup. Within a few days, my skin was definitely plumper and more hydrated, but honestly, hydration isn’t hard to find. I was waiting for that “something extra.”
Week 2: That Glow People Comment On
By week two, friends started saying: “Wait, why does your skin look so even?” (Cue me pretending I’d just slept well. I hadn’t.) My under-eye area looked less hollow, and the dull patches on my cheeks seemed brighter. The combo of the mask with NMN serum felt like morning insurance, keeping my skin looking “awake” even on days I wasn’t.
Here’s where I noticed the real difference: other lifting masks in my arsenal usually gave me a temporary tight look. This one? The firmness actually lasted into the next day, without that dry, crackly feeling.
Week 3: The Plot Twist (Meet the Skin Booster)
This is when I added TSJ Bio’s NAD+ Skin Booster & Ampoule, their at-home microneedling companion. Game. Changer. It delivered that post-clinic bounce I usually pay good money for. The mask suddenly felt less like a treat and more like a partner in crime for locking in those results.
Compared to other ampoules I’ve tested (and abandoned because they were sticky or irritating), this one soaked in like water and left my skin tight in the good way, not the “help I can’t smile” way.
Week 4: The Verdict
By the end of 30 days:
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Fine lines (especially around my smile) softened.
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My skin had that bouncy, denser feel, like I’d had collagen shots but without the downtime.
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I stopped reaching for half the “quick fix” masks I’d relied on before, because this one actually held up long-term.
Now, was it perfect? Not exactly. The mask takes a solid 20 minutes, so if you’re a “two-minute skincare and go” person, this might feel like a commitment. But honestly? It’s worth the time.
Why I Ditched Some Old Favorites? I used to be religious about overnight sleeping masks from Laneige and “lifting” sheets from Shiseido. Great in a pinch, but temporary. TSJ Bio’s mask gave me that same instant payoff plus results that built week after week. That’s the difference.
And while the price point isn’t drugstore, it makes sense, 10,000 ppm NMN plus collagen this concentrated isn’t something you’ll find at Target. It feels more like professional-grade care you can actually do at home.
Who This Is For
- Early-agers: NMN products in the morning are your prevention powerhouse.
- Deep repair seekers: NAD+ at night is your reset button.
- Mask skeptics: If you’ve written off sheet masks as “slimy letdowns,” this will change your mind.
Conclusion? TSJ Bio turned me from a skeptic into a switcher. The NMN Collagelly Mask is now a staple, something I’d actually repurchase with my own credit card (and that’s saying something when your job is testing beauty freebies).
It’s cheeky to say, but my old “quick fix” masks are now collecting dust, because this one doesn’t just lift, it lasts. And for anyone who’s been flirting with the idea of adding science-backed longevity skincare to their lineup, TSJ Bio is where I’d start.
Editor’s Pick: Try the NMN Collagelly Face Lifting Mask. It’s the rare at-home treatment that not only lives up to the hype, it might just clear some space on your skincare shelf too.
