Market Analysis

Korean Mask Pack Manufacturing: Lindsey's Alginate Hardening System Behind 66-Time Best Seller

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BeauticsLab

October 22, 2025

Korean Mask Pack Manufacturing: Lindsey's Alginate Hardening System Behind 66-Time Best Seller

One OEM Manufacturer Behind Lindsey Modeling Packs🔗

In Olive Young's mask pack category, Lindsey&Co manufactures products sold under the Lindsey brand. This mid-sized Korean OEM manufacturer specializes in alginate-based modeling pack (facial pack) production.

Note

This analysis is based on October 2025 Olive Young mask pack category data. We analyzed ingredient formulations across Lindsey&Co's Lindsey brand modeling pack product line.

Analysis Scope:

  • Lindsey brand mask pack product portfolio (Week 42, 2025)
  • TOP 3 products: 7-Type Selection Pack, Charcoal Modeling Pack, Soothing Herb Modeling Pack
  • Alginate hardening system and 7-product lineup differentiation strategy

Lindsey&Co's Mask Pack Product Portfolio🔗

Lindsey TOP 3 Products

All TOP 3 products are modeling packs (cup pack format). Lindsey&Co demonstrates specialized manufacturing capabilities in alginate-based facial pack technology.


1. Alginate Pack Chemistry: 4 Core Ingredients🔗

Alginate System Chemistry

Calcium Ion Exchange Reaction Hardening System🔗

Lindsey modeling packs utilize an alginate (seaweed-derived polysaccharide) based hardening system. When powder and water are mixed, a chemical reaction occurs that transforms the mixture into a rubber-like elastic pack within 20 minutes.

Ingredient (Korean)English NameEWGFunction
규조토Diatomaceous EarthGrade 1-2Abrasive, absorbent, bulking agent (pack volume and absorption)
칼슘설페이트Calcium SulfateGrade 1Calcium ion (Ca²⁺) supply, initiates hardening reaction
알진AlginGrade 1-3Binder, thickener, gel formation
포타슘알지네이트Potassium AlginateGrade 1Emulsion stabilizer, cross-linking with calcium ions

Hardening Mechanism:

  1. Algin/Potassium Alginate swells when mixed with water, forming gel
  2. Calcium Sulfate releases calcium ions (Ca²⁺)
  3. Calcium ions form cross-linking between alginate molecules
  4. 3D network structure completes → Hardens within 20 minutes

Lindsey's major modeling pack products (7-Type Selection, Charcoal, Premium series) all use these 4 ingredients as a common base. To control hardening speed, 3 pH adjusters (Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Cellulose Gum) are additionally formulated, and Glucose (EWG Grade 1) is used as a humectant in 69% of products. Most core ingredients are EWG Grade 1-2.


2. 7-Product Lineup Differentiation Strategy🔗

7-Product Lineup Strategy

Common Base + Specialized Ingredients (5-8 types)🔗

Lindsey configures 7 product lines by adding 5-8 specialized ingredients on top of the 8-ingredient alginate base system.

Product NameCore Specialized IngredientsTotal IngredientsPrimary Effect
Charcoal Modeling PackCharcoal Powder, Volcanic Ash, Kaolin, Bentonite24 types4-Clay Complex Adsorption
Soothing Herb Modeling PackMugwort, 3 Green Tea Types, Centella, Portulaca, Licorice, etc. (15 herbs)29 typesHerbal Complex Soothing
Modeling Pack 7-Type Selection
(Collagen/Tea Tree/Lavender/Charcoal/Herb, etc.)
Collagen, Adenosine, Niacinamide, etc.29 typesChoose from 7 Types
Tea Tree Modeling PackTea Tree Leaf Powder, Peppermint Oil-Pore Care + Cooling

The Charcoal Modeling Pack features 4 types of clay (Charcoal Powder, Volcanic Ash, Kaolin, Bentonite) that multi-layer absorb sebum and impurities. The Soothing Herb Modeling Pack delivers soothing effects with 15 herbs including Mugwort, 3 Green Tea types, Centella, Portulaca, and Licorice. An efficient strategy with the same base, only replacing specialized ingredients.


3. The Secret Behind ₩2,500 Value-for-Money🔗

Value-for-Money Comparison

Average 27 Ingredients: Core-Focused Design🔗

Lindsey modeling packs average 27 ingredients. Sheet masks require more ingredients in essence form, but modeling packs have a different product format.

Sheet Mask vs Modeling Pack Structure Comparison:

  • Sheet Mask: Purified water + essence base → Requires large amounts of humectants, emulsifiers, thickeners
  • Modeling Pack: Powder form → Alginate system (8 types) + functional ingredients (5-8 types) + fragrance/preservatives

Since modeling packs require users to add water directly, they eliminate the need for solvents, emulsifiers, and thickeners required in essence formulations. Instead, they concentrate only the alginate hardening system and functional ingredients to achieve cost efficiency. Even at a ₩2,500 price point, they include functional ingredients like adenosine (wrinkle improvement), niacinamide, and collagen.


Frequently Asked Questions🔗

Q. What's the difference between modeling packs and sheet masks?

A. Modeling packs are facial packs where you mix powder and water for use. As alginate hardens, it adheres tightly to skin to penetrate active ingredients, and removes dead skin cells and impurities when peeled off. Sheet masks are non-woven fabric impregnated with essence for immediate use, but have weaker adhesion.

Q. How can wrinkle-improvement ingredients be included at ₩2,500?

A. Since modeling packs are in powder form, they don't need purified water, solvents, or emulsifiers. The efficient formulation consists only of alginate system (8 types) and functional ingredients (5-10 types) concentrated. Functional ingredients like adenosine can be effective in small amounts, making them applicable to value-for-money products.


This analysis was prepared based on BeauticsLab AI in October 2025.

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