For a long time we thought that facial masks were occasional treatments, reserved for special moments or for those days when the skin needed an extra helping hand. However, experts have been insisting for years that using them once a week helps your face look more beautiful, radiant and rested. Just like with hair masks, these products are formulated with very high concentrations of active ingredients that provide hydration, radiance and comfort in a much deeper way than a conventional cream.
However, not all are the same and you should choose them according to your skin’s needs, regardless of your age. If you need more hydration, opt for those with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, squalane or ceramides to reinforce the skin barrier and combat dehydration. If, on the other hand, you notice your skin looking dull, lean toward illuminating formulas, with vitamin C, niacinamide, fruit enzymes or antioxidants capable of restoring radiance. Finally, there are also calming options with oats, centella asiatica or panthenol, as well as purifying masks formulated with clays or activated charcoal for those who want to control excess oil and minimize the appearance of pores.
The best part is that, once you’re clear about this, you only need to use them once a week to achieve that much more rested look and without signs of aging or other imperfections. Especially considering that new formulas are becoming increasingly sophisticated and work simultaneously so you don’t have to give up on anything.
My Favorite Facial Masks
Apivita Express Beauty Grape Mask.
Apivita Express Beauty Grape Mask. Its formula rich in trace elements is one of the longevity secrets in the Mediterranean regions. This mask offers an antioxidant and anti-aging effect as it, in a few minutes, smooths the appearance of wrinkles and improves firmness. It contains olive oil, coenzyme Q10, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and panthenol. It also contains patchouli essential oil to regenerate and an infusion of wild rose to boost radiance.
Foreo Call It a Night.
Foreo Call It a Night. Inspired by Korean cosmetics, it is perfect for mature skin that needs to regain comfort, nourishment and radiance. Its formula helps combat signs of fatigue and dryness while promoting a softer and more rested-looking skin upon waking. It contains olive oil to provide deep hydration and ginseng extract to revitalise the face and improve the appearance of dull skin. You will notice the face more supple, luminous and rejuvenated.
Laneige Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask.
Laneige Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask. This night mask works while you sleep to improve the firmness, hydration and radiance of the skin. It combines a peony complex and hydrolyzed collagen to visually plump the skin and improve its elasticity. It also contains probiotic ferment extracts that help reinforce the skin barrier and maintain hydration for longer.
COSRX Rice Overnight Spa Mask.
COSRX Rice Overnight Spa Mask. Enriched with more than 68% rice extract, this mask nourishes and hydrates to improve the look of mature skin. Its formula smooths texture with continued use, boosts radiance and reduces the appearance of dullness. In addition, it is very pleasant and soothing instantly.
Weleda EXO Boost Collagen Re-Densifying Mask.
Weleda EXO Boost Collagen Re-Densifying Mask. Its formula combines collagen with an innovative technology of plant exosomes derived from centella asiatica to improve firmness and skin density. It also incorporates firming peptides that favor a plumper and more radiant skin. A plus? The instant “good-face” effect is immediate.
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler Hydrogel Glow Mask Glass Skin.
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler Hydrogel Glow Mask Glass Skin. You need to stay still for ninety minutes, but I’ll tell you it’s worth it. This hydrogel mask is formulated to transform the look of your face, thanks to its combination of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, centella asiatica extract, adenosine and panthenol that improve elasticity, visually smooth expression lines and provide deep hydration.
