The Best Face Masks For Your Skin Type
The best face masks for your skin type help balance your complexion, fend off free radical damage and even out color and texture. Ahead, we rounded up the top picks that are a must-have for every skin type.
A physical exfoliant, this mask sloughs away dead skin cells and improves the look of fine lines. But it can be a bit drying, so it might not be the best fit for all skin types.
1. Emma Hardie Hyaluronic Acid Sleeping Mask
A rich intense hydrating mask that helps improve skin moisture, radiance and firmness while smoothing out deep wrinkles. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil plumps the skin with moisture, Red Algae reduces pigmentation spots and an Amino Acid derivative brightens and improves clarity.
This is the perfect night time face mask for those of you who need a little more anti-ageing in your regime, it also works really well as a pre-foundation skin treatment. Simply apply a thick layer before you head to bed and wash it off in the morning for soft supple hydrated skin!
You can use this in conjunction with Emma Hardie’s amazing Moringa Cleansing Balm which is included in the kit. This is a fantastic skin care routine for all skin types, it’s so gentle and leaves the skin looking bright and fresh.
2. Skinceuticals Bio-Cellulose Mask
Ideal for sensitive or compromised post-procedure skin, this restorative mask creates a protective barrier to alleviate discomfort and cool the skin. It features a cooling gel-like formula and a breathable structure that mimics the skin’s natural barrier to facilitate the recovery process.
Skin care experts and biochemists consider mask fabrics woven from bio-cellulose to be the gold standard for hydrating and treating skin. The unique fabric distributes heat-reducing water directly to the skin barrier, resulting in immediate relief.
To use, remove the mask from the mesh layering and apply to face, adjusting to face contour. Leave on for 10-15 minutes.
3. Avene Calming Hydrating Mask
Soothes and energises tired skin for an instant revitalisation. Enriched with the soothing properties of Avene Thermal Spring Water and a cocktail of nourishing agents, this non-setting mask restores the skin barrier while boosting hydration. Ideal for skin that needs an intense recharge or has been damaged by sunburns and long flights.
This hydrating face mask has a rich and creamy texture that deeply penetrates the skin in just ten minutes. It leaves the skin soft, smooth and supple with a healthy glow. It is dermatologist-tested and non-comedogenic.
AVENE THERMAL SPRING WATER (AVENE AQUA), MINERAL OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL, HYDROGENATED PALM/PALM KERNEL OIL PEG-6 ESTERS, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PALMITIC ACID, STEARYL STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PARFUM, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, TOCOPHERYL GLUCOSIDE, FRAGARIA OFFICINALIS FRUIT EXTRACT.
4. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate
If you’re looking to brighten your skin, reduce dark marks and soothe irritated skin, this soothing face mask is perfect for you. It contains a blend of six skin-smoothing acids (including lactic acid, salicylic acid, glycolic acid and mandelic acid) to carry away dead skin cells while reducing the appearance of pores, dullness and wrinkles. It also contains hydrating ingredients (like shea butter and ceramides) and soothing ingredients (like niacinamide and cucumber extract) to calm irritation and redness.
This detoxifying clay mask sucks out excess oil, blemish-causing impurities and blackheads while a mild physical exfoliator sloughs off dead skin. It’s gentle enough to use on a regular basis and is great for those with oily skin or acne-prone skin. It’s a bit on the thick side for a night mask, so it might be too much for those with dry skin.
5. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Oil
This mask is ideal for dry skin types, as it’s packed with emollients like vegetable glycerine and phyotsqualane to hydrate the complexion. It also contains calming shea butter to soothe irritation, while antioxidants like blue tansy oil and niacinamide prevent dullness.
Our tester noticed an immediate boost in radiance from this mask, thanks to panthenol (aka pro-vitamin B5) and a blend of fruit-derived AHAs. Plus, a dose of free-radical-busting European blueberries and ultra-calming oat kernel extract help to calm red patches and even tone.
