Multi-Masking

Who doesn’t love a self-care moment, curling up with a glass of wine, a good book and a face mask? But, with so many masking methods available these days, from mixing your own to peeling it off, it can be hard to determine the benefits of each type. Don’t worry: like a good mask, we have you covered. —Vicki Duong

sheet. If you’re looking for a quick dose of hydration, your best bet is a sheet mask. Ideal for sensitive skin due to a lack of exfoliating elements, our top pick is Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Hydrating Face Mask ($4) for its mega dose of hyaluronic acid (think supple and hydrated skin). Soaked in a concentrated serum, this sheet actuaslly prevents the formula from evaporating too quickly.

peel-off. Skin feeling a bit dull? A peel-off mask might be the solution. These work to remove the outermost layer of skin to combat dullness while assisting in cleansing pores. While peel-off masks can be a bit more painful to remove (depending on your skin type and the formula you use) they can be effective to even out texture, so start with a gentle formula. Origins’ GinZing Peel Off Mask ($33) provides a gentle peel with ginseng, which leaves a cooling and energizing sensation on the skin.

clay. Known for it’s detoxifying properties, a clay-based mask is your heavy hitter when it comes to a deep cleanse. Clay works to pull toxins from your skin, leaving room for circulation to leave your face feeling refreshed. The GlamGlow Supermud Treatment ($75) features a kaolin clay designed to extract excess sebum oils, perfect for oily skin types.

exfoliating. Need a mask that is as effective as it is multifunctional? Look no further than an exfoliating mask, like One Love Organics’ Brand New Day ($50). Depending on how much water is mixed in, this mask can also double as a scrub to exfoliate dead skin cells. Since the mixing is left up to you it’s easy to customize your mask to suit your skin’s daily changing needs.

overnight. For a treatment that works hard while you’re resting, we love Pura Botanicals’ Overnight Watermelon Mask ($72): a miracle worker while you catch up on your zzzs. Packed with squalane, vitamins A and C and amino acids, this overnight miracle worker will really pump up the moisture levels in your skin so you wake up supple and hydrated. It also features soothing ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile and witch hazel, so those with sensitive skin can rest easy, too.

warming. Designed to purify and refine skin by absorbing excess oils, this Blue Agave Instant Warming Mask by Bioré opens pores and melts away that pore-clogging dirt, oil and sebum—leaving your skin clean, soft and refreshed. It has a unique self-heating technology that is activated when massaged into the skin. This thermal formula in conjunction with purifying and skin toning clays optimize the mask’s ability to deep clean and purify. Pretty "cool," huh?