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Best Face Masks a collage of Paula’s Choice The Outset and Hyper Skin masks on a gray background

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that leaves your skin feeling properly hydrated even after it’s washed off.

Here, the neutralizing ingredients consist of kaolin and bentonite clays.

This mask contains papaya enzymes to brighten and pink clay and coffee to target blackheads.

The Outset Purifying Blue Clay Mask in blue jar with white lid

It’s spiked with squalane which is known to mimic your skin’s natural lipids, boosting moisture retention.

While all skin types can benefit from this mask, it’s especially beneficial for mature skin.

(Despite the name, it’s fragrance-free.)

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Face Mask With 10.5% Squalane in white jar with white lid

But wait, there’s more!

Come morning, you’ll wake up to plumper, dewier skin.

you might also use it as a 20-minute wash-off mask if that floats your boat.

Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask  with box on light gray background

you might apply it twice a week on clean, dry skin, for up to 10 minutes.

We love a low price point, highly potent formula.

The mask is non-greasy, so it won’t transfer pesky residue onto yourpillowcase.

Shani Darden Skin Care Triple Acid Signature Peel set with brush

I imagine this to be a dream forsunburnedor irritated skin.

It was like a veil of calm coating my skin.

Dueling with dark spots?

Caudalie Instant Detox Mask in teal tube and wooden cap

Okay, okay, you get it, and so does the Rosen Smooth Jelly Face Mask.

How do I use a face mask?

The exact way to use a face mask generally depends on the punch in of mask you’re using.

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask in soft blue jar with lid

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Tata Harper Clarifying Mask in green jar with gold lid

Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if its never been tested on curls?

Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask in white jar

Fenty Skin Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Detox Face Mask in soft lilac jar

Hyper Skin Fade and Glow AHA Mask in peach tube with red cap

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Instant Oatmeal Mask in tube packaging

Tatcha The Clarifying Clay Mask in light aqua colored jar with gold spoon

Paula’s Choice Super Hydrate Overnight Mask in bright green tube with clear cap

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque in silver tube with frosted cap

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Sleepair Intensive Night Mask green jar with white lid and label on light grey background

Rosen Smooth Jelly Face Mask pump bottle with white label and red contents on light grey background