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Sleeping your way to better skin is actually possible, thanks to the best overnight masks.

A collage of Allure editors on black film strips with their favorite overnight face masks

Collage: Gabrielle Castrillon; Source images:Allureeditors

Its also spiked with glycerin to leave skin feeling plump and smooth by the morning.

My acne-prone skin can be a lot, but whenever its freaking out, I reach for this mask.

I put it on at night, and by morning, the inflammation in my breakouts is visibly down.

EltaMD Skin Recovery Night Mask in branded component on a light gray background

Allurecontributing editor Deanna Pai applying EltaMD Skin Recovery Night Mask

Its jelly texture can get a little messy, but its accompanying spatula makes app way easier and cleaner.

The smallest amount melts in with ease, locking in my nighttime skin-care routine.

I put mine in the fridge so I don’t wake up puffy."

A selfie of Allure contributing editor Deanna Pai after applying EltaMD Skin Recovery Night Mask

Allurecontributing editor Deanna Pai applying EltaMD Skin Recovery Night Mask

Patients often tell me their skin looks visibly more refreshed and plump by morning.

Niacinamide also makes an appearance in this formula to brighten without disturbing sensitive skin.

Were here for it.

Dr. Loretta Tightening Detox Mask in branded component on a light gray background

Allureshopping market editor Angela Trakoshis applying the Dr. Loretta Tightening Detox Mask

When should I use an overnight mask?

With that being said.

Think of it as a treatment steplike a mini-facial for your skinrather than a nightly staple.

Saturday Skin Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask in branded component on a light gray background

Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han applying Saturday Skin Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask

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A selfie of Allure commerce editor Sarah Han after applying

Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han applying Saturday Skin Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask

Want glowing skin 24/7?

Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask in branded component on a light gray background

A selfie of Allure features director Dianna Mazzone Singh wearing and holding Medicube’s Collagen Night Wrapping Mask

Allurefeatures director Dianna Mazzone Singh peeling off Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask

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Laneige Water Sleeping Mask in branded component on a light gray background

Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial in branded component on a light gray background

Peace Out Overnight Barrier Hydrating Bio-Collagen Recovery Mask in branded component on a light gray background