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Daily moisturizers and skin serums are great, but sometimes our skin needs more. And that’s when we need to pick up a face mask that goes above and beyond to revive and refresh skin with deep nourishment that brings noticeable results. 
From exfoliating clay masks to dainty sheet masks to sticky peel-off masks, these are our top picks for face masks that offer beautiful reveals. These don’t just feel soothing and purifying. They can take your skin from gross to glowing after only one use, so you won’t want to hide your skin behind, well, a mask.

1. Tatcha Violet-C Radiance Mask

This lilac purple mask is so pretty you’ll want to bathe in it. But we don’t recommend that, as it’s $70 a jar — but worth every penny. The brightening and refining mask from Tatcha is formulated with two types of Vitamin C to give you luminous, youthful skin. It helps to smooth uneven skin texture using Alpha Hydroxy Acids, which are chemical exfoliants found naturally in veggies, fruit, and milk. 

It also supplies your skin with antioxidants to protect you from free radical damage that can cause fine lines and wrinkles. If your skin doesn’t have that glow, this mask will give it the zhuzh it needs. And now you know how to spell zhuzh!

2. Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask

This Youth to the People Mask is berry-berry soothing and hydrating. It’s made with a proprietary Superberry Blend that includes maqui, acai, prickly pear, goji berry, sunflower, moringa, and squalane. It gives your skin a boost of Vitamin C and antioxidants to perk up your cells to give you a brighter complexion and even tone. 

The vegan formula is powerful yet gentle, perfect for all skin types because it works with your natural skin oils to hydrate without clogging pores. It does all that and smells sweeter than a triple-berry smoothie — no, you cannot eat, but we can dream. 

3. Kiehl’s Calendula PetalInfused Calming Mask

We love this Calming Mask because of its lightweight texture that simply glides over the skin and absorbs in a heartbeat. It provides a cool and refreshing burst of hydration, which is exactly what we want at the end of a long, tough day. 

The formula features calendula and aloe vera, which leaves your skin unbelievably supple — go ahead and try to resist the temptation to stroke your face all day. It’s a use-anytime-anywhere face mask, but the feathery texture makes it our nighttime go-to. That’s so we don’t wake up feeling greasy with product smeared on our pillows. 

4. Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution™ PRO Glow Face Mask with Hyaluronic Acid

If your facial skin is crying out for a glass of water, be a friend and use this PRO Glow Face Mask. It’s like giving your skin 10 glasses of water at once, formulated with hyaluronic acid that supplies skin with an intense flood of much-needed hydration. 

The gel sheet mask has a cool, jelly texture that feels a little funky but also fun. And unlike many cheap sheet masks out there, it fits comfortably on your face and doesn’t slip over your eyes or flare out at the edges. It genuinely clings to your skin — even around the edges of the mask — for 15-20 minutes of moisturizing self-care.

5. Naturally Serious Maskimum Revival™ HydraPlumping Mask

Naturally Serious takes skincare seriously, hence the name. And the brand outdid themselves with this rejuvenating mask that combines colloidal oatmeal, hyaluronic acid, sodium PCA, kaolin clay, and allantoin to plump and clarify skin. 

This all-in-one mask will cleanse, firm, and moisturize, doing the work of multiple products. If you have large pores or tricky combination skin, this is a true gift. It can tighten and improve elasticity without sucking out the moisture like many cleansers and exfoliants do. You can feel its thick and silky texture  working — but maybe that’s just in our heads.

6. LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask with Niacinamide & Squalane

If that thick, weighted texture isn’t for you, you’ll fall in love with this water mask from LANEIGE. Technically, you’re supposed to sleep in it. But it’s so airy we don’t mind wearing it during the day when we’re not going out. It magically sinks into your skin in seconds, instantly hydrating and softening. 

The goopy texture is wet and lush, so it’s like coating your face in mystical water. If you choose to sleep in it, you don’t have to worry about it rubbing off on your pillow. And if your lips are looking at your facial skin like, “But what about me?” grab the tried and true LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask that’s a social media sensation! 

7. Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask

Sure, there are tons of clay skin masks out there. Some feel gritty and rough and dry hard, leaving your face like a crumbling statue among ancient ruins. That’s not the vibe we want. What we do want is a silky and smooth clay mask that isn’t uncomfortably stiff, yet still gives us that robust exfoliation that a clay mask should. And that’s what the Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Mask offers. 

It’s made with kelp, witch hazel, Kakadu plum, pomegranate, mangosteen, and (obviously) Australian pink clay right from the earth. The fruity formula counteracts the dryness that often comes with traditional clay masks. This Aussie Pink Clay Mask creates a balanced texture that you can use day after day. You’re only supposed to use it two or three times a week. But last we looked, there’s no face mask police — so who’s going to stop us?

8. Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask

You either love the satisfying feel of peeling off a face mask, or you think it’s freaky. Either way, you’ll want to try this Night Wrapping Mask that’s loaded with collagen — the protein that makes or breaks your skin. It contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, glycerin, Vitamin E, collagen extract, and more nourishing ingredients that boost your skin’s moisture retention and elasticity. 

The result of this formula is a flawless texture that’s dewy but not oily, plump but not puffy, clean but not dry. It’s the skin you’ve always wanted, and it only takes one night to see the results. You put it on before bed, wait 15 minutes for it to dry, and then go to sleep. When you wake up, you get to do the satisfying/freaky task of peeling it off for that drum-roll-worthy reveal of gleaming skin.

9. Fresh Rose Soothing Face Mask

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These masks aren’t made for you to hide behind; they’ll give you stunning skin that you’ll be flaunting all day and night. Don’t blame us if your camera roll gets overwhelmed by selfies! 

We adore face masks because you don’t have to settle for one. Need to refresh your skin? Use a peel mask. Grab a hydrating mask when you’re feeling dry. And slather on that clay mask when you need to exfoliate and detoxify. Whatever mood your skin is in, you’ll find a mask for it on our list.