If your skin is dull, dry, and dehydrated, I understand your pain. Luckily, there’s a super solution that dermatologists swear by to hydrate, plump, and brighten your complexion: a hydrating mask!
“While a hydrating mask isn’t a must-have in your skincare routine, it can be a helpful addition for those with dry skin or to help hydrate the skin in cold, dry, low-humidity climates,” explains Dr.
Reshmi Kapoor, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Brooklyn Dermatology Center in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Essentially, a good hydrating mask can be the extra step you need in your skincare routine to help you
get closer to the hydrated complexion of your dreams.
- Laneige Water Sleeping Mask: Dr. Kapoor recommends this sleeping mask if you’re looking for a nighttime mask to hydrate, plump, and brighten your skin.
- Clinique Moisture Surge™ Overnight Mask: Whether your skin is dry, oily, or combination, this overnight mask will give your thirsty complexion the hydration it needs.
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating 100% Hydrogel Mask: “The main ingredient in this mask is hyaluronic acid, which attracts water molecules and retains up to 1,000 times its weight in water to boost skin hydration,” says Neutrogena’s Dr.
The mask also contains vitamin B3 (aka niacin) to brighten skin and smooth skin texture for a radiant complexion.
- Augustinus Bader Cream Mask: It’s pricey, but if you’re on a budget, it’s definitely worth it! This mask deeply hydrates the skin, fights visible signs of aging, and leaves skin radiant and glowing.
- Peach Snail Rescue Intensive Cleansing Mask: If your face is dry and prone to acne, don’t panic: This powerful mask will help.
- Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Water Facial This overnight mask contains restorative ingredients like ceramides, squalene, and niacinamide that work together to repair the skin barrier. Kapur.
- Yadah Daily Green Mask Sometimes you need a full spa treatment—or at least something like it. These masks are hydrating, anti-aging, and brightening. Contains soy natto collagen extract to promote skin elasticity while adding brightness and vitality.
- Bioeffect Imprinted Hydrogel Mask It’s time to regenerate your skin with this hyaluronic acid mask, as this high-quality hydrogel face deeply hydrates, leaving skin softer, smoother, and plumper.” Ray Sko.
Heartfelt review: “Obsessed. I don’t think my skin has ever been so moisturized.”