Let's be real: We've all heard way more than we ever wanted to about masks in general for the last few years.
(Did you ever anticipate that you would become familiar with the difference between a KN95 and a surgical mask? We certainly did not.)
But while the aforementioned category can cause “mascne”—not to mention a lot of drama/heartbreak—masks that live in the beauty world offer us magical moments to make our skin look and feel way better. That said, some masks have gotten really complicated. Sure, maybe you can take a leisurely moment, but most of the time, you have shit to do! Here are masks we love that give you the most bang for your buck while you simultaneously accomplish other great tasks.
Farmacy Honey Potion Antioxidant Renewing and Hydrating Mask
FARMACY
HONEY POTION ANTIOXIDANT RENEWING AND HYDRATING MASK
This mask is the jam because it makes you feel like you're having a heroic DIY/homemade product moment, but it’s a lot more elegant than slathering actual honey on your face. Besides having Sephora’s coveted Clean + Planet Positive Seal, it slightly warms your skin so it feels like you are getting hydrated goodness deep down the very core of your soul.
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Tatcha Violet-C Radiance Mask
TATCHA
VIOLET-C RADIANCE MASK
Dude, is there anything more CHIC than a face treatment inspired by what actual geishas have been using for centuries!? We think not. Everyone knows how vitamin C makes you insta-glowy, but this creamy, jolly purple-hued concoction also contains AHA’s for extra brightening and “Japanese beauty berry” (whatever that is, but sounds awesome).
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Tonymoly I’m Green Tea Hydro-Burst Morning Mask
TONYMOLY
I’M GREEN TEA HYDRO-BURST MORNING MASK
Obvi, there’s a reason why K-beauty has slayed America—nay, the WORLD—with its quirky attitude and fairly-priced yet totally efficacious ingredients. Here, green tea and a cooling, gel texture helps wake up tired and hungover skin while you make coffee or whatever.
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Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Water Facial
DRUNK ELEPHANT
F-BALM ELECTROLYTE WATER FACIAL
Look, we’re as obsessed with Baby Facial as the next brahs, but! We’re talking multitasking here, and sometimes you don’t have time for a two-step process. What we love about this skin-plumping beast is that you can wear it all night while you sleep, and it doesn’t get lazier than that!
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Youth to the People Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask
YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE
SUPERCLAY PURIFY + CLEAR POWER MASK
Ah, the good old clay mask. Plenty of us rocked our youth out to Biore (classic), but we like this “youthful” version because it’s a little cleaner and greener. Souped up with decidedly grownup ingredients like niacinamide (brightens), salicylic acid (exfoliates), and kombucha (balances), this clay moment sucks up excess oil without drying us out.
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