One of the best ways to give your skin the rejuvenation it needs is with a face mask. We know what you’re thinking. They can be time-consuming, messy, and do they really make a difference?
Our answer is yes, they do if you invest in a good mask that fits your skin's needs. And it really takes just around 15 minutes of your week.
One of the best ways to give your skin the rejuvenation it needs is with a face mask. We know what you’re thinking. They can be time-consuming, messy, and do they really make a difference?
Our answer is Yes, they do if you invest in a good mask that fits your skin’s needs. And it really takes just around 15 minutes of your week.
Join us as we take a deep dive into the rejuvenating world of masks, helping you navigate the different types, explaining the science, and sharing our honest insights.
Your Guide to Face Masks
Face masks are beneficial for your skin because they provide deep cleansing, intense hydration, and targeted treatments for specific concerns such as acne, dryness, and aging. Additionally, they promote relaxation, improve skin texture, enhance absorption of other skincare products, and often deliver immediate results.
If you’re not a regular face-masker, the variety of masks can be a bit confusing. Here’s a short guide to the different types of masks and which skin conditions they’re best for.
Calming Mask
Calming masks immediately softens and soothes the sensitive and sensitised skin, alleviating redness and sensations of discomfort. After extended sun exposure, it acts as the ultimate moisture boost, replenishing and rejuvenating the skin.
Deep Cleansing Mask
Purifying masks are designed for normal to oily skin, working to detoxify, de-congest, and brighten a dull complexion. However, they typically contain blood-stimulating actives that may not be suitable for sensitive skin.
Hydrating Mask
The hydrating mask is designed to elevate hydration levels and calm dry, damaged skin. It serves as the ultimate moisture boost, especially during colder seasons, after prolonged sun exposure, or while working in a dry, AC-regulated environment.
Nourishing Mask
The nourishing mask is tailored to those seeking intense hydration and restoration for their skin. It’s a perfect choice for replenishing the skin’s moisture barrier and promoting a healthy, radiant complexion for dry or mature skin types.
Refining mask
The refining mask is ideal for refining skin texture and achieving a smoother, more balanced appearance, particularly for mature or blemished skin. Enriched with clinical actives targeting various skin concerns.
The Science and Honest Insights of our Favorite Face Masks
Skin-RG Miracle Mask
Best For: Ageing, Blackheads, Blemished, Breakouts, Congested, Dull skin, Fine Lines, Oily, Sagging, Sun damage, Wrinkles
The Science: Advanced Miracle Mask is an opulent high-performance mask designed to do it all. It lifts, de-wrinkles, improves texture, and enhances smoothness. Packed with stem cells, SKIN-RG Vegan Silk Complex, amino acids, and vital minerals, this mask delivers a firmer, more youthful appearance. Stem Cell Complexes reduce fine lines and wrinkles, while branch amino acids support collagen and elastin. Ideal for mature skin.
Honest Expert Insights: If you ever wish to have an anti-aging facial mask in your skincare routine that does it all, the Miracle Mask is the one! With stem cells, enzymes, amino acids, mineral-rich moor mud, and more, this cleverly crafted concoction of ingredients is all your skin needs for instant rejuvenation.
Best For: Ageing, Blemished, Dehydrated, Dry, Dull skin, Eczema, Fine Lines, Redness, Rosacea, Sensitive, Wrinkles
The Science: This creamy, rich mask from diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, leaving your skin rested, energised, and youthful. High-dose plant actives penetrate skin, boosting a timeless glow. The Cellular Renewal complex enhances collagen, and medicinal brighteners revitalise your skin. Luxurious oils further firm and tone.
Honest Expert Insights: This mask is always my go-to during bespoke facials. Besides all the anti-aging benefits, it is extremely nourishing. The silky smooth texture and beautiful scent consistently receive positive feedback from clients during application. It feels like a comforting hug.
The Science: Argiletz clay, made from minerals like kaolin and bentonite, detoxifies the skin and unclogs pores. It exfoliates dead skin cells, stimulates blood circulation, and maintains the skin’s natural defense barrier. All while significantly improving skin elasticity, leaving it smooth and toned.
Papain enzyme contains powerful proteolytic enzymes with exfoliating properties that brighten the skin by removing dead skin cells and flaky patches on the epidermis.
Honest Expert Insights: Soothing, yet detoxifying and gently exfoliating mask that doesn’t dry out on your face, leaving it purified yet nourished. Brimming with antoxidants, it’s a great rich-textured pick-me-up mask that really is suitable for all skin types.
Best for: Ageing, Congested, Dry, Dull Skin, Fine Lines, Oily, Pigmentation, Sun damage
The Science:The Science: Revitalising peel mask from By Mukk supports your skin’s natural metabolic processes, boosts collagen levels, and evens skin tone. Lactic acid exfoliates dead skin cells and, combined with algae extract, enhances skin renewal. Jasmine extract and vitamin C revive dull skin and treat acne. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects against free radicals, combats signs of aging, and regulates melanin production.
Honest Expert Insights: So gentle in texture yet so effective. I love watching how the skin brightens up while the mask is on during the treatment. A prickly sensation at the beginning is a great introduction to the amazing results.
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