Sheet masks are a refreshing reminder that even if healthy, youthful skin is the nucleus of a skincare routine, we can extract a great deal of ‘me-time’ from it whether it’s unwinding on a Friday night (the best time of the week, might we add) or giving our skin some ‘TLC’ en route to that long-awaited vacay destination. While a sheet mask may not be quite as eminent as a moisturiser, it sure can restore, rejuvenate and perk up the skin in a few minutes. Whether it’s a must-have for your grooming routine or a refreshing pick-me-up in your travel kit, here are the 12 best sheet masks for glowing, hydrated and plump skin.
1. Detoxifying & Purifying
This sheet is slightly different from the rest. Once spread over the face, it forms foamy bubbles due to an oxygenation formula. After 10 minutes, you peel off the mask and work the remaining foam into the skin for a detoxifying cleanse and rinse it off with lukewarm water. This sheet mask would be ideal if you have oily, acne and blackhead-prone skin.
2. For Inflamed Skin
Inflammation can take up many stressful forms like skin reactions, painful acne flare-ups, sunburns and redness. In such cases, skin care can sometimes be a rescue chore. But don’t despair as the Real Nature Green Tea Face Mask from The Face Shop is an ideal pick-me-up for when you want to forgo the standard skincare routine. It has green tea, which is rich in antioxidants as well as soothing – 20 minutes of pure calming bliss. You can also use the extra serum to give your face and neck area a good massage.
3. For Pore Cleansing
The next time you plan a ‘wine and dine’ date for one, how about you invite your skin along, too? You read that right. Though it may not need a goblet, you can reach out for the Tonymoly I’m Red Wine Sheet Mask if you have enlarged pores that need purifying, refining and tightening. All you need is 20–30 minutes for the sheet mask to work its magic.
4. The ‘Everything’ Sheet Mask
The majority of the sheet masks ace the hydration quotient but this one from Innisfree brings you the forever best duo of hydration and moisturisation. The sheet mask is soaked in a milky, creamy essence that’s enriched with extracts like acai berry, aloe vera, manuka honey and tea tree for a complexion that’s soft, hydrated and clear.
5. For Under-Eye Hydration
Want to fake 8-hours of sleep when in reality you’re at the mercy of endless pours of coffee? You can reach for the Garnier Hydra Bomb Eye Serum Mask (even with your eyes wide shut). With the goodness of hyaluronic acid to hydrate and orange extracts to brighten, these serum-drenched under-eye patches do it all – reduce dark circles and puffiness while imparting a healthy glow. For best results, keep it refrigerated for a soothing cooling feel.
6. Antioxidant-Rich
Has dullness, uneven skin tone and dullness taken over your complexion? The Man Company Vitamin C Sheet Mask tackles them all in a single use. It has vitamin C, which restores glow and reduces sun damage. It also has aloe vera for a splash of hydration to make the skin supple and smooth.
7. For A Compromised Skin Barrier
Constant breakouts, flakiness, dehydration and hyperpigmentation are common indicators that your natural skin barrier has been through the wringer. Enter collagen, a crucial protein that helps in retaining the natural moisture levels of the skin. The Tonymoly Pureness 100 Collagen Sheet Mask kicks it up a notch improves skin elasticity, and repairs the skin barrier while making your skin glow!
8. Celebrity-Approved
Backed by Bollywood’s OG diva as their ambassador, Kareena Kapoor Khan, The Quench Cherry Blossom Sheet Mask is the fastest way to get ‘celebrity skin’. Thanks to its juicy and nourishing concoction of grapefruit, pearl and liquorice, your skin is treated to gentle detoxification and exfoliation, looking noticeably brighter. For best results, pat the remaining serum onto the face and neck.
9. Steal-Worhty Value Bundle
If you’re not big on an extensive skincare regimen but love sheet masks, this value bundle from Garnier is made just for you! This pack of 10 sheet masks comes in four variants to target multiple skin concerns that are drenched in active and natural ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, green tea, lemon and black algae.
10. A Nighttime Anti-Ageing Treat
Fancy self-care nights? Bask in its therapeutic glory while battling premature ageing and hyperpigmentation with ease. The Lakme Skin Solution Anti-Ageing Sheet Mask has 85% Pro-Retinol Complex to help reverse signs of ageing. Take it a step further and use the extra essence on your face and neck and leave it overnight for a dewy, healthy complexion.
11. Best For Sensitive Skin
Redness, inflammation, flare-ups – if all these are painfully familiar to you then the Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Sheet is a soothing, calming facial spa in a sheet mask. The K-beauty gem is a rayon sheet mask that’s marinated in a healing essence that hydrates, soothes inflammation and reduces breakouts by clearing out pores.
12. To Lighten Acne Scars/Dark Spots
Haunted by the ghosts of past breakouts a.k.a dark spots? You’re not alone. Bust them with the goodness of glycolic acid. All you have to do is spread the L’oreal Paris Glycolic Bright Sheet Mask over your face for 15–20 minutes. This will give the ingredient ample time to mildly exfoliate away the dead skin cells and remove excess melanin for spot-free, even-toned skin. If you’re using this during the daytime, make sure to follow it up with sunscreen.
