Mask is a concentrated product for extra care. A good mask, suitable for a certain type of skin, will give the skin a well-groomed and beautiful look in just 20 minutes. In the assortment of cosmetic stores you can find gel, cream, sheet and powder masks that solve various problems: cleanse, moisturize, nourish, soothe, rejuvenate.
Owners of he althy skin can include masks in their home care from the age of twenty-five. Cleansing and anti-inflammatory cosmetics can be used earlier. If the epidermis is oily, prone to clogged pores and rashes. Depending on the age and condition of the skin, it is recommended to apply masks from one to three times a week.
For home use, one or two cosmetic products are enough. Young skin without significant problems needs minimal care: one mask is enough. Dry, sensitive and dehydrated skin over 40 needs active support:it is desirable to have two or three cosmetic products to solve existing problems.
Types of face masks
A complete review of the best face masks should include all types of beauty products. Cosmetologists share masks by age, skin characteristics, type and effect of the product. The last criterion allows you to most fully represent the range of cosmetic stores:
- Moisturizing mask is a universal remedy, because dry, oily, normal, and combination skin at any age needs minimal moisture.
- Cleansers are indispensable for oily and combination skin care. The mask reduces the diameter of the pores, mattifies and absorbs excess serum.
- Anti-inflammatory masks are necessary for home care of the skin, which is prone to rashes. If the skin is combination, then the product can be applied locally if necessary.
- Nourishing beauty product essential for dry, mature and aging skin. The mask eliminates the feeling of tightness and makes the epidermis elastic;
- A soothing mask is a must-have for those with sensitive skin that may react with irritation or redness to a new face cream or spicy food. Such cosmetics quickly normalize the sensitivity of receptors.
Individual masks lighten pigment spots and remove freckles, fight blackheads, instantly tighten the skin and sculpt the skin, create a glass skin effect.
Cleansing peeling masks for all skin types
Traditionally masksclay-based products were intended for owners of oily skin, but when manufacturers began to supplement the composition with soothing and moisturizing ingredients, women with other skin types appreciated these products. Often, such products combine ingredients that dissolve bonds between dead cells and mechanical exfoliating particles. Masks with fruit acids are suitable for dry skin that does not need to tighten pores and mattify. Peelings also use antioxidants, various types of clay, soft scrub particles.
Ranking of the best face masks that suit any skin:
- Vichy Double Glow Mineral Peeling contains fruit acids with absorbent particles of volcanic origin, which remove the top layer of the epidermis, return the skin to a he althy glow and even out tone. The reviews note a good moisturizing effect, which provides mannose polysaccharide.
- Energie de Vie Facial Exfoliant by Lancome. Formulated with AHA and BHA acids (cranberry, ginseng, lemon balm extract) to help delicate exfoliating particles work deeper into the skin and literally energize it.
- Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Mask, Kiehl's contains cranberry seeds, which are exfoliating particles. Cranberries are also a source of enzymes and fruit acids. Another useful ingredient is turmeric, a powerful antioxidant.
- Tar face mask “Grandmother Agafya”. ATthe composition of the product includes birch tar, sage extract and honey. Birch tar disinfects and heals small wounds, regulates the sebaceous glands, eliminates oily sheen. Honey nourishes the skin of the face, making it supple and smooth. Sage tones and relieves inflammation. The effectiveness of the face mask “Grandma Agafya” is noticeable after 2-3 applications.
Rating cleansing masks for oily skin
The main problems of oily skin are enlarged pores, a tendency to rashes and blackheads, oily sheen. Therefore, the main task of the masks is deep cleansing, which is provided by salicylic acid, zinc, clay. Purifying masks designed for oily or combination (prone to oily T-zone) skin can be used two to three times a week.
What are the most effective deep cleansing masks? By the way, the ranking below mainly includes budget face masks. Best Remedies:
- Gel + Scrub + Mask “Clear Skin” by Garnier. The cosmetic product perfectly copes with several tasks at once: a daily washing gel, an intensively cleansing scrub, a mask. A few minutes is enough for white clay to remove impurities, while zinc and salicylic acid reduce them. As a result, the complexion is evened out, and inflammation is significantly reduced.
- Pure Skin Steaming Mask, Garnier. The mask contains salicylic acid, zinc and montmorillonite clay. Allows you to effectively cleanse the pores in a short period of time and significantly reduces the number of blackheads. Reviewsconfirms that the mask cleans so well that there is no need for mechanical cleaning.
- “Magic clay” from “Loreal”. Due to the content of three types of clay, the product provides intensive cleansing. Eucalyptus extract has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. In the reviews, women note that “Magic Clay” from “Loreal” is very economically spent.
Best Hydrating Face Masks
Moisturizing masks are necessary for any skin at any age. Such products are necessary not only for regular care (it is recommended to use one to three times a week), but also as an SOS remedy for skin dehydration, stress, lack of sleep, exposure to high or low temperatures, living in an environmentally unfavorable environment. Moisturizing Mask Rating:
- Hydraphase Intense Masque by La Roche-Posay. Cream-gel makes the skin well-groomed, soft and moisturized due to the complex effect of shea butter and hyaluronic acid. Judging by the reviews, it works great on combination skin.
- Vichy Mineral Mask. Perfectly hydrates the skin. The composition includes castor oil, thermal water and a large dose of vitamin B3, or niacinamide.
- Hydrating B5 Masque Skin Ceuticals. Vitamin B5, hyaluronic acid, panthenol return a he althy look to the skin.
- Skin Needs face mask with aloe and lavender, “L'etoile”. The reviews note that when distributing the mask, smallgranules resembling fresh aloe pulp. After application, there is a slight tingling sensation and pleasant hydration.
Tissue face mask rating
Sheet masks are convenient and quick to use: no need for sponges and spatulas, no need to apply the product on the face, fearing to affect the area around the eyes, the packaging is individual and compact. The finished cosmetic is already impregnated with the required amount of the composition. Ranking of the best sheet-based face masks:
- Hydrogel Advanced Genifique by Lancome. Contains a shock dose of probiotic extract, so it quickly and effectively restores and moisturizes, gives an instant feeling of comfort. Suitable for all ages (from 25 years old). In the reviews, women note that after applying the mask, the result lasts for several days.
- Kiehl's Instant Renewal Mask Concentrate. The soft fabric base is impregnated with oils, resins, extracts of South American fruits and trees. It only takes 10 minutes to make skin look rested.
- “Hydration + Aquabomb” by Garnier. The action is provided by a moisturizing serum based on glycerin. The mask contains pomegranate extract for a refreshing effect and hyaluronic acid. Moisturizing face mask “Garnier” is suitable for normal and combination skin. Those with dry and sensitive skin can try Moisture + Comfort from the same brand.
Best nourishing masks
Nourishing masks are recommended to be done immediately after deep cleansing ones. Rating of the best masks forfaces that deeply nourish the skin:
- L'Occitane Immortelle Creme Masque for the skin around the eyes. Suitable for ages 25+. The mask has a slight anti-aging effect, perfectly nourishes the skin in winter and in the off-season. The composition includes vitamins of groups A and E, shea butter. Owners of dry, too sensitive and capricious skin can use a mask instead of a cream, applying with a sponge. Judging by the reviews, the only drawback of the cosmetic is the very high cost - about 9850 rubles. for 65 ml.
- "Librederm Aevit" for dry skin. This is a mask with a high concentration of oils, vitamins and beneficial plant extracts. The tool makes the skin supple, reduces the number of wrinkles, tones and moisturizes. With constant use, it has a pronounced anti-aging effect. Budget cosmetic product - 290 rubles for 75 ml.
- Natura Siberica Frozen Limonnik Nanai for normal skin. The product of the brand's exclusive line was made with the participation of Alena Akhmadullina, a Russian designer. The product fills the skin with energy, slows down wilting and activates metabolic processes, relieves peeling, evens out the shade, does not overload.
- Dr. Hauschka. It is used for additional care for sensitive skin requiring restoration. Effective moisturizing of the upper layers of the epidermis is provided by nourishing oils (almond, jojoba, avocado), and rose wax protects against negative environmental influences.
Ratinganti-inflammatory masks
Anti-inflammatory masks are better to buy in pharmacies, not in cosmetic stores, because they usually need special storage conditions, and such products are supplied by pharmaceutical companies. Here are some of the best remedies:
- Therapeutic Gigi Lipacid Mask. The cosmetic product has a high therapeutic effect. The combination of active active ingredients provides antimicrobial, keratolytic and anti-inflammatory effects. Lavender oil perfectly copes with irritation and swelling, kaolin and Zn oxide cleanse pores, brighten the skin and remove excess sebum, chamomile extract and allantoin provide a calming effect, amino acids moisturize the skin.
- Holy Land Special Mask. An effective remedy for oily skin that narrows pores, absorbs pollution, and normalizes the action of the sebaceous glands. Israeli face mask contains camphor (improves microcirculation), sulfur (heals wounds and regulates the glands), white clay (makes pores invisible and removes dead cells). Cosmetologists recommend using masks in the period after the treatment of seborrhea and severe acne. Regular use of the product will help brighten the skin, get rid of scars and age spots.
- Savonry Top Face with blue clay. The mask is designed for skin prone to pimples, acne and blackheads. The composition includes only ingredients of plant origin: jojoba, grape seed and almond oil. Blue clay has an excellent anti-inflammatory effect, quickly heals smallwounds and quickly copes with various rashes. Judging by the reviews, the only drawback of the mask is a short shelf life due to the completely natural composition.
- Vilenta set to combat blackheads. A set of two masks, an excellent SOS remedy: Vilenta's warming detox mask removes toxins, evens out tone and cleanses pores, while the cooling mask mattifies and tightens pores. The product is suitable for any type of skin. Judging by the reviews, Vilenta masks do not completely get rid of blackheads, but they noticeably improve the skin, cleanse, narrow enlarged pores, and mattify.
Best lifting face masks
Aging skin needs especially careful and gentle care. Best anti-aging face masks:
- Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask, The Body Shop. The composition includes clay and algae. The mask removes excess fat, gives the skin softness, normalizes metabolic processes, saturates with nutrients. After the third procedure, a noticeable lifting effect is visible, the skin becomes radiant and becomes more elastic.
- Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque for Dry Skin, Dermatology. The mask is suitable for aging and prematurely aging skin. The composition includes vitamin E and a high concentration of antioxidants, plant extracts, provitamin B, which stimulate tissue regeneration, support the production of collagen and elastin, reduce inflammation and irritation.
- Darphin Purifying Aromatic Clay Mask for oily skin. Clay-based product with aromatic oils gently cleanses. Literally throughIn 15 minutes, the skin becomes rested, fresh, hydrated and matte.
- “Instant Lift” by Andalou Naturals. The tightening serum mask effectively moisturizes and visually rejuvenates the skin. The composition includes purple clay and maral oil. The range includes masks with rose water, fruit and berry extracts, pumpkin and honey, turmeric and golden clay, argan and blue clay.
Best products for dry skin
Dry skin is much less common in Russia than oily or combination skin. The latter are typical for 70% of women. As we age (after 40 years), the epidermis becomes thinner and lipid production decreases, as a result of which the skin becomes dry. The characteristic signs of dry skin are narrow pores, lack of oily sheen, clear signs of fatigue, no acne problem even in adolescence, early wrinkles.
Ranking of the best face masks for women with dry skin:
- Avene Soothing Moisture Mask. The product actively moisturizes and provides a soothing effect. Suitable for especially sensitive skin. The cosmetic product reduces hypersensitivity, restores natural radiance, helps to get rid of irritations and damaged areas. Ingredients: high concentration thermal water, coconut oil and shea butter.
- Night face mask “Loreal. The luxury of food”. This is a thick cosmetic product with royal jelly. From the very first application, the Loreal face mask saturates with nutrients and quickly erases signs of fatigue, and rose and argan oilsadd shine.
- Calendula & Aloe by Kiehl's. A positive effect is provided by the presence of calendula petals and aloe extract in the composition, which saturate the epidermis with moisture and soothe. The cosmetic product perfectly soothes irritated skin, suitable even for the sensitive type.
Four unusual face masks
Quickly refresh and moisturize the skin with instant masks:
- Energy Magnetic DNA Magnetight Age-Defier. The tool removes traces of fatigue and lack of sleep just a couple of minutes after use. In the composition - gentle iron powder and tourmaline crystals, which prevent early aging. You need to remove the mask in a rather unusual way: the magnet (in the package) needs to be wrapped in a napkin and held over the surface of the skin.
- Alginate masks Shake & Shot, Dr. jart+. Alginic acid is obtained from seaweed. The range is four compounds, each of which eliminates a specific skin problem. The serum in the ampoule and the foundation must be combined and shaken, and then applied to the face.
- Diot Jelly Sleeping Mask. Night mask-jelly for 8 hours perfectly moisturizes and saturates with useful substances. On contact, it turns into water, so it is easy to use, does not stain bedding and does not cause discomfort. The main component is the mallow flower, which adds radiance and refreshes.
- Energy Boost liquid face mask from Avon. Liquid splash masks are usually applied in a thick layer, but the Avon product is completelyanother. The tool is very rare, more like a nourishing tonic than a mask in the classical sense. Avon Cleansing Face Mask is suitable for daily use. In the reviews, women claim that after applying the product, the skin literally begins to shine, the face looks rested and refreshed.
Regular use of face masks helps to visibly improve the condition of the skin, nourish it with beneficial substances and avoid premature aging.
