Think of your multiple skincare steps as the vital ingredients that go into baking a cake. Then, think of face masks as the fancy icing on it. There is no cake without the key ingredients but the cake isn’t perfect until you decorate it with icing. In other words, the other steps in your skincare routine are essential in building the foundation of healthy, radiant skin. However, weekly masking takes it to a whole new level.
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Whether you count on clay masks to purify pores, gel masks to cool and refresh, sheet masks to plump or cream ones to nourish, all masks are highly concentrated with skincare ingredients to bring about visible results with just one use. Here, we round up the best face masks loved by beauty editors to combat all skin concerns:
Inspired by the purifying effects of jade, this overnight mask revitalises skin cells while your body rests. Thanks to the brand’s Jadesphere technology, it delivers energising actives into skin as well as boosts the purification process of skin cells. Its luscious creamy texture also locks in moisture while a calming scent helps soothe your senses for restful slumber. Expect clearer, glowing skin when you wake up in the morning.
Those who frequently pull all-nighters will appreciate this rejuvenating overnight product. With an ingredient list so impressive, it is probably one of the few products that you can count on night after night. From peptides, antioxidants, humectants and even a unique retinol derivative, this is a one-size-fits-all approach to all your skin woes, including wrinkles, blemishes, scars, enlarged pores, dullness and dark spots. Plus, it has an ultra-light lotion-like texture that absorbs into skin quickly without any stickiness so you can literally slather it on and hit the sack without worry about staining your pillow cases.
Like an invisible barrier that soothes and protects compromised skin, this ultra-gentle cream mask comforts sensitive skin in just five minutes. Specially formulated to hydrate and strengthen even the most intolerant skin type, it is free of potentially irritating and harmful chemicals. Moreover, the entire manufacturing and packaging process is completely sterile so you never have to worry about contamination at the slightest level. Perfect for highly reactive skin as well as for use on post-procedure skin, it replenishes moisture and calms inflammation while respecting skin’s delicate balance.
Made of bio-cellulose, this hydrating mask adheres perfectly to your skin so you don’t have to worry about it slipping or sliding. Thanks to its tiny fibres, this bio-cellulose mask infuses hyaluronic acid into skin cells as it comes in direct contact with tiny grooves on skin surface. This means that your skin drinks up all the essence that the mask is soaked in for maximum efficacy. And that’s not all. The moisturising essence which the mask is saturated in is also enriched with rare minerals and ions, supercharging skin’s self-healing process. Leave it on cleansed skin for about 15 minutes and massage the excess essence into skin for instantly plump and dewy skin—perfect for prepping your skin before a big event.
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Perfect for those starting to notice early signs of ageing like dehydration, fine lines, dullness and puffiness, this is your best bet if you want to fake eight hours’ sleep. As one of the brand’s best-selling products (16 million has been sold to date), it creates a hydrating mesh on skin surface to lock in moisture while supporting cell purification. The result: not only is your skin soft and supple when you wake, toxins are purged so dullness gives way to a dewy glow. The gentle formula also features SLEEPSCENT, a special aroma developed to relax your mind as you get ready for bed time.
Suitable for those with congestion-prone skin, this deep cleansing mask purges pores of impurities and gunk with activated charcoal, kaolin and bentonite clays. Highly porous and absorbent, this mask soaks up excess sebum and draws out impurities for a shine-free look. At the same time, it is enriched with botanical extracts that replenishes moisture, soothes inflammation and delivers astringent benefits so your skin is well-balanced, clear and more even-toned.
Reveal clearer, brighter skin in just ten minutes, with this carefully selected blend of botanical extracts. Formulated to combat dullness, hyperpigmentation and refine the appearance of pores, this contains vitamin C, licorice extract, Panax ginseng extract as well as nanonised Scutellaria Baicalensis extract to penetrate skin for a lit-from-within glow. A slew of calming agents is also present, ensuring that it is suitable for sensitive skin. Remember to cleanse thoroughly and exfoliate your skin prior to using this so your skin can reap the maximum benefits for immediate, visible results.
You might be familiar with the fact that collagen synthesis slows down as we age. But did you know that collagen fibres also stiffens and turns yellow in a process called glycation? Designed to combat this phenomenon, the Albion Excia range uses kojic acid to target the appearance of dull and sallow skin. As one of the most widely researched brightening ingredients in Japanese skincare products, kojic acid works on all stages of melanin production to promote skin clarity for a luminous glow. If you’re looking for an instant brightening and hydrating fix, try this as each sheet mask is also saturated in moisturising ingredients to plump fine lines and wrinkles as well.
There’s nothing quite as soothing and refreshing as taking this pot out of the refrigerator and slathering its contents onto your skin. Formulated with botanical extacts, a calming peptide and hyaluronic acid, it provides temporary relief to flushed, itching and tight skin. With a lightweight, oil-free gel texture, it melts into skin once applied to infuse skin with moisture and calming agents without further aggravating it. Leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing to restore skin to its optimum state. We recommend using this after any in-clinic procedures, sun exposure or when traveling to frigid climate conditions.
Text: Joyce Cheo / Additional reporting: Arissa Ha
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