Sheet masks may be trending, but they can actually make a significant difference in your skin. They are easy to use, provide instant results before an event or after a stressful week, and even target specific skin concerns. Whether you want to brighten dull skin, calm irritation, add hydration, or blur fine lines, there is a sheet mask for almost every skin condition.

What Are Sheet Masks? 

Sheet masks are thin sheets of cotton, fiber, or cellulose material that come soaked with serum and lay directly on your face. Most sheet masks contain a significant percentage of water which mimics the primary composition of our skin and is also the best carrier of ingredients.

What Are the Benefits of Using Sheet Masks? 

• Seal in ingredients. One of the major advantages that a sheet mask has over other products is that it forms a physical barrier that seals in the ingredients, preventing them from evaporating. 
• Easy to use. No tools, brushes, or downtime are needed. And they are designed to fit and adhere to the face or neck.  
• You’ll see immediate results. In 10-20 minutes, whatever concern the mask is addressing, they give skin an instant boost of concentrated ingredients and the results are visibly apparent. 
• Target skin concerns. You can address almost any skincare concern which makes sheet masks useful for any skin type, tone, and condition. 
• Versatility. There are masks for every part of the face, allowing you to use multiple ones at a time, depending on what you are trying to address. 
• Soothe post-treatment skin. Sheet masks can be a great addition to your post-treatment or post-peel routine. As these treatments can typically be drying, a sheet mask might help rev up the skin's hydration levels. 
• Perfect to prep for a big event. Makeup artists often use them to hydrate skin before makeup application.
• Travel-ready. Sheet masks take up very little room and can be used on planes (which are incredibly dehydrating) and when you land to refresh and revive skin.

How and When Do I Use a Sheet Mask? 

While sheet masks are easy to use, there are a few rules to keep in mind when applying.  

• Cleanse and tone first. Prepping the skin for the sheet mask is essential to reap all the benefits. 
• Smooth out the sheet mask so that it sits on every part of the face that it should be. A spatula is a great tool for this.  
• To increase absorption, sculpt, and relieve tense muscles, move The Facial Massager from the center of the face, up and outward, and then up into the hairline from the brows.
• If there is serum left on your skin after using the mask, gently pat the serum into your skin until it is fully absorbed. Hot tip: there’s usually serum leftover in the packaging you can save and use the next day.
• Apply moisturizer and SPF (if appropriate) after you remove the mask to seal in all the ingredients. 

Depending on the formula, you can use a mask 1x per week to every day. They are targeted treatments that address your specific needs. 

Below are some of my favorites for specific skin conditions:

 

Sheet Masks for Dull, Dehydrated Skin 

Silky and comforting, The Face Mask hydrates, soothes, and protects skin from oxidative stress. 

 

Sheet Masks for Fine Lines + Wrinkles 

Triple-action Goji Glycopeptides instantly tighten, diminish fine lines, and lift and sculpt, while the powerful herb Centella Asiatica plumps and blurs the look of fine lines. 

 

Sheet Masks for Acneic Skin 

This dual-segment, multi-formula sheet mask soothes angry and inflamed breakouts and combats blemishes and inflammation by balancing the skin, allowing it to repair and clear up. 

A normalizing anti-acne mask for oily, inflammation-prone skin with blemishes. The active gel in the mask reduces the activity of harmful bacteria and restores and balances the skin’s microbiome. The mask calms the skin, decreases inflammation, regulates sebum, evens skin tone, and brightens the skin. 

Sheet Masks for Your Neck + Décolleté 

This bio-cellulose mask fits the curves and contours of your neck and décolleté like a second skin. The advanced design ensures optimal performance of the active hydrogel formula, powered by a combination of a cutting-edge marine peptide, rejuvenating nutrients and antioxidants 

Ideal for those suffering from lax, crepey, aging skin, this hydrogel mask tones and defines the dermis through a series of expertly designed formulas, lessening the appearance of fine lines and plumping up skin.

Sheet Masks for Your Eyes

The Patchs Défatigants are pre-soaked eye sheet masks that treat the signs of fatigue and aging in the thin and fragile eye contour area. 

These ultra-moisture locking hydrogel masks wrap closely around the contour of the eyes, infusing skin with active ingredients. They also contain a powerful Peptide Complex which strengthens the delicate under-eye skin and works to slow the ageing process.