Is it awful that I often judge a brand by its masks? For as long as I can remember, a face mask has been my gateway into most brands. I am a huge groupie of this category, and it is the one I enjoy testing most. The results come faster and feel more gratifying, especially when my skin is congested, dehydrated, dull, or just plain tired. I still test each one as directed and check whether the results last past the next morning.
This is where I review all of it: clay, cream, gel, and overnight masks.
Congested pores? Start with the best clay masks for pores and blackheads.
Skin looking wiped out? Here are the best face masks for tired skin.
I’ve been using the Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask since 2015, when it retailed for $162 and Barneys was still one of its primary retailers. Eleven years, one price increase, and one significant retail shift later, it remains a permanent…
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Tired skin is not one problem. It’s at least seven. Puffy is not the same as dull. Dull is not the same as dehydrated. The face you wake up with after a red-eye is not the face you get after…
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Rose skincare gets dismissed as pretty packaging and a nice smell, which sells it short. The flower has been in serious formulas for centuries for a reason. Rosa damascena is soothing and anti-inflammatory. Rosehip seed oil is dense with fatty…
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Iceland has been on my wish list for as long as I can remember. The Blue Lagoon specifically. I haven’t made it there yet but the brand has made it to my bathroom shelf more than once. Before the masks…
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From drugstore to splurge, these fifteen clay masks tighten pores, nix blackheads, and deliver that post-facial glow without the facial. A recent DM asking about my favorite clay mask for congested pores had me answering instantly and then adding two…
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Sun damage, long-haul flights, one-too-many actives: these masks reset your skin before it spirals. Hydrating masks aren’t a daily staple for me, but when I reach for one, it’s because something’s gone a little sideways. Sun exposure that crept up…
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For as long as I can remember, face masks have been my go-to introduction to new skincare brands. Before splurging on serums or moisturizers (which tend to get all the press), I’d start with a mask. They’re low commitment and…
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If there is a time of the year when my skin needs that revitalizing boost, it’s in the winter. Actually, make that during the holiday season. Perfectly timed, the latest TULA launch is officially out. The brand new H2Oasis™ Instant…
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