It’s no secret that winter is one of the toughest seasons to keep your skin looking fresh and glowing. Treating yourself to a facemask once or twice a week can be a key component in preventing dry, flaky skin caused by harsh winter temperatures. Keep on reading to discover 5 of the best facemasks to use during wintertime!
1. TONYMOLY I’m Real Mask Sheet (Available at Urban Outfitters) ~ $4.00 (single-use) or 2 for $6.00
TONYMOLY facemasks come in 12 different varieties, each mask with their own skincare problem to target. Specifically for battling winter dryness, the Pearl (luminating), Aloe (moisturizing), and Tomato (radiance) types are your best bet. TONYMOLY sheet masks are also super affordable and perfect for a girls’ night in with friends! Just remove the mask from the single-use package and apply it to your skin for 20-30 minutes. (Aka, watch one episode of Friends) After the time is up, remove the mask from your skin and let the excess serum soak in, leaving behind healthy, radiant skin!
2. ORIGINS Drink Up™ Intensive Overnight Mask to Quench Skin’s Thirst (Available at Sephora) ~ $20.00 (50 mL)
ORIGINS is well-known for it’s high-quality, natural ingredient skincare products. Their Drink Up™ Intensive Overnight Mask to Quench Skin’s Thirst is ideally applied after cleansing your skin at night. As you get your beauty rest, this mask works overnight to powerfully hydrate your skin. There is no need to rinse off the mask in the morning, as it will have all been absorbed into your skin during the night. The price tag on this facemask is a little on the higher side, but with the natural ingredients ORIGINS promises, combined with the results you will see, it’s more than worth it!
3. Garnier Moisture Bomb Super Hydrating Sheet Mask (Available at Walmart) ~ $3.28 (single-use) This single-use sheet mask from Garnier contains hyaluronic acid and pomegranate extract to deeply hydrate your skin and decrease flakiness. Winter temperatures can be rough on the texture of your skin, and this mask will leave your skin feeling smooth and luminous! Just remove the sheet mask from the package and apply it to your skin for 15-20 minutes. Then remove the mask, and massage the remaining serum into your skin for an extra boost of hydration. This mask is also available in a formula designed for sensitive skin!
4. OLEHENRIKSEN Hygge HydraClay™ Detox Mask (Available at Sephora) ~ $39.00 (90 mL)
Having acne-prone skin can be tough in the winter, as most facemasks targeted towards those who are susceptible to breakouts are very drying. The Hygge HydraClay™ Detox Mask from OLEHENRIKSEN is perfect for those who are prone to breakouts, as it uses a clay-oil fusion to purify and hydrate the skin at the same time! To use this mask, just apply straight from the tube and leave it on for 10 minutes. Then rinse off, and follow up with moisturizer. This mask won’t leave your skin feeling tight or dehydrated as most clay masks do, which makes it the perfect detoxifying, yet still hydrating, mask for winter!
5. LUSH Oatifix Fresh Face Mask (Available at Lush) ~ $9.95 (60g)
This blend of oats, bananas, and ground almonds combine to create a soothing, deeply hydrating fresh facemask. The oats in this mask also act as an exfoliant, which is perfect for the rough patches and flakes that come along with being exposed to cold winter air! To use this mask, smooth the product all over your skin and leave on for 15 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water, massaging as you go to exfoliate any flakiness or dead skin that may be present. The fact that this mask smells like banana bread doesn’t hurt either! Make sure to keep all LUSH fresh facemasks in the fridge, as the ingredients inside are so fresh and can go bad if not kept in proper temperatures.