Face masks have always been a staple in any good skin care regimen, but they’ve absolutely taken the main stage within the last year. From a variety of formulations and textures—think bubbling masks and even dry masks to sheets masks and overnight offerings—choosing just one can be overwhelming. To make the decision process a little bit easier, we reached out to some of the top dermatologists in the country and asked what their must-have is, which in our book, is the ultimate seal of approval.
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://www.neutrogena.com/skin/skin-cleansers-masks/hydro-boost-hydrating-100%25-hydrogel-mask/6815420.html?cgid=skin-cleansers-masks#start=1 u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003ENeutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrogel Masku003C/au003E ($3)u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Ern“Hyaluronic acid is the active ingredient in this mask, which is u003Ca href=u0022https://www.newbeauty.com/blog/dailybeauty/10895-pca-hyaluronic-acid-hydrating-serum/u0022u003Egreat for hydratingu003C/au003E, and the price is right,” says Beverly Hills, CA dermatologistrnu003Ca href=u0022https://www.newbeauty.com/treatments/doctor/rand/u0022u003ERhonda Rand, MDu003C/au003E. “I get samples of a lot of hydrating products, but when it comes tornmasks, this one leaves my skin incredibly dewy, moist and soft.”u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cbru003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://www.glowbioticsmd.com/calm-after-the-storm-probiotic-soothing-gel-mask.htmlu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003EGlowbiotics Calm After the Storm Probiotic Soothing Gel Masku003C/au003Ern($50)u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cpu003E“Although I usually rely on my own probiotic DIY mask recipes (usingrnu003Ca href=u0022https://www.newbeauty.com/slideshow/2718-beauty-biotin-supplements/u0022u003Efermented ingredientsu003C/au003E like yogurt and kefir) this mask is a nice alternativernfor nights when Iu0027m short on time,” says New York dermatologist and author of u003Ciu003EThe Beauty of Dirty Skin,u003C/iu003E Whitney Bowe, MDu003Ciu003E. u003C/iu003E“It’s infused with probiotic-derived bioactives, or PDBs, which arernmolecules secreted by probiotics that promote healthy skin.” She also notes that they work to enhance the skinu0027s innate immune function, calm inflammationrnand encourage the skin to go into repair mode. “Iu0027m all about nurturing my ‘goodrnbug,’u0022 and I like using this mask because it brightens my skin and soothesrnit at the same time.”u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cbru003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://www.ulta.com/hydro-cool-firming-eye-gels?productId=xlsImpprod5830050 u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003ESkyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gelsu003C/au003Eu0026nbsp;($30)u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Ern“It infuses hydropeptides to help relax muscles,u0022 says New York dermatologist u003Ca href=u0022https://www.newbeauty.com/treatments/doctor/waldorf/u0022u003EHeidi Waldorf, MDu003C/au003E, of these cooling, refreshing under-eye patches. u0022The soothing properties makernthem great for pre-event prep or photos and even if you have a sinus headache.u0022u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cbru003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cu style=u0022u0022u003Eu003C/uu003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://shop.hydropeptide.com/purifying-mask/#.Wo8PyBMbNUN u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003EHydroPeptide Purifying Masku0026nbsp;(u003C/au003E$48)u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Ern“It’s one easy, luxurious and relatively inexpensive way you can getrnsmaller-looking pores,” explains Norwell, MA dermatologist Joyce Imahiyerobo-Ip, MD. New York dermatologistu0026nbsp;Ritu Saini, MD adds that this is one of her favorites, too. “Itrncontains green tea and u003Ca href=u0022https://www.newbeauty.com/blog/dailybeauty/9587-will-this-new-peptide-change-the-face-of-skin-care/u0022u003Epeptidesu003C/au003E for antioxidant protection, fruit enzymes forrnexfoliation and hyaluronic acid for hydration. I also love that it’srnparaben-, phthalate- and sulfate-free.”u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cbru003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://www.ulta.com/skinactive-clean-pore-purifying-clay-cleanser-mask?productId=xlsImpprod13762427 u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003EGarnier SkinActive Clean + Pore Purifying 2-in-1 Clay Cleanser Masku003C/au003Eu0026nbsp;($9)u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Ern“One of the at-home tips I give to my patients with oily skin is to use arncleanser withu0026nbsp;u003Ca href=u0022https://www.newbeauty.com/hottopic/blogpost/235-a-little-help-with-hydroxy-acids/u0022u003Esalicylicrnacidu003C/au003E, which this cleanser contains, as a mask twice a week,” says Miamirndermatologist S. Manjula Jegasothy, MD. “This cleanser is formulated exactlyrnfor that, and delivers very effectively on the claims in its name.”u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cbru003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://joannavargas.com/product/euphoria-face-mask/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003EJoanna Vargas Euphoria Face Mask u003C/au003E($75)u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cpu003E“The winter months can take a toll on my skin,rnoften leaving me looking blotchy, red and dry,” says New York dermatologistu0026nbsp;Shereene Idriss, MD. u0022This mask helps address all the rednessrnand dryness when I’m on the go. It’s loaded with chamomile and aloe vera, two powerful botanicalrnanti-inflammatories, as the soft bamboo mask infuses my skin with much-neededrnhydration thanks to vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid.u0022 As for her pro trick for boosting your masku0027s power: u0022Try applying it after a warm shower to get the most radiant results!”u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cbru003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://skinbetter.com/products/detoxifying-scrub-mask/ u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003ESkinBetter Science Detoxifying Scrub Masku003C/au003E ($55)u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu0022I started using this mask recently and love it,” says Chicago dermatologist u003Ca href=u0022https://www.newbeauty.com/treatments/doctor/erickson/u0022u003EDr.u0026nbsp;Quenby Ericksonu003C/au003E, noting that theu0026nbsp;detoxifying scrub-maskrnfeatures clay to absorb impurities, biodegradable jojoba beads to gentlyrnexfoliate your skin, and coconut and botanical complexes to provide hydration. u0022The skin feels luxuriously soft and silky afterward.u0022u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cbru003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://www.naturerepublicusa.com/collections/pack-masks/products/real-nature-green-tee-hydrogel-masku0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003ENature Republic Real Nature Green Tea HydroGel Masku003C/au003E ($3)u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cpu003E“I have been usingrnmasks from Asia for many years now, even before the trend started in America,”rnsays New York dermatologist Yunyoung Claire Chang, MD. “This ons is great for easy and affordable daily use.u0022 She also notes that masks shouldnu0027t substitute your regular skin care products, but instead add to their effects.u0026nbsp;u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cuu003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://fillerinausa.com/product/fillerina-night-cream/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003EFillerinau003C/au003Eu003C/uu003Eu0026nbsp;($75–$175)u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cpu003E“I seriously can’t live without this,” says Washington, DCrndermatologist Elizabeth Tanzi, MD of this u0022topical filleru0022 she uses as a masku0026nbsp;u003Ca href=u0022https://www.newbeauty.com/hottopic/blogpost/8262-eliminate-under-eye-bags/u0022u003Eu003Cspanu003Eunder her eyesu003C/spanu003Eu003C/au003Eu0026nbsp;every night. u0022The formulationrnis unique because it contains a variation of small molecular hyaluronic gelrnparticles and large ones, so it can penetrate the top layers of skin and form arnseal over the skin to lock in the moisture overnight. We have Fillerina Grade 3rn($140) here in the office because I think it’s the perfect ratio of small-to-large molecular weight hyaluronic gel.”u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cbru003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://www.clinique.com/product/14706/24569/Skin-Care/Masks/Moisture-Surge-Overnight-Mask?gclid=CjwKCAiA8bnUBRA-EiwAc0hZk0dzeRdSIPBNPs0Lcw7XJ0yQggyfaL4L9NcH6k2Hd-NCp18yNJYNJRoCrrUQAvD_BwEu0026amp;gclsrc=aw.dsu0026amp;dclid=CKWo9aiUutkCFVgMgQod2R4IcAu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003EClinique Moisture Surge Overnight Masku003C/au003E ($35)u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cpu003E“This mask hydrates deeply,” Dr. Rand says of the creamy, oil-freernmask that works its magic u003Ca href=u0022https://www.newbeauty.com/slideshow/2346-anti-aging-products-to-upgrade-your-beauty-sleep/u0022u003Ewhile you snoozeu003C/au003E. “It’s reasonably priced, andrnbecause Clinique products in general are less allergenic, it’s great for allrnskin types.u0022u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cbru003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://www.junejacobs.com/p-78-redness-diffusing-masque.aspx u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003Eu0026nbsp;June Jacobs Redness Diffusing Masqueu003C/au003Eu0026nbsp;($56)u003Cbru003Eu003Cbru003ErnDr. Jegasothy says this masku0026nbsp;is great for calming irritated skin or a complexion thatu0027s super tender. u0022Itu0027s especially good after in-office treatments that leaves the skinrna little sensitive.u0022u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=u0022http://www.nuvesse.com/product/deep-hydrating-brightening-mask-set/ u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003ENuvesse Revelations RX Deep Hydrating Face Masku003C/au003Eu0026nbsp;($75)u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Ern“This is my favorite mask because it features technology that comes fromrnwound-healing science,” explains Dr. Waldorf. “Applyrnit for 40 minutes to absorb the 30 ccs of hyaluronic acid plus activerningredients for nongreasy moisture,u0022 she says. u0022They’re easy to apply and keep on whilernreading, u003Ca href=u0022https://www.newbeauty.com/blog/dailybeauty/10548-cold-brew-coffee-benefits/u0022u003Edrinking coffeeu003C/au003E, etc.—I can even put my glasses over them withoutrnmess!”u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cbru003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://www.skinceuticals.com/hydrating-b5-masque-635494316001.htmlu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003ESkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Masqueu003C/au003Eu0026nbsp;($54)u003Cbru003Eu003Cbru003ErnNew York dermatologistu0026nbsp;u003Ca href=u0022https://www.newbeauty.com/treatments/doctor/day/u0022u003EDoris Day, MDu003C/au003Eu0026nbsp;says she loves this mask because itrnhas hyaluronic acid andu0026nbsp;u003Ca href=u0022https://www.newbeauty.com/blog/dailybeauty/3383-a-vitamin-cocktail-for-a-vibrant-complexion/u0022u003Evitamin B5u003C/au003E, which are both excellent for hydrating and healing skin. “This is an especially outstanding formulation thatrnfeels great from the moment I apply it to my skin and leaves my skin feelingrnsoft, smooth and well hydrated. It gives me confidence that the products Irnapply afterward will be better absorbed and more effective. I use it once arnweek.”u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cbru003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
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u003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Ernu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://www.macys.com/shop/product/tonymoly-intense-care-24k-gold-snail-hydro-gel-mask?ID=4740687u0026amp;pla_country=USu0026amp;CAGPSPN=plau0026amp;CAWELAID=120156340014638743u0026amp;CAAGID=48117592060u0026amp;CATCI=aud-323276879994:pla-378665336799u0026amp;CATARGETID=120156340018139076u0026amp;cadevice=cu0026amp;cm_mmc=Google_Beauty_PLA-_-G_PLA_Beauty+-+Tonymoly_Tonymoly-_-226514816839-_-pg1895932_c_kclickid_67614ccc-137e-4b05-845c-6756a2b8622cu0026amp;trackingid=450x1895932u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA8bnUBRA-EiwAc0hZk0Ei1Nth357cCrxBrqeXiiE7AxQVkWXbXfoSV141Kar16z1W0uiJQBoC-LcQAvD_BwE u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003Eu003C/au003Eu003Ca href=u0022https://www.macys.com/shop/product/tonymoly-intense-care-24k-gold-snail-hydro-gel-mask?ID=4740687u0026amp;pla_country=USu0026amp;CAGPSPN=plau0026amp;CAWELAID=120156340014638743u0026amp;CAAGID=48117592060u0026amp;CATCI=aud-323276879994:pla-378665336799u0026amp;CATARGETID=120156340018139076u0026amp;cadevice=cu0026amp;cm_mmc=Google_Beauty_PLA-_-G_PLA_Beauty+-+Tonymoly_Tonymoly-_-226514816839-_-pg1895932_c_kclickid_67614ccc-137e-4b05-845c-6756a2b8622cu0026amp;trackingid=450x1895932u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA8bnUBRA-EiwAc0hZk0Ei1Nth357cCrxBrqeXiiE7AxQVkWXbXfoSV141Kar16z1W0uiJQBoC-LcQAvD_BwEu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003ETony Moly Intense Care Snail Hydro Gel Mask u003C/au003E($10)u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Ern“It sounds pretty gross, but I love the glow I get from using a snail mucinrnmask, particularly this one,” says Willowbrook,u0026nbsp;IL dermatologistu0026nbsp;Jessie Cheung, MD.rn“Snail mucin has exploded onto the scene in Asia and is a popular ingredient inrntheu0026nbsp;u003Ca href=u0022https://www.newbeauty.com/slideshow/2088-why-k-beauty-is-sweeping-the-nation/u0022u003EK-beautyrnsheet mask crazeu003C/au003E. The goop provides intense hydration and is soothing—Irntest a lot of skin care products and lasers, and will throw a snail sheet maskrnon my face when I need a break. I usually get a lot of compliments on myrnglowing skin the next day!”u003C/pu003Ernrnu003Cbru003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
