These Are the 13 Best Face Masks Money Can Buy
As beauty editors, our relationship with face masks rivals that of some of our oldest friends, as we often look to them to solve our skin-care woes. Whether it's a treatment that can stop our skin from getting stress pimples or a formula that diminishes redness in just minutes, face masks are a core part of our skin-care routine. If you've ever felt like a new person after a good masking session and you're looking to expand your portfolio of options, you're going to want to keep reading.
Ahead, we rounded up the best face masks that our editors swear by. These are the treatments we can count on to restore bounce to our dry skin, prep us for a full face of makeup, and brighten our complexions (along with our days). A great face mask really can solve at least half of our problems in life, and we need a few in our arsenal since they all do different things. Our personal favorites include clay masks that draw out impurities from the complexion while still being suitable for sensitive skin, deeply hydrating overnight creams, and formulas with AHAs and BHAs to make the skin glow.
Check out our picks for the best face masks ahead.
Best Face Mask For Redness
SkinFix Redness Recovery+ Antioxidant Redness Treatment Overnight Mask ($52)
This calming mask is formulated with honey, peptides, and green tea to eliminate irritated skin. If you deal with redness, this is an incredible option that will help calm your skin overnight.
Best Soothing Face Mask
Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Hydration Mask ($65)
This soothing mask hydrates skin and helps strengthen its moisture barrier with good-for-you ingredients like ceramides, apple extract, and a honey blend. Read the full review of the Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Hydration Mask.
Editor Quote: "Once I washed off the treatment (the mask was easy to rinse off and melted away with water), my skin felt softer and smoother. The mask even made my skin appear a little bit brighter. My complexion wasn't as dull, and my irritation and redness had lessened. Overall, my skin felt more moisturized." — Anvita Reddy, assistant editor, shopping
Best Sheet Face Mask
Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask ($19 for a pack of 4)
If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've probably seen these masks all over your feed. They go on opaque and are meant to be worn overnight. While you're sleeping, they turn totally clear and hydrate your face at the same time. Read the full review of the Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask.
Editor Quote: "I've used it three times since I initially purchased a pack of four. Once when my skin was fairly normal, once when I was experiencing some annoying breakouts, and once when I had a massive sunburn on my face. I'm genuinely not sure how, but the mask seemed to help with all of my skin issues." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer
Best Face Mask to Minimize Pores
Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Cleansing Clay Mask ($47)
If you have acne-prone skin or clogged pores, a clay mask is a great tool to have in your arsenal. This is made with white clay, which is super potent, but a bit more hydrating.
Best Face Mask For Acne-Prone Skin
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask ($42)
This mask has blown up on TikTok as everyone who's tried it has fallen in love with it. We're obsessed with how quickly and effectively it detoxifies the skin. You can read our review of the Caudalie Instant Detox Mask.
Editor Quote: "While this mask didn't fully remove the onslaught of blackheads peppering my nose immediately, I did notice it helped dry out some of my breakouts without leaving any flaky patches. My pores also became less visible, and it left my face with a healthy glow, which is something I can always appreciate." — RR
Best Face Mask For Sensitive Skin
Aavrani Healing Rose Clay Mask ($39)
Finding a great mask for sensitive skin is no easy feat, but this one checks so many boxes. Besides the fact that it comes in the cutest packaging, it's also specifically formulated for this hard-to-please skin type, meaning so many people will be able to reap the benefits. You can read more about this product in our review of the Aavrani Healing Rose Clay Mask.
Editor Quote: "My inflamed areas and bumps reduced in size. My breakouts and active acne looked drained out, like I had a pimple patch on overnight. In fact, when the mask fully dries down on whiteheads, you can see small white dots where the pimple was and that it actually does draw out impurities and drain zits." — AR
Best Face Mask For Hyperpigmentation
FaceGym Cheat Mask ($83)
This editor-approved product is an overnight mask that's meant to target hyperpigmentation and even out skin texture. One of our editors swears it's a miracle worker thanks to the formulation of liposomal melatonin, a tri-acid complex, and microalgae. This is a mask you'd want to use one to two times per week. You can read more about it in our review of the FaceGym Cheat Mask.
Editor Quote: "While the brand says that consumers can begin to see a difference within 90 days of use, I've already noticed my skin looking brighter and more radiant, with less red spots or signs of hyperpigmentation and a general smoothness that I haven't felt in years (even with regular dermatologist visits and prescription creams for my skin)." — Kyley Warren, assistant editor, shopping
Best Calming Face Mask
Laneige Water Sleeping Mask ($32)
This classic is a perennial bestseller, and it's easy to see why. It is hydrating, soothing, and positively dreamy. It's an overnight mask, so you don't have to worry about falling asleep and forgetting to wash off your product.
Best Drugstore Face Mask
E.l.f. Holy Hydration! Sleeping Mask ($10)
We really love it when effective products come at an affordable price point. This mask feels soft and comfortable on the skin, making it a dream to sleep in. If you're dealing with dryness, this is the pick for you.
Best Hydrating Face Mask
Bubble Over Night Hydrating Sleep Mask ($20)
If you love the idea of an overnight mask and are looking for something affordable, try this. It's not only budget-friendly, but it's also suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. It's editor-approved — you can read more in our review of the Bubble Over Night Hydrating Sleep Mask.
Editor Quote: "One of the first things I noticed on my first time using the Bubble Overnight Mask was how lightweight it felt on my skin. It didn't feel like it was clogging my pores or that there was "too much" product on my face — I am sensitive when it comes to textures and sensory-related things, so I stay away from products that feel heavy." — Chiara Nicole Gero, former PS social producer
Best Brightening Face Mask
Hyper Skin Fade and Glow AHA Mask ($48)
If your primary skin concern is uneven texture or dullness, this is the one for you. It's not too harsh on sensitive skin, and our editors who tried it noted that with consistent use, you'll see a difference in the tone and texture of your complexion. You can read more in our review of the Hyper Skin Fade and Glow AHA Mask.
Editor Quote: "Over time, I've noticed my dark spots fading and my skin becoming a little more even-toned. It's the boost my skin needs, brightening and evening out my skin tone while patiently fading dark spots. With consistent use, this mask helped me diminish and fade my post-blemish dark spots and hyperpigmentation." — AR
Best Exfoliating Face Mask
Rodan + Fields Reverse Radiance Mask ($65)
The Rodan + Fields Reverse Radiance Mask is the gold standard of masking. The thick, gilded goo smells clean with hints of citrus and glides onto skin easily. With its blend of gentle exfoliators, you'll have glowing, more even skin in just 10 minutes. You can read our review of the Rodan + Fields Reverse Radiance Mask for more.
Editor Quote: "The thick, gold goo smells clean with hints of citrus, and glides onto skin easily. With its blend of gentle exfoliators, you'll have glowing, more even skin in just 10 minutes." — Jesa Marie Calaor, former assistant editor, PS Beauty
Best 2-Step Face Mask
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask ($23, originally $30)
The Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask is a two-step overnight mask. The first step, a cooling gel, leaves skin feeling refreshed while calming down irritation with rose water. The second, a silky cream, locks in the moisture.
— Additional reporting by India Yaffe
Renee Rodriguez is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.
India Yaffe was an associate editor on the Shopping team at PS for five years. She focused on curating the best fitness, fashion, beauty, and home products on the market for the PS audience.