Many of us probably don’t spend too much time on skincare until we have an important event, meeting or romantic date coming up. And by the time you’ve realised how close the impending event is, you don’t have much time to give your skin the TLC it deserves to truly shine. If that sounds familiar, then we’ve rounded up five face and eye sheet masks that will give your skin a much-needed pick-me-up in no time at all. Keep scrolling to find out what these are.
This article first appeared in Icon and was translated by Ho Guo Xiong.
La Mer is known for their Miracle Broth that harnesses the power of sea kelp fermentation. This sheet mask contains said Miracle Broth and can help the ingredient penetrate, hydrate and nourish the skin deeply in the fastest possible time. The mask has also been created for Asian face shapes in mind so that it stays well in place without slipping and sliding all over to ensure maximum benefit and minimal wastage.
This face sheet mask is unlike any others that we’ve tried. The traditional ones are dripping in serum while this mask is dry to the touch. After hooking the mask in place by looping it around your ear loops (like a face mask), a gentle massage activates the skin-loving ingredients. Leave it on for 15 minutes and you’ll be greeted with dewy, hydrated skin. If you have more time, you can massage your face throughout the duration to help with absorption.
Hyaluronic acid is an ingredient we love for its hydrating and skin-plumping qualities and South Korean label Hera has packed this facial sheet mask full of it. Moreover, the mask stretches and fits snugly on the skin. You’ll notice that skin is hydrated and even your cheeks appear fuller after application. Don’t forget to spread the remaining serum on your neck and hands when you’re done.
Have little time to spare before your big date? This mask is an absolute saviour as it only requires three minutes of application to achieve healthy, hydrated skin. This bubble mask contains charcoal, white willow bark, and green tea extracts to deeply cleanse the skin and reduce the appearance of pores. Use this before a hydrating sheet mask to help the latter absorb better.
Don’t forget about your eyes too – the delicate skin can be dry and result in crepey, wrinkled-looking skin that will distract from the perfect eyeshadow look. For their fall launch this year, Shiseido’s new line of skincare includes this eye sheet mask. It contains proprietary technology to help reduce puffiness while tightening the skin surrounding the eyes. The cotton blend material also holds more nourishing essence that gets released to the skin.