With Halloween just around the corner, let’s dive into masks.
No, not the flimsy plastic ones that trap your rancid breath, but the skincare saviours that can take you from pasty Mike Myers to Magic Mike.
From hydration to deep cleansing, exfoliation to anti-aging, and even high-tech LED light therapy, these masks will give you a head-spinning glow.
Clay Masks
For oily and acne-prone skin.
These absorb excess oil, draws out impurities, reduces the appearance of pores, and provide a matte finish.
We love: Q + A Activated Charcoal Face Mask, £5.50, Justmylook.com
Q+A Activated Charcoal Face Mask 50g
This Charcoal Face Mask draws out impurities from the skin, and is especially effective on stubborn blackheads. It has a 98.8% natural detoxifying formula which will leave your skin feeling purified.
The unique microstructure of Activated Charcoal helps draw out toxins and dirt from the skin, whilst Bentonite Clay has the power to absorb excess sebum, making it perfect for use on oily and acne-prone skin types.
Exfoliating Masks
For rough or uneven skin texture.
These are great to remove dead skin cells, improve texture, and promote a brighter complexion (often with chemical exfoliation ingredients).
We love: Bubble Deep Dive AHA + PHA Exfoliating Mask, £18, boots.com
Bubble Deep Dive AHA + PHA Exfoliating Mask 45ml
Brighten your complexion with this AHA+PHA Exfoliating Mask - a powerful mask with fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids that works down into pores and on the surface to reveal smoother, more even-looking skin. AHA & Fruit Enzymes Blend (Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid) gently exfoliates your top layer of skin and breaks down the glue that binds dead skin cells together. PHA is a very gentle exfoliating acid that’s great for sensitive skin. Azelaic Acid is an excellent exfoliator that clears skin imperfections. Willow Bark Extract gently exfoliates while calming redness and reducing oiliness.
Anti-Aging Masks
For Fine lines and wrinkles. These can firm skin, reduce the appearance of lines, and boosts collagen production has ingredients like Peptides, retinol, and antioxidants like vitamin C, E and F.
We love: Cellcosmet Precious Mask, £149.60, Harrods.com
RRP £170 www.eu.cellcosmet.com (10% commission via AWIN & Skimlinks) www.harrods.com
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This Swiss powerhouse anti-ageing mask has four types of clay (pink, white, red and green) known for their purifying and mattifying properties,and precious Amazonian earth (which is chosen for its regeneration and repairing properties).
Enzyme rich Kombucha is a key ingredient for its ability to immediately provide an incomparably radiant complexion, and ability to refine the skin texture for a more uniform complexion. Add Edelweiss Extract, known as the ‘Alpine Everlasting Flower’ which has a potent anti-free radical effect and strong protecting action. Lastly Antioxidant: E + C + F Vitamin Complex gives skin an antioxidant boost and soothing Phtyo-Sensorial Complex has been included to help calm skin irritation, reduce redness.
Sheet Masks
For instant Hydration and quick results.
Will drench skin with moisture and nutrients in a jiffy, perfect for pre-event prep or a cheeky date and delivers results super sharpish!
We love: Simon Ourian MD Skin Rescue Sheet Mask - Single, £9.95
With superior moisturising, soothing, and antioxidant benefits this quick-fix sheet mask uses ingredients like hydrolysed rice bran, to stimulate collagen and elastic fiber formation, helping to reduce wrinkles and providing intense hydration. UVA Blend™ is a proprietary blend that supports the skin's ability to retain water and protects against free radicals such as UVA damage from the sun's rays. Add in some spinach leaf extract to strengthen, moisturise, and restore the skin's natural luminosity while repairing damaged cells and reducing sun damage, dark spots, inflammation, and visible signs of ageing.
LED Light Therapy Masks
LED masks emit different wavelengths of light to penetrate the skin and target specific concerns. Blue Light: Kills acne-causing bacteria, reduces breakouts. Red Light: Stimulates collagen, reduces inflammation, and helps with fine lines. Yellow/Green Light: Targets hyperpigmentation and redness.
We love: Omnilux Men’s Mask - £350.90 – Available from Omnilux LED
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On average, men’s skin is 25% thicker than women’s so sometimes (almost often!) it needs extra hard working products.
Omnilux Men is the only LED mask calibrated with the deepest penetrating wavelength of near-infrared light (1072nm) to meet men’s unique skin needs delivering professional results from home.
This near infrared and red light multi-benefit mask is bonzer for acne, aging, inflammation, and collagen production. From razor burn to dryness to fine lines, eye bags and dark circles this amazing gadget provides dermatologist-level results for dudes.
FDA-cleared, and dermatologist-recommended this red light therapy device has clinically proven results for men's skin rejuvenation.
Omnilux uses medical-grade technology that’s proven to deliver results.