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To me, the most enjoyable skincare step... my obsession with beauty masks is real - from a deep-cleansing clay mask to a rejuvenating night cream formula, there's always a special spot on my bathroom vanity for a good anti-aging face mask, in case I need a quick boost to pump up my skin to more youthful and glowing one.
with Sarah Chapman, Platinum stem cell eye mask
The best face masks are no different from a good facial in terms of results and potency of ingredients. They deliver intense benefits to the face with strong formulas that are left on the skin for an in extended period of time – similar to a facial. If we find the right formula face mask, we can get younger looking skin after just one use already. According to dermatologists, what we need are the formulas containing active ingredients with a small molecular structure and easy penetrating forms like nanopeptides (organ-specific cellular extracts and peptide molecules) + hyaluronic acid, squalane, or ceramides, to allow the skin rebuild itself with the building blocks for retaining and drawing in moisture.
My preferred masks are those that address specific skin issues like congestion, dehydration, skin irritation, lack of firmness and dilated pores; and those capable transform my 43 year old complexion in brighter, dewier, less congested, lifted and just generally more youthful and glowed-up. See below 12 skin-boosting formulas I love and I cannot recommend enough.
ARgENTUM APOTHECARY, le masque infini*
The best clay mask that need to be in your skincare kit ASAP... ARgENTUM Apothecary balancing silver clay mask `le masque infini`is really one of a kind. With the most silky feel texture, enveloping creamy melange packed with the timeless skin healer Silver Hydrasol, super hydrating and cell regenerating DNA HP (salmon milt), nourishing Argan oil with Algae extract to calm redness and blemish prone skin, as well as to strengthen the skins microbiome + Cornish kaolin and activated Charcoal that deeply purifies skin, without any sensations of tightness promoting the skins elasticity and absorb excess oil… each impart their unique benefits to calm, smooth, supple and balance the complexion. The skin after is beautifully plump, healthy luminous and fresh. For all skin types, from breakout-prone to dry or sensitive.
*Augmented by brush with cruelty-free bristles for the pleasing applying and bamboo pads to help rinse the mask away more easily.
Available on ARgENTUM: £128/105g
MZ SKIN Vitamin-Infused Meso Mask*
Out-of-the-ordinary hydrogel mask awakens the youthful MZ glow in the skin, and before I know it, I'm entirely hooked.
For skin cell renewal, balance and nourishment, this vegan high-end face mask comes with some rich combination of soothing antioxidants and brighteners such as Aloe Leaf, Liquorice Extract, Green tea and Vitamin C, E; expect reduced inflammation, improved skin texture, tackled age spots and pigmentation and more healthy glowing complication. Hyaluronic acid helps to attract and retain the moisture, so everything is rejuvenated, plump and youthful just in short 15 minutes. 'The Option' for lifeless/dull skin.
Available on MZ SKIN: €26
(Save 10% with code: mz0cp0ct6z )
AMAN X 111 SKIN, Nourishing Gold Algae Face Mask
Unique skin-hugging hydrogel essence mask, from 111Skin and Aman Essentials collab, works immediate dramatic rejuvenating wonders leaving you with fresh-from-the-spa-glow like skin. Infused with omega rich marine extracts, 111’s signature NAC Y² amino acid complex and hyaluronic acid boosts the radiance elevating the skin’s hydration and luminosity right away. I got amazed, so adding to the list of my favorites. Suitable for all skin types.
Available on AMAN: €99.00/set of 5
SARAH CHAPMAN, Platinum Stem Cell Eye Mask
Tri-ocular™ treatment mask that targets with 360° focus all the critical eye contour areas, giving immediate cell turnover and increased collagen production, all thanks to so unique cutting-edge complex of advanced, scientific actives, think Platinum Matrix EM, Celtosome™ Sea Fennel Stem Cell, Effipulp®, Hyaluronic Acid Complex and Eyeseryl®. Expect here instantly smoothed lines, lifted and hydrated slackening and crepey eyelids, and as well depuffed and brightened dark circles. Besides looking cute on Instagram for your self-care-selfies (see on the posts main photo), Sarah Chapman silvery looking eye mask can surely give that youthfulness around the eyes we all so need on our 40+
Available on Lookfantastic: €70.94/ 4x 8g
(for this price you get if used code DD2022)
AMBUJA, Globetrotter Mask*
`The urban pollution magnet` transcends spa-worthy luxury and gives back to the skin it´s youthful translucence and healthy glow. Velvety smooth hybrid mask with superfluid™ (lotus+coconut cell fluidum™), and superstone-adapto-gene™ enriched with volcanic rock powder, amazonian clay, camellia and desert rose provides ferment-based exfoliation and gives what urban skin is so needy for -- de-pollution urban anti-aging care. Composition loaded with 100% certified organic immerses the skin in moisture, lifts dullness and diminishes fine lines and dark spots, leaving the complexion ultra-hydrated, clear, radiant, shielded, supple and smooth + you get here mind pleasing moment because of it´s gorgeously delicious scent.
Good for dry, oily, combination and normal skin.
Available on Ambuja: €38.00/15ml - €205.00/100ml
MZ SKIN Hydra-Bright Gold Eye Mask*
Who knows better what the eye delicate skin might need, than `the eye doctor`, right? Designed by global leading Aesthetic Doctor and Oculoplastic surgion Dr. Maryam Zamani, we get here some real golden eye rejuvenation. With nano gold particles and active ingredients, Hydra-Bright Golden Eye Treatment Mask is the one to save for a special occasion to restore radiance of tired eyes in almost no time at all. 15 minutes SOS treatment smoothes the appearance of fine lines like nothing else. Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, and seaweed brighten dark circles, reduce puffiness, and restores hydration and elasticity while illuminates weary eyes. Put these well-soaked under-eye patches for 5-10 minutes in a refrigerator before the use and get immediate depuff cooling effect.
Available on MZ SKIN: €22.00 - €91.00
(Save 10% with code: mz0cp0ct6z )
CHANTECAILLE, BIO LIFTING MASK +
My first acquaintance with Chantecaille, super agreeable one, was while trying it out at my friend's sleep-over-party. She shared this Chantecaille beauty with me, the results was insanely good; now having this mask on my wishlist to purchase for me ASAP.
Luxury in a jar, each Bio Lifting Mask´s features five plant extracts with up to 10 million plant stem cells, supporting moisture-retention, while fortifies the skin’s natural defenses against the effects of environmental aggressors. Buffet of botanicals together with hexapeptides and tensing agents here, smoothes-out expression lines leaving with a smoother-looking and lifted complexion. Can be used for 10-15 minutes or overnight; I recommend to go with it all night long on, to awake looking enviably rested and more rejuvenated. For all skin types.
Available on Lookfantastic: €61.95/15ml
(save with code DD2022)
DECREE, SOS REVITALISING SHEET MASK
Once-tried-never-forget mask. Incredibly effective Dr, AJ Sturnham gold-standart luxurious formulation, rose-infused bio-cellulose treatment mask, soaks the skin in hydrating actives that comfort even the most sensitive skin. Calming, reparative and brightening ingredients restores and repairs skins barrier to its former glory. After 10 minutes the redness/irritations are gone and overall skin looks refreshed, calm, nourished, plump and luminous. For all skin types, especially sensitive and irritated.
Available on Cult Beauty: €22.60
KARIN HERZOG, ESSENTIAL MASK*
Essential Mask- my most loved product from Karin Herzog´s oxygen skincare line... It's been awhile when I had this face mask on my skincare shelf, but never forgetting how wowed this formula has made me already ... Applied just for 5 to 10 minutes or as overnight treatment, the most tired skin can get refreshed and beautifully renewed here. Made in Switzerland, Dr. Herzog´s Miracle formula is packed with 2% active oxygen, vitamins and rich blend of essential oils; radiance-boosting face mask, capable to bring back the life into the skin for more rejuvenated, plump, deeply hydrated appearance. Noteworthy for those looking to diminish imperfections and pore size. Suitable for all skin types.
Available on Karin Herzog: €59.00/50ml
SARAH CHAPMAN, SKINESIS INSTANT MIRACLE MASK
Cleverly infuses the skin with moisturising hyaluronic acid, protein skin tighteners, skin clearing Moroccan lava clay (ghassoul), brightening vitamin C, brown sea algae, and delicate rose. Pores appear smaller and the complexion looks firmer, smoother and more radiant. Redness is calmed and diminished and skin feels cool, soft and fresh. Ideal for tired skin days. Suitable for all ages, skin conditions and concerns.
*Comes with the shaker and sachets with the powder-like formula--you should mix 60 ml of cool water with the full contents of one sachet. Shake until the mask goes silent, quickly apply thick layer, wait 15 minutes and then just peel-off and have your glowing rejuvenated skin ready.
Available on Feelunique: €55,86/ 4 x 15g
ELIzABETH ARDEN, Superstart probiotic Biocellulose Mask
Calming from the second it hits the complexion, this luxurious, ultra-concentrated cooling mask has hyaluronic acid and 2X the probiotic blend featured in the Skin Renewal Booster for smoother, more youthful-looking skin. No need to lay down while masking here - the biocellulose material, derived from natural coconut water, fits snugly to the contours of the face like a second skin. The probiotics help to restore the natural balance of the skin, strengthening its ability to repair and optimizing its natural defenses. This skin´s microbiome-friendly formula leaves the skin glowing with health and radiance. All skin types.
Available on Elizabeth Arden: £40/ 4 x 18ml
LANEIGE, FIRMING SLEEPING MASK
Who doesn´t want a time freeze effect, right? Laneige changeover-in-a-deep-sleep skincare line is getting pretty close to it. Affordable price face-firming mask with soothing scents of ylang-ylang, rose, orange flower and sandalwood relaxes senses for more restful sleep, so all the body´s attention and energy is leaded for so needed face-lift action. Laneige Time Freeze anti-aging elasticity technology and Dynamic Collagen_EX ™ technology takes care of 5 signs of aging simultaneously, like dryness, skin texture, fine wrinkles, pore elasticity and skin tone. Feeling less firm? This one can be your one of top-sos-in-a-jar for more lifted look. For all skin types.
*I once purchased this mask on Lookfantastic, but unfortunately at the time its sold out. I couldn´t find it on Laneige website either. But you can check out this brands other products. Remember to save on Lookfantastic PT with code `DD2022`
//I am healthy anti-aging enthusiast, not a nutritionist nor dermatologist. Therefore, you might want to clarify some things with a specialist first, especially if you have a specific health or skin problem.
