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I'm an Editor Who Has Tried 100s of Sheet Masks—These Are the 15 That Left Me With Glowing, Hydrated Skin

10 September 2024

In my 20-year journey from blogger to beauty editor, I’ve tried over a 100 sheet masks. In fact, I’d go as far as to say I’m a sheet mask addict; doing one at least five times a week.

Why, I hear you ask? Well, for me, they’re an instantaneous way to dramatically improve the look of your skin before leaving the house, not to mention a powerful way to treat any skin concerns you may have longer term. Think of them as a turbo-charged dose of skincare, with some even containing a full bottle’s worth of serum in one sleek mask.

But with so many out there to choose from, how do you know which ones are worth your time (and money) and which aren’t? Fear not. I’ve whittled down the 100 masks I’ve tested to bring you a list of just 15 that I keep coming back to time and time again. These are the 15 that will give you the most effective results, fast. So, sit back, read my recommendations, and get ready to add one of these gems to your basket.

But First, What is a Sheet Mask?

If you’ve not come across them before, a sheet mask is a thin layer of cotton, hydrogel or bio-cellulose that covers your whole face (with holes for the eyes, nose, and mouth). The mask is soaked in a serum containing hydrating and/or active ingredients. You wear the mask for around 30 minutes to allow all those amazing ingredients to be absorbed by the skin and take effect. I like to keep mine in the fridge as you get a cryotherapy cooling, firming effect too. I also like to mist my skin first with one of my favourite mists (Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist or Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist) to help the mask ingredients absorb more effectively.

See the Best Sheet Masks, Listed:

BIOEFFECT Imprinting Hydrogel Mask
Garnier Moisture Bomb Pomegranate Hydrating Mask
Decree SOS Revitalising Sheet Mask
Seoulista Beauty Gold Glow Instant Facial
Dr Dennis Gross Vitamin C and Lactic Bio-cellulose Brightening Treatment Mask
111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Lifting and Firming Treatment Mask
Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask
MZ Skin Hydra-Lift Golden Facial Treatment Mask
EviDens de Beauté The 7 Minutes Moisture Lift Mask
Rodial Bee Venom Hydrogel Facial Mask
L’Oreal Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Acid Replumping Tissue Mask
Beauty Pie Triple Hyaluronic Acid Hydra-Glow Sheet Mask
Sarah Chapman 3D Moisture Infusion Bio-cellulose Hydrating Mask
Guerlain Abeille Royale Honey Cataplasm Mask
Dr Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturising Mask

The 15 Best Sheet Masks, Tried and Tested by a Beauty Editor:

1. BIOEFFECT Imprinting Hydrogel Mask

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BIOEFFECT

Bioeffect Imprinting Hydrogel Mask (Pack)

This mask is seriously hydrating from its hyaluronic acid and glycerin; but it also contains a seriously scientific ingredient – EGF. This is BIOEFFECT’s jewel in its crown and stands for Epidermal Growth Factor. Basically, it’s a protein that stimulates cell turnover and boosts the production of collagen and elastin – those building blocks in our skin that keep it smooth, firm, and tight. So, it will leave your skin looking seriously plump and healthy immediately but will also help your skin goals longer term too.

Pros: You can increase the efficacy of this amazing mask even further by layering BIOEFFECT’s EGF serum underneath before you put it on.

Cons: It comes in two parts, lower face and upper face, and can slip easily. So, this isn’t a wear when you’re hoovering kind of mask. It’s a lie down still and do some deep breathing kind of mask.

Customer Review: “I would highly recommend this product. It is extremely hydrating and leaves your skin looking healthier overall. Great for sensitive skin too.”

2. Garnier Moisture Bomb Pomegranate Hydrating Mask

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Garnier

Garnier Moisture Bomb Pomegranate Hydrating Face Sheet Mask

3. Decree SOS Revitalising Sheet Mask

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Decree

Decree SOS Revitalising Mask (Pack)

This is a bio-cellulose mask, which is the best material to aid skin penetration, and it fits like a second skin. It was designed to be used after aesthetic treatments such as peels, because of its skin nourishing and soothing benefits. It hydrates the skin with hyaluronic acid and glycerin, soothes and calms it with Centella asiatica and panthenol, and leaves you with a healthy glow. If your skin needs some TLC, this is the one.

Pros: Created by dermatologist Dr AJ Sturnham, this is an incredibly safe choice for those with sensitive skin.

Cons: It’s a pricey one, so probably not one you can add into your routine regularly.

Customer Review: “This is by far the best mask I’ve used. Hydration and comfort for days…. no bad reaction in my skin, easy to apply and non-slip once it’s in place. I’m using once or twice a week alongside my usual skincare. Would definitely recommend!!!!!”

4. Seoulista Beauty Gold Glow Instant Facial

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Seoulista Beauty Gold Glow Instant Facial

This cooling bio-cellulose mask has a second skin fit and is extremely effective at hydrating, lifting, firming and de-puffing the skin. The second skin transfer system drives the ingredients deep into the skin. If you have an important event and want your skin to look ‘red carpet ready’ in just 20 minutes, this is the one. It uses unique, cooling cryotherapy technology to firm and lift the skin.

It also contains dry skin saviour, evening primrose oil, to maintain skin hydration and boost skin elasticity and firmness. There’s also anti-inflammatory Bulgarian rose extract, which soothes and calms the skin, and Adenosine which reduces the appearance of fine lines and boosts elasticity.

Pros: Clinical-grade skincare at an accessible price. Plus, you get results that are equivalent to a facial.

Cons: There really isn’t any. Get this one in your basket!

Customer Review: “I put this on when I was in the bath. I couldn’t believe how gorgeous my skin felt afterwards. There was so much product in it! The following day my makeup was flawless! Highly recommend especially for an event but even just to feel good about yourself any day!”

5. Dr Dennis Gross Vitamin C and Lactic Bio-cellulose Brightening Treatment Mask

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Dr Dennis Gross

Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C and Lactic Biocellulose Brightening Treatment Mask (Pack)

This extremely effective mask was created by a renowned dermatologist to brighten dull skin, help an uneven skin tone by reducing pigmentation, and gently exfoliating to refine skin texture. It does this with its hero ingredients, Vitamin C, Lactic Acid and Niacinamide. Close-fitting bio-cellulose gets those powerful, concentrated ingredients deep into the skin to really improve the look of your complexion.

Pros: Great for oily skin as Niacinamide absorbs excess oils, amongst many other things.

Cons: The really incredible brightening and pigmentation reducing benefits come when you use a short course of this mask (three to five) rather than just one, and it’s not the cheapest.

Customer Review: “I am a big fan of Dennis Gross products!! This face mask is not an exception!! The skin looks brighter and softer!! I like to use at night and the following day the skin looks good!! Highly recommended.”

6. 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Lifting and Firming Treatment Mask

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111skin Celestial Black Diamond Lifting and Firming Treatment Mask (Pack)

This award-winning mask is adored by celebrities across the globe. I usually find that masks that come in two parts tend to slip around the face, but this cooling hydrogel mask stays put well. The two sections actually contain different ingredients to cleverly meets the needs of different areas of the face.

This mask does what it says on the tin very well and leaves you looking snatched like you’ve spent hours getting stuck in with a gua sha. The ‘diamond’ in its name comes from the diamond particles that help the mask’s collagen and elastin boosting peptides travel deep into the skin. These special goji glycopeptides also have an immediate tightening, sculpting effect on the skin too. Botanical extract Centella asiatica plumps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and supports collagen synthesis too. Niacinamide refines skin texture, brightens, and acts as an anti-inflammatory. With immediate and long-term use effects, this mask is a little powerhouse.

Pros: It will give you cheekbones you never knew you had.

Cons: It’s a pricey option. If you want to try it out first before you buy a box, you can purchase a single mask on the 111SKIN website.

Customer Review: “This will wake you up as well as lift and firm….one of the best things I’ve ever used for a quick fix…. I leave it on while I blow dry my hair too.”

7. Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask

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Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask

This dry sheet mask is literal magic as it’s, well, dry. It’s not soaked in any serum. It comes in two sections and they both stay in place by hooking behind the ears. I tried this mask back in 2015 for an article in a different publication, and I hated it. However, nearly a decade later, my prematurely menopausal skin loves it.

The cotton-like fabric is infused with the mask’s powerful ingredients – a complex of botanical extracts, peptides, vitamins, and oils. It… deep breath… boosts glow, hydrates, moisturises, plumps, firms, clarifies, refines texture, and nourishes the skin. Charlotte is always leading with the product innovations, and this is no exception.

Pros: It’s actually very affordable as each mask can be used three times.

Cons: It’s a weird concept to get used to, but you will.

Customer Review: “If you’re looking for a mask for a special occasion then you need this! Super hydrating & leaves you with the most amazing glow. Great value for money as it can be used 3 times and really practical to wear while you’re getting ready (no drips!) The mask hooks over your ears so it sits comfortably and you massage your face to activate the magic ingredients. It leaves you feeling fabulous (and is great even on sensitive skin).”

8. MZ Skin Hydra-Lift Golden Facial Treatment Mask

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MZ Skin

Mz Skin Hydra-Lift Golden Facial Treatment Mask

This mask was created by top facial aesthetics doctor, Dr Maryam Zamani. It feels cooling and soothing to use and contains a host of beneficial ingredients. Hyaluronic acid hydrates and plumps, aloe leaf extract reduces inflammation and reduces redness, niacinamide refines skin texture and brightens, and Vitamin C reduces hyperpigmentation and boosts collagen production.

Pros: This mask is great before a special event as it really transforms the look of the skin to leave it plumper, calmer and more radiant.

Cons: At £25 each, this is one of the more expensive sheet masks.

Customer Review: “This mask left my skin looking plump, dewy, and healthy. I really like masks that are in two parts as they just don’t fit my face otherwise. My skin looked like I had a facial and fine lines were diminished temporarily. I have sensitive skin and didn’t have any adverse reaction to this mask. Would repurchase.”

9. EviDens de Beauté The 7 Minutes Moisture Lift Mask

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Evidens De Beauté 7 Minutes Moisture Lift Sheet Mask (Pack)

This face and neck mask is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive. It deeply hydrates and plumps the skin, gives a boost of moisturising nourishment. It increases skin radiance and lifts too. It works in just 7 minutes, but if you leave it on for 20, you’ll get the best results and look energized and revitalised like you’ve had a full 8 hours of sleep.

Pros: If your skin looks tired and dull, or feels dry and dehydrated, this will transform your skin instantly, as if by magic.

Cons: You’re going to need to have a lie down – it’s £37.50 per mask if you buy in a box of four, or £50 single. It’s not the neatest fitting mask either.

Customer Review: “EviDens The 7 minutes moisture lift mask is absolutely stunning. The packaging is as deluxe as the actual product itself. The mask feels beautiful, the scent is really refreshing. My skin feels and looks fantastic.”

10. Rodial Bee Venom Hydrogel Facial Mask

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Rodial Bee Venom Hydrogel Facial Mask

This snazzy gold hydrogel mask is designed to plump and firm the skin, both instantly and longer term with continued use. It has collagen to help improve skin elasticity and firmness, Vitamin C to brighten and stimulate collagen production, chrondrus crispus extract to tackle visible signs of aging, hyaluronic acid to hydrate and aloe vera to soothe. The star of the show is the brand’s Bee Venom Melittin Peptide, a peptide that comes from the European Honeybee which boosts collagen and elastin in the skin.

Pros: It’s very firming, so great before a special event.

Cons: Could potentially irritate very sensitive skin as the bee venom produces an inflammatory response in order to increase collagen levels.

Customer Review: “I was sceptical about face masks when I decided to try the Bee Venom one. I already use the Bee Venom moisturiser and eye cream for the last 2 years and have seen a huge difference on my skin and decided to give this mask a go. And wow!!! I left it on for around an hour while doing some work on my computer and I could not believe the result! My skin felt firmer, more toned and lifted, very similar result to a facial! It seriously works!”

11. L’Oreal Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Acid Replumping Tissue Mask

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L’Oreal

L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Acid Replumping Tissue Mask

This super-affordable mask can be picked up on the high street for just a few Pounds. It’s ultra-hydrating and will give you the plumpest, juiciest skin of your life. Multiple molecular weight hyaluronic acids target different layers of the skin to deeply hydrate and keep that moisture locked in all day.

Pros: Get a last-minute date? You can just pop to Boots in your lunch break and grab one of these.

Cons: It’s a brilliant hydrator and plumper but doesn’t have anything else in its arsenal.

Customer Review: “I like to use face masks when I’m pampering but tend not to notice too much of a difference after using. This mask is a game changer, when I woke up the next morning, I couldn’t believe the difference it had made, my skin was glowing, no dullness or tiredness. I didn’t wear a scrap of make up because my skin was so clear and radiant it didn’t need it. I will be re-purchasing and using once a week for sure.”

12. Beauty Pie Triple Hyaluronic Acid Hydra-Glow Sheet Mask

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Triple Hyaluronic Acid

Beauty Pie Triple Hyaluronic Acid Hydra-Glow Sheet Mask (Pack)

This mask comes in a re-sealable pack of 5 and is a Japanese innovation for Beauty Pie. Not only is it soaked in an incredibly hydrating and deeply penetrating hyaluronic acid serum, but it also contains a unique anti-aging elixir. It gives your skin a serious boost of moisture, which plumps out fine lines and wrinkles, and it helps to boost skin firmness and elasticity too. Powerful peptides support the production of collagen and elastin in the skin to do this.

Pros: Particularly good to achieve a perfect base for makeup.

Cons: Personally, I’d prefer the 5 masks came in separate sealed pouches, but this really is just nit-picking.

Customer Review: “There is only one downside to this mask, it’s kind of a goopy mess to get out of the package and separate it from the other masks inside. However, it’s worth the effort because of the hydration, glow and youthful skin that appear when it is removed. I use this after my red light mask and it is amazing.”

13. Sarah Chapman 3D Moisture Infusion Bio-cellulose Hydrating Mask

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Sarah Chapman 3d Moisture Infusion Mask

This mask has been around a long time and has a bit of a cult following. I totally get why. The extreme hydration and plumping comes from the brand’s exclusive Pentavin® hydration complex – deeply penetrating low molecular weight hyaluronic acid and rose water, to hydrate and boost radiance. It is also contains another exclusive – the brand’s Skinasensyl™ Tetrapeptide, Defensil® Plus complex. This triple-action mineral complex soothes redness and discomfort, oxygenates skin cells and defends against environmental and sugar-consumption stresses.

Pros: All that science and innovation for a very reasonable price.

Cons: I’m reaching here, but none.

Customer Review: “Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! Gentle, hydrating, soothing and plumping. My face felt fantastic, I will be ordering more.”

14. Guerlain Abeille Royale Honey Cataplasm Mask

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Guerlain Abeille Royale Honey Cataplasm Mask (Pack) 60g

This luxury mask utilises the incredible powers of honey. It’s inspired by honey wound dressings, which work because of honey’s amazing ability to promote wound healing and act as an anti-inflammatory. It contains honey from Guerlain’s black bees, along with bee-produced royal jelly. This mask is literally designed to be a poultice for your face to relieve redness, de-puff and reduce inflammation. It also deeply hydrates the skin to plump out fine lines and wrinkles, nourishes it with vitamins and minerals, and boosts radiance too.

Pros: A great mask for when you’ve been a bit too heavy-handed with those skincare acids.

Cons: It is one of the pricier options but is very unique.

Customer Review: “This is the ultimate home facial treatment. The texture and feeling of my skin was like nothing I have ever felt even after a professional facial. Worth every penny and more. Highly recommend this product.”