What Our Testers Say. The liquid component is lightweight and not runny. It stayed on and didn't move as I moved around. Huda Kattan is certainly known for her glam makeup style and iconic makeup brand, Huda Beauty , but don't overlook Wishful, her skincare venture. The brand has moisturizers, exfoliating products, serums, and one of our favorites, this soothing sheet mask.

Our tester noted that it was simple to apply and that it remained in place as she wore it. As for the formula, it contains rose extract, aloe vera, and sodium hyaluronate , a derivative of hyaluronic acid.

Together, these ingredients work to hydrate and soothe the skin while creating a cooling sensation. Our tester shared that after wearing it for 20 minutes, her skin was left feeling soft, hydrated, and soothed. Benefits: Soothing, Hydrating Highlighted Ingredients: Rose, Aloe Vera, Sodium Hyaluronate Cruelty-Free: Yes.

This mask is super-hydrating and feels luxurious. Made from a percent hydrogel material, this drugstore face mask claims to hold up to 50 percent more essence than paper masks.

The essence contains hyaluronic acid to drench the skin in hydration while maintaining a lightweight feel. The mask comes in two pieces, one for the upper half of the face and one for the lower part.

What's unique is that the top section contains flaps that fold over the eyelids, ensuring that they benefit from the hydrating ingredients, and the lower part also contains a flap to cover the lips.

Our tester said that although the mask was slippery and a bit flimsy, making gripping it slightly tricky, the two-part component made it easier to apply.

She loved that her skin was left feeling soft and hydrated. Benefits: Hydrating Highlighted Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid Cruelty-Free: No.

If your skin is looking dull, opting for a beauty treatment that is rich in antioxidants and hydrating ingredients can be a great pick-me-up. This illuminating mask is soaked in a serum formulated with vitamin C and caffeine—popular antioxidant ingredients used in skincare—to energize the skin and enhance radiance.

While our tester found the mask difficult to unravel when she removed it from the packaging, once it was applied she enjoyed how cooling and lightweight it felt on her skin. She noted that her skin looked extremely radiant after removing the mask, and because she has sensitive skin, she appreciated that it didn't have much of a noticeable fragrance.

Benefits: Illuminating Highlighted Ingredients: Vitamin C, Caffeine Cruelty-Free: Yes. This two-part pick has a top and bottom piece, which make precise application easy.

The more evenly a face mask is applied, the more able it will be to adhere to the skin and stay put. According to our tester, the two pieces were simple to apply, and the mask evenly covered her entire face without drooping down.

As for the formula, it contains vitamin c ester, copper peptide, and lipids to help reduce dullness and uneven skin texture. Lipids are a common hydrating ingredient used in skincare, so this mask is great for dry or dehydrated skin , too. Benefits: For Dullness and Uneven Skin Texture Highlighted Ingredients: Vitamin C Ester, Copper Tripeptide, Phospholipids Cruelty-Free: Yes.

This one is infused with charcoal —known for its detoxing properties—and soaked in a translucent cleanser featuring green tea. Once applied to the skin, the cleanser will start to oxygenate produce bubbles and create foam that works to cleanse the skin of makeup, dirt, and oil.

Our tester shared that it was easy to apply and that the bubbling component made it a fun, unique skincare experience. Benefits: Cleansing Highlighted Ingredients: Green Tea Cruelty-Free: No. The easy application, hydrating ingredients, and nourishing feel on the skin made the MEDIHEAL D. A Hydrating Protein Mask our number-one pick.

Byrdie editors carefully researched popular sheet masks, taking expert recommendations and consumer reviews into account before selecting 22 to test out first-hand.

Each one was evaluated by our testers based on comfort, application, and overall efficiency, and then given a score from one to five in each category. They applied the masks onto clean skin, left them on for the time directed by the brand, and then evaluated their skin and overall experience after removal.

Those that scored highest made our list. All tests were performed in The Lab , our Manhattan product-testing facility. While our tester loved the cooling sensation that this tea tree-infused mask provides, he found it to be overly saturated making for a messy application and overall experience.

The luxe feel and hydrating properties of this hydrogel mask cannot be denied, but our tester found that the mask was oversized, making it ill-fitting on her face. She also said that the edges of the mask began the lift as she wore it.

Despite enjoying the cooling sensation and moisturizing benefits that this rubber mask provided, our tester explained that it continued to slip around their face as they wore it, taking away from the relaxing experience.

Meet the Expert. Kerry Benjamin is a Los Angeles-based aesthetician and founder and CEO of StackedSkincare. She also coaches aspiring entrepreneurs on how to be successful in the beauty industry. Just like serums, wash-off drugstore face masks , and other skincare products, not all sheet masks are intended to yield the same benefits.

When it comes to sheet masks specifically, look for hydrating ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, squalane, or glycerin. Benjamin explains that glycerin is commonly found in sheet masks. Sheet masks are made in a variety of materials.

You can even pop it into the refrigerator before using it, to add to the cooling experience. Our tester gave it a perfect five out of five in every category, noting that even though there seemed to be a lot of serum in the package upon opening, it never got runny or messy as she applied the mask always a win.

Key Ingredients: Jojoba oil, squalane, ceramides Key Benefits: Hydration. Vitamin C is a standout ingredient in the skincare world, known for brightening skin, stimulating collagen production, and offering powerful antioxidant protection.

It does all of the above in this sheet mask, coupled with ferulic acid another protective antioxidant as well as de-puffing caffeine. Key Ingredients: Vitamin C, ferulic acid, caffeine Key Benefits: Brightening, de-puffing.

Our tester had zero complaints about this mask, which relies on ingredients such as aloe vera and rose extract to help calm and soothe the skin, while simultaneously delivering tons of hydration.

You can store this mask in a skincare fridge to amp up the cooling effect. She noted that the serum had more of a jelly-like consistency, which absorbed nicely into her skin, and called out how securely and snugly the mask fit for the entire 20 minutes it's meant to be used.

Key Ingredients: Aloe vera, rose extract, sodium hyaluronate Key Benefits: Hydration, soothing. Increasing the hydration in your skin is one of the fastest ways to help make it appear plumper and smoother, and this mask does exactly that.

Credit the use of glycerin, a well-known humectant that attracts water to and traps it in the skin. Indeed, when it came to efficacy our tester gave it a perfect score, calling out that her skin was brighter and dewier and that the mask felt very hydrating.

Key Ingredients: Glycerin, bifidus extract Key Benefits: Hydration, plumping. Consider this a good intro starter pack to sheet masks. The formula contains ingredients such as purifying charcoal and hydrating hyaluronic acid.

The addition of the under-eye specific masks is unique; our tester noted that while the shape was a bit big and the formula slightly runny, they were very comfortable to wear, easy to apply, and felt secure, regardless.

Key Ingredients: Varied Key Benefits: Varied. This is definitely a pricier pick, but our testers found it to be completely worth every penny. Rose hip oil and vitamin E add plenty of nourishing moisture; our tester called out how hydrated and smooth her skin felt after.

And the actual mask and serum itself are standouts, too. The mask actually consists of a top and a bottom section, which, according to Dr. Yadav, is an attribute to look for in sheet masks if you want to ensure a better fit. Key Ingredients: Rose hip oil, vitamin E Key Benefits: Hydration, smoothing.

Offering great bang for your buck, this mask you get a set of 12 is made of a hydrogel material that effectively locks in the hydrating hyaluronic acid in the formula.

To that point, it does feel a little bit slimy, though a tester noted that this was actually quite pleasant — more of a lightweight, slippery feel. She also enjoyed the functionality of its two pieces, as well as the flaps that go over your eyelids and mouth.

It also bears mentioning that this mask is oil-free and non-comedogenic, important criteria for those with oily skin or seeking acne products to fight breakouts , says Dr.

Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid Key Benefits: Hydration. If dull skin is your primary skincare gripe, consider this glow-enhancing winner. There are more than just hydrating ingredients in the mix; it's also infused with brightening vitamin C, a smoothing copper tripeptide, and phospholipids to help strengthen the skin barrier.

Of note: Our tester gave it a 4. She also noted a slight tacky feeling after wearing the mask for the recommended 20 minutes, but that she was only aware of it when she touched her face. Key Ingredients: Vitamin C, copper tripeptide, phospholipids Key Benefits: Hydration, brightening.

She recommends checking the packaging for easy clues: If it says "detoxifying" or "clarifying," it will help decongest pores and fight oil production, she says. Brightening masks help combat dullness, while hydrating ones address dry skin.

Similarly, check the ingredients as well. A few good items to look out for: charcoal and clay in detox masks, vitamin C and niacinamide in brightening iterations, and hyaluronic acid and glycerin in hydrating ones.

And, as with all skincare, make sure that the ingredient list is free of any known allergens or irritants, adds Dr.

Some of the most common materials used in sheet masks include cotton, microfiber, and biocellulose. The first two are white and papery-looking, whereas biocellulose ones are often made of coconut fibers and are more effective at preventing drips, says Dr. Yadav says.

Face sheet masks have eye and mouth holes that you can line up to your face and smooth on. Eye masks should fit snugly just underneath your lower lash line but not too close that they risk touching your eye. Placing the thinner side under your inner corner so that the wider end can treat any fine lines near the outer corner.

However, if you're trying to target puffiness and fine lines in the inner eye area, just reverse the positioning and place the thicker side of the eye patch in the inner corner. If sheet masks tend not to fit your face particularly well, Dr. Yadav recommends seeking out ones that come in two pieces, which will help to make for a more custom fit.

You can also cut sheet masks to better fit you — more on that below. Our testers applied each sheet mask onto their freshly cleaned faces and wore it for the amount of time indicated on the packaging.

Yes, it was hydrating instantly moisturizers but i could not see any improvement on my skin texture. Hey there. We're very sorry to hear our Hydrating Sheet Mask gave your skin a warming sensation, and we appreciate the opportunity to help. You may reach our team directly by calling and providing the reference number We hope to speak with you soon.

So far so good. No joke after 30 seconds I could feel a tingle, after 2 min it went to a full blown burning sensation. I quickly took it off my cheeks were red as well as my nose and chin. Left a sticky residue behind. I applied this mask on at 6am and it is now am. The burning feel went away after 30 min and the redness after an hour and a half.

This is NOT for sensitive skin. Raquel, thanks for letting us know your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your application experience with our Hydrating Sheet Mask.

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