11 best sheet masks that are the ideal antidote to cold winter winds
If there were ever a time to stock up on the best sheet masks, it's now. Winter is almost here, and considering the endless stream of cold winds we're about to endure, it's definitely a good idea to add them to your skincare routine to help keep your face protected and well-hydrated.
A good sheet mask is also a great quick fix for purifying and rejuvenating tired, dehydrated, blemished and oily skin. Most also tend to contain cooling and nourishing ingredients that focus on soothing any inflammation and de-stressing your face after a long week.
Sheet masks have come a looong way in the past several years. Beyond their instant ability to cool and refresh, K-beauty's most coveted import has gotten increasingly more advanced. Seriously, just take a look at the technology that goes into some of the best sheet masks and you'll see what we mean. There's one for every possible occasion and need, whether you're looking for a traditional cotton, hydrogel or biocellulose sheet mask to help out with clarifying, exfoliating, hydrating and repairing your delicate facial skin.
Skincare enthusiasts will also be glad to know that many of their favourite active ingredients have also made their way to sheet masks. So if you're looking for something to brighten dull skin, you can opt for one that contains vitamin C, glycolic acid, niacinamide and even retinol, while those of us with sensitive skin can go for one with calming ingredients such as chamomile. For blemished skin, a sheet mask with tea tree oil will fix any imperfections right up. And trust us when we say that there's nothing better than starting off your morning with a cup of coffee and a hydrating sheet mask that contains hyaluronic acid and aloe vera. You can even do one at your desk at work, provided you don't mind raising a few eyebrows.
Best sheet masks at a glance – our top picks:
- Best hydrating sheet mask: Dr.Jart+ Dermask Water Jet Vital Hydra Solution, WAS £6 NOW £5.40, LookFantastic
- Best sheet mask for damaged skin: 111SKIN Y Theorem Bio Cellulose Facial Mask, £20, LookFantastic
- Best sheet mask for sensitive skin: Garnier Moisture Bomb Pomegranate Hydrating Face Sheet Mask Tissue Mask, £2.99, LookFantastic
- Best premium sheet mask: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Treatment Mask, £110, Selfridges
- Best sheet mask for mature skin: Nivea Cellular Elasticity Cryo Sheet Face Mask With Hyaluronic Acid, £5.99, Sephora
If you need a little bit more help finding the perfect face mask, we've got you covered. Below, we've put together a full edit of the best sheet masks available now, including trending bits, cult classics and more affordable options as well as our own favourite go-to products.
Feeling inspired to upgrade your skincare routine? Check out our guides for the best moisturiser for dry skin, best moisturiser for combination skin and the best moisturiser for oily skin. We can also help you pick the best face masks, eye masks, best eye cream, anti-ageing creams, night creams, gradual tanner, sun cream and cleansing bars.
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Best sheet mask for sensitive skin
Garnier Moisture Bomb Pomegranate Hydrating Face Sheet Mask Tissue Mask, £2.99, LookFantastic
Why we love it: This sheet mask is great for moisturising your delicate face, thanks to a cocktail of skin-loving ingredients such as pomegranate extract, hyaluronic acid and plant serum. Inspired by the cutting-edge skincare trend from Asia, Garnier SkinActive's Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask is perfect for plumping and reigniting your face's luminosity while also reducing the appearance of fine lines. It also claims to offers an entire week's worth of hydrating serum in only 15 minutes. This hyaluronic acid sheet mask Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
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Best premium sheet masks
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Treatment Mask, £110, Selfridges
Why we love it: This 8-piece mask pack from Estee Lauder deliver an incredibly potent double-dose of the brand's iconic Advanced Night Repair serum with every sheet mask. Its ingredients work together to penetrate your skin's surface, helping lock in moisture and deliver an immediate glow and firming effect. A great weekly mask that will help your skin look fresher and more youthful.
Best plumping sheet mask
Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask, £18, Charlotte Tilbury
Why we love it: Achieve a visibly smoother, brighter and plumper-looking complexion in just 15 minutes. This dry sheet mask from Charlotte Tilbury is inspired by Korean beauty products and is designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles thanks to nourishing ingredients such as glycerin, shea butter, peptides, oils and flower extracts. The best part is that it can be applied to skin dry. An ideal, mess-free solution for on-the-go.
Best bronzing sheet mask
St. Tropez Self Tan Express Face Sheet Masks, £15, Boots
Why we love it: Looking for a convenient way to tan your face? This time-controlled sheet mask can be applied for just 5 minutes for a natural glow or up to 15 minutes if you're looking for a deeper tan. It's also formulated to continue developing into a gorgeous bronze for 8 hours after application. Ideal for giving yourself a dewy, radiant finish to your skin.
Best sheet mask with collagen
BeautyPro REJUVENATING Collagen Sheet Mask with Green Tea Extract, £4.95, Sephora
Why we love it: Thanks to a combination of green tea extract and marine collagen, this lightweight and rejuvenating face mask is formulated to combat oily T-zones while rehydrating dry skin and increasing elasticity. Perfect for giving your face a balanced hydration and a youthful glow while reducing redness and diminishing the look of blemishes, fine lines and wrinkles in just 15 minutes.
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Best sheet mask for mature skin
Nivea Cellular Elasticity Cryo Sheet Face Mask With Hyaluronic Acid, £5.99, Sephora
Why we love it: This tissue mask is infused with skincare-loving ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin to help boost your skin's own natural production. Your face will feel more plumped and firm within 10 minutes of use and will stay hydrated for up to 24 hours. Inspired by dermatological cryo-facial treatments and perfect for mature skin.
Best sheet mask with hyaluronic acid
L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Acid Replumping Tissue Mask, WAS £4.99 NOW £3.33, Boots
Why we love it: This hydrating sheet mask features ultra-thin Japanese cotton tissue technology that perfectly moulds to the skin – you'll forget it's even there at all. This also allows it to reach into the finest lines for the best possible result. After one use, your skin will feel replumped and smoother. And with more regular use, your skin will look more radiant and youthful.
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Best sheet mask for damaged skin
111SKIN Y Theorem Bio Cellulose Facial Mask, £20, LookFantastic
Why we love it: Specially designed to calm and soothe stressed skin, this sheet mask from 111SKIN has a unique formula that works to strengthen your skin at every layer. It enhances collagen synthesis and calms inflammation and irritation while also brightening dark areas and fighting hyperpigmentation and blemishes. It also contains a health cocktail of antioxidants to reinforce your skin's natural defences against environmental aggressors such as UVA and UVB rays and pollution. Did we mention that it's also sulphate-free?
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Best hydrating sheet mask
Dr.Jart+ Dermask Water Jet Vital Hydra Solution, WAS £6 NOW £5.40, LookFantastic
Why we love it: Say goodbye to dry skin once and for all – this paper-thin serum-soaked sheet mask is designed to penetrate the skin with active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and algae extract to hydrate your skin and lock in the moisture. It's also great for restoring natural collagen synthesis, reinforcing your skin's natural barrier and reducing water loss.
Best affordable sheet mask
Sephora Collection Lychee Face Mask, £3.99, Sephora
Why we love it: A face mask that's natural and affordable? Yes please. Enriched with botanical extracts and naturally derived ingredients, this sheet mask is ideal for moisturising your face, leaving it radiant and soothed in just five minutes. And it's no wonder why – just take a look at the ingredients: eucalyptus, watermelon, grapefruit, lychee, pineapple, matcha and spirulina extracts? Yum.
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Best sheet mask with antioxidants
FOREO Acai Berry Firming Sheet Face Mask for Ageing Skin, £13.99, Sephora
Why we love it: If you're a fan of the FOREO UFO, this is the mask for you. And even if you're not, don't worry – this hydrating face mask works just as well without it. Made with superfoods and vitamins such as vitamin E, green tea and rosemary, as well as shea butter and olive oil, it's exactly what you need to soften your skin and help it seal in moisture. Perfect for smoothing out fine lines and leaving dull, fatigued and dehydrated skin feeling more refreshed.
