Everyone is losing their minds over this new mask from The Ordinary
We all love The Ordinary for their results-driven cosmeceutical skincare formulas that provide high-end solutions at high-street prices, and have been instantly enamored with every new product since the brand launched in 2016.
And there's been a lot to love with an impressive collection of 59 products ranging from the hydrating Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum, to the Serum Foundation, to Retinol 1% in Squalane.
It may come as a surprise, therefore, that The Ordinary don't have a face mask. Until now, that is. The brand has just announced the imminent arrival of their first ever face mask - Salicylic Acid 2% Masque.
Aimed at breakout-prone skin, the mask's hero ingredient, salicylic acid, is proven to help clear congested pores and control sebum production, preventing future breakouts as well as treating existing ones. According to the brand, the structure of salicylic acid "facilitates its lipophilicity and miscibility with the lipids located on the surface of the skin," essentially meaning that it is able to effectively remove dead skin cells on the surface of oily skin, helping to unblock pores and reveal more radiant skin beneath.
As well as the star spot-fighting ingredient, the new mask also contains clay, which draws out impurities, and charcoal, known for its detoxing abilities.
The mask hasn't launch yet but information and an email sign up is already showing on the brand's website - and at £9.90 for a 50ml mask, there's bound to be a long wait list already. Sign us up. We'll be sure to update you once we've tried it out.
Scroll down for our pick of the best face masks to use before you can get your hands on this...
Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask, £20, Cult Beauty
Margot Robbie and Priyanka Chopra don't just have amazing skin in common, they also share makeup artist Pati Dubroff, who introduced and converted them to the power of 111SKIN face masks. Margot's favourite is the Bio Cellulose Facial Treatment Mask, whereas Priyanka used the Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask to prep her skin for her wedding day.
Kiehl’s Avocado Nourishing Hydration Mask, £36, Space NK
Slimy, yet satisfying, this is a vitamin-dosed green smoothie for your skin, packed with ripe avocado, primrose oil and honey to bring the moisture and re-energise sapped skin. Yum. Drink up.
Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Purifying Mask, £34.43, Look Fantastic
A very satisfying solution that helps to hoover up blackheads and the grime clogging your pores.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask, £42, Cult Beauty
This blue tube has been all over our Instagram, gaining the tick of approval from Kim Kardashian-West and Jessica Alba. They're onto something. It's a super hydrator – it soothes in seconds and plumps in a minute. It's not often you'll find a skincare product that has instantaneous results, but after 10 minutes we were able to notice an actual difference. Plus, you don't have to wash this off, it's an overnight mask, so you can sleep while your skin soaks up the magic.
Sand & Sky Brilliant Skin Purifying Pink Clay Mask, £39.50, Harvey Nichols
The pore shrinking prowess of this pink clay mask saw it go completely viral and out of stock in a matter of minutes. Originally from Australia, it's now widely available in the UK (Cult Beauty, Harvey Nichols, Boots etc) and is well worth a go for a fast working brightening treatment you can actually see.
Avene Soothing Radiance Mask, £13, Escentual
A sensitive skin hero, Avene's products are formulated with minimal, gentle ingredients. It's a no-frills moisture-booster that tops up hydration, without making a fuss.
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay, £22, John Lewis
Perfect for shrinking unsightly pores, this refining mask reveals a bright, smooth, photo-ready face. Use it before a date, wedding, first day, or when you just want to smash the skin game. You won't regret it.
Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask, £2.99, Look Fantastic
Cheap, cheerful and drenched in hyaluronic acid. This will re-quench thirsty skin in just £15 minutes.
GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment, £44, GlamGlow
Watch as this mud dries and your pores shrink before your very eyes. It leaves skin satisfyingly super clean.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery PowerFoil Mask, £110 for 8, Net-a-Porter
This provides a double dose of Estee Lauder's cult Advanced Night Repair serum – hailed for its ability to help smooth fine lines and leave skin feeling plush and hydrated. The clever foil sheet mask helps to keep everything locked in and aids absorption.
Sisley Radiant Glow Express Mask, £85, John Lewis
Leave this on for 3-5 minutes, then rinse off for fresher-looking skin. Infused with red clay, Sisley's mask leaves a noticeable glow to the complexion. We love it.
Aesop Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque, £33, Cult Beauty
Purifying, yes, but also pleasantly skin-quenching. If you find some clay based masks leave skin uncomfortably tight, this is the one.
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask, £22, Look Fantastic
Perfect for a city dweller with skin that needs a refresh. The natural clays deeply cleans and bestows an even-looking complexion.
Skinesis by Sarah Chapman 3D Moisture Infusion Masks, £46 for 4, Feel Unique
Aside from the fact this mask promises to reduce redness and plump skin, it's created by Meghan Markle's facialist. Use it to refresh skin, and possibly bag a Prince.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Sheet Mask, £4, The Body Shop
If you're looking to boost brightness and benefit from a little glow, this is offers a cocktail of vitamin C-rich Peruvian camu camu and fair trade aloe vera.
