Beauty gurus always mention how necessary sleep is for great-looking skin. But getting the required eight hours is easier said than done. That's why we sometimes have to resort to a little help from our skin care friends — sleeping masks. These overnight treatments act like supercharged moisturizers that work hard to repair and nourish skin while we sleep. So even if you spent half the night tossing and turning or scrolling through Instagram, sleeping masks will help you wake up glowing.
Read on for six favorite sleeping masks to try now.
These cute individual capsules are the perfect way to test out a sleeping mask. Available in 11 targeted varieties, each addresses a different skin issue. Choose from Green Tea to reduce excess sebum, Algae to help cleanse impurities, Pomegranate to help tone the skin and lock in moisture, Avocado to soothe sensitive skin and provide intense nutrition, and more.
This sleeping mask is a favorite among K-beauty enthusiasts. Suitable for all skin types, this gel mask quickly absorbs into skin. It's formulated with highly concentrated hydro ionized mineral water and natural extracts, like apricot and primrose, to not only moisturize skin but also to brighten and even out the complexion.
Some sleeping packs can contain creams that might clog pores, but this one from Etude House has a gel-like consistency that won't weigh down your skin. Packed with collagen and baobab water, it helps repair and nourish skin as you sleep. A little goes a long way with this product and you can use it once or twice a week.
If your skin has seen better days, this sleeping mask will come to your rescue. Its main ingredient, rice extract, gives a boost of hydration to your skin, while niacinamide brightens and sunflower oil moisturizes. It's lightweight enough to double as a daytime moisturizer and won't transfer to your pillowcase at night.