For those looking for a skincare hydration boost, these face masks for dry skin will be your saving face.
The biggest challenge for those with dry or dehydrated skin is building the perfect skincare routine that soothes, hydrates and leaves your skin glowing. Armed with your favourite moisturisers, actives, serums and SPF products (crucial for any skincare routine), there’s one simple yet effective way to give your skin a little love: face masks.
To help you out, we have compiled a list of the must-have face masks that are specifically formulated to target dry skin concerns. These masks are designed to provide intense hydration and soothe dryness so you can feel (and look) radiant all year round.
11 Hydrating Face Masks To Brighten Your Skin And Your Day
Clinique Moisture Surge™ Overnight Mask
This overnight mask is a game-changer for dry skin. Infused with hydration-boosting hyaluronic acid and soothing aloe vera, the Moisture Surge™ Overnight Mask from Clinique works to plump the skin while you sleep. Tuck this goodie into your travel bag and wake up in your destination with a radiant complexion in the morning.
Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Mask
The Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque from Dermalogica is a rescue remedy for skin showing signs of ageing, in need of a little oomph. Best suited for mature or prematurely ageing skin, this potent mask is packed with vitamins A, C, and E to help nourish and replenish dry skin, and algae and seaweed extracts that deeply hydrate for a firmer, plumper complexion.
Sisley Velvet Sleeping Mask With Saffron Flowers
The Exfoliating Enzyme Mask from Sisley is a two-for-one skincare wonder. Enriched with a blend of powerful moisturising and nourishing ingredients, it creates a protective cocoon for your skin, promoting regeneration and optimising nighttime repair. You can use this mask as an SOS skin saviour by applying a thick layer for 10 minutes, or use a thin layer for regular overnight use.
Weleda Skin Food
Weleda’s Skin Food is a universal saviour of dry, rough skin on faces, elbows, hands and feet – it’s pretty talented at what it does. Housed in an iconic green tube, this dry-skin face mask contains extracts of gentle viola tricolor, calendula and chamomile, in a rich, thick base of oils and beeswax. Tailored for the whole body, not just the face, we recommend stashing this product in your aeroplane carry-on beauty bag and applying it wherever and whenever you need a hydration boost.
La Mer The Lifting And Firming Mask
The definition of ‘treat yourself’ (and your skin), The Lifting And Firming Mask from La Mer is a luxurious cream mask that infuses your skin with serum-strength sculpting power. Enriched with the healing energies of Concentrated Miracle Broth™, a blend of sustainably harvested Giant Sea Kelp, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, this face mask is like a day spa in a jar. Best of all, it comes with its own brush.
Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask
If a summer holiday is on your horizon, then the Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask is a must-have for your beauty travel stash. Inspired by Cryotherapy, this formulation combines powerful active ingredients, M.G.A. molecule derived from Menthol and organic Evening Primrose extract, to help leave your skin feeling lifted, firm and radiant. Whether you’re looking for a cool-down after a day in the sun, or setting aside some time for a radiance boost, this chilled-out cream will be a breath of fresh air.
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Ella Baché Hydra Extreme Plumping Mask
Hydra Extreme Plumping Mask from Ella Baché’s is a thirst-quenching, silky smooth, repair face mask for dry skin that imitates the action of the skin’s natural moisturising factor binding moisture in the skin. As this is a more intense formulation, this mask is ideal for treating dehydration caused by extreme climate conditions like air conditioning and air travel.
Ultraceuticals Ultra B² Hydration Mask (3 Pack)
If a sheet mask is more your style, Ultraceuticals has got you covered. The Ultra B² Hydration Mask is a hydrogel mask infused with panthenol, sodium hyaluronate and peptides to help comfort, calm and hydrate your skin. In a pack of 3, these masks are also enriched with niacinamide, which works to visibly plump the skin. We love using a face massage during or right after a sheet mask for maximum hydration. The moisture from the sheet mask will help to reduce friction from a face roller or gua sha, and helps to boost circulation.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask (8 Pack)
Say goodbye to tired eyes with Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask (8 Pack). Specifically designed for the delicate eye area, these masks are a lifesaver for dry eyes or when you need a little extra hydration boost. Favoured by celebrities and influencers on long-haul flights, these under-eye masks are infused with Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair technology, which hydrates and brightens the under-eye area.
SK-II Facial Treatment Mask (6 Pack)
SK-II‘s iconic Facial Treatment Mask is a cult favourite for a reason. Nourishing, indulgent and intensely hydrating, these luxe, hydrating masks are best saved for special occasions or moments when you need a little pampering. Each mask is enriched with SK-II’s unique Pitera™ complex, a natural bio-ingredient that contains over 50 micro-nutrients like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and organic acids.
Lancôme Absolue Golden Cream Mask Pack Of 5
If you’re a fan of skincare sets, face masks for dry skin and complimentary formulations, you’ll love this face mask from Lancôme. The Absolue Golden Cream Mask is a nourishing mask coated with the brand’s iconic Grand Rose Extracts and infused with 24K gold. Designed with enveloping microfibers, each of these masks contains 15g of cream to deliver the same amount of Grand Rose Extracts as a 15ml jar of Absolue Soft Cream.
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