We can’t overstate how incredibly productive a good overnight mask is. Sleeping masks are one of the fastest shortcuts to getting a healthy glow without putting in any work at all. All you have to do is apply before bed and sleep well. A good hydrating, leave-on mask can do a lot of damage control in six to eight hours (you’re getting that much sleep, right?). Our skin works overtime at night and a sleep mask helps compensate for an irregular skin care schedule. So, if you’re planning a “woke up like this” selfie on Instagram, here are the best overnight face masks on the market.
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5 most effective overnight face masks
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Laneige
Water Sleeping Mask, $25 at Sephora
This watery gel mask is the perfect way to get some serious moisturization while you sleep. Made with highly concentrated hydro ionized mineral water, this mineral-rich mask also has apricot and primrose extracts and is full of antioxidants. Apply it on your face after your night cream and for best results, use it twice a week.
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Laneige
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Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask, $45 at Sephora
Made for all skin types, this watermelon mask has hyaluronic acid, which means you can skip your nightly serums when you use this one. It's also light and breathable, so it won't feel heavy like some other night masks.
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Kiehl's
Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque, $43.40 at Amazon
Nobody does overnight repair like Kiehl's and this sleeping mask can work wonders for your winter skin. It has glacial proteins and extracts from desert plants to give your skin a healthy all-over glow. In fact, if you don't want to keep this on throughout the night, you can just keep it on for just 15 to 20 minutes.
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Origins
Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask to Quench Skin's Thirst, $28 at Origins
This versatile hydrating mask has everything you'd want in a repair formula, from apricot kernel oil to glycerin to chamomile flower extract. It's also very productive in healing acne and dry patches.
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The Body Shop
Tea Tree Anti-Imperfection Night Mask, $22 at Amazon
This leave-on mask is great if you have oily skin as it contains tea tree oil, a natural remedy for acne. This light watery mask isn't greasy and is infused with salicylic acid. Just apply a layer of the mask after cleansing and toning your skin.
