It’s time to make room in your shower caddy because masking is migrating from the bathroom vanity to the shower. And we’re not talking about nourishing hair masks you apply to wet locks. We’re talking about in-shower masks for your face.
In-shower masks are meant to be used precisely the way that they’re named: in the shower. (Although, you could probably use them in the bath, too.) There’s no need to worry about racking up your water bill as you wait 20 minutes for your mask to work its magic in the shower. One of the best things about in-shower masks, besides their convenience, is that they work in just minutes. With some formulas, you simply splash them on your face a couple of times, rinse and you’re left with a flawless complexion. Or you apply a steam-activated version at the start of your shower and forget about it as it works away while you shampoo, rinse and repeat.
Another benefit of in-shower masks is that there are a variety of different formulas to target different skin concerns. Looking to tighten and brighten? There’s a mask for that. Want to look more awake? There are splash masks to add radiance. Is your skin acting up and you don’t know how to deal? There are soothing splash masks for that.
Remember what we said about making some room in your shower? Here are the eight masks worth adding to your routine.
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8 Quick and Easy In-Shower Masks You Can Use in the Shower
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Pat Pat
This is one of the products that helped put in-shower masks on the map. Why? It condenses a 20-minute masking regimen into 15 seconds. Yes, seconds. A potent mix of botanical extracts and lactic acid helps boost radiance and gives your skin a more even appearance. Simply pat and splash your face a few times with the mask and you'll notice a difference with continued use.
Blithe Patting Splash Mask - Rejuvenating Purple Berry, $45 at Glow Recipe
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Hit Refresh
Don't wait until you've cleansed and toned to tackle your skin care issues. Start dealing with them in the shower. The steam and heat from your shower actually activate this in-shower mask. Apply it at the start of your routine, then rinse it off before you shut the water off. The lightweight gel helps to protect your skin from becoming irritated, so you can take a steamy shower without your complexion paying the consequences. What's more, the mask nourishes skin and retexturizes it.
Perricone MD PRE:EMPT SERIES Refreshing Shower Mask, $50 at Sephora
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Surprise Serum
This gel mask is infused with a serum that helps to purify skin and treat breakouts. Simply apply the in-shower mask and let it do its thing while you go about your regular bathing routine. When you rinse it off, the sea salt and sea kelp in the formula will make you think that you just had a dip in the ocean.
Freeman Beauty Infusion Purifying In-Shower Mask With Sea Kelp + Probiotics, $7.99 at Ulta
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Minute Mask
It's amazing what some masks can do in so little time. This wallet-friendly version offers a deep clean in 60 seconds. Apply the steam-activated formula over your face and it will help remove dirt, oil and debris from your pores. When the time is up, rinse it off and the exfoliating formula will ensure that all of the impurities are washed away down the shower drain.
Clean & Clear Deep Action 60 Second Oil-Free Shower Mask, $5.99 at Ulta
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60 Seconds
Surely you have a minute to spare? This mask delivers brighter, more radiant skin in seconds. The steam in your shower helps to activate the treatment so it can give you results up to four times faster than more traditional masks and facial peels. What else can you do in 60 seconds?
Aveeno Positively Radiant 60 Second In-Shower Facial Cleanser, $6.79 at Target
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Super Speedy
There are a lot of skin care products that claim to offer instant results yet few of them actually deliver. This mask genuinely does thanks to the Japanese rice water and camellia oil formula. And you don't even need to be in the shower to use it. Combine one to three pumps of the mask with water in a bowl, then splash the mix on your face.
boscia Tsubaki Splash Mask Highly Concentrated Instant Deep Hydration Treatment, $38 at Sephora
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Protect and Plump
There's no splashing or patting involved with this in-shower mask. Apply a thin layer when you hop in the shower and the nourishing mask will create a barrier between your skin and the shower's harsh elements. (Hello, scorching temperatures and steam.) When you're done, simply rinse off the mask. You'll be left with calmer and hydrated skin thanks to the argan oil, shea butter and ceramides in the formula.
Make P:rem In-Shower Face Pack, $36 at Amazon
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Calm Down
When your skin is acting up, it needs all the help it can get to bring it back to normal. This favorite "patting water" mask makes use of antioxidant-rich green tea and tea tree leaf oil. The quick-acting formula helps to calm skin and tone down redness. If you're dealing with breakouts, this is the mask for you.
Blithe Soothing & Healing Green Tea Splash Mask, $45 at Sephora
