True K-beauty addicts live and die by their multistep regimens, but there’s been a concerted effort lately to narrow down the routine to make it more feasible for those of us who can’t sacrifice an hour each night to complete the series. But there’s one step you should keep in rotation: packs (aka multitasking masks).
Packs are the system’s unsung heroes with some working overnight and just requiring a good rinse in the morning, while others can be applied day or night without the need to rinse away. They’ve got your skin care bases covered with formulas to treat everything from fine lines and wrinkles to parched skin and excess oil. And packs aren’t confined to your complexion. There are versions for your hair to tackle flakes and ones to soften your lips.
Here are the best packs to work into your routine, no matter the step count.
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Best K-Beauty Packs
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J.One
Red Jelly Pack, $42 at Glow Recipe
This new rosy-hued pack is an ampoule and primer in one fiery bottle. Gently pat the unique jelly texture on your face and it’ll hydrate and create a perfect canvas for makeup. Antioxidant-rich red algae targets those telltale signs of aging, while niacinamide brightens dullness for a fresh-faced look.
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Algenist
SPLASH Absolute Hydration Replenishing Sleeping Pack, $48 at Sephora
Wake up to moisture-packed skin with this sleeping mask. It combines alguronic acid and algalyte complex featuring a red microalgae polysaccharide and skin-energizing electrolytes to balance hydration levels while fighting fine lines and wrinkles. Just make sure you let the mask set for 7 to 10 minutes before hitting the sack. Then rinse your face as soon as you get up the next morning.
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Skinfood
Egg White Pore Hot Steam Pack, $13 at Ulta Beauty
Skinfood’s cool pack heats up to target six skin concerns, including blackheads, excessive oil, dead skin and dryness. Boasting Jeju volcanic ash, Amazonian clay, sulfur and albumin extract, the steamy formula will clear up your skin for a glowing complexion. Simply apply the mask, leave on for three to five minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.
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Make P:rem
Radiance Cleansing Pack, $30 at Glow Recipe
Get the benefits of a cleanser and mask at once with this radiance-boosting pack. The foaming formula includes Kaolin clay, which draws impurities and residue out of pores without drying out your skin. Vitamin C and apple extract brighten and even out skin tone, while ceramides and squalene make skin hydrated and bouncy.
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Too Cool For School
Pumpkin Sleeping Pack, $20 at Sephora
We’re about to enter pumpkin season (aka fall) and there's no better way to celebrate than this pumpkin-enriched sleeping pack. The moisturizing mask absorbs quickly thanks to its gel-type formula so you won’t have to worry about staining your pillowcases. Pumpkin fermentation extract complete with vitamin A, vitamin C and beta-carotene also supports elasticity and offers a soothing effect that’ll help lull you to sleep. Plus, there’s papaya extract to gently remove dead skin cells for a healthier complexion.
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La'dor
Tea Tree Scalp Clinic Hair Pack, $19 at Soko Glam
Yup, there’s even a pack for your tresses. This weekly treatment eliminates dandruff flakes while restoring scalp health. Tea tree leaf oil and aloe leaf extract get to the root of the problem, while snail extract helps strengthen your hair at the root and fortify your scalp. Right after shampooing, massage the treatment into your scalp for up to one minute. Leave on for another minute before rinsing thoroughly. And yes, you can use conditioner afterward.
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E Nature
Birch Juice Hydro Sleeping Pack, $28 at Target
A rich face cream that boasts birch water with its 11 amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that help skin recover from inflammation or irritation. The gel-based mask also contains chamomile and plantain seed extracts to moisturize and soothe while you get your eight hours. You can even use it in place of your regular moisturizer. Just remember to gently rinse it off in the morning.
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I Dew Care
Blackhead Killer 3-Step, $14 at Ulta Beauty
Treat your nose to this three-step system to kick sebum, blackheads, whiteheads and impurities to the curb while minimizing the appearance of large pores. Each sheet is numbered to ensure you do the steps in the right order. Got oily or combination skin? Follow the steps twice a week. If your skin is dry, apply only once a week.
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TONYMOLY
Panda's Dream White Sleeping Pack, $14.50 at Ulta Beauty
Sure, it’s super cute, but this panda pack is full of good-for-skin ingredients. Lavender, rosemary, bamboo shoot extract and berry extracts work together to brighten dark spots and even out your skin tone. After washing your face before bed, apply the easily absorbed formula, then gently tap to make sure it’s set in place. By morning you’ll notice smoother, softer and more luminous skin.
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KLAVUU
Nourishing Care Lip Sleeping Pack, $15 at Soko Glam
Show your lips some love with this sleeping pack that’s specially designed to soften lips overnight. It’s all thanks to a soothing blend of avocado, sweet almond and apricot seed oils that deeply moisturize lips as pearl extract brightens. It’s got a subtle vanilla flavor and you can also apply the formula throughout the day for an extra burst of hydration.
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Goodal
Anti-Wrinkle Sleep Cream Pack, $32 at Soko Glam
Looking for an ultra moisturizing mask for the upcoming dry winter season? Goodal’s fermented argan oil and lavender oil formula instantly nourishes dry and aging skin. Catch your zzzs while the pack brings back elasticity and firmness.
