Ultimately, beauty products are about results. Of course, we’re more inclined to use a complexion-perfecting product if it’s fun to use. We will grit our teeth and use uncomfortable and sometimes downright painful things in the name of clearer, brighter, dewier skin, but the winning products are ones where we love the full treatment as much as the results. A peel-off mask is the perfect example of a product that is addictive to use and makes a difference.
If you think peeling off a nose pore strip is satisfying, just wait until you’ve peeled a mask off your full face. Peel-off masks often have a rubber texture, which is why they’re sometimes nicknamed rubber masks. This squidgy texture makes them easy to apply and as entertaining as any jelly mask or bubbling one. When the peel-off formula dries, it magically hardens into a thick sheet that can be removed in one piece. Then you’re free to inspect it for any bits of dead skin and dislodged dirt and oil, if you feel so inclined.
If you’re looking for peel-off masks that define #oddlysatisfying and make pores appear smaller, these 11 peel-off masks deliver. As tempting as it may be to use them every night, note that the majority are best used a couple of times a week.
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11 Peel-off Masks That Are So Satisfying to Use
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Origins
GinZing Peel-Off Mask to Refine and Refresh, $28 at Origins
This energizing peel-off mask has coffee beans, a fruit acid complex and ginseng to brighten, minimize the appearance of pores and remove dry, flaky skin. It dries in 10 minutes, so try it in the morning when fatigued skin could use a pick-me-up after a late night.
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TONYMOLY
Tako Black Peel-Off Pack, $21 at Ulta Beauty
You'll be hard-pressed to find a cuter mask than this one. Unscrew the tentacles/cap of the adorable creature and squeeze out enough inky product to cover your face in a thin layer. The mask is formulated with charcoal extract, Rotorua mud and marine plant extracts to remove built up dirt, oil and impurities. After 10 to 15 minutes, peel off the mask starting at the bottom of your face and see how good the "suction" formula is at clearing pores.
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Too Faced
Glow Job Radiance-Boosting Glitter Face Mask, $42 at Too Faced
One of the many Instagrammable masks, this one wins for its cheeky name, pretty packaging and glitter-packed formula containing real gold. It dries in approximately 30 minutes, which offers plenty of time for selfies. As it hardens, the formula works to smooth and boost skin's luminosity courtesy of apple fruit extract and different oils.
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MD's Pick
Goji Water Rubber Mask, $9 at Glow Recipe
Get a dose of skin care superfoods and enjoy playing around with this rubber mask. Simply mix the powder and gel together with the spatula to blend it into a spreadable paste. As the mask dries, centella extract soothes, while hyaluronic acid hydrates. The mask is dry when it turns to solid rubber after around 20 to 25 minutes.
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Ulta Beauty
24K Magic Rose Gold Metallic Peel Off Mask, $14 at Ulta Beauty
There's a new way to love rose gold thanks to this peel-off mask. The formula aims to increase skin's natural glow. It's formulated with 24 karat gold for radiance, but it doesn't come with an eye-watering price. It's comfortable to wear for the full 20-minute treatment and peels off without leaving behind chunks of sparkle.
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Copper+Crane
Radiance Mask, $45 at Copper+Crane
This product is inspired by the rituals of the ancient Greeks and is formulated with nourishing vitamins and minerals to detoxify and balance skin. The dermatologist-tested, cruelty-free formula contains squalane, garden cress sprout extract and pomegranate fruit extract, which gives the mask its rich orange-red color.
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Pixi
T-Zone Peel-Off Mask, $22 at Target
This peel-off mask targets the grease-prone T-zone. It provides skin with its daily dose of greens thanks to a green superfood blend of avocado, cucumber, aloe vera and green tea. The mask is suited to those with oily, congested and/or acne-prone skin.
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C&C by Clean & Clear
Mask One Rubbery Peel-Off Pink Face Mask, $16 at Ulta Beauty
This peel-off mask is a pretty but powerful millennial pink that sucks away dirt and oil without leaving your skin feeling tight or irritated.
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Boscia
Luminizing Pink Charcoal Mask, $34 at Boscia
This charcoal and clay mask is the same formulation as Boscia's Luminizing Black Charcoal Mask but in a pretty, limited-edition pink. The treatment combines vitamin C, charcoal powder and mineral-rich calcium montmorillonite clay to refine the look of pores and remove toxins. Use one to two times a week to improve the tone and texture of your skin.
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Bliss
Mask For More, $20 at Ulta Beauty
Regular maskers will like this set because it comes with four mini peel-off masks that are perfect for traveling. There's a mask to treat every concern, including brightening, detoxifying and exfoliating. All of the masks come packaged in a cute paint palette with a brush applicator.
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Freeman Beauty
Green Tea & Orange Blossom Peel-Off Mask, $4.29 at Ulta Beauty
Tea is a popular skin care ingredient with antioxidant-rich green tea being a favorite pick. This addictive peel-off mask harnesses the ingredient along with vitamin C to brighten skin and fade dark spots. It's designed for those with normal to combination skin. Leave it on for 20 minutes or so and enjoy the refreshing scent. Then peel, peel away.
