To hydrate, dry out imperfections or even erase dead cells, the topsanté.com editorial staff has tested 8 face masks for you. Our best-of (and our comments).
Why make a mask?
Preceded by a facial scrub, the mask allows, depending on the formulas, to purify or deeply hydrate your skin. It is an active concentrate that acts instantly. It is a complement to daily care to be renewed once or twice a week.
How to optimize its effects?
To better facilitate the delivery of active ingredients, it is important to rid the surface of the skin of anything that may constitute an obstacle, especially dead cells. We therefore practice an exfoliation, which, thanks to its small grains, exert a gentle abrasion of the skin surface. The mask then penetrates more easily.
How (well) to apply it?
In general, it is better to apply the mask in a thick texture. Place a good amount of product in the palm of your hand before applying it: at the same temperature as your skin, it will be more easily absorbed. If it is an oxygenating or purifying mask, make circular movements while applying it to activate the microcirculation.
Leave it on for the necessary time and absorb the excess with paper tissues, without rubbing. Depending on the formulas, it is sometimes advisable to rinse it with lukewarm water with a compress or a soft cotton pad.
Remember to read the instructions carefully and avoid applying it to the eye area if indicated, otherwise this fine and sensitive area may be irritated. In the case of a purifying mask, insist on the T zone (often oilier and more prone to imperfections).
How do I know which mask is right for me?
First, it is essential to know your skin type before choosing any product. Oily skin will prefer a purifying mask, combination skin will adopt the rebalancing mask and finally dry skin will choose a hydrating mask. If you have sensitive skin, be sure to take a good look at the active ingredients in the cosmetic so as not to irritate your skin. The best is to choose a soothing mask, very soft and which will calm your skin.
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2/7 – Peach, mallow, white lily, rose nectar… to smooth, soften and regenerate the skin of your face. Apply in a thin layer and leave for about 5 minutes. The opinion of Caroline, our psycho journalist: “the texture has a pretty peach color and in the end, a healthy glow guaranteed!” Express Relaxing Regenerating Mask from Dermaclay. Available in drugstores Price: 15 €
3/7 – Rosehip oil to stimulate cell renewal, sesame oil to soften, witch hazel to tone and soothe, St. John’s wort to hydrate and finally some seaweed for a tightening effect. Opinion of Olivia, graphic designer on our sites: “A pleasant smell of rose, a gel texture easily absorbed by the skin and a real smoothing and moisturizing effect. I advise rinsing it with mineral water to keep all the effects” Mosqueta’s pink super-hydrating mask. Points of sale are available on 0825.169.344 Price: 23 €
4/7 – To soothe the skin, this treatment with a half-gel, half-cream texture is applied with a brush and calms irritations on sensitive skin.My opinion: a feeling of softness and relaxation when applying the treatment with the brush. A delicate and refined scent. Comforting milky gel-cream mask from Decléor paris. On sale in department stores and approved perfumeries. Price: € 30
5/7 – At the heart of this treatment, the Tuscan iris. The most of this plant? It has the capacity to store water in its rhizome (underground part of the plant) and to regulate its use. And in this mask, this treatment moisturizes and refreshes the skin. The opinion of Catherine, our editor-in-chief: “My skin is really quenched and the texture is quickly absorbed by the skin. Very pleasant!” Weleda Iris Moisturizer. Buy this product directly in our drugstore store Price: € 18.50
6/7 – This mask is inspired by a traditional Japanese recipe with rice bran, brown seaweed, green tea and camellia oil allows to erase impurities, smooth the skin and enhance radiance complexion. Leave on, then fluff with your fingers. The opinion of Catherine, our webmaster: “the texture is pleasant to put on and it smells really good! Its pot is pretty and you can feel a smoothing effect. On the other hand, it is quite active. so it is better to avoid applying it on the eye contour “. Secret purity mask of Japanese beauty flowers from Terre d’oc sources. In Terre d’oc stores Price: € 14.95
7/7 – This mask, with a fabric texture, and impregnated with hyaluronic acid, turmeric and regenerating rosemary, helps soothe the skin and refresh the complexion.My opinion: this mask is very refreshing, unfortunately, it is too big to adapt to thin faces and it is better to isolate yourself because its look is far from attractive … On the other hand, its fresh side soothes the skin.Fuse-fiber mask from Sephora. Available in Sephora Price: € 5.90
