Your face when: 32 comfortable masks for all occasions
Text: Moore Sobolev, authoring the telegram-channel Fierce & Cute
Modern masks - the easiest way prepare your face for make-up, soothe your skin after a shock party and make a nice addition to your regular care. What is convenient, not all of them require half an hour without movement or special tricks in applying: there are dozens of fast, convenient and effective means. In this epic guide, Moore Sobolev collected nine sets on occasion. Products from them can be used independently, or one after another, as dictated by the still living trend of multimasking.
When there is no time
A spa in your own bathroom, which press releases like to sell us so much, is wonderful. But sometimes (and for some, we will not point the finger at ourselves, even often) the situation requires instant decisions. Then the funds are removed from the locker that do not require exposure, during which you can write the great Russian novel.
Skyn Iceland Nordic Peel Exfoliating Discs
3499 rub.
Acid-impregnated discs are traditionally good both as part of regular care and as a SOS remedy - they peel the skin quickly and efficiently. Nordic Peel does not work at the expense of glycolic acid, which is usually impregnated with discs, but due to the combination of lactic acid, enzymes and alcohol extract of witch hazel - respectively, the peeling is mild, but effective (moisturizing and soothing ingredients in the composition are also quite a few). Wipe face - and you can immediately apply the care or the next mask.
Oxygen mask Malin + Goetz Detox Face Mask
3900 rub.
The constant hit of the hipster New York brand is a very pleasant oxygen mask that works fine, despite the unfortunate word "detox" in the composition (dermatologists claim that the skin does not participate in detoxification). These products look like a cream that turns into bubbles on the face: in addition to being pleasant and funny, this effect improves microcirculation of the skin. As part of a stabilized vitamin C - it is responsible for the radiance and the overall fresh look and manages to fulfill promises in five minutes.
KenzoKi SOS Roll-On Mask Toning Roller Mask
2245 rub.
Last year's launch of the brand, which is often underestimated because of its focus on the pleasure of use - with the effectiveness of KenzoKi, too, everything is fine. The chip of this mask is in a cool metal tip that needs to be applied (not only on the face, but also around the eyes). Due to this tip, SOS Roll-On Mask copes well with edema, and due to good antioxidants in its composition, it makes the face fresher. The bonus is that you can not flush it: apply, drink coffee and then rush about your business.
When there is no power
Situation: the skin is tired and requires a mask, but everything else is even more tired. For such cases, you can choose one or two of the most pleasant tools that will do everything for you: to soak in the bath or watch the series, without running infinitely to the mirror to wash, tone, apply, and then everywhere.
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask
1900 rub.
And again, "detox", behind which there are quite honest and pleasant ingredients: papain (the most popular enzyme in cosmetics, is responsible for exfoliation), lactic acid in low concentrations, pink clay and essential oils. The mask will be good even after a powerful acid peeling, but in general it is able to cope with exfoliation itself, replacing not only the exfoliating agent, but also the cleansing, and even soothing.
Leaf mask The Oozoo Power Capsule Mask
750 rub.
The expensive Korean brand The Oozoo has the most convenient patterns on the market, funny tools that need to be “prepared” (activators are inserted into the mask just before use - this way the stability of the formula is preserved) and, perhaps, the best effect. Power Capsule moisturizes, nourishes, soothes and tones: before use, you need to break the capsule directly in the package and flatten the mask with your hands so that the product is absorbed into the base, and then applied - and you can relax for half an hour.
When you travel
In an airplane, the skin dries and becomes reactive - cosmetologists recommend using moisturizers and sedatives for flights, especially long ones. Even in trains, additional feeding will not be superfluous. Here circumstances do not favor the use of traditional means - it is convenient to use portion and sheet masks.
Moisturizing mask in mini format L'Occitane Flash Moisture Mask
480 rub.
6 ml is the full size of this mask, and not a probe at all. Means are enough for one generous use or two-three economical. If you prefer a thin layer of the mask on your face, you should not worry: in spite of the fact that the packaging does not close, the tool is not fluid and will live to your landing. The mask itself is unconditionally good: moisturizes and "fills" the skin for a modest five minutes, after which it is enough to remove the excess with a cotton pad.
Hydrogel Sally's Box Delight Panthenol Hydrogel Mask Mask
398 rub.
The brand's pretty drawn mascot, the curly girl Sally, does not irritate even those who prefer strictly packaged products. A pretty Korean brand makes several lines of quality masks of different cost. Hydrogel is best for traveling: besides the fact that the hydrogel is transparent and invisible on the face, it also does not absorb moisture from the skin, as tissue masks do when it dries. The panthenol mask will soothe and moisturize reactive dehydrated skin.
Patches for eyes Thalgo Hyaluronic Eye Patch Masks
3540 rub.
Perhaps the main success of the French "sea" brand. These are ideal patches: they moisturize, smooth and even slightly brighten the area under the eyes. If after each flight the Sahara Desert opens up in this area, this is the best option. Translucent patches are completely invisible on the face and will not frighten even the most impressionable fellow travelers.
When it's hot
Warm weather provokes the active work of the sebaceous glands - this is perfectly normal, but it is better to strengthen the cleansing during this period. Overdoing with him, however, is not worth it: there is a chance to get dehydrated skin. "Close" active cleansers are best light, not overloading moisturizing masks and creams.
Peeling Patyka Double Action Smoothing Scrub
3500 rub.
The creamy peeling of the intelligent French brand Patyka successfully combines the complex of ANA-acids with small scrubbing particles. The microgranules of the jojoba wax play the role of abrasives - they are rather soft in themselves, therefore they do not scratch the face and are pleasant at hand. To maintain the tool is enough for a couple of minutes - and then wash it off with soft massage movements.
Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque
from 1440 rub.
Kiehl's illustrious bestseller is a fierce and beautiful mask from the Rare Earth line, designed for oily skin. It can dry the dehydrated skin (do not allow the clay to dry with a crust on the face - spray the mask with thermal water), but it works with a bang - the pores immediately look narrower and cleaner.
Hydrating mask H2O + Beauty Oasis Moisture Lock Mask
2549 rub.
The lightest mask-gel - the brand suggests to leave it on the face if desired. You can wash it off, but if you apply a thin layer of the product, especially after a powerful cleansing, it is likely to be absorbed into the skin without leaving the slightest greasiness. When applied, it cools a little (what is needed in the heat) and may even pinch the skin after active cleansing, but this sensation passes quickly.
Leaf Mask I'm Sorry For My Skin Jelly Mask Pore Care
335 rub.
The masks I'm Sorry For My Skin have distinguished themselves with a non-glossy concept: they are means for ordinary people who eat sweets, drink and read facebook until late at night, and not for girls in the Goop style who feed on the energy of the earth and do preventive colonoscopy. At this, the advantages of masks are not exhausted - they are very high-quality, and there is so much jelly serum on the canvas that is enough not only for the face, but also for the neck with the neckline.
When it's cold
In many regions of Russia now it is difficult to believe, looking out the window, but winter will come soon, and with it central heating, temperature drops and increased fragility of the vessels. At this time of year, choose the most gentle, but high-quality cleansing, powerful moisturizing and nourishing agents - they will be even more effective if used several times in a row, from the easiest to the densest.
Peeling Grown Alchemist Enzyme Exfoliant Papain & Amino Complex
2900 rub.
Unheard of: a peeling that can be applied even to the skin around the eyes. The mask works at the expense of enzymes - this is the mildest method of exfoliation - and is an absolutely transparent gel. At first, it does not feel on the face at all, but by the end of the exposure time a slight sensation of heat may appear - however, the remedy does not provoke redness.
Clarins SOS Hydra Hydrating Mask
3500 rub.
Clarins, as part of the global processing of care lines, removed the ideal HydraQuench mask from production (the series itself turned into a Hydra-Essentiel). Now for her - SOS Hydra, whose name sounds like the call sign from Marvel movies. The new version has become more dense and heavy, has acquired a blue color and has become worse absorbed into the skin. And although the magic that HydraQuench was creating, is beyond the control of this new tool, it is still a very good moisturizing mask.
Nourishing mask Bobbi Brown Skin Nourish
3600 rub.
The brand, renowned for natural makeup and a strict approach to it, makes a very decent care, to which the brand paid special attention last year. In particular, BB released three masks. Nutritional success: it is creamy, pleasantly “envelops” the skin, but not fat and not heavy. To sustain enough from two to five minutes, then you can blot the remnants of a napkin.
Mimiang Rose Scull Mineral Mask
285 rub.
Another glorious brand from Korea, which only in July entered our market. The range of the brand is small, but all that is needed is available: four lines, each with several masks, including exotic ingredients. Mimiang, like many Koreans, rely on the grace and means in which the cutest selfies are obtained - so the mask chosen by us not only soothes and moisturizes the skin, but is also painted under the skull to please the home.
When to shine
Everyone has situations in which the skin wants to instantly give the most ceremonial look. In such a case there is a whole arsenal of tools - including those that will become an important part of everyday care, especially if used in synergy. In the end, you want to look cool not only at the ball, but for no reason at all.
Valmont Clarifying Pack
13 355 rub.
A sky-high mask in a silver canister justifies its price with two things: first, it is very economical (quite a thin layer for one application, so enough for a year), and secondly, works wonders. The combination of niacinamide and glycolic acid smoothes, peels and smoothes the skin without the slightest discomfort for its owner.
Clay Retinol Purifying Charcoal Mask Mask
1765 rub.
The brand Retinol justifies its proud name and puts retinol even in a mask with clay - however, he performs a rather decorative effect here due to the small concentration and the fact that retinol must be used for a long time to get a result. However, the formula is well balanced, even if you close your eyes to the ghostly presence of vitamin A: there are two types of clay and many softening components, so despite the serious cleansing effect, the mask does not dry out on the face and is skin-friendly.
Shine Mask Too Cool For School Egg Mousse Pack
1349 rub. in the kit
Difficult passenger: many take this mask-foam as a means for washing, and as for the direction of its action, the testimony of Western and our distributors diverges. In general, all agree that the mask tightens the pores, moisturizing the skin and making the tone more uniform. A miracle does not occur from it, but in an integrated approach, it is quite good: the skin is slightly lightened and even visually tightened. In Russia, sold in a set - along with a cleansing foam.
Leaf mask Dr. Jart + Wrinkless Solution
630 rub.
This diamond is already a great series of hydrogel masks Dermask. Wrinkless Solution does what many only promise: it really visually tightens the skin and makes the oval of the face clearer, even if the effect lasts only for a while, not the whole life. This is a comfortable hydrogel mask that can be held for forty minutes, or even more: the longer you hold, the brighter the result.
Patches for eyes Lancôme Advanced Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl
4900 rub.
A couple of years ago, Lancôme turned their French eyes towards Korea - they released a pair of night masks, a sheet in the Advanced Génifique line, and now patches. They are impressive in size: one patch will close not only the area under the eyes, but also the cheekbones, and maybe even the temples. The composition of caffeine, traditionally well coping with edema, and vitamin E. The main thing that I want to put the brand in appearance - the number of patches in the box: there are only six pairs.
When was a hard day
The best type of personal care is when its need is dictated by taking care of itself, and not the demands of society. Soothing and relaxing procedures should start with a thorough cleansing - but as gentle and pleasant as possible - and continue with non-stress remedies.
Peeling Givenchy Peel Me Perfectly
2800 rub.
Givenchy has very high quality, and in some places even an outstanding series of caring means (in particular, there is a brilliant night mask in the Hydra Sparkling line). Peel Me Perfectly is a triple scrub: it has small and delicate abrasive particles, glycolic acid and non-dry clay. If you want a deeper cleansing, use a clay mask after peeling, if the skin is fragile - you can skip the next step.
Nuxe Clarifying Cream-Mask
2015 rub.
A pretty brand with a bias in naturalness made one of the most gentle cleansing masks: it is mixed on clay and rose water, and the rose here feels much more than clay. It works very gently, the skin slightly lightens and smoothes; oily skin in the heat of it will not be enough, but for dry - a great choice.
Sheet Garnier Mask "Moisturizing + Antistress"
179 rub.
Two years ago, Garnier launched its own line of fabric masks - and became almost the first in the European mass market to do it (masks are made, however, in China). Means definitely succeeded: the masks generous gel impregnation and a pleasant moisturizing effect. Specifically, this option - with lavender extract: of course, the cosmetic can not relieve the stress, but it is quite able to help to relax.
MegRhythm Steam Eye Mask
160 rub.
Cute and entertaining thing: a mask that looks like a respirator begins to heat up immediately after opening. It should be fixed behind the ears and ten minutes to lie down with eyes closed: due to the steam, the skin is moistened, and the heat gives a relaxing effect. There are no odor, but there are scents of lavender and chamomile.
When there is little money
Not everyone and not always willing to spend on cosmetics five-digit amount - but this is not a reason to abandon the quality and thoughtful self-care. In search of decent budgetary funds, it is best to go to the Koreans: even with a domestic mark-up, their care is worth enough money.
Holika Holika Smoothie Peeling Mist
710 rub.
Acid mist in the spray of Korean giants Holika Holika - one of the first Korean brands, which is seriously loved in Russia. Mist is equipped with a spray, but most conveniently, in order not to get into the eyes, spray the product first in the palm and then apply it on the face. He gently rolls and peels off his face to the state of a porcelain saucer.
Clay sheet mask "L'Etoile Selection" Skin Needs with pink clay
289 rub.
Skin Needs is one of the caring series of the giant L'Etoile own label of stores: it includes leaf masks that the brand manufactures in Korea. “L'Etoile” is able to follow the trends and quickly releases new products that answer them: first dry alginate masks came out, then gold and silver masks like The Oozoo, and now clay ones on a hydrogel basis, like I'm Sorry For My Skin . The convenience of such a mask is that it is much easier to wash it off than ordinary clay one, but it works no worse.
Dermal Moisturizing Sheet Mask
79 rub.
A decent Korean brand has many masks. They are not so much different from each other, but they do everything that is stated: the skin becomes softer, smoother, mimic wrinkles are smoothed out (especially if the face is properly cleaned). Algae and collagen version is one of the most versatile and suitable for any skin.
When the night was too fun
It doesn't matter what you did the whole previous evening - they danced on the table or indulged in passion. It is important that the skin after many entertainments in the morning does not look like the best: dim, lethargic and dissatisfied with its mistress. Here will help gentle, but active cleansing, tonics and patches for the eyes, which on the eve saw everything.
Cremorlab Oxygenic Peeling Mask 02
4500 rub.
Heavy artillery of the niche Korean brand: here and a cool form factor (pump, which you need to press), and a good texture (oxygen mask foams on the face), and an excellent composition (complex acids, balanced moisturizing components). It perfectly cleans, smoothes inflammation, reduces pores and turns dull complexion into lively.
Toning mask spray Erborian Spray-to-Mask
3190 rub.
Another Korean development that has come down to us is a mask in a spray: the pshik-pshik on the face, stiffens with a gel film, after ten minutes you wash it off. The Korean-French brand is traditionally well-received masks and products with ginseng, and the mask-spray combined all the best at once - so she moisturizes coolly, and evens out skin tone.
Листовая маска Art of Organic Shop Pore Minimalist
119 rub.
Противоречивый концерн "Первое решение" недавно запустил собственную линейку листовых масок Art of Organic Shop - все производятся в Корее и имеют одинаковую стоимость в 119 рублей. Несмотря на экстракт гамамелиса в составе и присутствующий мягкий поросуживающий эффект, маска никакого дискомфорта сухой коже не доставляет - наоборот, увлажняет.
Патчи для глаз Shiseido Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask
5860 руб.
Один из долгоиграющих бестселлеров японской марки: Shiseido выпускали свои патчи задолго до того, как это стало мейнстримом. As part of the notorious retinol (according to the brand, introduced by a special technology, which makes it work immediately), as well as hyaluronic acid and ginseng - due to this cocktail patches smooth out wrinkles in the entire desired area and reduce swelling, and also soften nasolabial folds, if you put the "petals" around the mouth. There are twelve pairs in a box - a great bounty in modern times.
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