ten-minute masking session and on the weeks
when my skin is feeling particularly problem-
atic, it’s not unusual for me to employ two or
three different formulas to tackle issues such
as redness, dehydration and blemishes.
I pride myself on my selection of face masks
and will happily show off my collection to
anyone who comes over, often waving them
off a few hours later clutching a couple of new
ones to take home and try for themselves. If
you are new to masking, there is a whole world
of formulas to explore. To combat blocked
pores and shine, you can’t beat a clay-based
formula like the Leegeehaam Grow Matcha Clay
Pack. Infused with Matcha and Kaolin clay,
this mask cools angry skin and absorbs excess
oils to leave the skin looking balanced and
fresh. On dull skin days, I reach for something
acid-based. The Cosmedix Pure Enzymes Cranberry
Exfoliating Mask is intense but totally worth
it for the results. This red gel tingles on the
skin, thanks to a blend of Lactic Acid and
Cranberry Enzymes, and will make your skin
look unnervingly pink once rinsed away, but
give it a few moments and everything calms
down to reveal a radiant, smooth complexion.
A hydrating face mask is also an essential and
one of my favourite ways to moisturise my skin
is with a sheet mask. Essentials include the
Medik8 Ultimate Recovery Bio-Cellulose Mask
and the Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Sheet
Mask, both of which do a great job at mini-
mising redness too.
If you don’t like the mess applying and remov-
ing a face mask can cause, face gels could be the
answer. Designed for the under-eyes and lips
– and expertly shaped to fit the smaller contours
of the face – these targeted masks deliver hydrat-
ing and anti-aging benefits to the areas you care
about most, plus they are much cleaner and
quicker to use. Simply pop them on while you
catch up on the latest Netflix series. Skyn
ICELAND, SENSAI and Intraceuticals have
some great options that work wonders on all
skin types and they can even be used alongside
the more traditional masks in your collection
if you fancy giving multi-masking a try. Who
knew skin care could be so much fun?
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