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Now that the summer has well and truly arrived, we are sure you will be jetting off to paradise soon enough. Here, we run down the top face masks that will get your skin looking it’s best and banish those holiday blues.
Lush Just To Clarify Jelly Face Mask – £7.25 from Lush stores and lush.co.uk
This new wibbly wobbly offering aims to clear the skin using papaya, grapefruit and bergamot to brighten, cleanse and uplift the skin. Orange juice is added for a morning pick me up and bamboo stem will exfoliate. While this was a bit strange to use at first, I could feel this working instantly and the scrub not only made by face feel smooth, but also my hands. It smells like a fruity drink, and will complement the countless holiday cocktails. Your skin will be loving it too as my skin looked clearer, brighter and a heck of a lot smoother!
Vitage Vitamin C Radiance Mask – £22 from vitage.co.uk
For skin needing a pick me up, this face mask is ideal. Full of Vitamin C your skin will be feeling revived and renewed in no time. Vitamin A, E and Panthenol are also added to boost cell renewal with kaolin acting as a vacuum to deeply cleanse the skin and get you holiday ready in no time. Just pop on for 10-15 minutes and your skin will have a new lease of life.
Espa Skin Radiance Mask – £40 from espaskincare.com
For those wanting to be a glowing queen – let’s face it, who doesn’t – this creation from Espa gets to work instantly for those wanting to rejuvenate and revitalise tired skin. Pumpkin Enzymes are added which will help to exfoliate for those wanting a complete refresh with bearberry and liquorice helping to even out skin tone. Perfect.
Wundertox Cleansing Detox Mask – £19.95 from wunder2.co.uk
For those wanting to cleanse and moisturise the skin in one hit, the Wundertox Cleansing Detox Mask will leave your skin full of energy, with plenty of moisture just in case your skin has been left parched from the sun. Apply to the skin, rinsing off when foam starts to form for refreshed skin that will cannot stop touching all day!
Bulldog Skincare For Men’s Oil Contol Facemask – £6.00 from Boots and bulldogskincare.com Specially formulated for men’s skin, this facemask from Bulldog will soothe the skin as well as help to control those with oilier skin. Witch hazel, willow bark and juniper will help with this, so you can be sunning it up fresh faced and puppy-eyed soon enough. Bulldog also don’t test on animals, so everything is a winner with this one.
Skin Republic Brightening Vitamin C Face Mask Sheet – £4.90 from justmylook.co.uk
Sheet masks seem to be everywhere at the minute with the Skin Republic Brightening Vitamin C Face Mask being one of the top picks. For those wanting something quick to do before dashing to the airport, put the sheet mask on for 15-20 minutes letting the Vitamin C, E and coffee bean extract get to work helping with age spots and brightening the skin. Ideal for older skin, or those wanting to start early, wrinkles and fine lines appear visibly reduced.
Institut Esthederm Omoclean Lightening Buffing Mask – £31 from esthederm.com
For those wanting a decadent facemask that will exfoliate the skin without irritating, this face mask is ideal. There is no need for any beads or grain as the enzymic ingredients get to work evening out the skin tone and brightening even the dullest of skin. I applied this and left it for around 5-10 minutes before rinsing it off. At first my skin didn’t feel any different but once I had dried off I simply couldn’t stop touching my face. My skin felt tauter and softer, and my complexion was noticeable different. This may become a staple in my routine.
Sukin Detoxifying Clay Mask – £11.95 from Holland and Barret
When I first opened this facemask I instantly thought of liquorice or aniseed. Personally, I love it, and couldn’t wait to try this one. The kale and parsley add a slightly green element to the fragrance which also helps to cleanse and promote a healthy complexion. Kaolin is also the top ingredient so it will suck up any nasties and toxins, for a deep cleanse that will leave you squeaky clean.
Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Face Mask – £19.99 from burtsbees.co.uk
Burt’s Bees is a well-loved company that is known for doing exactly what it does on the tin. This face mask is no different full of clary sage to soothe and hydrate the skin. My skin also felt firmer after I used this and, as someone who wants their young skin for as long as possible, I was happy. One thing that sets this apart from other clay masks I have tried is that you had to take off the mask with a tissue and then rub in the excess product like a sheet mask. This felt lovely, and I felt like I didn’t even have to moisturise. Win win.
Mary Kay Clear Proof Deep Cleansing Charcoal Mask – £18 from marykay.co.uk
Charcoal masks are everywhere now and don’t seem to be leaving anytime soon. Known for being absorbent and detoxifying, this Mary Kay mask is ideal for those wanting to de clog pores leaving the skin radiant and looking fresh. Kaolin and bentonite are added to the mask helping to increase the mask’s absorbency for squeaky clean skin.
Espa Essential Cleansing Mask – £31 from espaskincare.com
Rose and marshmallow makes this facemask ideal for those wanting a succulent soothing mask yet will cleanse thanks to the rose geranium and kaolin clay. Impurities will be no more and grease balls rejoice as your excess oil will be under control once more. Having previously tried this, this one smells incredible and it left my skin feeling taut and clean. What more can you ask for?
Institut Esthederm Omoclean Intensive Hyaluronic Mask – £31 from esthederm.com
With high levels of Hyaluronic, your skin will instantly feel moisturised and cleansed for skin needing some much-needed attention. Perfect for older skin you will looking as young as you feel as you race to the swimming pool of your swanky hotel in paradise. What could be better?
Organic Nation Detoxifying Clay Whip – RRP £25 from organicnation.co.uk
This mask is an interesting mix of Kakadu plum and sea kelp which while nourish the skin as well as boosting detoxification. A clay formula, expect this mask to whip up a treat as you apply It for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off. Instantly refreshing and a great pick me up before or after an amazing holiday. Would definitely recommend.
Una Brennan Super Facialist Pore Purifying Clay Mask – RRP £9.99 from Boots
If you are prone to blemishes, this choice will help give your holiday skin a glow due to salicylic acid enriching the skin with vitamins A, D and E along with honey to soothe and soften. This unisex mask is great for everyone, being perfect for use after holiday to retain that summer glow.
Natura Bisse Diamond White Glowing Mask – RRP £63.50 from Harrods
For a decadent experience and to really treat yourself this Natura Bisse mask is ideal. The pomegranate extract will help with any pigmentation issues while the other ingredients will plump and brighten the skin making it the perfect choice for older skin or if you have been out into the skin too long. The creamy texture helps to soothe and soften the skin, brilliant for soothing sensitive skin. Head down to Harrods for this extravagant fancy.
Strictly Professional Face Mask for Combination Skin – RRP £4.50 from justmylook.co.uk
Purple ginseng and white tea help to balance out any impurities and will control oil for ideal for those with combination skill. Reducing inflammation and cleansing the pores, ginseng is a wonderful ingredient that does exactly what it says on the tin. Kaolin will help the gorgeous ingredients sink into the skin just taking ten minutes for transformed skin, perfect for going on holiday with.
