Our Favourite Facial Masks for Dry Skin, Acne & More

Posted by Alexandra C. | Thursday August 8, 2013

I adore face masks and have no shame when it comes to wearing them. I've even gone out in public with a face mask. Brave?

Masks are an essential part of my skin care routine. I notice a huge difference in tone and texture, and for someone with acne prone skin a clay mask is must-have. Blemish management aside, masks also give my skin a glowy boost before a big date or event.

I've tried quite a few, as you might guess, and here's what I've learned.

For Breakouts: If you need a mask to target spots and breakouts, look for betonite or kaolin clay-based products.

1. Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Cleanser Mask (C$13.59)

2. Vichy Normaderm 3 in 1 Cleaner + Scrub + Mask (US$20.00)

3. Garnier Pure 3 in 1 Cleanse + Scrub + Mask (C$11.59)

4. Lush Cupcake Mask (C$6.95)

5. Lush Mask of Magnaminty (C$24.95)

For Hydration: Moisturized skin looks younger and refreshed. When your skin needs extra love, reach for one of these.

1. Clarins HydraQuench Cream-Mask (C$36.00)

2. Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Treatment Mask (C$29.29)

3. No 7 Beautiful Skin Hydration Mask (C$25.00)

4. Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask To Quench Skin's Thirst (C$28.00)

To Brighten: Skin looking a little dull?

1. Boscia Luminizing Black Mask (C$41.00)

2. Nars Aqua Gel Mask Luminous Mask (C$45.00)

3. Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask (C$65.00)

4. StriVectin-SH Dermal Infusion Mask (C$75.00)

5. Glam Glow Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask (C$69.00)

DIY Options: We talk a lot about DIY beauty over at CA, and we love masks you can concoct with common kitchen ingredients. Here are four of my favourites.

(clockwise from top left) Warming Oat & Honey Mask

Cocoa Coffee Mask

Aspirin Mask for Spot Treating

Apple Cider and Pumpkin Mask

Do you have any favourite masks?

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10 Comments

	on March 14, 2015 mimi8801 15,057 said: Now I need to try the lush cupcake mask. I love face masks
	on August 12, 2013 layalxo 2,573 said: I like the Vichy 3 in 1 as well as the Neutrogena blackhead eliminator.
	on August 12, 2013 jmca 9,275 said: I've made the cocoa coffee mask and enjoy it
	on August 12, 2013 haron 12,289 said: I think I will give Lush cupcake mask a try.
	on August 10, 2013 xhiao1994 9,888 said: will probably try the vichy one, cause the vichy sunscreen works well for me...
	on August 09, 2013 lovelydays 3,649 said: I'm curious to see how a brightening mask would work on my skin. I'd like to try one!
	on August 09, 2013 midnightsun2288 6,053 said: I might have to try one of the moisturizing masks. Also I have been wanting to try a Lush mask, mainly because they look cool haha.
	on August 08, 2013 fredamans 12,209 said: Have to try the Neutrogena Blackhead wash.
	on August 08, 2013 LissaG 6,010 said: All the DIY's look great!
	on August 08, 2013 gl0ss 6,194 said: The Rodial Glamoxy Snake Mask & Dragons Blood Hyaluronic Mask are hands down my favorite masks- a close second would have to be the pur minerals clay mask