As Mandy and I both mentioned in our skin routine articles (see mine over here and Mandy's over here), we're big believers in skin treatments. By that we mean facial scrubs and peels and masks of all kinds. Personally, I credit masks with helping reduce my acne and I know Mandy swears by her masks to get that glowing and hydrated skin we all crave. 

While there are a ton of products out there, we thought we'd round up some of our favourites. Whether you're looking for a deep clean, a moisturizing refresher or to exfoiliate, we've got you covered. 

Refresh & Moisturize: These products are all designed to give your skin an burst of hydration or to replenish and brighten your skin. I'm especially a big fan of these masks in the winter when my skin tends to be dull and dry. Most of these masks are also excellent for mature skin. 
 

1. Sephora Instant Moisture Mask (C$18.00)
2. StriVectin-SH Dermal Infusion Mask (US$69.00)
3. Radial Dragon's Blood Hyaluronic Mask (C$45.00)  
4. Clarins Super Restorative Replenishing Comfort Mask (US$52.00) 
5. Korres Wild Rose & Vitamin C Advance Brightening Sleeping Facial (C$62.50) 

Deep Cleansing: These products focus on getting rid of dirt, reducing oil and helping to clear away acne. For the most part, when going for a deep cleansing mask, look for products with clay or mud components. These can be drying though, so be sure to follow up with a moisturizer. 


1. Mary Kay Botanical Effects Mask (US$14.00) 
2. Glam Glow Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask (C$78.00)
3. Dior Capture Totale One Essential Ultra-Detox Treatment Mask (C$100.00)
4. Omorovicza Deep Cleansing Mask (US$113.00)
5. Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask (C$26.00)

Chemical Exfoliants: These are peels or exfoliating products that help to clean and brush away dead skin cells, revealing fresh and soft skin. These are stronger and therefore, shouldn't be done daily but weekly or bi-weekly are excellent.  


1. Dr. Brandt Laser A-Peel System (C$75.00) 
2. Philosophy The Microdelivery Triple Acid Brightening Peel (US$68.00) 
3. Dermalogica Gentle Cream Exfoliant (US$37.00)
4. Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment (C$25.00-C$175.00) 
5. Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask (US$55.00)


Physical Exfoliants: This refers to scrubs with beads or granules to rub away dirt and produce smooth skin. A cult fave is the microdelivery peel but physical exfoliants don't to be expensive. St. Ives makes an inexpensive scrub that can be used daily on non-sensitive skin and you can even DIY your own. 


1. St. Ives Apricot Scrub (C$5.49)
2. Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula (US$18.50) 
3. Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Dermabrasion (US$26.99) 
4. Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser (UK$14.25) 
5. Philosophy Microdelivery Peel (US$68.00)