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10 face masks for every skin concern

Pamper your complexion with these treatments

By Iantha Yu

Beauty Crew Beauty Editor / August 16 2016

Just like cleansing and moisturising, applying a mask should be a vital component of your skin care routine, at least once a week after exfoliating. “They can give your skin an overall boost, whether it’s brightening up dull skin or plumping up dehydrated skin with moisture, a mask will do the trick,” says facialist Tilly Barnett. We don’t have to be told twice… here’s our roundup of the best ones to fix your top skin concerns.

If you’ve got: combination skin

Try: The Body Shop British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask, which is blended with rose essence to soothe skin and rosehip oil to quench and tone the face.

If you’ve got: large pores

Try: Bliss Steep Clean Pore Purifying Mask, it has salicylic acid to chemically exfoliate the skin’s top layers, and zinc gluconate to regulate oil levels.

If you’ve got: pigmentation

Try: SK-II Whitening Source Derm Revival Mask, they’re cloth masks soaked with SK-II’s signature Pitera formula, plus vitamin C and niacinamide to really dial up the radiance on your face.

If you’ve got: dry skin

Try: Clinique Moisture Surge Melting Mask Balm, which can target dry patches, and comes in a travel-friendly pot that won’t spill in your bag.

If you’ve got: skin that lacks elasticity

Try: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Sleep Mask, an intensive treatment that can be left overnight and incorporates marine extracts, sunflower seed oil and caviar extracts to improve skin’s texture and firmness.

If you’ve got: blemish-prone skin

Try: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Clarifying Sulfur Mask, which targets acne-causing bacteria and soaks up excess oils.

If you’ve got: dull skin

Try: Elizabeth Arden Pro Replenishing Masque, which is loaded with lactic acid and essential vitamins A, C, E & Pro-A to refine the surface and leave the complexion looking fresh.

If you’ve got: normal skin

Try: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Masks, they’re cloth sheets soaked in hyaluronic acid to up the moisture levels in skin.

If you’ve got: sensitive skin

Try: Avene Antirougeurs Calm Soothing Mask, it helps address redness and is super gentle to use, especially on irritated surfaces.

If you’ve got: oily skin

Try: Dermalogica Skin Refining Masque, which contains a mix of antioxidant-rich green tea and anti-inflammatory tea tree to clear oilier complexions.

Iantha Yu

Iantha is BEAUTYcrew's Beauty Editor, and has been part of the team since the site launched in 2016. Besides pinky-nude nail polish and wispy false lashes, she has a healthy obsession with face masks and skin care ingredients. Her previous work can be found in Virgin Australia Voyeur, Women's Health, and SHOP Til You Drop.