Sheet Masks 101: How To Choose The Right One For Your Skin

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You’ve got your basic skincare routine down pat—cleanse, tone, and moisturize. Repeat during morning and night. It’s become almost instinct to perform these key steps, especially for those who swear by a religious skincare regimen. God forbid you forget one crucial step! Let’s be real here, though—sometimes it gets a bit boring (just like anything else we do daily). 

While we’re all aware of the importance of regularly slathering your skin with moisturizer and SPF, it’s only natural to look for something that can potentially spice up your tried-and-tested regimens. Something to shake things up, albeit even for a moment. Cue face sheet masks, a foolproof way to experience promising skincare results instantly and feel pampered, too. 


What are sheet masks?

Sheet masks are a single-type use of face mask that are infused and loaded with several beauty benefits. They can potentially clear, moisturize, brighten, or refresh skin after every use. They also provide some extra TLC to skin that’s in need of more than what you can get from your standard skincare routine.

This trend came all the way from South Korea where elaborate skincare regimens are ubiquitous. Serum-soaked, emulsified with ingredients, or made primarily of water essence, sheet masks have feel-good and glow-inducing effects, so it’s easy to see why these “beauty cloths” are becoming staples in vanities the world over. Plus, there’s one for quite literally every skin type or concern. 

For skincare buffs, you can easily head on over to The Face Shop for your sheet mask stash. Whether you’re looking to brighten dull skin, keep your skin supple, hydrate your face, or smoothen your skin texture, The Face Shop has a line of “Real Nature” masks that’ll suit your fancy. 


Our picks

For oily skin. We recommend mung bean for purifying pores and smoothening skin texture. Tea tree is also a contender, as it’s known to reduce sebum production.


For dry skin. Our hero picks are cucumber and shea butter—both hydrating and a potential game-changer to those with parched skin (lacking moisture and elasticity) and dry skin (lacking oil). 


For dull skin. You can regain your radiant glow by using bamboo, blueberry, and rice variants. The ingredients work to soften and brighten skin. 


For post-sun. A mask containing aloe extract is the best option here, as it carries soothing properties and offers hydration to sunburnt skin. Pro-tip: Pop your mask in the fridge before use for that extra cooling effect! 


The beauty benefits

Apart from the universal skin-enhancing payoff that one can get from sheet masks, are there other benefits from using them and integrating them into one’s routine?

Well, yes. A quick roundup of benefits:


Ingredient absorption. A sheet mask’s thinner consistency allows for potent ingredients to be easily absorbed by the skin. The Face Shop’s Real Nature water-type essence masks are also upgraded with a continuous hydration factor, thanks to hydrating agents like shea butter infused in each mask. The result? Your skin will feel moisturized for up to two (2) hours. Meanwhile, their emulsion-type essence masks contain 7% oil, leaving an oil barrier on the skin for that ideal moisturizing effect. 


Soothing. A sheet mask can nourish and soothe your skin post-treatment or post-peel routine. Since these dermatological treatments can be drying and also inflame the skin, laying on a sheet mask on your face for 20 minutes can help rev up the skin’s hydration levels and calm redness. 


Fuss-free. There’s no downtime or fancy tools needed for a sheet mask day. After you’re done, you just toss your used mask in the trash and bask in the skin goodness it leaves behind. Plus, each one is designed to fit anyone’s facial structure—so it’s universally beneficial. 


Indulge

If you’re looking to make your skincare top shelf a mask haven, you’re in luck. The Face Shop is currently having a BUY 5, GET 5 promo on their Real Nature mask sheet collection at SM Lanang Premier. 

Until June 30, you can get your choice of 5 assorted sheet masks plus another 5 for only P375 from P750. That’s 50% off!

So spice up your skincare routine for a once-in-a-while indulgence or a comforting at-home spa treatment because there’s no denying the many benefits of this no-nonsense beauty add-on.