With an open mind and a little patience, the best sheet masks can offer a shortcut to a wide range of skin-care concerns—breakouts, dryness, combination skin, dullness, fine lines, dark spots, and more. Soaked in everything from exfoliating actives to moisture-boosting ceramides, these saturated treatments offer an express solution for clearer, bouncier skin. Effortlessly portable, too—ahead, discover Vogue’s edit of the best sheet masks on the market. Peel and glow!
Vogue’s Favorite Sheet Masks
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Best Overall: 111Skin Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask Set
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111Skin
Rose Gold Brightening 5-Piece Facial Treatment Mask Set
- Why We Love It: 111Skin’s Rose Gold Brightening mask has saved my life on numerous occasions. And while this may sound like hyperbole, its true. Red-eye flights where I needed to land looking meeting ready; late night party to an early morning call time; post-treatment irritation—no matter the skin concern, this somehow provides a solution and delivers better-looking and feeling skin in just a 20-minute treatment. And considering co-founder Dr. Yannis Alexandrides’s background as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, it’s no surprise one of his bestsellers works as a sort of skincare magic trick.
- Key Ingredients: Rose extract, colloidal gold, pomegranate seed cell culture, peptides, glycerin, allantoin, silk amino acid, hydrolyzed collagen
- Mask Type: Hydrogel
- Best For: Brightening, hydration, soothing irritation
- Size: 5 masks
Best with Collagen: BioDance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
- Why We Love It: A TikTok sensation for a reason, after overnight use, Vogue’s senior beauty shopping writer finds this K-beauty pick “improves skin’s elasticity and reduces pore size via a blend of low-molecular weight collagen peptide, galactomyces ferment filtrate, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid.” Plus, she notes that it adheres to skin well. For best results, make sure not to remove this sheet mask until it becomes transparent.
- Key Ingredients: Low-molecular weight collagen peptide, galactomyces, oligo hyaluronic acid, niacinamide
- Mask Type: Biocellulose
- Best For: Hydration, firming, minimizing pores
- Size: 4 masks per package
Best Post-Treatment: SkinCeuticals Biocellulose Restorative Sheet Mask
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SkinCeuticals
Biocellulose Restorative Sheet Mask
- Why We Love It: A sensitive skincare routine can never stray too far from simple, no-fuss products, for fear of inciting further irritation. Enter SkinCeuticals sheet mask, featuring one of the simplist formulations you can get—a fine network of absorbent biofibers is impregnated with water to instantly cool and alleviate discomfort. That said, it’s excellent for use post-in-office treatment (say, laser procedures or chemical peels), which leaves skin feeling hot.
- Key Ingredients: Impregnated Biocellulose Fibers
- Mask Type: Biocellulose
- Best For: Post-treatment, sensitive skin
- Size: 6 masks
Best Korean Sheet Mask: CosRx Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask
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CosRx
Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask
- Why We Love It: There are plenty of incredible Korean skincare brands and face masks, but CosRx is one of the most acclaimed. Powered by the buzzy ingredient snail mucin (35,000 ppm to be exact), this promises to “to hydrate, repair and heal the skin” as dermatologist Dr. Y. Claire Chang previously told Vogue. Plus, it’s made from a skin-hugging cellulose that sits flesh on the face and reveals a dewy gleam once removed.
- Key Ingredients: Snail mucin, allantoin, hyaluronic acid, tea tree leaf oil
- Mask Type: Cellulose
- Best For: Hydration, skin barrier repair, brightening, glass skin
- Size: 10 masks
Best for Acne: Mediheal Tea Tree Essential Blemish Control Sheet Mask
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Mediheal
Tea Tree Essential Blemish Control Sheet Mask
- Why We Love It: The best sheet masks aren’t just for hydration—acne-prone skin types can benefit from certain formulations, too. Here, tea tree extract, water, and oil are paired with 4-Terpineol—soaked into a biodegradable bamboo-derived sheet to control oil and calm irritation. Plus, this is a go-to for Vogue’s beauty shopping writer whenever she feels a breakout incoming. “As you can imagine, the daily commute to work in New York in sweltering heat isn’t helping my acne. Recently, I’ve been reaching for this sheet mask as a weekly Sunday self care ritual that to help tackle my cystic acne spots,” says Ciarlo.
- Key Ingredients: Tea tree extract, tea tree leaf water, tea tree leaf oil, 4-Terpineol, glycerin, lactobacillus ferment, glutamic acid, allantoin
- Mask Type: Bamboo-derived
- Best For: Blemishes, acne-prone skin, oil-control
- Size: 5 masks
Best Overnight: Sungboon Editor Deep Collagen Overnight Mask
- Why We Love It: Beauty industry veteran and CEO and founder of Landing International Sarah Chung Park has a particular penchant for this mask. Meant to be worn for at least four hours, or better yet overnight, this jelly-like sheet mask is soaked in collagen, alongside nine types of peptides and a host of additional hydrators like glycerin and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid. The result? Skin looks bouncy and feels baby-soft. My only note is that it’s quite slippery to apply.
- Key Ingredients: 2,160,000 ppb of molecular collagen, glycerin, panthenol, ceramides, peptides, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
- Mask Type: Biocellulose
- Best For: Soothing irritated skin to plumping fine lines
- Size: 4 masks per package
Best Plumping: La Mer The Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask
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The Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask
- Why We Love It: Think of this as a supercharged version of La Mer’s coveted Treatment Lotion. Here, the brand drenches carefully spun, soft fibers in nearly a full ounce of precious liquid packed with nourishing agents like sea minerals, botanical extracts, peptides, and of course—Miracle Broth. Nutrient-rich, rejuvenating, and deeply hydrating, this has the ability to impart a dewy glow, plus skin that appears visibly bouncier after a single use. And if you’re like me, you’ll scoop out any remaining serum from the package before disposing. Every drop counts!
- Key Ingredients: Miracle Broth, algae extract, peptides
- Mask Type: Microfiber
- Best For: Hydration, plumping
- Size: 6 masks
Best for Enlarged Pores: SK-II Facial Treatment Mask
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- Why We Love It: If there’s one thing that has helped me retain a somewhat poreless complexion, it’s SK-II’s Pitera essence—named one of our favorite toners. Derived from the fermentation of rice used to make sake, Pitera (or galactomyces ferment filtrate) is the brand’s trademark, known for its ability to hydrate, soften, and smooth one’s complexion. That said, anyone looking for a potent, anti-aging treatment should consider incorporating this makeup artist-loved mask.
- Key Ingredients: SK-II’s Pitera (galactomyces ferment filtrate)
- Mask Type: N/A
- Best For: Brightening, smoothing skin texture, evening skin tone, plumping
- Size: 6 masks
Best Hydrating: Augustinus Bader The Hydrogel Face Mask
- Why We Love It: This hydrogel mask delivers a serious dose of hydration and radiance in just 20 minutes. Powered by Augustinus Bader’s proprietary TFC8 technology (a blend of amino acids, peptides, and vitamins), this mask helps support skin renewal while instantly soothing and plumping the complexion. It’s a perfect skin reset after travel, stress, or when your face just needs that extra glow.
- Key Ingredients: TFC8 (Trigger Factor Complex), Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract
- Mask Type: Hydrogel
- Best For: Hydrating, calming irritation, improving skin tone and texture, plumping
- Size: 4 masks per box
Best Drugstore: Neutrogena Hydro Boost 100% Hydrogel Mask
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Neutrogena
Hydro Boost 100% Hydrogel Mask
- Why We Love It: Dry skin doesn’t stand a chance against Neutrogena’s beloved mask. As goes for its entire Hydro Boost line, this is like a drink of water to the skin where hyaluronic acid quells dryness and locks in moisture following a 30-minute wear. Pick up a set at your local drugstore and store in your bag for use on the go.
- Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, hydrogenated castor oil
- Mask Type: Hydrogel
- Best For: Hydration
- Size: 12 masks
Best Variety Pack: Tonymoly Ready, Set, Glow! I’m Sheet Mask Set
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Ready, Set, Glow! I’m Sheet Mask
- Why We Love It: One of the reasons I’m a big sheet mask proponent is that it’s quite hard to use them incorrectly, making them excellent for skincare newbies or as a gift to a loved one. If you’re not sure which sheet masks will best suit you or your giftee, consider a mask set crafted to alleviate a wide range of concerns. Tonymoly’s is excellent and oft-raved about. This set features ten, 3-layer pulp sheet masks soaked in natural ingredients like green tea, honey, and lavender, to refresh dull skin.
- Key Ingredients: Avocado, green tea, charcoal, lavender, honey, aloe extract, lotus flower, peach, red wine, lemon (one per mask)
- Mask Type: Pulp
- Best For: All skin types, beginners
- Size: 10 masks
Everything You Need to Know
“A sheet mask is a pre-cut face-shaped fabric soaked in a nutrient-rich serum,” celebrity facialist Ian Michael Crumm tells Vogue. “It is designed to be placed on the face for a set amount of time, typically 15-20 minutes, to allow the skin to absorb the beneficial ingredients.”
Do sheet masks actually work?
Delivering a concentrated cocktail of skin-loving ingredients, sheet masks aid the absorption of moisture and actives for skin that’s immediately plumped and refreshed. It’s why they’re the skin prep weapon of choice for professional makeup artists, and you’ll find an assortment of them in the stash of many a Vogue beauty editor. More than just a relaxing self-care ritual, sheet masks promote deeper penetration of your skincare, and regular sheet masking confers long-term benefits for your skin. The key here, as with all skin treatments, is a targeted, consistent approach. You’ll gain a temporary glow-up with single use, but for the best results (think clearer, smoother and brighter skin) make them regular additions to your routine.
What are the benefits of sheet masks?
According to dermatologist Dr. Carolyn Stull, sheet masks are best for single-use treatments. “Many are formulated to infuse hydration-boosting ingredients, reduce puffiness, and improve skin texture and tone.”
What to Look for in a Sheet Mask
- Ingredients: Murphy-Rose instructs to “look for a mask with quality ingredients tailored to your skin concerns and skin type.” For example, someone seeking hydration should use a sheet mask with hyaluronic acid or glycerin, which she says attracts moisture and plumps the skin. “If acne-prone, choose masks that are non-comedogenic and oil-free, and be careful not to irritate skin with hydroxy acids,” she instructs. “For post-procedure, look for calming and moisturizing ingredients like cica and green tea.” Or, if the skin looks a little dull, look for masks with vitamin C and niacinamide.
- Material: “The material can affect how well the mask adheres to the skin and how effectively it delivers the serum,” Crumm explains. Hydrogel and biocellulose masks are the most popular, cited positively by Murphy-Rose and Crumm, who tells Vogue that the former “provides a cooling effect and excellent adherence, allowing for better absorption of the serum,” whereas biocellulose is “effective in delivering active ingredients deeply into the skin.” Other types of sheet masks include cotton, which Crumm calls “comfortable and breathable but can dry out quickly,” while microfiber masks are “soft and adhere well to the skin.”
- Fragrance: Murphy-Rose tends to recommend the use of fragrance-free, hypoallergenic ingredients that will be less likely to cause unwanted effects—particularly those with sensitive, irritable skin.
- Fit: How a mask fits on your face certainly factors into its efficacy. “A good fit ensures better contact with the skin and better absorption of ingredients,” says Crumm.
Which ingredient sheet mask is best?
With a seemingly infinite variety of sheet masks available, it can be hard to decide on the best one for you. There is no one mask-fits-all answer – rather, the best ingredients for a sheet mask depend on the skin concern you want to address. To smooth lines, restore lost volume, and boost skin elasticity, look for firming masks powered by collagen and peptides. Tackling acne and inflammation? Choose purifying masks that refine pores with exfoliating AHAs, or calm angry skin with soothing ingredients like chamomile and allantoin. Parched skin does well with hyaluronic-heavy formulations, and if you have the good fortune of contending with all the above, its worth keeping a few masks of each kind in your beauty arsenal.
- Ian Michael Crumm is a celebrity esthetician and co-host of the BeautyCurious podcast.
- Blair Murphy-Rose, MD, FAAD, board-certified cosmetic and surgical dermatologist at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York and clinical instructor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College
- Carolyn Stull, MD, FAAD, is a New York-based board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatologic surgeon.