Sheet masks are the holy grail of skincare and if you haven't tried one yet, your life is about to change for the better! Not only do they feel amazing, but they're also packed full of effective beneficial ingredients that revitalise and moisturise your skin. To get you started, in this article, we go over everything you need to know for a healthy glowing complexion at home.
Read our sheet mask buying guide to learn about go-to ingredients like hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C. We'll break down options suitable for sensitive skin or acne, before sharing our ranking of the top 10 best sheet masks in the UK, including biodegradable options for sustainable daily use. All our recommendations are available from Amazon, John Lewis and Boots online, so you'll be taking your #freshfaced selfie for Instagram in no time!
Quick List - Top Sheet Masks
Revitale
Give Your Skin an Instant Energy Boost With This Collagen Enriched Hydrogel Formula
Garnier
DIY Mask Complete With a Packet of Serum for Customisable Skincare
Soap & Glory
An Indulgent Hydrogel Mask for Ultimate Moisture and a Sweet-Smelling Scent
Lancôme
Hydrate and Rejuvenate Mature Skin With a Mask Made From a Best-Selling Serum
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Tissue can quickly absorb and hold a lot of moisture, which is what makes it ideal for use in sheet masks. If you plan on buying multiple masks to use regularly, tissue may be the right choice for you. It's often the most affordable choice as tissue masks are cheaper to produce. It's also biodegradable, making it more environmentally friendly than other types.
Unfortunately, because tissue is ultra-lightweight these masks can feel quite flimsy. That said, if you tend to feel a bit claustrophobic when your face is covered, or are a sheet mask newbie, they may be a good option to start off with.
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Biocellulose masks are even more absorbent than tissue. These are made up of synthetic fibres that are woven into a thick, durable mask. If the serum has a gel-like consistency, biocellulose is often used as it's able to handle the weight without tearing.
In addition, biocellulose has properties that are hugely beneficial to the skin. The organic compound helps to balance and moisturise the skin for a vibrant glow. They may be a little more expensive, but you might find that the upgrade is worth the cost of a few pennies more!
Lastly, there's hydrogel. Hydrogel uses a special gel technology which solidifies the serum formula into the shape of a mask. They're cooling, absorbent and rest comfortably on the face.
They tend to be significantly more expensive than the average tissue mask, although the benefits are well worth the higher price tag. These mask are almost zero-waste and are able to hold a higher percentage of active ingredients. They're also relatively mess-free as you can apply it directly to your face, without any sticky films or excess serum.
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Products | Image | Click to purchase | Key features | |
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1 | Revitale 24K Gold Face Mask | ![]() | Give Your Skin an Instant Energy Boost With This Collagen Enriched Hydrogel Formula | |
2 | Garnier Fresh-Mix Brightening Face Sheet Mask | ![]() | DIY Mask Complete With a Packet of Serum for Customisable Skincare | |
3 | Soap & Glory Speed Plump Miracle Moisture Sheet Mask | ![]() | An Indulgent Hydrogel Mask for Ultimate Moisture and a Sweet-Smelling Scent | |
4 | Lancôme Génifique Hydrogel Melting Sheet Mask | ![]() | Hydrate and Rejuvenate Mature Skin With a Mask Made From a Best-Selling Serum | |
5 | Nip+Fab Vitamin C Sheet Mask | ![]() | A Reinvigorating and Purifying Biocellulose Mask to Revitalise Your Complexion | |
6 | Dr Weil Mega-Mushroom™ Relief & Resilience Soothing Sheet Mask | ![]() | An Earthy Mask Made From Eucalyptus and Spruce Trees to Ground Your Busy Thoughts | |
7 | NIVEA Q10 Plus Vitamin C Face Sheet Mask | ![]() | Target Wrinkles and Signs of Ageing Within 10 Minutes With This Vitamin C Packed Sheet Mask | |
8 | Boots Ingredients Collagen Sheet Mask|Pack of 4 | ![]() | Tissue Mask Infused With Collagen That’s High in Quality but Low in Price | |
9 | Rodial Vit C Energising Individual Sheet Mask | ![]() | A Biocellulose Sheet Mask With Added Vitamin C and B3 for a Glowing, Youthful Complexion | |
10 | Glam Up Facial Sheet Mask BTS 12Combo|Pack of 12 | ![]() | The Ultimate Collection For All Your Day to Day Skin Concerns |
This mask by Revitale is a must-have for anyone who loves skincare. At an affordable price, you get an enriched hydrogel formula that plumps and revitalises your skin. The formulation works to firm skin and reduce puffiness for instant reinvigoration!
This Instagram-ready sheet mask leaves behind an immediate dewy glow, but the best results come over time. Use twice weekly or as much as you wish to help reverse wrinkles, brighten the complexion and fade dark under-eye circles.
This pack contains a separate sheet mask and 30 ml packet of serum. You mix the potent, fruity formula yourself ensuring optimum freshness when applied to the skin. Once added, the serum transforms the texture of the tissue mask, making it soft and gel-like to perfectly fit the contours of your face.
We love that this mask gives you the option to infuse the exact amount you want. Don't like the feeling of heavy products or excess serum dripping onto your neck, why not use half and save the rest for later?
This is a truly indulgent sheet mask for those in dire need of hydration. The hydrogel mask is formulated to thoroughly moisturise the skin, giving it a plump appearance. Application time is around 20-30 minutes, so sit back, relax and once it's done you'll be wowed by the results.
Naturally derived sweet orange oil, rose, peony flower root and safflower plant extracts add skin boosting benefits and give the mask a delicate fragrance. We can't get over how good this product is for the affordable price!
With over 7000 5-star reviews online, this hydrogel sheet mask is made with one of Lancôme's most popular and best-selling serums. It uses advanced hydrogel technology that allows the mask to literally melt into the skin after 10 minutes.
After using this mask, you're left with a thin layer of excess serum that you can gently massage into the skin for a dewy complexion. Highly recommended for those with mature or textured skin, guaranteed your face is guaranteed to feel smoother after just one application!
For the ultimate skin rejuvenation, try using this sheet mask from Nip+Fab to revitalise your complexion. Made with natural ingredients, Vitamin C helps to even tone and brighten discolouration, with citrus extracts to help detox and purify the skin.
The addition of coconut water further refreshes and invigorates, leaving a luxurious feeling on the skin. For a luminous glow, wear this biocellulose mask for 15 minutes in the morning to refresh your skin and energise you for the rest of the day!
This mega-mushroom face mask from Dr Weil is full of earthy goodness. The mask itself is made using pulp from eucalyptus and spruce trees, keeping everything as natural as possible. Perfect for dry days, the alcohol-free formula delivers superior hydration for supple skin.
Forget soggy masks, the serum is held in a separate chamber inside the package. You simply burst this before opening to infuse the mask with mushroom extract and a blend of flower oils, including lavender and orange.
In a hurry, this mask takes just 10 minutes for you to see amazing results. Full of Vitamin C and other antioxidants, this sheet mask can help you achieve noticeably brighter and smoother skin.
Each mask is infused with half a bottle of serum containing coenzyme Q10. This is a powerful antioxidant that encourages skin cell repair and regeneration and supports the production of collagen, resulting in more radiant and youthful looking skin.
If you were beginning to worry that all sheet masks cost a fortune, fear not! You can find this fantastic 4-pack option for under a fiver. The tissue mask is infused with collagen and takes only 15 minutes to soak into your skin.
If it's wrinkles that are starting to bother you, this mask works to gradually reduce their appearance with each use. Disappointingly, it lacks many of the other key ingredients that aid in anti-ageing and skin-balancing. But at such a good price, it's hard to complain.
This biocellulose sheet is steeped in ingredients chosen to reduce the signs of ageing and revitalise your skin. In addition to Vitamin C and Hyaluronic acid, the formulation contains Vitamin B3 to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
But that's not all, also included are amino acids to energise and smoothen the skin, and green tea to calm redness and balance your complexion. Just be aware that it costs £14 for just one of these masks, making them the most expensive option on this list.
If you're someone who always wants to have a sheet mask on hand, this pack of 12 is ideal. Ranging from shea butter to oatmeal, green tea, tea tree, and peppermint, there's a sheet mask to soothe and hydrate for a variety of skin concerns and types.
For the affordable price, this purchase can help you to stock up for a while. However, it's worth pointing out that users have reported that the mask itself is slightly thin which requires careful handling.
Yes, using a sheet masks soaked in calming and acne-fighting ingredients every once a week can help to soothe and hydrate acne-prone skin.
Unless they've been hidden at the back of the cupboard for a long time, your average sheet mask should last you between one and three years. But it's also best to follow your respective sheet masks' best before date to avoid your skin having a negative reaction towards it.
Applying serum is no longer necessary once you've used a sheet mask as it is already packed with a bunch of potent serums to nourish the skin. Though, if you feel like your skin needs even more nutrients, you can follow up with a serum after.
Written and researched by Annie Speight
No. 1: Revitale|24K Gold Face Mask
No. 2: Garnier |Fresh-Mix Brightening Face Sheet Mask
No. 3: Soap & Glory |Speed Plump Miracle Moisture Sheet Mask
No. 4: Lancôme|Génifique Hydrogel Melting Sheet Mask
No. 5: Nip+Fab|Vitamin C Sheet Mask
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