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Discover the best sheet masks from SK-II, Magicstripes and more.

Editor’s Picks: 12 of the Best Sheet Masks to Hydrate, Brighten and Soothe Your Skin

Soak up skin-nourishing ingredients with these masks.

When sheet masks first made their way to North America, we were all obsessed (even to the point of documenting them with sheet mask selfies—remember those?!). After all, there’s nothing like the instant gratification of popping on a cool, wet mask and letting it flood your skin with moisture.

But hydration isn’t the only reason to love this skincare category. Sheet masks—which are typically made of bamboo, cotton or cellulose, and soaked in juicy serum—have gotten a lot more sophisticated in recent years.

Now, we can choose from formulas that help with brightening, clearing, calming and plumping, thanks to key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, vitamin C and more. It’s also easier to avoid the stuff we don’t want, like fragrance and alcohol, which used to be commonplace when these products initially landed on the market. There are biodegradable options, too, which is especially important if you’re using sheet masks regularly.

To help you pick your next sheet mask, I created this guide. Keep scrolling for the best sheet masks, why I chose them, and what you need to know about each one.

The Best Sheet Masks of 2024

Best sheet masks

As a beauty editor, I’ve tested and evaluated sheet masks from a range of brands. These are my top picks for every preference:

Best Hydrating

Best Brightening

Best Soothing

Best for Acne-Prone Skin

Best Anti-Aging

      Best Splurge

          For more details on each formula, read on.

          Best Hydrating

          Starskin Red Carpet Ready Hydrating Bio-Cellulose Face Mask

          Starskin Red Carpet Ready Hydrating Bio-Cellulose Face Mask

          Each Starskin Red Carpet Ready Hydrating Bio-Cellulose Face Mask is soaked in a full 30 mL bottle of serum—how’s that for hydrating?! Rather than water, the base ingredient is 70% fermented coconut juice, which contains skin-nourishing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It’s also loaded with amino acids and brown algae for even more moisture. 

          • Pros: Intensively hydrating, preps skin for makeup
          • Cons: Contains fragrance, may not be suitable for acne-prone skin

          Starskin reviewer: “As an actress it is very important for me that my skin is ready for camera. I love how this mask hydrates my skin and gives it a nice fresh feeling. We don’t always feel alright but thanks to this mask I can be sure my skin always looks the best. Truly honestly recommend this one.”

          COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask

          COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask

          You’re probably familiar with COSRX’s Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, the K-beauty hydrator with a global cult following. But you might not know that the same gooey essence also comes in mask form: meet COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask. It’s made from plant cellulose, and drenched with the same 96% concentration of snail mucin. Besides its hydrating, plumping and smoothing properties, it also helps repair the skin barrier and fade acne scars. Best of all, the sheet helps to push the ingredient even deeper into your skin. 

          • Pros: Hydrating, repairs skin barrier
          • Cons: Slippery texture

          COSRX reviewer: “There is so much moisture in these sheet masks. They contain a LOT of product so remember to use the leftovers on your neck, decollete, wherever! You’re left feeling soft and fresh and skin just soaks up the moisture. Also very soothing for sensitive skin and redness.”

          Magicstripes Hyaluronic Intensive Treatment Mask

          Magicstripes Hyaluronic Intensive Treatment Mask

          Magicstripes Hyaluronic Intensive Treatment Mask is the creation of makeup artist Natalie Franz, who “always uses it on jobs” to prep her celebrity and model clients. Made of cotton, it’s soaked in a rich serum that gives it a gel-like texture. Not only does it contain ingredients to bind and lock in moisture (like hyaluronic acid and collagen), it also has a firming, line-softening effect. You need to leave this on for a longer duration than most masks, up to 30 minutes, to allow all the goodness to fully penetrate.

          • Pros: Intensively hydrating, preps skin for makeup
          • Cons: Pricey

          Magicstripes reviewer: “One of my favourite masks. I have very dry skin, especially on my cheeks. This mask helps to replenish the deposits. After use, I don’t even need a moisturizer if you massage the residue in and don’t wash it off.”

          Best Brightening

          Farmacy Brightening Coconut Gel Sheet Mask

          Farmacy Brightening Coconut Gel Sheet Mask

          With the Farmacy Brightening Coconut Gel Sheet Mask, you get brightening, moisturizing and cooling benefits, all with clean ingredients at a great price. This gel-like mask is made from plant cellulose, and delivers a high concentration of niacinamide—a multitasker that boosts radiance, balances excess oil and calms the skin. You’re also getting plenty of hydration, thanks to coconut water, collagen and hyaluronic acid.

          • Pros: Brightening, hydrating, clean ingredients
          • Cons: May not be suitable for acne-prone skin

          Farmacy reviewer: “I’m a makeup artist and these masks have been my go-to for years—they leave your skin so bright and hydrated, as if you’d just had a facial. A must for bridal or even day to day.”