Beauty Trend to Try: Sheet Masks

Sheet masks. We reckon they might just be our favourite skincare treat! They are everywhere right now so we're filling you in on the trend and the masks you need to try.

What are Sheet Masks?

Rather than traditional face masks, which are often targeted at clarifying and exfoliating, sheet masks are all about the hydration. Instead of a gel or a cream, the mask is made of paper, fabric or hydrogel and infused with intensive serums that can absorb into your skin. Just lay it over your face and enjoy for 15 minutes.

The benefits of a sheet mask are that they deliver concentrated skincare ingredients to your skin in a really short space of time. They are ideal when you travel, thanks to their compact, hygienic packaging and the fact that you don't need to wash them off; just pat the remaining serum into your skin.

It has become a celebrity secret to wear a sheet mask on the plane so they can arrive fresh-faced and glowing. They have become an essential for us too, in those busy weeks or when the office air con feels far too drying.

There are now lots of different types of sheet masks around, which do everything from clarifying the skin to brightening and evening out skin tone. If you haven't tried out the trend yet, then these are the masks we'd recommend.

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