The best skincare products are those that deliver maximum results with minimum effort. While in an ideal world we’d all have time for an extravagant multi-masking session, life often gets in the way. Enter: overnight face masks.
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As we sleep, our skin enters the repair process, working to remove toxins, synthesise collagen, and stimulate skin cell turnover. In addition to getting a minimum of seven hours of sleep a night, adding an overnight mask into your skincare routine can help supercharge the repair process, helping you wake up to glowing skin.
While a dull, tired, or dry complexion can often be solved by a good exfoliant, serum, and moisturiser, sometimes your skin needs a little extra attention. Initially, overnight masks were formulated with boosting hydration and replenishing moisture in mind. However, newer overnight masks cater to myriad skin concerns, from soothing and supporting the skin barrier to hydrating and repairing.
Herewith, the best overnight face masks for every skin concern.
1. Emma Lewisham Supernatural Sleeping Mask
A conditioning overnight treatment, the Emma Lewisham Supernatural Sleeping Mask works overtime to repair, hydrate, and brighten the skin overnight. Lipopeptides work to enhance the collagen and elastin production process, while a complex of multi-weight hyaluronic acid and saccharide isomerate provide hydration. Finally, a brightening complex of flower-derived AHAs and edelweiss extract promotes even skin tone.
2. Susanne Kaufmann Moisturising Mask
As the name indicates, the Susanne Kaufmann Moisturising Mask is a saviour for thirsty skin. A botanical-rich blend of broccoli seed extract, and sunflower and echium seed oils reduce irritation and redness while hyaluronic acid provides hydration and almond oil locks in moisture.
3. Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask
Antioxidant-rich maqui berries meet brightening vitamin C and nourishing prickly pear oil and squalane in this deeply moisturising mask. A rich, creamy formula that boasts a delicate fruity scent, this mask is ideal for dull, tired skin, injecting much-needed moisture and providing a light plumping effect by morning. A winter must-have.
4. Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask
A luxurious addition to your nighttime routine, the Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask harnesses the benefits of peptides and hyaluronic acid to firm and hydrate the skin.
5. Habitual Beauty Hydrating Sleep Mask
Laden with active ingredients, this lilac-coloured face mask restores hydration to the skin while supporting a health barrier. A probiotic complex works to balance the skin’s microbiome while hyaluronic acid and vitamin C hydrate and brighten, respectively. Rich in vitamins and fatty acids, Inca oil and shea butter lock moisture into the skin.
6. Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask
Part of the iconic moisture surge range, the Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask takes dewy skin to the next level, cocooning your complexion in hydrating glycerin and hyaluronic acid, as well as healing vitamin E.
7. Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask
While not technically an overnight mask, the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask contains a plethora of nourishing and hydrating ingredients, making it well-suited for overnight use. Ideal for dehydrated skin, it contains niacinamide, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and a soothing complex of allantoin, bisabolol, panthenol, and cucumber extract to restore moisture to and comfort the skin. For particularly dry or dehydrated skin, the Jet Lag Mask can even be used as a daytime moisturiser. A favourite among celebrities and beauty editors alike.
8. Allies of Skin Promise Keeper Blemish Sleeping Facial
While most overnight masks are targeted toward restoring moisture and hydration, the Allies of Skin Promise Keeper Blemish Sleeping Facial has breakout-prone skin covered. Dioic acid and colloidal silver target acne-causing bacteria and moderate sebum production, while niacinamide and rosehip oil calm and moisturise the skin. An antioxidant complex works to brighten the skin, helping you wake up with a healthy glow.
9. Laneige Water Sleeping Mask
From the original inventors of the sleeping mask, the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask brightens and plumps the skin overnight, while working to improve skin tone and texture over time. A probiotic complex targets texture and clarity, glycerin hydrates, and squalane moisturises the skin. A gentle formula, the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask is suitable for even the most sensitive skin.
10. La Mav Beauty Sleep Mask
Both exfoliating and hydrating, the La Mav Beauty Sleep Mask is ideal for dull skin. Exfoliating acids from emu apple and quandong gently slough off dead skin cells overnight, while hyaluronic acid and bisabolol infuse the skin with moisture. Raspberry and sandalwood seed oils lock in hydration and provide a light plumping effect.
11. Airyday Night Rain Sleep Mask
Designed with tired and stressed complexions in mind, the Airyday Night Rain Sleep Mask suffuses the skin with much-needed hydration thanks to the inclusion of pentavitin, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin. Meanwhile, niacinamide and peptides work to improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines with consistent use.
12. The Jojoba Company Pure Jojoba Gel Mask
Suitable for all skin types (including sensitive and acne-prone), The Jojoba Company Pure Jojoba Gel Mask is designed to act as a protective barrier to soothe dry and dehydrated skin. The multi-tasking formula can be used overnight or as a 10-20 minute mask — for extra dry skin, use it on top of the brand’s Australian Jojoba Oil.
Words by Arabella Johnson
