Masking At Home
January is all about hitting refresh and feeling rejuvenated. And you don’t need to spend hours in the salon to feel relaxed either. Rachel Spillane shares her favourite at-home face masks for glowing skin in 2022.
For every skin concern and for every skin type, there’s a face mask.
Sometimes at-home facials can be overlooked - people don’t want to bother or else they struggle to set aside time to pamper themselves. But that’s what Sundays are for. Hop into your cosies, light the fire and treat yourself to some selfcare.
You might have gotten some skincare for Christmas or perhaps a voucher that you don’t know how to spend – either way, investing in yourself is a complete mood-booster.
You deserve it! And if you’re feeling overwhelmed as you stare at the endless possibilities
of face masks on the shelves - figure out what your skin needs after the hectic festivities. Is your skin dehydrated? Have you broken out in spots? Or maybe you just want to inject a bit of glow back into your complexion. I can guarantee there is a mask to solve your skincare problems. Take a look…
>>EXFOLIATING MASKS I love exfoliating masks, but I think they are severely underrated. When skin looks dull and tired, an easy solution is to use a peeling mask such as from ‑ e Ordinary and in just 15 minutes, you’ll see results. I know the idea of using acids on your face might be daunting, however, it’s completely safe and actually, much better for your skin than a physical exfoliator like sugar scrubs.
1> The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution €7.50, visit arnotts.ie
2>Dr Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask €74, visit carethy.ie
3>Oskia Liquid Mask Lactic Acid Micro-Peel €75, visit lookfantastic.ie
4>Herbivore Prism 20% AHA+ 5% BHA Exfoliating Glow Facial €60, visit cultbeauty. com
>>CLAY MASKS Clay masks are so satisfying to use. We’ve all been there when the clay dries past the point of being able to speak and you feel like you’re about to crack. This is when the magic happens. The clay helps to remove sebum and impurities from your pores, leaving your face smooth with minimized pores.
5>Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Skin Clay Mask €48, visit brownthomas.com
6>Paula’s Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask €32, visit skincity.com
7>Glamglow Youthmud Glow Treatment €50, visit boots.ie
8>Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Mask €55, visit dermalogica.ie
>>SHEET MASKS The beauty of sheet masks is that they’re easy to use, inexpensive and so quick. In minutes you’ll have your sheet mask on with no fuss and after, the excess product inside the packaging can be used as a serum.
9>111SKIN Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask €35, visit revolve.com
10> Sarah Chapman Skinesis 3D Moisture Infusion (Mask Set of 4) €61, visit harveynichols.com
11> Patchology Perfect Weekend Flashmasque Trio €23.99, visit littlewoodsireland.ie
12> Image Skincare IMask Hydrogel Sheet Mask €9, visit theskinnerd.com
>>OVERNIGHT MASKS If you find it hard to take time for yourself during the day (don’t worry, we’ve all had those types of weeks), overnight masks will be your best friend. Apply to cleansed skin before bed, and then you’re ready to get some sleep.
13>Votary Intense Overnight Mask €110, visit spacenk.com
14>Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask 30ML €38, visit fresh.com
15>Kora Organics Noni Glow Sleeping Mask €48, visit spacenk.com
16>Sisley-Paris Velvet Sleeping Mask €105, 11 visit brownthomas.com