The 50 Best Face Masks for All Skin Types In 2021

The 50 Best Face Masks for Every Skin Type

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Whether you’re dealing with breakouts, dry patches or you’re just looking for a quick self-care moment, there’s a face mask for you. From gentle formulas for sensitive skin to potent blends for dullness, here are 50 of the best face masks to try—no matter what kind of skin type or concern you have.

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Ulta

1/50

Dry Skin: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating 100% Hydrogel Mask

When hyaluronic acid is around, be prepared to get a hydrating and soothing finish.

Buy It ($4)

Glow Recipe

2/50

Dry Skin: Glow Recipe Watermelon Mask

A radiance-boosting formula that uses real watermelon and hyaluronic acid to reveal glowing skin. And FYI, you can leave this mask on overnight.

Buy It ($45)

Glossier

3/50

Dry Skin: Glossier Moon Mask

If your skin’s feeling a bit of dryness-meets-stress, this mask’s mix of shea butter, squalene, lemon extract and honey will give you a bright and moisturized finish.

Buy It ($22)

Sephora

4/50

Dry Skin: Fresh Rose Face Mask

Smell the roses...literally. This hydrating mask has actual rose petals to tone, soothe and plump the skin.

Buy It ($62)

Amazon

5/50

Dry Skin: Garnier SkinActive Super Hydrating Sheet Mask

A mix of hyaluronic acid and pomegranate extract makes for a smooth and hydrating look (especially for sensitive skin).

$17 at Amazon

Sephora

6/50

Dry Skin: Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask

Let the key ingredient in this overnight mask avocado oil, work its wonders while you sleep.

Buy It ($27)

Sephora

7/50

Dry Skin: Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

Consider adding this sleeping mask to your night routine. The gel texture—made of orange flower, rose and sandalwood—absorbs into your skin.

Buy It ($25)

Sephora

8/50

Dry Skin: Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask

The mask's vitamin C, squalene and hyaluronic acid combo brightens, plumps and hydrates the skin.

Buy It ($48)

Tatcha

9/50

Dry Skin: Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Sheet Mask

Say hello to dewy skin. The green tea, algae and rice oil in this sheet mask will leave you with a healthy glow.

Buy It ($12)

Ulta

10/50

Dry Skin: I Dew Care Cake My Day Wash-Off Mask

Don't let the fun sprinkles and cute name fool you. This mask packs a punch when it comes to deep hydration.

Buy It ($25; $17)

Ulta

11/50

Oily Skin: L'Or�al Detox & Brighten Clay Mask

A clay mask packed with three different oil-absorbing clays and eucalyptus, which soothes and mattifies skin.

Buy It ($13)

Sephora

12/50

Oily Skin: Glamglow Treatment Mask

The French clay, volcanic pumice rock and green tea leaf combo exfoliates, moisturizes and brightens skin without adding any extra oil or grease.

Buy It ($60)

Amazon

13/50

Oily Skin: Olay Clay Charcoal Facial Mask Stick

This mask stick makes applying easy and mess-free. The charcoal and clay together cleans pores, smooths skin and improves your natural glow.

$6 at Amazon

Sephora

14/50

Oily Skin: Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Mask

Eucalyptus, sulfur, aloe and purified clay make this mask an ideal cleansing ritual for those who need a medicated solution without drying out.

Buy It ($52)

Herbivore

15/50

Oily Skin: Herbivore Blue Tansy Refining Mask

The blue tansy oil, aloe leaf and fruit enzymes mix is ready to unclog pores, reduce redness and bring back smooth skin.

Buy It ($48)

Amazon

16/50

Oily Skin: Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay

With over 16,000+ 5-star reviews, it’s no surprise this mask is a fan-favorite. The 100 percent bentonite clay ingredient makes any at-home facial ten times better.

$15 at Amazon

Dermalogica

17/50

Oily Skin: Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque

Niacinamide, zinc, yeast extract, caffeine and biotin purify and stop overactive sebaceous gland activity while soothing irritation.

Buy It ($49)

Amazon

18/50

Oily Skin: Freeman Charcoal Mud Mask

This mask features black sugar to help skin hold onto hydration, while activated charcoal locks onto oils and toxins, then gently lifts them away without disturbing skin.

$7 at Amazon

Sephora

19/50

Oily Skin: The INKEY List Kaolin Mask

This white clay mask is gentle on the skin while driving out any excess oil. The kaolin and smectite clay blend exfoliates and unclogs pore in under ten minutes.

Buy It ($7)

Sephora

20/50

Oily Skin: Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask

The active charcoal will put those skin woes to rest (ya know, the clogged pores and shiny T-zone) and clear out any toxins.

Buy It ($13)

Dermstore

21/50

Acne-Prone: Caudalie Purifying Mask

This mask is best for acne-prone skin, since it’s not drying but still detoxifying enough to clean out pores, reduce breakouts and mattify skin for hours.

Buy It ($39)

Ulta

22/50

Acne-Prone: Urban Skin Rx Purifying 2-in-1 Pumpkin Pore Detox Mask and Scrub

The 2-in-1 can exfoliate and reduce the appearance of pores. Let it sit for 15 minutes to improve and soothe your skin.

Buy It ($18; $12)

Sephora

23/50

Acne-Prone: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Clarifying Mask

Whether you want to reduce redness, blemishes or wrinkles, the colloidal sulfur treats and improves your skin's appearance.

Buy It ($28)

Sephora

24/50

Acne-Prone: Clinique Oil-Control Cleansing Mask

A blend of salicylic acid and kaolin clay addresses the three main causes of breakouts and blemishes: clogged pores, bacteria and excess sebum.

Buy It ($26)

Sephora

25/50

Acne-Prone: Dr. Jart+ Dermask Micro Jet Clearing Solution

This sheet mask has tea tree oil, niacinamide and salicylic acid to do all the soothing you need.

Buy It ($9)

Ulta

26/50

Acne-Prone: The Body Shop Tea Tree Mask

This cooling menthol-infused mask (mixed with tea tree oil, lemon tea tree and tamanu oil) will help combat acne while feeling incredibly refreshing on the skin.

Buy It ($17; $12)

Ulta

27/50

Acne-Prone: Freeman Foaming Clay Mask

All-star pantry item—apple cider vinegar—creates a foaming formula that cleans, scrubs, tones and absorbs oil.

Buy It ($4; $3)

Amazon

28/50

Acne-Prone: ELEMIS Herbal Lavender Repair Mask

The essentials oils (aka lavender, rosemary and thyme) along with kaolin clay can soothe and calm irritated skin.

$50 at Amazon

Ulta

29/50

Acne-Prone: Tula Detox in a Jar Mask

Yes, the bentonite clay can clear out those pores. But it's the probiotics, superfoods and vitamin E blend that nourishes, hydrates and soothes inflamed skin.

Buy It ($48)

Dermstore

30/50

Acne-Prone: SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Mask

Whether you rinse it off or leave it on overnight, the botanicals and hyaluronic acid calm the skin with a soothing cooling effect.

Buy It ($59)

Sephora

31/50

Anti-Aging: Glamglow GravityMud Mask

A combo of Icelandic kelp, algae extract and polymers instantly and visibly lift and tighten skin.

Buy It ($60)

Ulta

32/50

Anti-Aging: Kiehl's Soothing Hydration Mask

This blend of aloe and calendula infuses skin with calming and inflammation-fighting moisture.

Buy It ($45)

Sephora

33/50

Anti-Aging: Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask

The kombucha and botanical extracts mix (black tea, blackberry and lychee seed) promises a firmer and more supple look overnight.

Buy It ($92)

Sephora

34/50

Anti-Aging: Dr. Brandt Skincare Magnetight Mask

This mask treats fine lines and wrinkles (while preventing future ones from forming). But the coolest part of the mask is the removal tool: a magnet.

Buy It ($75)

Sephora

35/50

Anti-Aging: Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial Mask

The AHA and BHA blend exfoliates, brightens and overall improves skin's texture for a baby's bottom level of smooth.

Buy It ($80)

Violet Grey

36/50

Anti-Aging: Hanacure All-In-One Facial

Craving a facial? Do one right at home with this starter kit. This mask tightens, lifts and brightens your complexion after 15 minutes.

Buy It ($29)

SK-II

37/50

Anti-Aging: SK-II Pitera Facial Treatment Mask

While this mask has a hefty price tag, it's totally worth the purchase. The vitamins, minerals and amino acids work together to improve dullness, firmness and elasticity.

Buy It ($139)

Dermstore

38/50

Anti-Aging: Joanna Vargas Forever Glow Face Mask

Expect the hyaluronic acid and botanical extracts to improve skin's tone and texture.

Buy It ($75)

Amazon

39/50

Anti-Aging: Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask

Rich in active anti-aging ingredients, vitamins and natural extracts, it immediately gets to work on signs of fatigue and leaves the skin looking youthful and energized.

Buy It ($172)

Amazon

40/50

Anti-Aging: LAPCOS Collagen Sheet Mask

This K-beauty pick provides collagen to restore the skin's firmness and elasticity with one sheet mask at a time.

Buy It ($17)

Ulta

41/50

Dull Skin: Andalou Naturals Glycolic Mask

Add a little lot of brightening nourishment with this pumpkin, vitamin C and manuka honey mask that will instantly reveal healthier skin.

Buy It ($16; $13)

Amazon

42/50

Dull Skin: AHAVA Purifying Mud Mask

All it takes is two minutes for this detoxing mask to clean, smooth and rejuvenate your skin.

$35 at Amazon

Amazon

43/50

Dull Skin: Aveeno Positively Radiant MaxGlow Peel Off Mask

This $8 peel gives you an instant radiance boost. The AHA, soy and kiwi blend will have your skin glowing.

Buy It ($8)

Ren Clean Skincare

44/50

Dull Skin: Ren Clean Skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

The fruit-derived acids (from pineapple, passion fruit and papaya) restores skin's radiance with exfoliation, toning and cleasing.

Buy It ($58)

Tatcha

45/50

Dull Skin: Tatcha Violet-C Radiance Mask

This unique blend of vitamin C, fruity extracts and amino acids minimize the look of age spots and uneven skin tone. Plus the creamy texture leaves a nice dewy finish.

Buy It ($68)

Bliss

46/50

Dull Skin: Bliss Mighty Marshmallow Mask

The marshmallow root extract brightens and repairs dull and hyperpigmented skin. Plus, the scent is a sweet bonus.

Buy It ($15)

Sephora

47/50

Dull Skin: Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Cleansing Clay Mask

The clay mask improves your skin's texture and tone by clearing up unclogged pores and breakouts.

Buy It ($38; $33)

Olehenriksen

48/50

Dull Skin: Olehenriksen Cold Plunge Pore Mask

All skin types can benefit from a cooling mask that leaves skin smooth and plumped. And of course, say bye-bye to visible pores and rough texture.

Buy It ($38)

Farmacy

49/50

Dull Skin: Farmacy Honey Potion Mask

The honey component is enough to leave a glow so adding vitamin B and antioxidants is a glowing (and super moisturizing) combo.

Buy It ($56)

Target

50/50

Dull Skin: Golde Clean Greens Superfood Face Mask

The powder-to-gel texture (made of mango juice, spirulina and chlorella) is packed with nutrients and detoxing benefits for a clean, bright look.

Buy It ($34)

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The 50 Best Face Masks for Every Skin Type

Dry Skin: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating 100% Hydrogel Mask

Dry Skin: Glow Recipe Watermelon Mask

Dry Skin: Glossier Moon Mask

Dry Skin: Fresh Rose Face Mask

Dry Skin: Garnier SkinActive Super Hydrating Sheet Mask

Dry Skin: Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask

Dry Skin: Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

Dry Skin: Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask

Dry Skin: Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Sheet Mask

Dry Skin: I Dew Care Cake My Day Wash-Off Mask

Oily Skin: L'Or�al Detox & Brighten Clay Mask

Oily Skin: Glamglow Treatment Mask

Oily Skin: Olay Clay Charcoal Facial Mask Stick

Oily Skin: Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Mask

Oily Skin: Herbivore Blue Tansy Refining Mask

Oily Skin: Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay

Oily Skin: Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque

Oily Skin: Freeman Charcoal Mud Mask

Oily Skin: The INKEY List Kaolin Mask

Oily Skin: Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask

Acne-Prone: Caudalie Purifying Mask

Acne-Prone: Urban Skin Rx Purifying 2-in-1 Pumpkin Pore Detox Mask and Scrub

Acne-Prone: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Clarifying Mask

Acne-Prone: Clinique Oil-Control Cleansing Mask

Acne-Prone: Dr. Jart+ Dermask Micro Jet Clearing Solution

Acne-Prone: The Body Shop Tea Tree Mask

Acne-Prone: Freeman Foaming Clay Mask

Acne-Prone: ELEMIS Herbal Lavender Repair Mask

Acne-Prone: Tula Detox in a Jar Mask

Acne-Prone: SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Mask

Anti-Aging: Glamglow GravityMud Mask

Anti-Aging: Kiehl's Soothing Hydration Mask

Anti-Aging: Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask

Anti-Aging: Dr. Brandt Skincare Magnetight Mask

Anti-Aging: Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial Mask

Anti-Aging: Hanacure All-In-One Facial

Anti-Aging: SK-II Pitera Facial Treatment Mask

Anti-Aging: Joanna Vargas Forever Glow Face Mask

Anti-Aging: Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask

Anti-Aging: LAPCOS Collagen Sheet Mask

Dull Skin: Andalou Naturals Glycolic Mask

Dull Skin: AHAVA Purifying Mud Mask

Dull Skin: Aveeno Positively Radiant MaxGlow Peel Off Mask

Dull Skin: Ren Clean Skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

Dull Skin: Tatcha Violet-C Radiance Mask

Dull Skin: Bliss Mighty Marshmallow Mask

Dull Skin: Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Cleansing Clay Mask

Dull Skin: Olehenriksen Cold Plunge Pore Mask

Dull Skin: Farmacy Honey Potion Mask

Dull Skin: Golde Clean Greens Superfood Face Mask

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