While great masks can be found all over the world, South Korea is by far the capitol of face masks. By pioneering the use of new ingredients and inventive packaging, K-beauty brands have been elevating the entire skincare game for years. And although K-Beauty is known for incredible sheet masks, don’t sleep on the innovative bubble, clay, and overnight options. Read on for 6 face masks that will have you taking a skincare sojourn to Seoul (say that 10 times fast).
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You can trace the watermelon skincare trend back to this bestselling overnight mask. With hyaluronic acid to hydrate, AHAs to gently exfoliate, plus the signature watermelon extract to soothe irritation, it’s one of those elusive products that does it all.
Laneige may be renowned for its spectacular lip masks, but this overnight mask is worthy of just as much hype. Especially great for dry, stressed skin, it blends soothing ingredients with a slew of time-released hydrators to leave you with a refreshed complexion when you wake up.
Amorepacific has been a trusted name in skincare for decades, and its sheet mask is one of the best you’ll ever try. Infused with white peony and the brand’s signature green tea, it’s an antioxidant-rich treat for your skin (plus, it comes in two pieces, so you always have a perfect fit).
The gorgeous teal color is an instant draw, but it’s this mask’s acne-fighting and pore-unclogging powers that will win you over. With 10% AHA and 0.5% BHA, it’s powerful against breakouts and excess oil, but hydrating ingredients ensure it won’t dry out or irritate skin.
Belif's Aqua Bomb moisturizer is a best-seller and fan favorite, so it makes sense that a sleeping mask version—richer and even more intensely hydrating—would make this list.
Mix up one of these fun single-use masks any time you’re in the mood for an instant, at-home facial. Modeled after the rubber masks at Korean spas, the texture starts off a little more like marshmallow fluff than rubber, then dries for that satisfying peel-off factor.
A version of this article first appeared in Harper's BAZAAR US