How to Find the Right Face Mask for Your Skin

Kourtney Kardashian

It’s easy to think that all face masks are good for us. They’re a treatment, right? How can a special treatment be bad? But depending on the weather, or our skin type, or even just our skin’s current #mood, the wrong mask could do us dirty.

If we have super dry skin, we are going to want to steer clear of harsh pulling clays or even exfoliating acids, which can be hard because we want to dissolve those dead skin flakes. However, we need to nurture our skin barrier and be kind and cognizant of our skin’s current condition before slapping on a face mask and considering it a favor.

On the other hand, if we have oily skin, we don’t want to get eight hours of REM under an emollient sleeping mask, or overdo it with hydrating facials. It’s all about balance and assessing what our skin’s needs are.

Ahead we’re sharing our favorite face masks to add to your skincare routine.

For Dry Skin

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FarmHouse Fresh Guac Star Soothing Avocado Hydration Mask

Price: $30

If you’re feeling itchy, flaky, sallow, or dull, you’ll want to go straight for a hydrating mask and skip the harsh stuff. This one contains the avocado trifecta—butter, extract, and oil—so it’s full of nourishing fatty acids.

For Blemish-Prone Skin

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Living Libations Rosemary Reset Powder

Price: $50

When we are stressed, PMSing, or maybe letting our diets get a little out of hand, we need to balance and clarify. This is when we should be reaching for a clay mask, and this one does the trick without overdrying. Bonus: it can also be used as a spot treatment.

For Irritated Skin

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Living Libations Frankincense Honey Mask

Price: $54

Sometimes our skin is not quite dry, not quite oily, but it’s clearly upset. This can happen in harsh climates, or when we’ve overdone it with skincare (over-exfoliation … please don’t, but OK, it happens). Soothe and calm freaked-out skin with this moisturizing honey mask.

For Dull Skin

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Kora Organics Turmeric 2-in-1 Brightening & Exfoliating Mask

Price: $17

Aspen bark, papaya enzymes, turmeric, rosehip seeds, and a few other superstars will restore a glow and some color to your cheeks while gently pulling out impurities. These ingredients help reduce inflammation, fight breakouts, and restore radiance.

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Papaya Bright Superfood Face Mask

Price: $34

Golde

This brightening mask is made with 100% pure, edible superfoods. Plus, it’s highly recommended by our CCO, Sarah Howard. “It’s a powder formulated with clean, good-for-you ingredients; add a few drops of water and it turns into a gel-like paste. I use this bowl and brush to apply—self-care at its finest. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and rinse off to reveal healthy, glowing skin. Like using the Paris filter but IRL!”

For All Skin

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Clean Greens

Price: $34

Golde

When you’re not quite suffering active breakouts, but feel bogged down by blackheads and an overall lack of luster, time to give your skin the ultimate smoothie. Chlorella, spirulina, and mango juice help to nourish the skin and dissolve impurities. This mask is so nutrient-dense and yet so gentle, that we go back on our word with this one exception. Use this baby any time for a healthy glow.

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