For many people, sheet masks are something they apply at the end of the day to practice a little self-care and get clearer, brighter skin. But devoted maskers know that applying sheet masks in the morning is a great way to boost your skin care regimen.
There are sleeping masks so why should mornings be maskless? Some of our old favorites can work just as well in the morning as they do at night, especially energizing, brightening and moisturizing formulas. Plus, there are some priming sheet masks specifically designed for morning use. They help erase the evidence of sins from the night before (puffiness, lackluster skin, dryness) and create a smoother base for makeup.
We know that adding a beauty treatment to a rushed morning routine might seem impossible, but a sheet mask is pretty low-maintenance. Just take a few seconds to carefully unfold it and apply to washed, toned skin, then continue with your regular morning routine. In the 15-ish minutes it takes the mask to work, finalize an outfit, enjoy a flat white and/or style your hair. When time is up, your skin will be more hydrated and luminous and you’ll still be on track to get out the door in time.
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Take Your Masking Game to the Next Level by Using These Sheet Masks in the Morning
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E.L.F. Cosmetics
Pore Refining Primer Sheet Mask, $2 at E.L.F. Cosmetics
E.L.F. Cosmetics claims its primer sheet mask is "better than any photo filter in the app store." It's a grand statement, but it does create more refined, even skin IRL without having to rely on makeup. The fast-acting treatment takes five minutes so the vitamin-rich formula will have worked its magic in the time it takes to make coffee. At $2 a treatment, it's possible to stock up without breaking the bank. FYI: There's a three pack available.
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BioBelle
#Primer Mask, $3.99 at BioBelle
In the morning we want quick, multitasking products. This primer mask satisfies those requirements. It will actually streamline skin care routines because it reduces the appearance of pores, boosts radiance and gives skin an even finish. The Tencel mask is infused with rosehip extract, tea tree oil and vitamin C to fake a full night's rest. The paraben-, gluten- and GMO-free formula only needs to be left on for five minutes.
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St. Tropez
Self Tan Express Face Sheet Mask, $9 at St. Tropez
A faux glow from a sheet mask? It's possible with this first-of-its-kind product. The vegan sheet mask is infused with 100 percent natural tan actives to achieve a golden glow. Users are able to control how dark their tan is by how long they leave the mask on. Five minutes results in a light, natural tan, while 15 minutes will produce a rich, bronzed goddess color. After using the mask, skin will have a dewy, radiant finish that lends itself to a morning application. The full color develops in eight hours with no tan lines.
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Sephora Collection
Supermask - The Primer Mask, $6 at Sephora
Are mornings a struggle? Make them easier with this five-in-one sheet mask. The cotton fiber sheet mask is saturated with a creamy serum made with brightening pigments to perk up skin after a long night. Signs of hangovers and/or restless nights will be gone thanks to the brightening, blurring and moisturizing formula. The product also creates a great base for smooth makeup application. And the mask does all of that in just three minutes.
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Gesgep
Preparing Mask, $6 at Glow Recipe
Gesgep is another K-beauty brand to have on your radar. It has chic, minimalist packaging and is created by Korean celebrity makeup artists Son Dae Sik and Park Tae Yun. This bamboo sheet mask is infused with pearl powder and hyaluronic acid to prepare skin (get it?) for the next steps in a routine. Keep the mask on for 20 to 30 minutes so the milky pearl infusion has plenty of time to penetrate your skin and give it a soft-focus finish. After using the treatment, skin will have a more even surface to help foundation last all day.
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Nip + Fab
Mattifying Pore Minimising Primer Sheet Mask, $9 at Nip + Fab
Primers and blurring creams minimize the appearance of pores. So does this sheet mask. Apply it to a clean face in the morning and a combination of hyaluronic acid, vitamins and amino acids plumps skin and controls shine. After 10 to 15 minutes, skin will be moisturized and smoother. Users may even decide they don't need foundation.
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Saborino
Morning Face Mask 32 Sheets, $14 at Amazon
Even those who are seriously rushed in the morning have a minute to spare for this sheet mask. It will actually save time because the formula cleanses, tones, brightens, primes and helps makeup glide across skin more smoothly. And it does it all in just 60 seconds. The sheet mask is brilliant for tired mornings because it has a refreshing fruity scent to wake up the senses.
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Meg
Good Morning AM Mask, $6 at Meg
Have a good morning by starting off with this mask. After cleansing and toning, apply the purifying sheet mask for 15 to 20 minutes. It's crafted out of eco-friendly lyocell that has been soaked in peppermint leaf water to calm stressed, red complexions. A hydrolyzed conchiolin protein improves the texture and evenness of skin. Make sure to tap in all of the essence to reach your full dewy potential.
