We at beautyheaven love a good face mask – and while the benefits are often awesome (whether they be of the hydrating, balancing, mattifying or brightening varieties) let’s get one major thing straight. We’re usually 50% there because of the skin benefits, and 1000% there to look cute.
Because what’s a skincare session without a selfie or 12? And while a white cream mask is always solid, these funky formulas are bound to spark some serious joy. And we’re all about joy this week. So, in the name of quality Insta content, we’ve rounded up all the face masks you’re definitely going to want photographic evidence of – from cheeky colours to crazy textures. Selfie cameras at the ready.
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Skin Republic: what it does
Skin Republic Tiger Spot Clear Printed Face Mask Sheet with Tea Tree
This blemish-fighting sheet mask is packed with anti-inflammatory tea tree to minimise shine and balance bacteria. Oh, and we can’t stress this enough, it. makes. you. look. like. a. tiger.
Skin Republic: what it looks like
Skin Republic Tiger Spot Clear Printed Face Mask Sheet with Tea Tree
There’s really not much we can say here except… epic. It apparently also makes other jungle cats want to hang out with you, too. Bonus.
Ella Baché: what it does
Glow is the name of the game here. Infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and radiance-boosting rose hydrosol, it’s a shortcut to plump, dewy, glowy skin.
Ella Baché: what it looks like
If Elle Woods were a face mask, this is the one she’d be. It’s also definitely what The Plastics would definitely wear on a Wednesday. Okay, you get it: It’s pink.
Alya Skin: what it does
Get ready for your face to feel tightened, brightened and purified – kaolin clay draws out toxins, witch hazel tones and aloe vera reduces the appearance of pores. Dream combo.
Spascriptions: what it does
Spascriptions Glowing Metallic Wash-Off Mask
Infused with gold, this manuka honey and royal jelly mask works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while also boosting hydration.
Spascriptions: what it looks like
Spascriptions Glowing Metallic Wash-Off Mask
If they ever announce a reboot of ‘Austin Powers in Goldmember’, we know what we’ll be wearing to our audition.
GlamGlow: what it does
#GLITTERMASK GRAVITYMUD Firming Treatment by GlamGlow ($94, mecca.com.au)
Formulated with a complex of licorice and marshmallow leaf, it’s all about leaving your face taut, luminous and youthful as hell.
L’Oreal Paris: what it does
L’Oréal Paris Pure Clay Anti-Blemish Mask
This blemish buster harnesses a combo of marine algae and three kinds of clay to banish blemishes and purify pores.
L’Oreal Paris: what it looks like
L’Oréal Paris Pure Clay Anti-Blemish Mask
Good for your skin, great for a selfie, excellent for upping the quality of your Smurfs impression.
Double Dare: what it does
Double Dare OMG! 2in1 Kit Detox Bubbling Microfiber Mask ($10, makeupboxx.com.au)
This double duty mask has two steps: first a detoxifying bubble mask to cleanse and purify, then a microfiber formula to feed skin with nutrients and enhance glow.
Double Dare: what it looks like
Double Dare OMG! 2in1 Kit Detox Bubbling Microfiber Mask ($10, makeupboxx.com.au)
Okay, we know we literally just mentioned the second step, but honestly, with all the selfies we’ll be taking of this bubbly delight, it’ll be a blessing if we get to it.
I love a mask and these all look so much fun – The Ella Bache really appeals to me.
I tried a sample of The Body Shop's Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow mask the other night which has green tea leaves in it so that my face had bits of leaves stuck everywhere. No way I was going to take a selfie. I washed it off in the shower and my skin felt wonderful afterwards.
Another vote for the Ella Baché. I’d love to try it. Sounds amazing.
I really want to try the GlamGlow gitter mask, I am a big fan of glamglow masks and this Glitter mask sure looks like fun. If I could get my hands on it, I sure would apply it on halloween and wear a witch costume too (it may sound weird, but it'll be loads of fun)
Love the look of the Ella Bache mask. Another few that should be added to this list: Lush Don"t look at me, it is bright blue. Generation Clay Ultra Violet face mask, it is pastel purple and so pretty. Ole Henriksen Cold Plunge mask, it is a awesome teal colour and feels amazing ♡♡
Attracted to Ayla Clay Mask. Great time to pamper yourself.
I need a good clay mask right now as my skin has broken out
Glitter mask? Um, why.
EB too pricey for one use mask.
Atm enjoying LuLuLun white/green sheet masks (for juicy skin and repair), Sands & Sky (their scrub 5 min then the mask extra 15-20!…omg glass smooth skin!!), T Ordinary SA 2% mask, Generation Clay purple mask, ya…fun times!
The Skin Republic Spot Clear wouldn’t suit my sensitive skin, but I just love the tiger print, and I absolutely adore the gorgeous lil pussy cat. I’ve got my darling puss snuggled up snoozing with me right now. Mummy’s precious girl.
Wouldn't mind trying Ella Baché Instant Glow Mask they all seem like fun masks as well as doing double duty.
I am not a fan of masks that look crazy for instagram. I used to love Glamglow masks because they worked so well, but then they started coming up with stupid things like glitter masks.
…because of social media…looks "good" for IG picks and a way to market to the target audience…ya know. I stay away from anything Glam Glow that is for sure.
Some nice masks, but I've got to say that I wouldn't want that glitter mask anywhere near my face
I would try most of these. I’m partial to a sheet mask and mud mask. Not sure about the glitter as pretty as it looks
I have bought the skin republic animal masks and sometimes I showcase it and went into the living room and my family laughed!
Wow I would love to try all these masks!
$94 for a glitter face mask..
The bubbling one looks nice, and so does the Glam Glow and the Spascriptions
Yeeeaah, it would have to give me Cindy Crawford circa 1992s face to be worth that kind of money.
The Ella Bache ones look fabulous! How they are featured in the rewards room (whenever that will be)
The glitter mask looks interesting but I cant see that glitter is going to help your skin in any way and it certainly doesnt help the environment so I dont think this is something that we should be promoting
I love face mask, but Glitter on it no thanks if it's not Bio glitter
I’d love to get my hands on the Ella Bache mask.
Some of these face masks would be great to try. Love the fun loving tiger mask.
oooo glitter mask!
All I can think of is 'like a tiger' lol.
So much fun to be had! That sparkly one looks too good to hide away – that's something to be shown to the other members of the family while wearing it!!
More shockingly you get only 50mL of: water, PVA, denatured alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Witch Hazel Water, clay, Pentylene Glycol, clay, Polysorbate 20, Clay, Caprylyl Glycol… omg…. this for 94 bucks. Yikes!
Yay for self pamper
This is a timely article: I've been doing a lot of face masks in isolation! That blue L'Oréal one looks like it would suit my skin.
I can't even imagine putting glitter on my face! Apart from being irritating, how hard would it be to get off?
I haven't tried any of these, but I love masks and am currently using some from the body shop and a fab one from Dermalogica, the Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque.
I love a good mask but none of these interest me. The glitter mask is ridiculous.
I have a heap of sheet masks to get through plus I have some lovely clay masks such as Generation Clay Ultra Violet, Essano and Sand&Skye. I'm been making a conscious effort to now use them every 2-3 days.
I've only tried the Alya and GlamGlow ones. Both are really good and super pretty formulas!
Love the tiger mask! So cool ! Haha the glitter one scares me. Glitter is so hard to get rid of.
The L'Oreal mask looks awesome! I love the colour blue so this is definitely something I'd like to try! 😀
This is awesome. Was curious for some great mask suggestions during lockdown. Have always wanted to try the glam glow mask but its so priceyyyy
That tiger one looks amazing! My kids think I look like a ghost in most sheet masks.