It’s no secret that masks are a beauty must-have. We all know at least one friend who credit their amazing skin to masking regularly. In fact, actress Fan Bing Bing — whose known for her porcelain complexion and strict skincare regimen, reportedly goes through at least 600 sheets of facial masks every year (that’s one, or even two sheet masks a day)! After all, there’s nothing quite like that natural, dewy glow your skin boasts after using a mask. But, the 15-minute commitment of most facial masks means most people only mask once, or if not, twice or thrice a week.
Time constraints aside, you may think that slathering a bunch of masks onto your skin everyday might be too much for it. The key to masking daily lies in this: you should not apply the same mask everyday — the frequency must be based on the function of the mask. Facial masks are targeted treatments for your skin and should be used in rotation depending on your skin’s needs. It’s all about mixing things up with detoxifying, exfoliating, hydrating and soothing masks; it’s about the product your skin craves today. Here’s what we suggest for a weekly facial mask routine:
On Mondays, try Laneige Water Bank Double Gel Soothing Mask, $29 (was $34):
Start your week with a soothing treat to chase away the Monday blues! This hydro-gel sheet mask deeply penetrates within skin layers to alleviate stress and tension while providing an extra dose of hydration. The mask also adheres to the skin closely to provide intensive moisture care as it soothes flushed skin from UV exposure and cools skin’s temperature.
On Tuesdays, try Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask, $136 (was $144):
Monday’s blues. Tuesday’s grey. On days where you are basically too lazy to do anything, reach out for an overnight mask where you can simply slap on and head straight to bed. This hydrating treatment with advanced antioxidants reveals smoother, healthier-looking skin while enhancing luster and immediately softening the complexion.
On Wednesdays, try Mi by K Premium Tu Mask Pack, $39:
The week is probably getting hectic as we arrive mid-week, so why not balance it out with this 2-piece sheet mask? Featuring a bamboo charcoal sheet, the T-zone targets the sensitive and oily part of our skin to control sebum and oil while tightening the pores. Drenched in vitamins, the U-zone offers the dull and dry parts of your skin with the uplift it needs.
On Thursdays, try Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Treatment Mask, $56 (was $68):
Want glowing skin when you head out for happy hour drinks on Friday night? Opt for a nourishing treatment that reawaken skin’s natural glow as you rest. Infused with Walnuts to create an essential moisture layer, White Mulberry minimizes redness and skin irritation while Hyaluronic Acid promotes long-term hydration to restore your skin overnight.
On Fridays, try SK-II Facial Treatment Mask, $18 (was $23):
After a busy, chaotic work week, welcome the weekends with the ever-so-luxurious mask from SK-II. Drenching skin with an indulgent concentration of Pitera™, vitamins, amino acids, minerals and organic acids, your skin is immediately and exceptionally immersed in moisturization; resulting in a visibly radiant and crystal-clear complexion.
On Saturdays, try Belif First Aid Overnight Brightening Mask, $35 (was $38):
Made for the happiest day of the week, this creamy, lightweight brightening mask can be left on skin overnight to reveal a luminous, refreshed complexion by morning. Formulated with one of the world’s finest delicacies — Black Truffle, and visible capsules of Amber, Pearl and Gold Power, it provides an additional boost of hydration and brightness to skin.
On Sundays, try Glamglow YouthMud™ Tinglexfoliate Treatment, $83 (was $88):
Get rid of the weeks’ worth of accumulated gunk with a 2-in-1 detoxifying and exfoliating treatment. Originally designed as a 10-minute, professional ‘facial-in-a-jar’ for Hollywood’s backstage use, it provides gentle resurfacing exfoliation to leave skin smoother, brighter, and softer so you can get your youthful, sexy glow back.
Ready to challenge yourself to using a mask daily? First of all, you will probably want to set a reminder on your phone. As for which actual masks to use, browse our extensive, award-winning masks collection at VIIMART.com and match it accordingly to what your skin is craving for today!
