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When it comes to face masks, you probably envision one of two kinds: the peel-off version so prevalent in your teenage years or the sheet masks that have become a critical component of self-care Sunday. Truth is, if it's a dewy glow you're after, there are options abound. From clay masks, to night creams, to spritzes, and—of course—those sheet masks and peel-offs, these are the best hydrating face masks for dry skin, according to dermatologists.
This affordablemask gently exfoliates dry skin by using bioactive berry enzymes to slough dead skin cells, saysDr. Sonia Batra, a board-certified dermatologist and co-host ofThe Doctors. The formula also includes a host of antioxidants thatwork to brighten and improve complexion.
These sheet masks, developed in Seoul, South Korea, are made with a quality fabric that won't slip and slide during use to deliver intense hydration, saysDr. Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae, a board-certified dermatologist atLaser & Skin Surgery Center of New York.
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This award-winning face mask contains natural ingredients, like camellia seed oil and spirulina extract to rehydrate dry, rough patches, leaving skin brighter and smoother. It's a great option for travel, too—each gel mask comes in its own little pod.
Because sheet masks create a barrier between hydrating ingredientsand the environment, it allows for greater penetration in a short period of time, saysDr. Susan Bard, a board-certified dermatologist inNew YorkCity. For a mess-freeexperience, Bard recommends a dry face mask, like this one. It won't leave any residue behind, but your skin will still appear to be plumper and glowing.
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This mask contains two types of oats—colloidal oatmeal and avena sativa oat bran—to soothe skin and dull redness in just minutes, saysAlessandra Caceres, an esthetician and founder of Lavender Facial Bar in Miami. For best results, she recommends applying this face mask to parched skin at least once per week.
Matcha isn't just a trendy drink—this highly-rated 100 percent veganface mask uses the sameJapanese ingredient, as well asdandelion extract and aloe vera,to purify, exfoliate, and hydrate dry skin.
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This hydrating overnight gel mask is gentle on sensitive skin, and rosacea-prone skin, pluscontains niacinamide to tame any lingering redness, saysDr. Erum Ilyas, a board-certified dermatologist inPhiladelphia.
This drugstore face mask, recommended by more than a half-dozen dermatologists, contains ingredients like vitamin E and hyaluronic acid thatwork to restore the skin's protective barrier, saysDr. Rina M. Allawh, a board-certified dermatologist in Pennsylvania. It's suitable for nearly every skin type—even those with excessively dry orsensitive skin, as well as those withacne-prone skin, she says.
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This cost-effective boxed set containseasy-to-use hydrating skin masks infused withhyaluronic acid to moisturize, as well as baobab extract and other botanicals to give skin that covetedglow, saysDr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil,a board-certified dermatologist in New York City.
An ultra-popular mask, ithas more than 5,000 positive reviewsthanks to its antioxidant-rich formula. Swipe on the mask, thenpeel it off once it dries to reveal smaller, cleaner pores andsmoother, brighter skin.
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This multi-tasking mask harnesses the power of ingredients like kaolin and bentonite clay to control excess oil, enzymes to brighten, hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump, and peptides to firm and brighten, says Amy McLain, a master esthetician.
Different from your typical face mask, this spritz (while expensive)offers instant hydration. Use it on the plane, at work, after a workout, or at home... the options are endless. It contains apple and watermelon fruit extracts, as well as hyaluronic acid tosoften fine lines andgive skin a dewy complexion, says Dr.Kristin M. Baird, a board-certified dermatologist in Colorado.
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Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask
$80 at Oprah Daily Shop
This cult-favorite contains an impressive 25 percent AHA blend that exfoliates and encourages cell turnover totarget dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. It'll give you the dose of hydration you need, too. One reviewer says it left skin "as soft as a baby," hence the name.
This overnight face mask contains ceramides to helprestore the skin’s natural barrier, as well asamino acids to support collagen and elastin production, saysDr. Sapna Palep, a board-certified dermatologist atSpring Street Dermatology in New York City.
Brigitt Earley
Contributing Writer
Brigitt is a writer, editor and craft stylist with nearly 15 years of experience. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. She has written for Glamour, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and more.