The 8 Best Sheet Masks for an Instant Glow, Tested and Reviewed by Editors

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Sheet masks sit on the periphery of an essential skin care routine: Your face sunscreen, moisturizer, and retinol products are going to pack the most benefits in the long run. That said, there’s a time and place when we want a little pampering and a boost in radiance, and the best sheet masks deliver on exactly that. “The idea behind sheet masks is that you create a somewhat more potent effect [than serums or lotions] by the occlusion of the mask,” says Boston-based board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ranella Hirsch. This occlusive effect refers to the physical sheet mask’s ability to seal the active ingredients onto the skin for increased benefits. “Moisture and occlusion always help make ingredients absorb into the skin better, and that is essentially what sheet masks do,” adds New York-based, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kavita Mariwalla. WWD Shop editor Claire Sullivan tests top-rated sheet masks near WWD’s office in New York City. Whether you use a sheet mask daily, weekly, or simply from time to time, there are options to address skin woes of all kinds by choosing your active ingredients wisely. If you’re

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