Whether they’re prepping for a red carpet or simply unwinding at home on a Saturday night, celebrities love to pamper their skin with face masks — and snap selfies while they’re at it.
And with hundreds of complexion-perfecting options on the market that claim to do everything from banishing breakouts to boosting hydration, it can be hard to know which sheet treatment to choose.
Below, a roundup of face masks stars like Kyle Richards, Sydney Sweeney and Halle Berry swear by when they’re looking to up their skincare and self-care game in mere minutes.
Pros:
- Budget-friendly
- Turns transparent as skin absorbs the active ingredients
Cons:
- Designed to wear for three hours or overnight, so not the best option for last-minute event prep
While Biodance just hit Sephora shelves this year, the brand’s already making a major buzz. Kyle Richards highlighted the overnight treatment in an Amazon Live in February, saying the masks “feel amazing and make such a difference in your skin.”
Paige DeSorbo’s also singing their praises on livestreams, while her “Summer House” co-star Ciara Miller told us there’s “a reason” Biodance is becoming so ubiquitous.
Page Six Style’s review: “After seeing them on TikTok and finally trying one for the first time, I now know why plenty of stars are treating their faces to these. You apply it before bed, and while you sleep, your skin absorbs all of its goodness. You literally wake up with a glowy, plump, beautifully hydrated face,” says Astra, Page Six Anchor/Producer.
Pros:
- Feels cooling on the skin
- Designed to work in just 20 minutes
Cons:
- Pricier than most other options
Sydney Sweeney, Lady Gaga, Bella Hadid, Ashley Graham and Kim Kardashian have all snapped selfies in 111Skin’s masks, but the brand’s No. 1 famous fan is arguably Priyanka Chopra, who’s dubbed its rose gold offering her “special sauce.” She even used it to prep her skin before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding in 2018.
Page Six Style’s review: “I slapped on this mask the morning of a video shoot, hoping it’d help me look my best on camera — and boy, did it live up to the hype. I loved how cool it felt on my face, and definitely noticed a brightening and calming effect after leaving it on for 20 minutes,” says Elana Fishman, Page Six Style & Shopping Director.
Pros:
- Comes with both a sheet mask and a concentrated ampoule containing niacinamide and vitamin C
- Comes in two pieces, making it easier to customize the fit to your face
Cons:
- Ampoule can be a bit messy to apply
For something a bit more budget-friendly, look no further than drugstore beauty aficionado Bethenny Frankel. The star’s name-checked Dr. Jart+ masks on numerous occasions, from raving about them on TikTok to telling us she was giving them out as holiday gifts.
“At face value this is the best mask so far,” she said in the her original review, captioned, “Dr. Jart+ is crushing the mask game.”
Meanwhile, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Marisa Garshick tells us the brand’s Ceramidin Cream-Infused Mask could be “great for those with dry skin as it contains Ceramide NP and works to support the skin’s barrier, leaving the skin feeling moisturized for 24 hours.”
Pros:
- Comes with a reusable mini brush for application
- Features sooting ingredients like chamomile and aloe vera
Dr. Sturm’s products (including her signature “blood cream”) are a hit with stars like Hailey Bieber, Oprah and Victoria Beckham, the latter of whom has praised this product on social media. “After sleeping in the mask (which soaks in so it doesn’t look funny or feel sticky) my skin feels amazing! Super hydrated and clear. And very soft!” the Spice Girl raved.
Sturm herself counts it as a favorite, too, telling Vogue: “I couldn’t live without my Face Mask, which is a skin savior when skin is struggling and a skin perfecter when it’s not.”
Cons:
- Messier to use than a sheet mask
- Over $200
Meghan Markle is reportedly a fan of this cult-favorite French beauty treatment. Also beloved by Salma Hayek, Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence, Sisley Paris’ mask “is great for skin prep, because you don’t have to rinse it off. You can “wipe it away after 10 minutes, leaving your skin supple and bright,” according to Markle’s former makeup artist.
Pros:
- Unique dry mask is drip-free
- Can be reused
Cons:
- Some reviewers had difficulty releasing the ingredients from the mask
Noted beauty obsessive January Jones has proclaimed her love for many of the masks on this list, but judging by her Instagram feed, she’s particularly partial to this Hannibal Lecter-looking treatment. Busy Philipps has also named it as one of her favorites.
Garshick’s a fan too, telling us the the drip-free formula can help “hydrate the skin while also brightening and smoothing.”
Pros:
- Has over 11,000 five-star customer reviews on Hanacure’s website
Cons:
- Over $100
- Requires mixing/brush application
Forget the Substance; in real life, Demi Moore’s been linked to this treatment sometimes dubbed “the grandma mask” on social media. The made-for-Instagram skincare may look creepy as it dries — but according to super-fan Drew Barrymore, “when you take it off you are 10 years younger.” Kim and Kourtney Kardashian have snapped selfies in it, too.
Pros:
- Many reviewers noted the clay formula was non-drying and cleaned off easily
Cons:
- Users may experience a warming sensation right after applying, per the brand
While it’s hard to score an appointment with celebrity aesthetician Shani Darden — a favorite pf stars like Jennifer Aniston and Shay Mitchell — she’s continuously expanding her skincare line with the same products she uses for her famous facials. Designed to calm skin post-treatment, this colloidal oatmeal-powered mask is among her latest launches.
Pros:
- Shimmery gold mask is practically made for Instagram selfies
Cons:
- Over $100 for a pack of four
- One reviewer noted the mask required adjusting during use
Just call it 24-karat magic; we’ve spotted these Midas-worthy masks on everyone from “Real Housewives” like Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna and Kathy Hilton to models like Kate Upton.
Halle Berry’s such a fan, she once dubbed them her “BFF” in an Instagram Story, while Jessica Simpson, Demi Lovato and Nina Dobrev are partial to Knesko’s Rose Quartz Antioxidant Face Mask.
Pros:
- More budget-friendly than most on this list
- Only takes 10 minutes
Cons:
- Some reviewers noted the masks didn’t contain as much serum as other similar products
When it comes to the latest skincare trends, Hailey Bieber is always in the loop. The star snapped a selfie in this pale pink mask in October, even giving it a place of honor on her Instagram grid.
And Camila Mendes became the brand’s creative director in 2022, in addition to regularly sharing her own snaps of its social media-ready masks.
Pros:
- Mask comes in two parts for a more customizable fit
Kristen Bell once told Self that she has a huge stash of face masks at home, and called this one “the best I’ve ever come across.” She’s even figured out a way to squeeze the most out of its steep cost: “After I’m done with it, I press the mask back together because it’s still juicy and use it again in a couple of days, so I can at least get two uses out of it and I feel a little bit better about the price tag,” Bell shared.
It’s also part of Jasmine Tooke’s backstage prep process, as the former Victoria’s Secret Angel told us it’s “perfect for a quick skin revival before hitting the runway.”
Pros:
- Created by a celebrity esthetician
- Set includes five different types of masks to target different skincare concerns
Gabrielle Union’s famous for her eternally youthful glow, so when she made headlines for wearing a sheet mask in public, we were eager to learn which ones she preferred. Turns out, she’s a Joanna Vargas girl — and this set offers options for a variety of different skin types.
Vargas herself is also a Hollywood mainstay; before the 2024 Met Gala, she helped A-listers like Union and Pedro Pascal get red carpet-ready.
Pros:
- Better suited to those who prefer fragrance-free options
Karlie Kloss, Eva Mendes and Victoria Beckham swear by this futuristic-looking, metallic-backed mask that’s loaded with hyaluronic acid.
Pros:
- Can be used as a moisturizer (by massaging a light layer onto your skin) or a face mask (by leaving on for 10 minutes)
Cons:
- Some Amazon reviewers commented that the tube ran out quickly
Wondering how stars get their first-class complexions? Kim Kardashian, Jessica Alba and Jen Atkin have all reportedly used this hydrating cream mask, which comes packaged in a millennial-friendly pastel blue tube.
FAQ
What ingredients should you look for in face masks?
Paging through sheets of sheet masks to find the best option for you? New York and New Jersey-based dermatologist Dr. Marisa Garshick tells us that while the at-home treatments can be a “great way to boost hydration and brighten the skin,” the exact benefits vary based on the ingredients.
For instance, antioxidants can “help brighten the skin,” while hyaluronic acid is a molecule “that attracts up to 1,000 times its weight in water.”
“Because it helps to draw moisture in, it not only helps to skin hydration but can also improve fine lines and wrinkles and leaves the skin looking and feeling dewier,” she explains.
Other key ingredients may include antioxidants for brightening, ceramides and fatty acids — which “help strengthen the skin barrier,” she says — or “skin-soothing ingredients” like niacinamide.
Among her personal favorites? The SkinCeuticals Biocellulose Restorative Masque — which she says is “especially helpful for those [with] dry, sensitive or post-procedure skin” — and the Patchology Moodmask Get Dewy With It Mask, designed to leave skin “looking dewy and glowy.”
For something even more budget-friendly, her go-tos also include the BioRepublic Soothe & Calm Mask and the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Mask. (“It uses a unique hydrogel formula which helps to improve absorption,” she explains of the latter.)
How often can you use sheet masks?
“Sheet masks serve as a supplement to a basic skincare routine,” says Garshick. “They can be incorporated a few times per week, before a big event or to help the skin recover post-procedure or during travel.”
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This article was written by Hannah Southwick, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Page Six Style. Hannah spies deals on actually affordable celebrity-worn styles, puts Hollywood’s favorite labels to the test and finds the beauty products that keep stars red carpet-ready. She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade.
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