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You’ve had a hectic day and your skin looks horrible, so what do you do? I usually dig into my drawer (yes, I have a drawer) of face masks that I keep for SOS purposes. From dehydrated skin to sudden breakouts, there’s a mask for everything.
FOR DEHYDRATED SKIN
My skin tends to get dry pretty easily, so in spite of my best efforts to lather on the moisturiser, there are days when my skin gets taut and ridiculously dry. When that happens, I reach for Laneige’s Water Bank Double Gel Soothing mask. The glorious gel texture is said to be a better fit for the contours of your skin, compared to an ordinary mask sheet. Additionally, the brand claims that the mask contains hydro ion mineral water, which lowers your skin’s temperature while providing a burst of hydration.
ANTI-AGEING POWERHOUSE
For days when you feel that a wrinkle has just formed, opt for Dermalogica’s AGE Smart Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque. The mask is packed with a cocktail of vitamins and antioxidants that is said to promote skin cell renewal and tissue repair. This wash-off mask also claims to soothe environmentally-damaged skin, reduce redness, and restore suppleness in a jiffy.
ACNE-PRONE SKIN
One of the most problematic and dramatic of skin concerns, pimples are always a chore to deal with. They seem to last forever and will usually leave a scar or enlarged pore. I didn’t intend for that to rhyme, but if pimples are your concern, you might want to try First Aid Beauty’s Skin Rescue Purifying Mask with Red Clay. The brand is famous for its products targeted at sensitive skin and it has now released a range for the acne-prone. This peel-off mask features red clay, which is said to detoxify your skin while tightening pores at the same time. With the addition of rosemary leaf oil and an antioxidant booster, your pimples might regret bothering you in the first place.
BRIGHTENING
Dead skin build-up and unwanted pigmentation can leave you feeling depressed. If your skin has been subjected to heavy UV damage, you might want to invest in Skin Inc’s reformulated Pure Snow White+ Mask. The Singapore brand says that this best selling mask contains nano-sized particles that penetrate deep into your skin, giving you enhanced whitening and hydrating benefits. The mask is also said to prevent pigmentation from forming while healing your skin from existing free radical damage.
Dermalogica’s AGE Smart Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque, $115 for 75ml, is available at all AsterSpring Origin of Beauty Centres and Dermalogica-authorised skin treatment centres. For more information, visit www.dermalogica.com.sg or follow the brand on Facebook and Twitter.
First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Purifying Mask with Red Clay, $49, is available from June at all Sephora stores. For more information, visit www.sephora-sea.com and follow Sephora on Facebook and Twitter.
Laneige Water Bank Double Gel Soothing Mask, $34 for 5 pieces, is available from July at all Laneige stores. For more information, visit www.laneige.com.sg and follow the brand on Facebook.
Skin Inc Pure Snow White+ Mask, $178 for 50ml and $286 for 100ml, is available from Skin Inc stores and Sephora, as well as online at www.iloveskininc.com/store. For more information, visit www.iloveskininc.com and follow the brand on Facebook.