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Five face masks to save your skin this winter
Whether it’s a pre-party radiance booster, detoxing blemish buster, a quick pick-me-up, or something to soothe and protect from the harsh winter weather, here’s five of our favourite face masks you need to try. All cruelty free and vegan friendly, prices start from just £6.50.
1. Best for hormonal skin: Period Faace Mask, £24
Temperamental skin suffering from breakouts and hormonal imbalances needs this treatment mask. Blending hyaluronic acid, green tea, zinc, lavender, clary, and white willow all help to improve tone and texture and get your skin back in order.
2. Best for instant radiance: Q+A Vitamin A.C.E. Warming Gel Mask, £8.50
Crammed full of superfoods including cherry, acai, strawberry, pomegranate, blackcurrant and avocado, this antioxidant rich mask brightens, firms, and rejuvenates. Massage onto the skin, leave on for ten minutes before rinsing to reveal a fresh and glowing complexion.
3. Best youth-booster: Dr.Craft Bio-Bakuchiol Purifying Masque with Organic Bakuchiol, £28
Dubbed as ‘nature’s retinol’ this super hydrating antioxidant masque harnesses the power of pure organic bakuchiol concentrate along with clay, argan oil, sweet almond oil, and shea butter. Perfect for all skin types, it works to improve firmness, speed up cell regeneration and stimulate collagen production, even out skin tone and texture and purify the skin.
4. Best hi-tech mask: SwearBy Skin LookLit LED Mask, £75
This innovative 3-in-1 LED light mask treats everything from acne, lines and wrinkles to hyperpigmentation and lack of glow. Wireless, effective, and easy to use, just switch up your setting depending on the kind of day your skin is having.
5. Best for congested skin: Q+A Activated Charcoal Face Mask, £6.50
This activated charcoal mask targets a variety of skincare concerns. Ideal for oily, stressed, and congested types, it makes light work of banishing those impurities, enlarged pores and blackheads to leave skin soft and purified.
