It’s finally THAT time of the year when the festive mood has become a familiar vibe, and boy are we glad! I’ve always looked forward to the latter part of the year, not just because I get to celebrate all of these festivals with loved ones, but also because I get an official excuse to go all out on beauty! Yep, that means finally getting to use my glitter eyeshadows and amp up the glamour.
But before one gets into makeup, what’s the most crucial thing? Skincare! Everyone’s got their intricate or even minimal skincare routines in place. But don’t you think the festive season calls for something more? Everything around you happens to be shining and glowing, and so should you! Let face masks come to your instant rescue. You know what they say, there’s a face mask for every damn thing. Festive season is a time when we’re looking for some quick and instant results, so naturally face masks are your best option. Brightening face masks usually come with antioxidants, collagen and vitamins that promise you plump, radiant skin in an instant! Sign us up.
Here are a few face masks that should be on your list.
Charlotte Tilbury, Goddess Skin Clay Mask
Craving a glow of the gods? Trust no one other than Charlotte Tilbury to deliver that to you! The Goddess Skin Clay Mask has personally been my go-to choice for years for getting an instant glow. With a supercharged formula that smoothens and hydrates your skin while making it glow, in just one use— who wouldn’t like this one? A nourishing blend of Spanish clay and sweet almond oil along with Vitamin C, this glowing face mask is a great investment.
Kora Organics, Turmeric Brightening and Exfoliating Mask
Have you seen the constant glow on Miranda Kerr’s face? She always credits it to her Kora Organics Turmeric Brightening and Exfoliating Mask. This one is an energizing exfoliating face mask that does the job of polishing your skin, brightening it and revitalising it too. Infused with some potent ingredients such as organic turmeric, rosehip seeds and aspen bark, which blend together and do a stellar job of giving your skin an at-home facial that results in glowing skin.
Caudalie, Vinoperfect Glycolic Peel Mask
Glycolic Acid is a hero ingredient with its brightening powers and ability to fade out dark spots. And peeling masks are designed to remove dead skin cells and reveal a smoother complexion. Now, what happens when you combine the 2? Soft AND radiant skin. Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Glycolic Peel Mask is a powerful multitasker infused with ingredients like vinefrine which is 62% times more effective than Vitamin C in correcting dark spots! Along with glycolic acid and AHAs, both of which are great in promoting cell renewal.
Pixi Beauty, Vitamin C Remedy Mask
When I first saw the range of Remedy Masks by Pixi Beauty I just knew that my skin was thirsting to try it out. This mask is a bouncy, jelly mask that’s supposed to be layered on your skin all thick and nice. The Vitamin C variant is a fabulous glow booster with ingredients like citrus brightening your skin, green tea firming it and ferulic acid providing the right amount of antioxidants. This mask also offers deep hydration due to its consistency. Try using it as a sleeping mask by applying a thin layer and you’re gonna thank us later.
L’Oreal Paris, Glycolic Bright Instant Glowing Serum Mask
Their hyaluronic acid range was a massive success, and their newest glycolic acid range is just the same! Known for its brightening properties, this acid has become a cult favourite lately. Sheet masks are the ultimate self-care bestie and what’s better than a sheet mask that promises you glowing skin? L’Oreal Paris’ Glycolic Bright Instant Glowing Serum Mask nourishes your skin in just 15 minutes! For best results, cleanse your face before you use this one, and let all of the serum sink in!
Kiehl’s, Turmeric And Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque
By now you’re undoubtedly aware that no ingredient can make your skin glow quite like turmeric can. Kiehl’s Turmeric And Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque is perfect for fatigued and stressed skin in need of an instant glow. What’s special about this masque is that it also offers gentle exfoliation, all thanks to cranberry seeds which help in revealing brighter and much more radiant skin. Before you wonder, yes it works miraculously for all skin types!
Innisfree, Jeju Volcanic Color Clay Mask – Brightening
We’ve all adored Innisfree’s Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Mask for years, but the Jeju Volcanic Color Clay Mask in the brightening variant is a hidden gem! This one comes in with a Vitamin C derivative along with their famous Jeju Volcanic scoria. Along with controlling and regulating your skin’s sebum production, it also brightens it while purifying your pores intensely. This mask possesses a gel-like formula but happens to be a clay mask, so it dries off easily.
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