Our editors share their favorite moisture-packing, pore-shrinking, humanity-restoring face masks that get their skin as close to perfection as possible (or as one editor describes, Cate Blanchett).
Tatcha Violet-C Radiance Mask
"I stan pretty hard for Tatcha. From their cleansing oils to their ACTUAL gold-spun products, they can do no wrong in my eyes. This goes for their masks too, and their latest is a doozy. I love anything with Vitamin C, and this formula brightens up my skin as soon as I do that dramatic yet useless face-splash-over-the-sink thing actresses in commercials always do. This also comes in the most delightful shade of lavender, making it difficult to not post to your stories."— Justine Carreon, ELLE.com Associate Market Editor
Tatcha Violet-C Radiance Mask, $68; sephora.com
SK-II Facial Treatment Mask
"I can disembark a 12-hour flight with a face like an old hot dog (as I often do), then slap one of these miracle-workers on for 20 minutes and presto—my humanity is restored. Not only does this mask, which is drenched in the brand's signature pitera, impart a certain lit-from-within radiance (see: Cate Blanchett), it also moisturizes and firms, making it the ultimate complexion-revitalizing trifecta—and one of my top 5 most-hoardable beauty products ever."— April Long, Executive Beauty Editor
SK-II Facial Treatment Mask, $135; nordstrom.com
Tonymoly Master Lab Sheet Mask
"This mask is uber hydrating–and since my skin can act like a sad, neglected sponge in the winter, absorbing my daily moisturizer so fast it's like I never even applied it, uber hydrating is exactly what I need."— Sally Holmes, ELLE.com Executive Editor
Tonymoly Master Lab Sheet Mask (Set of 2), $9; tonymoly.us
GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment
"When it comes to masking, I'm all about instant gratification. This tingly, menthol-scented charcoal mask targets breakouts and shrinks pores (albeit temporarily) in just 15 minutes with a mix of mandelic, glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids."— Julie Schott, ELLE.com Beauty Director
GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment, $22; sephora.com
The Body Shop Amazonian Acai Energizing Radiance Masque
"This mask is pretty, firstly, and smells good. If you saw it out of the jar, I'm pretty sure I could convince you it's homemade. So many masks I've tried have barely noticeable effects (and maybe it's just a placebo thing), but this one leaves my skin glowing as soon as I rinse it off."— Leah Melby-Clinton, ELLE.com Senior Editor in Branded Content
The Body Shop Amazonian Acai Energizing Radiance Masque, $28; thebodyshop-usa.com
Zelens Transformer Instant Renewal Mask
"For skin that's starting to look as drab as February feels, nothing works for me like Zelens Transformer Instant Renewal Mask. I smear it on, usually widely blow the 15 minute mark, and let the silky, sticky mask do its thing (it's thing being, according to the company, increasing oxygen to skin cells and giving a little cellular boost with marine glycogen and vitamin C for glow). Not only does my skin feel uber hydrated, the mask is also gentle enough on my face to use more than once a week."— Cotton Codinha, Associate Beauty and Fitness Editor
Zelens Transformer Instant Renewal Mask, $175; zelens.com
Fresh Rose Face Mask
"New York City's elements are harsh year round, but this mask helps fight whatever it throws my way. In the dead of winter when my skin is looking more tired and dull then ever, the rose infused gel gives it a moisture boost, and reminds me of warmer days. It also has a cooling and calming effect - making it perfect to use after a day at the beach - or Central Park." — Mariel Tyler, Photo Editor
Fresh Rose Face Mask, $62; fresh.com