The best sheet masks are more than just selfie material—they’re serious skin-care products designed to hug your face, soothe your skin, and deliver high concentrations of potent ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, snail mucin, and retinol. These serum-drenched, clingy-drapey sheets target a ton of concerns, ranging from dryness to dullness to fine lines, and come in options that offer as much versatility as the tinctures on your sink. There are cheap and cheerful options we’ll proudly stand behind (K-beauty does these best) as well as higher-end picks that double down on the actives for serious results. Read on for our roundup of the best face masks, including editor picks and insight from board-certified dermatologists on how the skin-care science actually plays out.
Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Mediheal Tea Tree Essential Mask
Why it's worth it: If you have acne-prone skin, we can hardly blame you if you hesitate before straying from your carefully crafted regimen. But if sheet mask FOMO has been creeping in, the Mediheal Tea Tree Essential Mask is a solid pick—especially if your breakouts tend to be oil-driven. Tea tree oil is a naturally antibacterial sebum-fighter and helps calm red, irritated skin without stripping. Ava Shamban, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Beverly Hills, explains that tea tree "helps calm the skin and reduces redness caused by acne pustules." It's kind of like the natural version of benzoyl peroxide, "but with fewer side effects such as dryness, irritation, itching, and peeling," adds Dr. Shamban. "Its potent germ-fighting properties also make tea tree oil a valued natural antiseptic for skin abrasions and cuts."
The mask itself is derived from bamboo, which is widely considered hypoallergenic. Apply it following your cleanser and toner (consider one of Mediheal's fantastic toner pads for this step), make sure it clings tightly around your nose and mouth (likely two of your oiliest areas), and let it soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Mediheal notes that the formula contains less than 5% synthetic fragrance, but don't get it twisted—that means it's low enough to not even be included in the ingredients list. Still, we appreciate the heads-up.
Key ingredients: tea tree, glycerin, allantoin | Benefits: oil-fighting, redness-reducing | Fragrance-free: yes (less than 5%) | Mask count: 1 | Leave-on time: 10 to 15 minutes
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