A Beauty Mask So Easy, It Works While You Sleep

An overnight beauty mask is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to nourish your skin while you sleep. Unlike traditional masks that you rinse off after 15–20 minutes, these masks are designed to work with your skin's natural nighttime repair process. They deliver hydration, repair damage, and lock in moisture, leaving you with radiant, plump skin by morning.

•A face mask, or facial mask, consists of clay, gel, enzymes, charcoal, or a mix of other ingredients. You apply the mask to your face using your fingertips or a brush.

•Sheet face masks are a variation on the traditional facial mask. These are made of a fabric soaked in a nutrient- or vitamin-richserum or essence.

Enhanced Skin Repair:

•Your skin regenerates faster at night, making it the best time to absorb active ingredients.

Intense Hydration:

•Overnight masks seal in moisture, preventing transepidermal water loss while you sleep.

How an overnight mask works:

Nutrients in overnight masks seep into the skin all night. This can make for pronounced hydration that is helpful for dry, dull skin. Hydrated skin may look less wrinkled.

Store-Bought Overnight Masks:

•Laneige Water Sleeping Mask: Provides deep hydration with a lightweight gel texture.

•Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask: Brightens and soothes with watermelon extract and hyaluronic acid.

•CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream: Affordable and effective for locking in hydration and repairing the skin barrier.