best face masks for sensitive skin 2022
Cover Enjoy a night of self-care and facial pampering with one of these luxury face masks (Photo: Courtesy of Drunk Elephant)

Whether you’re dealing with dryness, redness, or even acne caused by wearing masks for prolonged periods, these luxury face masks for sensitive skin are guaranteed to keep your complexion healthy and glowing this season and beyond

We all want a smooth and glowing complexion—but let’s face it—it isn’t always easy to find the right products to keep the skin healthy. This is especially true for people with sensitive skin types, who tend to find themselves experiencing more breakouts than usual due to long hours of wearing protective masks during the pandemic.

Nobody looks forward to sensitive skin and the irritation that comes with it. But don’t panic, there are many solutions you can incorporate into your routine to soothe sensitive skin, and a face mask is one of the best ways to provide relief—we’re not talking regular masks, we’re talking top-notch formulas that give you spa-standard results.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up the best face masks for sensitive skin. From sheet masks to clay treatments and luxury sleeping masks, these formulas will heal your delicate complexion in no time and give your skin a healthy glow.

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1. Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Mask

Dr. Barbara Sturm’s skincare range offers a plethora of effective solutions, and this face mask is no exception. Featuring a soothing blend of aloe vera, antioxidants and kaolin, the product promises to nourish stressed skin and replenish the moisture barrier, resulting in a visibly healthier, more radiant complexion.  

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2. Tatcha Luminous Deep Hydrating Lifting Mask

This sheet mask from Tatcha has a cult following for a good reason. Infused with Okinawa red algae and hyaluronic acid, it works to revitalise the skin’s structure while deeply nourishing problem skin that’s prone to irritation. The product is also powered by Japanese anti-ageing superfoods, which aids in reducing the appearance of fine lines and restoring radiance over time.  

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3. La Mer Intensive Revitalising Mask

La Mer’s Intensive Revitalising Mask offers a luxurious facial experience with a creamy formula that will give your skin a much-needed boost. It’s powered by the brand’s exclusive Revitalising Ferment—a fusion of marine algae and sea minerals—to soothe irritated skin and protect it from free radicals. Like the other hero products from La Mer, the mask is crafted with a cell-renewing elixir named Miracle Broth™, which moisturises the skin and delivers a glowy complexion in just eight minutes.

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4. Kora Organics Noni Glow Sleeping Mask

Give your skin some TLC and achieve a supermodel-worth glow with this sleeping mask from Miranda Kerr’s brand, Kora Organics. This overnight treatment is formulated with certified organic silver ear mushroom, coconut milk and botanicals, which work together to reduce redness, calm the skin and even out skin tone. It also helps eliminate the appearance of wrinkles, leaving a rejuvenated, smoother complexion in its wake.

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5. Dior Le Grand Masque

This face mask from Dior provides all the results you want from a mask: intensive hydration, more even skin tone, and most importantly, radiance. Massage it over your face, and there’s no doubt that you’ll love its luxuriously rich texture of rose extracts, jojoba esters and mango butter seeping their goodness into your skin. An effective treatment aside, its elegant packaging is also a sight to behold, making it a welcoming addition to your vanity. 

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6. Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Hydrating Mask

Can’t make it to a facial? No problem. You can count on this hydrating cream mask from Drunk Elephant as it does a great job at reviving dullness and soothing irritated skin from day-to-day stress. Formulated at the ideal pH level of 5.7, the treatment is designed to restore the moisture levels in skin, heal blemishes and improve uneven texture.

Like other products offered in Drunk Elephant’s range, this product is also from the “Suspicious 6” ingredients—essential oils, drying alcohols, silicones, chemical screens, fragrance or dyes and SLS—meaning that’s safe for sensitive skin types. It can also be worn to bed as an overnight mask and layered with Virgin Marula Oil for an extra dose of nourishment. 

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7. Aesop Primrose Facial Cleansing Masque

This clay-based mask from Aesop is the perfect option for those suffering from stress-induced breakouts. Suitable for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin types, it’s enriched with rose geranium, primrose seed and sage leaf to remove impurities and clear out clogged pores, while simultaneously nourishing the skin, leaving your complexion with a silky-smooth texture.  

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8. Chanel Camellia Repair Mask

Chanel’s Camellia Repair Mask is the perfect antidote to dry, sensitive skin. Boasting a long list of calming ingredients including camellia wax, hyaluronic acid and glycerin, the deluxe formula has a wonderfully creamy texture to condition your skin. Aside from offering deep moisturisation, it also helps maintain an optimal water level in cells and protect the skin barrier.  

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9. Fresh Floral Recovery Calming Mask

Designed for those with sensitive skin types, Fresh’s Floral Recovering Calming Mask is an absolute dream. This dermatologist-approved treatment is gentle on the skin, which is powered by vitamin C and floral extracts of passionflower, cornflower, cherry blossom, and peony, to minimise redness and calm the skin. The best part? You don’t need to wash it off. Simply the product evenly to dry, clean skin and leave on throughout the night for a brightened complexion.

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