Facial masks are of effective results because they provide instance skincare to skin. The huge amount of nutrients supplied to skin in 15 to 30 minutes leaves your skin nourished. But, these instant effects of facial masks do not last for a long time. Therefore, it is important to apply other skincare products like moisturizers to lock up the nutrients. Otherwise, the effects may be lost when you wake up in the next morning.

Different brands of facial masks are selling at different prices. Each piece of mask may range from several dollars to maybe a hundred dollars. The expensive masks do not represent significantly higher quality or visible effect. Therefore, you may not need to buy the most expensive ones. But, masks selling at several dollars may be poor in fiber and essence quality, which may lead to skin irritation.

Masks usually contain a large amount of essences. But the amount may not be as much as the brands mentioned (for example 20ml to 30ml) as some other less expensive ingredients are added to the essences. But, the efficacy of a facial mask lies on the absorbency of our skin. You may test the absorbency of your facial mask by squeezing the mask after application. The more the essence being squeezed out, the less absorbent it is.

Facial masks are available in many different textures and paper, cream, clay and gel are most common. There are no big different in terms of efficacy for masks in different texture. The functions and absorbency of the masks are more important than their textures. For a general recommendation, cream and clay are more suitable for oily skin while paper masks are more suitable for dry skin.

If your skin is sensitive, you are not recommended to facial masks very often, especially when your skin is under irritated or allergic conditions. Applying masks (even soothing masks) when your skin is irritated may lead to more serious irritation. For normal skincare, you may choose gel masks. Gel mask are of better soothing power compared to masks of other texture. Or, you may simply DIY your own masks with thermal spring water and cotton pads.

Most of the facial masks require rinsing after application, but no rinsing is required for some of them. These non-rinse facial masks are usually light enough that you do not feel sticky after application. Besides, there will not be too much nutrients in the non-rinse masks. Therefore, it is better to follow the direction that not to wash your face after application. Otherwise, the effects of such masks may be lost.