25 Best Sheet Masks of 2023

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published 24 April 2020

Oh, sheet masks—the thirst is real. We want to use you every single day of the week, but can only dream of doing so on our incomes. (Adulthood, why you gotta be so expensive?!) But thankfully beauty doesn't always have to be pricey. There are so many excellently-formulated sheet masks on the market that are reasonably priced—many of them under $10. And the best thing about these inexpensive gems is that you don't have to sacrifice healthy, good-for-you ingredients.

From aloe-infused soothing sheet masks to hair-minimizing hydrogel masks, there's a simple solution to supply all of your self-care needs. The clutch thing about sheet masks is you can buy many of them in bulk. So go ahead and fall in love with one if you please. There's a saturated world of sheet masks out there, but no need to spend all your time hunting the good ones down—we did all the work for you. Don't you just love easy skincare shopping? Same. Team MC found the 25 best budget wonders to keep your wallet in check and your selfie game strong.

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Sheet Mask

Dealing with dull skin right now? Don't stress, this illuminating sheet mask will cleanse your pores and revitalize your skin with a dewy glow. It comes with all of the necessary botanicals oils to give your skin a plump and supple glow.

Pixi GLOW Glycolic Boost

Praise be! Pixi Beauty's cult favorite Glow Tonic Toner ($15) is now in the form of a sheet mask. It provides a gentle exfoliation, minimizes the appearance of pores, and last, but certainly not least, it brings out that inner-glow.

Loops Beauty Clean Slate

Give your skin a post-workout refresher with this detoxifying sheet mask made of aloe vera and volcanic ash. It's equipped to gently clean out your sweaty pores and leave you with a fresh glow.

100 Pure Wrinkle Smooth Sheet Mask

This skin-plumping sheet mask is filled with anti-aging ingredients like retinol and vitamin C to smooth fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful glow. The added bonus of hyaluronic acid and aloe vera give this sheet mask a soothing effect.

Avene Soothing Sheet Mask

For a bit of moisture reinforcement on dry, cracked skin, try this ultra hydrating mask prior to layering on your favorite face cream. Trust us, your dehydrated skin will thank you later.

Dr. Jart+ Sheet Masks

Having a giant pore day? Happens to the best of us. This charcoal and pore-minimizing mask will shrink those babies like nobody's business, while cleansing clogged pores.

Glamglow Bubblesheet Oxygenating Deep Cleanse Mask

You know the drill, cleansing your skin to take off your makeup is a non-negotiable. To ensure dirt and excess oils have been thoroughly lifted, turn to this deep cleansing sheet mask. Don't be intimidated by the charcoal—it's the best defense against harmful free radicals.

Sephora Collection Green Tea Mattifying Mask

This green tea-infused gem is perfect for diminishing the look of breakouts and reducing shine from your skin's excess oil production. If you're not a huge fan of using primer, pop this baby on prior to applying your makeup for a super-smooth texture.

Bliss Hangover Fix ,Holographic Foil Sheet Mask

Had one too many martinis the night before? It's all good—the electrolytes and probiotics packed in this foil mask will breathe life back into your puffy, dehydrated skin. Plus it's holographic so you it wouldn't be right not to snap a selfie.

Laneige Water Pocket Sheet Mask Water Bank

Your dry skin will drink this Hydro Ionized mineral water-infused mask right up. Pop this guy on whenever your pores need a tall glass of hydration.

Patchology ''The Good Fight'' Clear Skin Sheet Mask

When your skin is angry at you for something and decides to get you back with a breakout, this mask will be your knight in shining armor. It's made with willow bark, tea tree, and peppermint to vacuum-out clogged pores, soothe inflammation, and control your skin's oil production.

Peach & Lily Original Glow Sheet Mask

Glow-getters: you need to get your hands on this ridiculously inexpensive sheet mask right this second. With the help of anti-aging, hydrating, and brightening botanicals, peptides and AHA, illuminated skin is on the other side.

Farmacy Coconut Gel Sheet Mask

If you're a sucker for a soothing texture, you'll appreciate how amazing this gel mask will feel on your skin. Supercharged with the most hydrating ingredient ever, hyaluronic acid, coupled with cucumber extract, this will make your skin feel deeply moisturized for hours on end.

Erborian Bamboo Shot Mask

Tight, parched skin is not cute, and definitely not a comfortable feeling. Treat your skin to a hefty dose of bamboo, which is praised for its skin-plumping powers.

Nuria Defend Purifying Bubble Mask

Half the fun in sheet masks are the experience, ya know? Bubbling sheet masks are more fun—especially when they lift dead skin cells and trapped oil that's been living in your skin for too long.

Yes to Vitamin C Glow-Boosting Paper Mask

This sheet mask is full of the ultimate skin brightener, vitamin C, will grant you the radiance you're looking for. It's made of 96-percent natural ingredients and gentle enough to use on even the most sensitive skin.

Garnier SkinActive Moisture Bomb

Calm your skin down from a long day at work with this green tea-infused, hydrating mask. Pro tip: wear it right before bed and wake up with glowing, extra-moisturized skin.

European Wax Center Mask Me® Hydrogel Mask

Bless! The bottom half of this two-part mask features a next-level, hair-minimizing technology that will keep those pesky stray hairs from showing up.

Burt's Bees Hydrating Face Sheet Mask

Any rough patches you're dealing with will instantly smooth over after letting the clary sage and botanical blend of flowers and plants packed in this mask sink into your skin.

Frudia Nutri-Tightening Moisture Skin Barrier

This mask is crafted with pomegranate extracts to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lock in moisture while you're relaxing.

Mizon Enjoy Vital-Up Time Soothing Mask

For skin that's more reactive, use this mask to alleviate redness and brighten up discoloration.

Pūrlisse Blue Lotus and Seaweed Face Mask

This blend of minerals, seaweed, and Asian botanicals is primo for making you look glowy as ever and wearing the mask feels like a calming spa experience for the skin.

karuna Brightening+ Face Mask

Between the natural wood pulp cloth and deep-penetrating serum (containing grapefruit seed extract, rare Asian plant extracts, and salicylic acid), this mask will help banish age spots for good.

Cremorlab Herb Tea Blemish Minus Calming Mask

Smooth your skin and clear up your complexion with this potent, yet gentle mix of thermal water, polyphenols, and tannins.

TONYMOLY I'm Real Seaweeds Mask Sheet

Packed with aloe vera and bamboo juice, it's a tropical-tinged mask that hydrates deeply to transform your skin's health in a matter of minutes.

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Maya Allen is the former Digital Beauty Editor at MarieClaire.com where she covered makeup, skincare, haircare, wellness, you name it! She has a 15-step skincare routine, owns over 200 red lipsticks, and enjoys testing the latest and greatest in beauty. On most weekends, you can find her at her happy place, which is her makeup vanity. There, she’s usually blasting her speakers while singing along to lyrics at the top of her lungs, and making sure her highlighter is on point.