

Yes, returning home each day and masking the night away is the ideal. But the reality is us ladies are squeezing in treat-yourself time wherever we can get it out of pure necessity. At the office. At the airport. At the-guy-I-just-met-on-Tinder's place. And since we can't exactly keep jars of the essentials in our handbags at all times, we look to face mask pods, which are little single-serve capsules that are compact, easy to toss around, and pack a lot of punch. From the super moisturizers to the master de-cloggers, these masks have got you 24/7.
1. Goodal Fun Fun Travel Kit
This 4-in-1 pack features a glacial clay mask for deep pore cleansing, coconut wash-off mask for a boost of hydration, moisturizing mask for a plumper appearance, and a brightening sleep pack for improving fine lines and texture.
Goodal Fun Fun Travel Kit, $20; glowrecipe.com.
2. Dior Hydra Life Beauty Awakening Rehydrating Mask Capsules
Whether your skin is thirsty, or just needs to wake the f*ck up, this creamy hydrating mask, infused with three powerful flower extracts, will giving you an equal parts lovely and much-needed shot of moisture.
Dior Hydra Life Beauty Awakening Rehydrating Mask Capsules, $42; sephora.com.
3. Innisfree Jeju Volcano Mask Pods
Trust us when we tell you, clogged pores are no match for these little capsules filled with Jeju volcanic clay. The hero ingredient is scoria, a mineral that forms when lava cools and is built to draw out all forms of oil. The best part? Each pod can be used for 2-3 applications.
Innisfree Jeju Volcano Mask Pods [Set of 4], $12; viaseoul.com.
4. nügg De-Stress Mask Multi Pack
Like a fruit smoothie for your face, these pods are packed with antioxidant-rich berries and coconut oil to hydrate/protect your face from free radical damage while calming it TF down.
nügg De-Stress Mask Multi Pack, $16.50; birchbox.com.
5. Ole Henriksen Power Bright 3-step Professional Brightening System
Each sachet of this three-step system includes a face mask, mask concentrate, and cleanser that capitalize on the brightening powers of Vitamin C. Sallow morning-after complexions, this one's for you!
Ole Henriksen Power Bright 3-step Professional Brightening System, $55; sephora.com.
6. Wei Golden Root Purifying Mud Mask
Sometimes your face just needs a do-it-all mud mask. This soft China clay will sop up all of the unmentionables (ahem, dirt and oil) that have collected upon your visage through the day. On top of that, it contains magical Chinese golden root that distresses your skin cells for a younger-looking glow.
Wei Golden Root Purifying Mud Mask, $42; birchbox.com.
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Lauren is the former beauty editor at Marie Claire. She love to while away the hours at coffee shops, hunt for vintage clothes, and bask in the rough-and-tumble beauty of NYC. She firmly believes that solitude can be a luxury if you’ve got the right soundtrack—that being the Rolling Stones, of course.
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