This article was first published on 18 January 2022.
Does your skin feel dry and dull? Don’t worry. Liquid masks are here to the rescue. Think of them as levelled-up face creams.
What are liquid face masks?
Skin in need of instant rejuvenation? Liquid masks are your best friend.
As the name suggests, liquid masks have a lightweight, watery consistency that helps penetrate the skin to provide deep nourishment and give swift noticeable results. They're also very convenient to use and can be applied directly onto the skin — no separate sheets needed! You can opt for fast-acting ones that you can wash after just a few minutes or go for those that you can leave on overnight for maximum rejuvenation. Check out these 12 liquid masks that you can buy in Singapore.
On the hunt for an affordable but indulgent mask that’s great for sensitive skin? Go for the LANEIGE Cica Sleeping Mask Sleeping Micro Biome™ (SGD47). This hypoallergenic sleeping mask has potent moisturising ingredients including panthenol and cypress leaf extract to cool and soothe irritated skin while also working to hydrate it from inside out.
Did you know that the key ingredient to bird’s nest soup can also be beneficial when infused in our skincare? Bio Essence’s Bio-Bird Nest Collagen Night Mask (SGD40.25) harnesses the nutrients present in a bird’s nest to boost the skin’s collagen supply. The result is bouncy and smooth skin. This liquid mask also contains brightening properties that’s perfect for those looking to fade dark spots and even out their complexion.
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Night Spa Sleeping Mask (SGD48) works hard to boost your skin’s hydration while you relax. This cream-gel formula features pure hyaluronic acid and Vichy volcanic water that help to reveal a brighter, plumper skin in the morning. The lightweight texture gets easily absorbed so you don’t have to worry about it clogging your pores.
Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment (SGD64) gets a lot of love on online beauty forums thanks to its comfortable, mess-free formula that hydrates and smoothes the complexion. AHAs, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, quinoa peptide and watermelon enzymes work together to give you that super soft skin in the morning.
Finish off your me-time with the deluxe Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask (SGD85). This two-step mask will instantly replenish any moisture loss. Start with the cooling gel formula that has rosewater, damask rose extract and hyaluronic acid. Next, lock in hydration with the water-cream mask. It has a time-release technology for continuous hydration that will make sure your skin will be pampered all night.
Sunny Singapore can sometimes be unforgiving to dry skin. When the heat is up, it’s also time to elevate your skincare with PETER THOMAS ROTH Water Drench® Hyaluronic Cloud Mask Hydrating Gel (SGD95). This refreshing gel mask provides up to 72 hours of hydration. It’s also infused with skin-loving vitamin E, soothing aloe and energising caffeine.
In the mood to treat yourself? Add the 111Skin Liquid Mask Discovery Set (SGD295) to your cart. This collection includes six variants of masks that cater to different skin concerns: Nac Y2 Recovery Mask (for skin barrier-building), Contour Firming Mask (for firming), Oxygen Express Mask (for pore refining), Microbiome Blemish Mask (for gentle exfoliation), Rose Quartz Exfoliating Mask (for reducing the appearance of pores and pigmentation, and Molecular Hydration Mask (for deep moisturisation). You can mix and match them too!
La Mer’s Creme de la Mer may be the most popular product from the brand, but its Intensive Revitalizing Mask (SGD365) shouldn’t be overlooked. This leave-on mask is packed with antioxidants that guard against skin ageing effects from pollution. You can leave it on your skin for eight minutes and wipe off excess product with a tissue or you can just massage the cream onto the skin and proceed with the rest of your beauty routine.
The latest version of La Prairie’s famed La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Sleep Mask (SGD615.70) boasts Caviar Premier. This new ingredient has a more indulgent texture that applies smoothly to the skin. It also has an amped-up lifting and firming capabilities that will transform your complexion from dull and dry to bright and hydrated.
If you're looking for an anti-ageing liquid mask, the Mario Badescu Hydrating Overnight Mask With Peptides (SGD43) will deliver the youth-giving results you're looking for. It's packed with peptides, an adaptogenic elixir blend, niacinamide, lactic acid, and a blend of plant-based butter and oils that soften, smoothen, nourish, and brighten up your complexion.
A golden facial in a bottle? This is it. The Cle de Peau Beaute Precious Gold Vitality Mask (SGD460) is a rinse-off mask powered by antioxidants and 24K Gold Infusion. It promises to restore youth into your skin and transform it into a plumper, more radiant version of itself.
If you deal with dull, stressed, and dehydrated skin, you may want to invest in the Augustinus Bader The Face Cream Mask (SGD330). It's formulated with the brand's TFC8® and a Swiss Grape & Polysaccharide Complex that provides an instant dose of hydration to the skin which helps prevent water loss. It also comes with a hypoallergenic Zamac applicator which cools and depuffs the skin when used.
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