Just when we thought skin-care couldn't get any more scientific, we learned that come June, drugstore favorite E.L.F. will be releasing its highly covetable Beauty Shield Collection -- a drool-worthy regimen that promises to protect our complexions from environmental aggressors and sun damage. Enriched with antioxidants derived from carrot seed oil, sunflower seed oil, vitamin C, vitamin E, and argan oil, the collection's Recharging Magnetic Mask is currently at the top of every beauty editor's most-wanted list. Specifically designed to lift away imperfections, the iron-based face mask also helps to minimize the appearance of pores and smooth uneven complexions.
The perfect appetizer to a night in with your girls, this self-heating mask for dry skin is infused with nourishing cocoa fruit extract to help revive tired, lackluster skin. Loaded with nutrients, this clay-based mask warms on contact with skin and, when paired with your favorite glass of vino, offers your skin a double-dose of antioxidants.
If you haven't yet heard the theory that your makeup is only as good as your skin-care, consider yourself briefed. Reviving dull and tired skin is no easy feat, and despite the magical powers of primers, foundations and luminizers, a truly glowing complexion typically has more to do with the health of your skin -- not your Sephora card. Formulated with a luxe foaming oxygen complex, ginseng, caffeine, probiotics, lactic acid, antioxidants, and yes, vitamins, aplenty, there's not much this drugstore face mask from Pixi By Petra doesn't do.
There's nothing more antagonizing than an unbreakable cycle of acne. After days of poking, prodding and dabbing copious amounts of zit cream, you finally manage to minimize the angry appearance of one or two bumps, only to wake up to another angry mountain range the next morning. Sound familiar? You're in luck. Specifically designed for the most stubborn of breakouts, this gel-based leave-on mask from Neutrogena is a godsend for those struggling to break an endless relationship with acne. Potently formulated with bacteria-fighting medicine, this drugstore favorite lightly absorbs into your skin to help fight current and future breakouts.
Due to its detoxification powers, charcoal has been garnering a lot of attention lately. Whether you're sipping it from your local juice shop (with lemon and lavender, please), taking it in pill-form, or applying it to your face post-SoulCycle class, it's hard to deny charcoal's buzzy and ultra-trendy draw. However, after just a few applications of this breakthrough mask from L'Oreal (which touts charcoal as its all-star ingredient), we have to admit that we are so on board. Reminiscent of products that are quite literally six times the price, this pure-clay mask manages to illuminate skin in a mere ten minutes. Plus, it's gentle and non-drying so you can apply it up to three times a week.
