JS Editors Tested 6 Top-Rated Face Masks, and the Results are In

About: This magnet-covered mask from Magic Stripes is designed to eliminate toxins and impurities, while moisturizing skin with its lightweight natural plant essence.

Reviews: “I’ve never tried a mask with magnets in it before and was pretty skeptical, but I loved how cool and refreshing it felt against my skin and the coverage it gave to my face—not to mention the dots made me look like a Lichtenstein painting, which was super fun! I didn’t notice a huge change in the clarity of my skin afterwards, but my cheeks were definitely glowing.” — Lindsey Olander, Senior Editor

"This mask was my favorite of the ones that I tried. It’s a sheet mask covered with a bunch of tiny magnets, which makes for a crazy look, but it was worth it. The mask claims to accelerate cell renewal, slow down aging, and help prevent little wrinkles from becoming big wrinkles, and I feel like it actually delivered. When I took it off, my skin felt full and hydrated, and some fine laugh lines looked filled in and less noticeable." — Gretchen Dorosz, Senior Photo Editor

About: Grace & Stella's Anti Wrinkle and Energizing Eye Masks market themselves as "an energy drink for your eyes," promising to brighten and de-puff the under-eye area with nano-active gold and hyaluronic acid.

Reviews: "I’ve never used eye masks before, so this was new territory for me. I was skeptical that they would stay on my face, but I had no issues with sliding. Afterwards, they left my under-eye areas feeling soft and smooth." — Tyler Schoeber, Production Specialist

"I usually stick to clay or mud masks, so the Grace & Stella Anti Wrinkle + Energizing Eye Mask was a nice change! I tried them right after I got back from a wedding that involved many late nights and long flights, and my under-eyes desperately needed hydration. The masks felt great on, and I could tell that they were soothing and de-puffing my eyes. They did slip off a few times, but that was probably my fault for moving around too much. I also loved that there was no mess and I didn’t have to wash my face again after taking them off. I would definitely recommend using after a long trip or a sleepless night." — David Hattan, Photo Editor

About: This 100% vegan biocellulose mask from Acure uses fermented coconut, hyaluronic acid, argan, geranium, and plant peptides to soothe and hydrate skin.

Reviews: “My skin is sensitive and tends to dry out by the late winter, which are two ailments this mask is said to address—but if I’m honest, I wasn’t a big fan. The area around my eyes started to burn by the 10-minute mark, and I ended up taking the mask off earlier than recommended because of how uncomfortable it felt.” — Lindsey Olander, Senior Editor

"I was super excited to try this mask because it has really solid ingredients—it's paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, mineral oil-free, petrolatum-free, silicone-free and cruelty-free. It says it's meant for normal to sensitive skin, but I found that it stung my face a lot, so I wouldn't recommend it for sensitive types." — Jackie Homan, Editorial Assistant

About: K-beauty brand Tony Moly's I'm Real sheet masks come in several varieties, featuring different natural extracts and essences to target various skin needs. All of them are based on a 3-layer pulp sheet and are free of parabens, talc, and color additives.

Reviews: "The Tony Moly purifying I’m Cactus sheet mask took me by surprise—in a good way! I usually have a hard time getting sheet masks to stay on my face, especially around my beard area, but this mask stayed put. It left my skin feeling refreshed and soft." — Tyler Schoeber, Production Specialist

"I tried the I'm Lavender sheet mask from Tony Moly, and I absolutely loved it. It was my favorite among the ones I tested. From a comfort standpoint, the mask was extremely thin, molded perfectly to my face, and didn't get in the way while I let it sit for half an hour. Results-wise, my skin felt and appeared more hydrated afterwards, and it smelled amazing." — Jackie Homan, Editorial Assistant 

About: This light green, three-minute liquid mask from Alder New York uses super-algae spirulina, vitamins E and B5, and hyaluronic acid to provide skin with major hydration. 

Reviews: "When I actually remember to use a mask, I don’t always have the 30 or so minutes it needs to work its magic, so I liked that this one had a quick 3-5 minute wear time. My first impression was that it had pretty yet simple packaging and an appealingly natural, clay-like scent, and it felt cooling and refreshing on the skin. This mask is meant to hydrate and detox skin, and while I didn’t find it to be super hydrating, it did make my skin look smooth and a bit glowy. I would definitely try it again." — Gretchen Dorosz, Senior Photo Editor

"One issue I had with The Alder New York Hydrating Face Mask was that it was very runny—I made a bit of a mess putting it on. On the plus side, I really liked the smell, and it felt as though I had just rubbed lotion all over my face, which was extremely refreshing." — Tyler Schoeber, Production Specialist

About: Innisfree is considered the K-beauty queen of sheet masks, with its fitted forms that use a variety of quality ingredients to target different skin concerns.

Reviews: "I'm a huge fan of face masks when I travel, and I was really impressed with the Innisfree collagen face mask. I’d heard a lot about the South Korean brand and it did not disappoint: my skin felt incredibly hydrated, my fine wrinkles diminished, and my face had an overall dewy look the whole day." — Clara Sedlak, Executive Editor

"My Innisfree green tea mask felt really refreshing and lightweight on my skin. I usually always do masks at night, but this one felt rejuvenating for a morning or mid-day boost. I loved the way the mask fit tightly to my skin and had some leftover serum in the pouch, which I used for my neck." — Jackie Homan, Editorial Assistant