7 Face Masks That Were Made to Snapchat
Hillary McDaniels
Rarely a day goes by without someone—a girlfriend, a celeb, maybe even your mom—being spotted on social media sporting a top knot and face mask. From carefully crafted Instagrams where a perfectly manicured hand clutches a glass of rosé while lounging at a spa with a freshly applied mud facial to a peek inside your favorite celeb’s multi-tasking morning routine there’s no escape! So how are your Snapchats and Instagrams suppose to stand out against a whole host of other #FridayFacial selfies? We’ve got you covered—literally!
I tested 7 unique face masks that are pretty, fun and downright kooky looking but pack a major punch when it comes to hydrating and refreshing your skin. Plus, you’ll give your friends quite the surprise when you snap them on over.
This Dr.Brandt mask ($69) goes on smooth almost like face wash, but in no time at all it starts to bubble! The oxygen-infused bubbles tickle your skin as they expand and literally take over your whole face—perfect for those Snapchatters who are nostalgic for foam parties and house music. It only takes 5 minutes for this mask to work its magic and leave your face, literally, tingly clean! Snapchat Style: Opt for a video with the ’70s classic “Car Wash” playing on loop.
I had a bit of anxiety the first couple of times I tried the illuMasks ($29.95). After I got past the feeling that I was an extra from Tron, I got a bit claustrophobic hanging out inside this light-up shield for 15 minutes. But it was totally worth it for two reasons, first—and obviously the most important—the photos were hilarious and I couldn’t stop snapping them, especially when I convinced my boyfriend to don a mask! Second, they didn’t leave my face feeling hot or dry like one would expect when sitting immobile and exposed to direct light, instead my face felt smoother and I even noticed a decrease in my typical hormonal breakouts. Snapchat Style: Show how excited you really are for that new Star Wars movie.
This mask from Shangpree Gold Premium Mask ($20) had a little “assembly” required before I could begin. You have to actually mix two small packets and then delicately spread it across your face. Word of warning, don’t try to make it too thick or else it will start dripping, and it will look like your face is actually melting gold. The collagen kept my face cool and moist while I practically shimmered – all in all, a completely luxe and incredible mask. I couldn’t stop looking at myself and trying to decide if I was a fancy alien or one of the models from that Masion Martin Margiela show with the jewel covered face masks. Snapchat Style: From Game of Thrones to Mad Max metallic faces are everywhere. Take your pop culture pick!
I wanted to really see if this mask from Sephora ($6) stood up to it’s claim of 82% of users seeing reduction in dark circles. So obviously I tested this early Saturday morning after a late night on Friday. The morning came too early and I struggled more than usual to get my first cup of coffee started. But the mask came to my rescue – it’s awesome and delivers when it comes to brightening a fatigued face. Shaped like your typical sleep mask for bed, but so cooling and comfy that you’ll never want to take it off. Literally I almost fell back asleep while wearing this! Snapchat Style: U2 never looked so chic.
The Mizon Starfish mask ($7) was the hardest to apply, but well worth it. I struggled to get it to stick to my face just right to garner premium rejuvenation. And while this mask may be the most tame in the bunch, it’s unique shape helps it land it’s spot on this list! The shape threw me off, but then I realized that it was really adding brightness and moisture to areas of my face that needed it most. I looked less tired afterwards and even opted to ditch my normal concealer! I call that a win. Snapchat Style: Ursula from The Little Mermaid. Bonus points for those who add a glowing shell necklace and wedding dress!
You know those gooey holiday window clings that all of our grandma’s had when we were kids? This TONYMOLY Lip Patch ($4) totally reminded me of those! But in an awesome way. The lip mask actually clings to your face and stays. You can’t talk, but the cooling of the gel is strangely fun. I watched some KUWTK reruns to inspire my Snapchats, because who understands the importance of beautiful, full lips more than Kylie? Snapchat Style: Kardashian Klan.
I stumbled upon this mask while grocery shopping in Chinatown one weekend. One look at the SNP Animal Masks ($11) and I knew that I had to try it! I opted for the dragon because I’ve still got Game of Thrones on my mind. This was one of the coolest masks I’ve ever experienced, but first let’s talk about how it felt. It was so well-moisturized. More than any mask I’ve ever tried – my face felt so smooth and refreshed after. And of course I spent the whole 15 minutes making faces and staring at myself. Get one—or all four—of these masks and I promise you won’t regret it! Snapchat Style: Let your inner spirit animal out and really embody your animal mask.
