13 Best Korean Face Masks We Tested 2026, Approved by Dermatologists
This soothing mask is fragrance-free and packed with calming ingredients, gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin types. Each white sheet of hydrogel is speckled with blue dots: These are hyaluronic acid capsules that gradually release moisture into skin. The mask is also infused with all your favorite barrier-friendly nourishing ingredients.
“Ceramides reinforce the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss, panthenol soothes, and allantoin helps calm reactive skin,” says Dr. Hwang. “This is ideal for sensitive or compromised skin because it prioritizes barrier repair with a non-irritating and well balanced formula.” Reach for it whenever you need an instant soothing effect. “I often recommend this type of mask after laser treatments or during periods of skin sensitivity,” he says. “It’s very calming and unlikely to trigger reactions, which is exactly what sensitive skin needs.”
“This mask feels like an ice bath without having to stick your face in a freezing bowl of water,” says Wu. “When my skin is overheated after the gym or just irritated from winter weather, I apply one of these for a few hours and let the soothing essence go to work. It not only leaves my skin much less stressed, but also leaves a plump, dewy finish. While you’re meant to keep it on until the gel turns clear, I only left mine on for 5-10 minutes for filming purposes. Even in that short time, my complexion emerged calm and dewy.”
- Use if: You want a soothing and calming gel mask; you have very reactive skin
- Key ingredients: Ceramides, panthenol, allantoin, hyaluronic acid capsules, collagen
- Fragrance-free: Yes
Best Dry Skin: Dr. Althea Aqua Blue Hydration Mask
Original video by Jenifer Calle testing Dr. Althea Aqua Blue Hydration Mask
Dr. Kim praises this mask for its hydration. It contains jojoba oil for nourishment and Bambusa vulgaris water that boasts 24-hour hydration that leaves you with dewy, glass-like skin. Other helpful ingredients include azulene extract, which soothes any irritation, and blue-agave water to improve skin’s elasticity and even out any uneven texture. All you need to do is leave the sheet mask on for 10 to 15 minutes and then pat any excess product onto the skin, and you’ll be met with a soft, hydrated, glowing complexion.
