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Are you counting on your face mask to be a one-stop shop for addressing all your skincare needs?
Let us stop you right there.
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The idea of combining face masks is so simple, and yet its a total game changer.
Her HH Science Clinical Strength + Clean Glow Reveal 2.0 checks all the boxes.
In short, a good cleansing routine will provide a pristine canvas for the masks to get to work.
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Exfoliate Before Your Face Mask
For maximum benefits, you should alsoexfoliatebefore applying any mask.
The Order of Face Masks
When layering face masks, order is also crucial.
Soft masks should always go first followed by a clay- or mud-based mask, Dakar says.
If you do it in reverse, the soft mask will never be able to properly penetrate.
Tracie Martyn’sComplexion Savior Maskis an example of a soft mask.
The gel-based formula, meant for overnight use, has aloe vera to calm and moisturize the skin.
Start with a thin layer of a healing mask all over.
This will relieve irritated skin while also adding hydration to dry patches.
Kiehl’s Calendula Petal-Infused Calming Mask, infused with soothing aloe vera, is a good choice.
Byrdie Tip
Apply the second mask only to the breakout-prone areas.
A mud mask alone would be too strong and overwhelming for stressed-out skin.
One example is Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream Mask, which contains the antioxidant-rich horse chestnut escin.
