The Sheet Mask

By now, we’ve all at least seen this imagery even if we’re not 100% sure what the hell is going on here.

Photo via Vogue

For those of you who have been wondering: this is a paper-like facial mask infused with skin-improving properties ranging from brightening, hydrating, lifting and plumping. The sheet mask trend has infiltrated the internet after long-standing popularity in Asia by way of South Korea. To use: simply unfold, place on your face (as directed) and let sit for approximately 15 minutes. After removing, massage excess product into the skin and that’s it. The best part about sheet masks is their price tag; costing as low as $2.

Hydro/ Hydra-gel Under Eye Patches

These slippery, semi-solid gel patches are meant to be placed underneath the eye to reduce puffiness, hydrate and lift. The cooling sensation is comforting after a tough day and they’re equally great for those mornings you look as tired as you feel.

Gel Lip Masks

Using these lip masks will help you dodge that dry, chapped situation nearly all of us encounter at one point or another especially come wintertime. Not only are these gels fun to use but using them gives you a good excuse to keep quiet for a few moments and get some meditation in or a little work done. Lip gels are great for weekly use to keep your pout plumped…even if you’re not in dire need.

Pore Strips

Not only are pore strips great for what they advertise, these easy-to-use strips also pull away dead skin cells and teeny tiny (typically unwanted) facial hairs along with pore gunk, leaving baby smooth skin in their wake. No need to use these more than once a week and feel free to use them anywhere on your face (watch out for your brows and eye area)

By Raquel Silver