Nighttime is when your skin’s natural repair processes are in full swing, making it the perfect window for intensive treatments. Pre-sleep and overnight face masks act as a barrier and sealant, locking in moisture and active ingredients so they can penetrate more deeply while you sleep. This not only helps prevent water loss but also ensures that your skin receives a concentrated dose of hydration, nourishment, and repair. As your body’s hydration rebalances overnight, masks work to smooth, plump, and rejuvenate, leading to a brighter, more youthful complexion by morning. Consistent use can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, improve texture, and boost radiance. Whenever my top clients have a big red carpet or event, I always tell them to wear an overnight mask the day before!
What’s On The Label?
When choosing a pre-sleep face mask, look for powerhouse ingredients that address your specific skin goals. Hyaluronic acid is a must for deep hydration, drawing moisture into the skin and locking it in. Peptides and collagen boosters help firm and plump, while antioxidants like vitamins C and E fight free radical damage and support repair. Botanical stem cells and advanced retinoids target signs of ageing, helping to smooth wrinkles and improve elasticity. Soothing agents like rosewater and niacinamide calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
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The Best Overnight Face Masks
SARAH CHAPMAN | Skinesis Stem Cell Collagen Activator Duo
This powerful four-week treatment harnesses botanical stem cell technology and eight collagen-boosting peptides for visible transformation. The freshly mixed serum delivers a potent dose of actives, improving skin density, reducing lines, and leaving your complexion plumper, firmer, and more radiant. This is the ultimate overnight skin boost.
SARAH CHAPMAN | Skinesis 3D Moisture Infusion Mask
A clinic-grade bio-cellulose mask that hugs the skin like a second skin, flooding it with Pentavitin®, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, and rosewater for deep, long-lasting hydration. Peptides and mineral complexes soothe redness, energize cells, and restore glow, making it perfect for instant plumping and calming before bed.
QUASI | Bio Collagen Mask
The Bio-Collagen Mask by Quasi delivers deep hydration and a luminous, glass-like complexion. Formulated with low molecular marine collagen, peptides, and hyaluronic complex, it plumps, smoothes, and revitalises skin. Dermatologist-tested and suitable for all skin types, it provides instant glow so you’ll wake up with a noticeable radiance.
ALUMIER MD | Eye Rescue Pads
Wake up with puffy eyes? Try these before bed or first thing in the morning. AlumierMD Eye Rescue Pads are refreshing gel pads designed to instantly relieve puffiness and hydrate the under-eye area. Infused with Matrixyl Synthe’6, niacinamide, vitamin E, and vitamin B5, they reduce fine lines, brighten skin, and shield against moisture loss.
LA PRAIRIE | Cellular Hydralift Firming Mask
This luxurious overnight face mask offers an intensely hydrating infusion of moisture and vital nutrients, designed to mimic the results of a professional spa treatment. It soothes redness, calms micro-stress, and delivers dramatic lifting and firming benefits, making it a go-to for dry, dehydrated, or stressed skin.
DR. DENNIS GROSS | Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Overnight Wrinkle Treatment
A cutting-edge overnight face mask treatment featuring retinol, bakuchiol, rambutan, and ferulic acid for repair and renewal. Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, while a Phyto-Retinol Blend delivers retinol’s benefits without irritation. Expect lifted, smoother, and more even-toned skin by sunrise.
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