Finding a skincare routine that works for you can often feel like an uphill battle. Trust us, we’ve been there! One day your skin might be thriving, giving you all the glow and you’re feeling on top of the skin care world. The next: your face feels dull and irritated, leaving you confused and over it! Many factors from stress to lack of sleep can also contribute to your face woes.
We all know that good skincare is the foundation of any beauty routine but as busy parents, it can be easy to fall into traps and not put ourselves (or our skin) first.
Shake up your skincare routine and remember a little goes a long way! Take a little extra time to treat your skin to something really special and give yourself that extra glow. While true beauty comes from within (your mindset, your water intake, your rest), between busy work and family schedules we could all use a little loving boost every now and then.
Face masks have come a long way from the drugstore masks you remember buying for teenage breakouts. Nowadays, you can get face masks tailored specifically for your skin’s needs. Whether you are looking to up your hydration game, brighten your skin, or get your glow on, The Cool Mom Co. has researched the perfect tried and true product for you. Keep reading for more details.
Oily Skin
Glowy skin might be all the rage right now, but we all know that sometimes you can have a little too much of a good thing. If you struggle with products being too heavy for your skin and contributing to build-up, consider checking out the Blue Tansy mask from Herbivore. Formulated with BHA’s from white willow bark, this mask is designed to help clarify your skin and minimize the appearance of pores. The addition of Blue Tansy helps soothe skin, and prevent redness.
Oily gals know that sometimes “clarifying” can be synonymous with “drying,” but a quick scroll through the reviews will tell you that’s not the case for this product. It leaves the skin feeling refreshed without that telltale “tightness” other masks can create.
You can purchase this mask online or at Sephora.
Dry Skin
If you suffer from dry skin, you know that the seasons can greatly affect the quality of your skin. With the hot summers just around the corner, it’s important to get your skincare on lock. One of our favorite products? The Honey Potion Plus from Farmacy Beauty. Farmacy Beauty is an organic and cruelty-free beauty company committed to sustainability and using conflict-free ingredients in their products.
If you’ve ever been a DIY beauty babe who liked making her own masks, you’ve probably tried making a mask with honey in the past. Honey is a powerful moisturizing ingredient that contains lots of antioxidants. In this face mask, it’s combined with ceramides that help protect the skin barrier and seal in moisture for an all-day glow.
For that extra luxurious feeling, the mask comes with its own magnetic spatula that attaches to the lid so you won’t lose it and you can feel like royalty applying it.
You can purchase Farmacy Beauty’s products through their website or via Sephora.
Combination Skin
Anyone with combination skin will tell you that it is notoriously hard to shop for. There aren’t a lot of products on the market that effectively can prevent build-up and totally not strip skin of moisture at the same time.
That’s where Cocokind’s Sea Kale Clay Mask enters the conversation. This budget-friendly product relies on soothing ingredients, such as blue sea kale extract, to combat the drying effect many clay masks have. Meanwhile, the glacial oceanic clay helps to reduce sebum buildup and minimize the appearance of pores. When it comes time to wash it off, the cucumber seed powder gently exfoliates, leaving you with baby-smooth skin.
Cocokind is widely available and easy to find at your local Target or Ulta Beauty.
Blemish-Prone Skin
Remember your teenage self looking in the mirror, with zit cream all over your face, thinking how cool it was going to be when you got older and acne was a part of the past?!
Little did we know that acne-ridden skin could still haunt us into our adult years. And hello maskne – where did you come from. These pesky little bumps caused by bacteria that get trapped on your skin from your mask, definitely have us feeling sixteen again.
If your skin is more blemish prone than normal, we recommend that you check out the Green Tea Clay Mask by EvanHealy.
With a focus on clean beauty and natural ingredients, EvanHealy’s line of products is perfect for those looking to detox their beauty routines. The mask relies on Green Montmorillonite Clay to help cleanse clogged pores that can cause breakouts, as well as absorb excess oil. The green tea adds an extra antioxidant boost to the mix, helping to brighten and smooth skin.
EvanHealy products can be purchased online or via Whole Foods.
Sensitive Skin
If you have sensitive skin, even the thought of trying out a new product can be enough to make you uber uncomfotable. It can be notoriously hard to find a product that doesn’t make your skin react or flare up. That’s why we recommend the Jet Lag Mask by Summer Fridays. This vegan formula is made without harsh fragrances that can irritate the skin. It is a no-rinse mask that can be used overnight, on long flights, or even as a daily moisturizer.
Packed with some of the most buzzworthy skincare ingredients of the moment, such as niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, this luxurious mask will keep your skin hydrated and glowing without clogging your pores.
Find this mask online or via Sephora.
Have we missed your favorite product? Let us know in the comments what your go-to skin saver is!