As is common for Youth To The People, they’ve included a high-quality stable form of vitamin C in the mist. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate can really brighten the skin, especially when coupled with natural antioxidants. But we don’t stop there: We also regularly re-review the categories in which we’ve awarded the PEOPLE Tested seal of approval — because the best product of today might not be the best of tomorrow. And by the way, companies can never buy our recommendation: Their products must earn it, fair and square. It’s recommended that you use it 1-2 times a week, but we loved the results so much, we used it every other night without any irritation issues. Instead, it left skin feeling firm, smooth, and incredibly soft — clearing away any traces of dryness while also completely eliminating stray chin breakouts. It's expensive, but if you can swing it, it's worth the high price tag. Sarah Y. Wu is a freelance contributor for PEOPLE and has been a freelance beauty editor, copy director, and brand consultant since 2010. Her bylines have appeared on Glamour, Vogue, Teen Vogue, Byrdie, Marie Claire, Women’s Health, WWD, TZR, and Forbes. Previously, she was the Contributing Content Director for Milk Makeup, where she relaunched the brand’s editorial platform in 2022. For this piece, she analyzed the insights from our team of testers who tried 23 hair masks at home for two weeks. She also interviewed Dr. Dendy Engelman, M.D., F.A.C.M.S., F.A.A.D., a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at New York’s Shafer Clinic for an expert’s opinion on effective overnight face masks. Frequency depends on the type of formulation you use. Always read the instructions and pay attention to your skin’s needs. Dr. Engelman says most masks don’t need to be used more than once a week. “It’s a great way to give your skin an extra boost,” she says. Some masks are designed to be used nightly but using a weekly mask too often can also be too much of a good thing. “This can be too intense and result in other skin problems,” she says. “It’s important to let your skin breathe through the night sometimes.”

Yerba Mate + Guayusa: Naturally high in caffeine, this superleaf-derived extract enhances microcirculation to reduce morning puffiness. Those with oily or acne-prone skin ought to look for non-comedogenic products or masks containing salicylic acid, while sensitive skin types will want to “keep it simple,” says Dr. Gribetz. “Don’t overuse product or use heavy or irritating product. You can hydrate, but in a way that’s safe with a water-based product with the addition of some hyaluronic acid gel to help hydrate the skin without adding irritants or heavy emollients.” That would likely be overkill. “Given that overnight face masks are typically ultra-hydrating creams, there is no need to apply moisturizer, as the mask will hydrate and moisturize the skin,” says Dr. Engelman. Light, silky and infused with gentle lavender notes, Sisley's Velvet Sleeping Mask with Saffron Flowers worked a veritable miracle on our parched skin, offering a high level of hydration over the course of our two-week testing period. In a delightfully surprising twist of fate, it also completely cleared up a sudden breakout as well along the way.Harnessing powerful antioxidants and phytonutrients from cold-pressed plant extracts, Youth To The People combines superfoods and science to keep your skin youthful and vibrant. But what exactly are antioxidants? And how do they benefit your skin? What We Don’t Love: It doesn’t come with an applicator tool, so you may lose out on some product without additional help (aka a q-tip) to scoop it all out.

Having used the Superberry Dream Mask for a few weeks now, I can say it’s an excellent face mask for dry, dull, and mature skin types. It fully delivers on its promises. In the morning, your skin is so hydrated and glowing. It gives almost a glass-skin effect. Gel masks are your best bet for sensitive skin. “They’re soothing and provide lots of moisture,” says Dr. Engelman. Look for ingredients like ceramides and peptides, which help strengthen and repair your barrier function. We also love the calming ingredients found in Fresh’s Floral Recovery Redness Reducing Overnight Mask. If you’re looking for an overnight face mask that makes you feel like royalty, Sulwhasoo’s sleeping mask is an actual magical experience. It comes with a supersoft brush that gently glides the mask over your skin. The consistency of the mask itself is creamy, light, and soothing. The blend of Korean red pine extract and red ginseng sinks in right away, working to replenish dry skin, smooth fine lines, and boost glow. Overall, our skin felt bouncier, brighter, and overall just…better. The mask also showed itself to be adept at reducing dry patches, tamping down on excess oil, and firming up skin's texture by the end of our two-week trial. Plus, we were so wowed by its impossibly effective hydrating properties — our skin felt more supple straight from the get-go — that we ignored the directions to use it three nights a week and instead used it nightly.

Our only gripe is that it doesn't come with an applicator tool, which would make it easier to extract as much product as possible. It lasts a long time – This vegan mask will last you a long time. A little goes a long way and the jar is filled to the brim.