Two words: FACE MASKS. I’m all about them. I’ll even wear one out in public if my face needs it. Maskin’ up is one of my favorite ways to instantly and easily feel like a self-care beauty guru—and nothing beats that post-mask glow. Plus, I’m obviously trying to stay young forever, and while eating vegan definitely helps with that, I’ll never say no to a youth-preserving skincare product to help maintain a healthy and hydrated baby face. ?
Pamper yourself like the vegan princess or prince that you are and make your skincare goals come true with these super-luxurious cruelty-free face masks.
Sheet Masks
Yes, wearing a sheet mask looks more like a slightly terrifying Halloween costume than it does a beauty routine. But nothing can saturate your skin with soothing and smoothing goodness quite like one—so after 20 freaky minutes, you’ll be feeling like a dream. It’s all part of the fun. ?
100% Pure Caffeine Mask and Green Tea Water Bomb Mask
Check out the company’s other sheet masks, too! Just be sure to choose the ones that are labeled “vegan.”
Acure Radically Rejuvenating Sheet Mask and Incredibly Clear Sheet Mask
Alba Botanica Fast Fix Sheet Mask in Camu Camu Anti-Wrinkle, Papaya Anti-Acne, and Coconut Water Hydrate
Andalou Naturals Lift & Firm, Brighten & Tighten, Hydration, and Pure Pore Instant Hydro Serum Facial Masks
e.l.f. Coconut Water–Infused Moisturizing Mask and Oil Control Sheet Mask
Def check out its huge selection of other vegan face masks, too!
Pacifica Facial Mask in Disobey Time, Energized Glow, Mattify Prep, Super Green Detox, Pollution Fight, and Stress Rehab
Yes to Carrots Vitamin-Enriched Kale Paper Mask
Clay and Mud Masks
Clays, muds, and more—oh my! Mother Nature knows best, and plus, who doesn’t love the feeling of a clay-based mask tightening and drying on their face and sucking out all the impurities? Just me? ? Either way, we can agree that rinsing it off (and subsequently regaining the ability to make facial expressions) feels really satisfying.
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Detox Warming Mud Mask
Andalou Naturals Instant Clarity, Instant Lift & Firm, and Instant Luminous Face Masks
Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque
Florapothecarie Rose Clay and Chocolate Masks
Freeman Beauty Purifying Avocado + Oatmeal Clay Mask
Herbivore Blue Clay Detoxifying Mask and Pink Clay Exfoliating Mask
Skyn Iceland Fresh Start Mask with Ice Age Mud
Tarte Tight & Bright Clay Multi-Mask
Vanity Planet Zen Goddess Green Tea Clay Mask and Flower Child Rose Moroccan Red Clay Mask
Yes to Carrots Vitamin-Enriched Kale DIY Powder-to-Clay Mask
Gel and Cream Masks
Made for ultimate facial hydration, gel, cream, jelly, bubble, and other super-moisturizing masks go on easily and comfortably and don’t involve making you look like something from a horror movie. Easy-peasy and so good for your skin. Plus, you can find a mask for any skin type!
Acure Brilliantly Brightening Face Mask
Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Rosewater Mask
The Body Shop British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask
e.l.f. Hydrating Bubble Mask
Fresh Faced Skin Care Purifying Sulfur Mask
Herbivore Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask and Brighten Pineapple + Gemstone Mask
Lush The Birth of Venus, FOMO, and Just to Clarify Jelly Face Masks
Check out the brand’s other fab, fresh face mask options, too. Just be sure to look for ones that are certified vegan!
Pacifica Hot Vegan Probiotic & Spice Rehab Mask
Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Facial Mask
SIRCUIT Cosmeceuticals Clarity Broccoli Sulfur Mask
Trader Joe’s Face Mask Trio
Charcoal Masks
Activated charcoal is quickly becoming a staple skincare ingredient. It allegedly has the power to suck dirt and other nasties right out of your pores, which can make your skin look smoother and more even. Check out these amazing detoxifying charcoal-infused masks.
Bare Bones Body Black Magic Mask
e.l.f. Pore Clearing Glitter Peel Off Mask
Florapothecarie Charcoal Mask
Pacifica Cherry Lava Purifying Mask
Pacifica Kale Charcoal Ultimate Detox Mask
Vanity Planet Wild Woman Activated Charcoal Clay Mask
Eye Masks
Give your peepers a li’l extra TLC with an eye mask. Check out these options, all of which are specially designed for your sensitive under-eye area. They’ll help keep you looking lively, well-rested, and very much awake (even if you’re not ?).
100% Pure Bright Eyes Masks
Acure Radically Rejuvenating Under Eye Hydrogel Mask
e.l.f. Charcoal Hydrogel Under Eye Masks
Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Instant Eye Lift Algae Mask
Tarte Pack Your Bags Undereye Patches
DIY Face Masks
On the DIY beauty train? You’ll be shocked by the skin-improving qualities of some food ingredients, many of which you likely already have in your kitchen right now. Try a classic avocado face mask, an exfoliating chocolate mask, an oatmeal or banana mask (both recipes can be found here), or these clever DIY pore-clearing strips made from almond milk and agar.