Do you use face masks? Many mature women include regular face mask applications in their skincare routines. Facial masks are formulated with a variety of ingredients and some are better targeted for mature and aging skin.

Here are our 7 favourite facial masks for women over 50:

1.  KIEHL’S Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Mask – Best hydrating overnight facial mask.
2. Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Moisturizing Mask – Best to restore moisture.
3. Origins Plantscription Powerful Lifting Overnight Mask – Lightweight mask with a pleasant fragrance.
4. Clinique City Block Purifying™ Charcoal Clay Mask + Scrub – Best dual action clay mask.
5. La Mer the Lifting and Firming Mask – Most luxurious splurge.
6. Fresh Floral Recovery Redness Reducing Overnight Mask – Best skin-evening overnight mask.
7. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Hydrating Modeling Mask – Professional-grade face mask at home.

Let’s face it, our skincare needs often change as our skin gets older. There is no escaping it, and it’s always best to embrace our changing skin. But there are things you can do to help retain moisture and add plumpness to your skin because dry skin can be uncomfortable. Face masks can help do just that.

What to Look for in a Facial Mask

Not all facial masks are created equal. Certain ingredients should be favored over others for our beautiful mature skin. Here is a short list of ingredients that you should look for when shopping for a face mask product.

• Hyaluronic acid
• Ceramides
• Vitamin E
• Collagen
• Niacinamide
• Alpha lipoic acid
• Glycolic acid
• Aloe
• Retinol

How to Use a Facial Mask

Face masks come in creams, gels, or clays and are meant to be left on for a period of time or even overnight. They are also offered in easy-to-use sheets that are embedded with the product and that you adjust to your face.

Face masks are applied to clean dry skin. Choose a face mask that suits your particular needs, skin type, and lifestyle. Look for a hydrating face mask if you have dry skin in the winter or a mask that has anti-inflammatory properties if you have redness or irritation.

Apply the face mask on your face (and neck if you wish) and leave it on for the recommended time to achieve the best results. Simply follow the instructions that come with the product.

You can apply face masks about 1 or 2 times a week.

Best Facial Masks for Women Over 50

Here is a list of top-rated face masks for mature skin.

KIEHL’S Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Mask

This overnight mask from KIEHL’S for dry skin helps replenish and strengthen your skin’s moisture barrier while you sleep. It’s a hydrating face mask that helps prevent dryness for up to three days and leaves your skin feeling nourished, flake-free, and healthy-looking. It is paraben-free, fragrance-free, mineral oil-free, silicone-free, and dye-free.

Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Moisturizing Mask

Caudalie offers this face mask that is ultra-moisturizing and formulated with soothing grape water and Centella Asiatica to rescue dry, red, or dehydrated skin.

Origins Plantscription Powerful Lifting Overnight Mask

Origins make this lightweight overnight mask that gives your skin a noticeable pick-me-up. Can be used by a variety of skin types: from oily to dry.

City Block Purifying™ Charcoal Clay Mask + Scrub

Clinique has a 5-minute dual-action detoxifying and exfoliating clay mask plus scrub that purifies and polishes the skin for a deep-clean treatment. Natural bamboo charcoal and kaolin clay help remove pollution and impurities, while natural silica beads gently refine texture.

La Mer the Lifting and Firming Mask

La Mer products are known for their excellent properties for aging skin. This luxurious leave-on cream face mask helps visibly uplift and firm your skin. It’s definitely a splurge but can help restore firmness and elasticity to your skin.

Fresh Floral Recovery Redness Reducing Overnight Mask

This is an overnight face mask that is clinically proven to calm signs of sensitivity. It reduces redness, uneven tone, and rough texture for a visibly even-toned complexion.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Hydrating Modeling Mask

This Hyaluronic Marine Hydrating Modeling Mask is developed to deeply hydrate, cool, and visibly plump the skin. The professional-grade two-step gel and loose powder formula improves the appearance of fine lines and pores, revives dull and dehydrated skin, and smooths the appearance of uneven skin tone and texture for skin that looks firm, supple, and dewy.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Do you use face masks regularly? What is your favorite face mask for women over 50? Tell us about it in the comments below.