Prepare and nourish, just in time for winter, with an intensive hit of hydration. Nothing is quite as indulgent and equally beneficial as a luxurious face mask. With bitter blasts of winter wind and ice-cold temperatures looming, now is the time to top-up moisture levels. Here’s our edit of the most effective masks available, for an enviably luminous visage…

Soothe and nourish skin with a moisturising mask

Clarins HydraQuench Cream Mask

Clarins are the masters of treating dehydrated skin, lacking radiance, and this mask is ceautifully rich and creamy in texture. Plant-based ingredients, katafray bark and sobier tree bud, restructure the skin’s top layers to intensively repair and replenish moisture, whilst stimulating circulation to create a much needed radiance boost and healthy glow.

Set aside just ten minutes to let this beauty hero get to work to see an improvement in the appearance and feel of the skin, almost instantly. Unlike other beauty products, this mask is gentle enough to be applied entirely over the eye area – ideal for treating party fatigue. With ongoing weekly use, all signs of dehydration can be diminished, along with plenty of water consumption, of course. Added vitamin E also provides protection from the nasty free radicals we are all exposed to.

Lancôme Hydra Intense Hydrating Gel Mask

Thirsty skin can often show fine lines, which are no indication of age – rather lifestyle. Lancôme’s super-refreshing gel mask gives skin a helping hand by trapping water molecules and retaining moisture. A gel texture is more efficient on a normal to combination skin type to rebalance an oily t-zone with dry cheeks. A simple, weekly application works wonders to improve skin tone, fading dehydration lines and dry patches.

The key ingredient Lancôme’s mask is a sub-tropical plant extract, known for its ability to withstand the harshest of droughts, by retaining moisture. The good news is that it miraculously does just the same for your complexion.

Chanel HYDRAMAX + ACTIVE Active Moisture Mask

Treat yourself to the ultimate in high-end skincare with a touch of Chanel decadence. Both soothing and comforting, this deeply moisturising mask provides an abundance of hydration, in an instant. With a creamy texture, it’s a go-to product when skin feels uncomfortable or tight.

Ceratonia PFA, a purified, powerful ingredient, quenches dull, parched skin and dramatically perks up, even the most arid of skin types. Recommended for evening use, lay back and relax while the formula takes action and awake to baby soft, supple skin, which has regained its youthful appearance.

[comfort zone] Hydramemory Mask

Skin that has lost its lustre and looks flaky needs an SOS treatment and fast, to prevent the risk of cracking and further soreness. Fortunately, Italian spa and skincare house, [comfort zone] has created the Hydramemory range to combat any sign of dryness, brought on by environmental factors such as pollution, low humidity and central heating. Beautify your complexion with this mask to restore vitality.

Trehalose plant extract, jojoba oil and evening primrose oil prevent moisture loss and together treat the skin for 24 hours from application. Skin is smooth once more and elasticity is restored.

Elemis Fruit Active Rejuvenating Mask

Strawberry, kiwi fruit and macadamia nut oil make this invigorating mask a mouth-watering experience. Recreate the renowned Elemis spa, within your own home, by applying a generous layer, evenly over cleansed face and neck, to boost tired skin. Alternatively, use as a pre party pick-me-up to revive and lift the complexion for a special event.

Bursting with natural, active ingredients, this is for the glow-getters amongst us, searching for the flawless, model-like, skin tone we all hanker after. The striking results see lifeless, greyish skin, transform into a sparkling and dewy complexion, primed to perfection.