Ranked by ingredients
Best Face Masks
The 10 highest-scoring of the 23 face masks we scored, ranked on what is in the bottle rather than what is on it. Every score comes from the product's own ingredient list; no brand pays to be here.
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Laneige$35.00 · 60mlLaneige Cica Sleeping Mask with Centella Asiatica for Moisture Barrier Support4 high-impact actives: Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide, Ectoin +1 more. Fragrance-free
Actives: Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide, Madecassoside, Ectoin, Beta-glucan
A91 - 2
Laneige$19.00Laneige Cream Skin Milky Hydration Sheet Mask3 high-impact actives: Saccharomyces Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ectoin. Fragrance-free
Actives: SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, ECTOIN, TOCOPHEROL, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT
A91 - 3
Topicals$10.99 · 50 mlTopicals Like Butter Moisturizing Mask4 distinct ingredient classes — well-rounded formula. Fragrance-free
Actives: Colloidal Oatmeal, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide
A90 - 4
Torriden$33.00Torriden BALANCEFUL Azelaic Acid Mask3 high-impact actives: Azelaic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Lactobacillus Ferment. Loses points on safety: moderate comedogenic potential (avg 2.0/5)
Actives: Azelaic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside
A90 - 5
Anua$6.00 · 1 ctANUA Rice 70 Glow Collagen Mask2 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine. Fragrance-free
Actives: Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine
B89 - 6
COSRX$17.00COSRX PDRN Exosome Skinplaning Glaze Mask with Collagen & Peptide4 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Titanium Dioxide, Gluconolactone +1 more. Fragrance-free
Actives: Niacinamide, Titanium Dioxide, Glutathione, Gluconolactone, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
B89 - 7
medicube$20.90medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask2 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Chlorella. Fragrance-free
Actives: Niacinamide, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Tocopherol
B89 - 8
Mario Badescu$24.00Mario Badescu Advanced Collagen Hydrogel Mask8 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Collagen Type III +5 more. Loses points on safety: 2 EU 26 allergens: Limonene, Linalool
Actives: Niacinamide, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
B88 - 9
Anua$6.00 · 1 ctANUA Heartleaf 70 Soothing Collagen Mask1 high-impact active: Saccharomyces Ferment. Fragrance-free
Actives: Saccharomyces Ferment
B87 - 10
EltaMD$61.00EltaMD Skin Recovery Night Mask9 supporting actives (Tier 2). Fragrance-free
Actives: Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol
B86
13 more face masks are scored in the Formulate app.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best face mask?
Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask with Centella Asiatica for Moisture Barrier Support by Laneige scores highest of the 23 face masks Formulate has scored, at 91/100 (grade A). 4 high-impact actives: Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide, Ectoin +1 more. Fragrance-free.
How are these face masks ranked?
Each product is scored out of 100 on its formula: how well-researched its actives are, whether the label discloses their concentration, the research behind them, and how complete and well-built the formula is. Safety is checked separately — irritants, fragrance, EU-listed allergens, endocrine concerns and pore-clogging ingredients — and only costs points when it falls below 95. No brand pays to be listed.
Are these face masks fragrance-free?
22 of the 23 face masks scored contain no synthetic fragrance. 4 lost points on the safety check.
Best skincare by type
Educational only. Scores rate a product's formula, not how it will suit your skin. Patch-test new products, and see a dermatologist for persistent skin conditions. Some links are affiliate links; they never affect a score.