Ranked by ingredients
Best Face Masks
The 10 highest-scoring of the 62 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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Numbuzin$15.00 · 5 sheetsNumbuzin No.4 Icy Soothing Sheet Mask (5 Sheets)1 high-impact active: Beta-Glucan. Loses points on safety: 1 moderate-irritation ingredient: MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
Actives: MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, BETA-GLUCAN, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
A92 - 2
COSRX$15.00COSRX 5 PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Vital Hydrating Hydrogel Mask4 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Alpha Arbutin, Lactobacillus Ferment +1 more. Loses points on safety: moderate comedogenic potential (avg 2.0/5)
Actives: Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol
A91 - 3
Farmacy$45.00 · 50mlFarmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Face Mask3 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Beta-Glucan, Lactobacillus Ferment. Fragrance-free
Actives: NIACINAMIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BETA-GLUCAN, BISABOLOL, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT
A91 - 4
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 - 5
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 - 6
Numbuzin$15.00 · 5 sheetsNumbuzin No.5+ Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Sheet Mask (5 Sheets)2 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Beta Arbutin. Loses points on safety: 1 moderate-irritation ingredient: Ascorbic Acid
Actives: Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glutathione, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ascorbic Acid
A91 - 7
Round Lab$5.30 · 1 pcRound Lab Vita Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum Mask4 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Gluconolactone +1 more. Fragrance-free
Actives: Niacinamide (50,000 ppm), Tranexamic Acid, Glutathione, Bisabolol, Gluconolactone
A91 - 8
Torriden$33.00Torriden BALANCEFUL Control Mask3 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Dipeptide-2. Fragrance-free
Actives: Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
A91 - 9
Torriden$33.00Torriden BALANCEFUL Mask2 high-impact actives: Lactobacillus Ferment, Dipeptide-2. Fragrance-free
Actives: Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside
A91 - 10
Farmacy$45.00 · 50gFarmacy Honey Potion Plus3 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Bee Propolis, Royal Jelly. Loses points on safety: 1 moderate-irritation ingredient: PROPOLIS EXTRACT
Actives: NIACINAMIDE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, PROPOLIS EXTRACT, ROYAL JELLY EXTRACT
A90
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best face mask?
Numbuzin No.4 Icy Soothing Sheet Mask (5 Sheets) by Numbuzin scores highest of the 62 face masks Formulate has scored, at 92/100 (grade A). 1 high-impact active: Beta-Glucan. Loses points on safety: 1 moderate-irritation ingredient: MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL.
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?
53 of the 62 face masks scored contain no synthetic fragrance. 30 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.