The Best Face Masks for Every Bride-To-Be's Skincare Needs

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Updated 04/01/18

We think it’s safe to assume that every bride-to-be wants a clear and glowing complexion on her wedding day. Whether that means weeks or months of prep, or simply a little extra boost to her skincare routine a few days before the big day, face masks are a great way to get your skin in prime condition and look supermodel stunning in every photo.

No matter your age or skin type, regularly indulging in a face mask is essential for maintaining a healthy and glowing epidermis. If you’re not one to pamper yourself on the regular, that’s okay! A mask the night before or day-of will illuminate your skin for a bright and cheery appearance. You can even get your bridesmaids together for an impromptu spa night!

Plus, with the myriad of masks on the market with various benefits, you can always find one that'll deliver what your skin is in need of most. Whether you’re looking to minimize pores, increase hydration, detox skin, or combat breakouts, a face mask will help get your skin prepped and ready for your wedding photographer's camera.

Ahead, we break down the perfect mask for every skincare need, with options at every price point. Get glowing!

Hydrating

If your skin is super dry, an overnight mask is a great way to deeply hydrate while your skin cells renew during sleep. On the big day, a sheet mask with concentrated essence or serum is just the thing to replenish your skin for a last-minute surge of moisture.

Brightening

A brightening mask is perfect for overthrowing dullness and is an ideal follow up to a hydrating mask for extra brilliance. Masks with Vitamin C, fruit extracts, rich oils, and antioxidants will nourish distressed skin for instant radiance.

Farmacy Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask

$56 (SHOP NOW)

Karuna Brightening+ Face Sheet Mask

$8 (SHOP NOW)

Korres Wild Rose Instant Brightening & Illuminating Mask

$48 (SHOP NOW)

Alchimie Forever Kantic Brightening Moisture Mask

$60 (SHOP NOW)

Clarifying

If your skin is plagued by blemishes or recovering from breakouts, a clarifying mask works to exfoliate and even tone, minimizing blemishes and redness without drying or irritating the skin. Options vary from scrubs to enzyme peel exfoliators.

The Body Shop Chinese Ginseng and Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask

$28 (SHOP NOW)

Malin + Goetz Clarifying Clay Mask

$48 (SHOP NOW)

Tata Harper Clarifying Mask

$68 (SHOP NOW)

Detoxifying

If you suffer from clogged pores and skin congestion, you’ll greatly benefit from a detoxifying clay mask to draw out the "gunk" (so to speak) and deeply extract impurities.

Glossier Mega Greens Galaxy Pack

$22 (SHOP NOW)

Caudalie Instant Detox Mask

$39 (SHOP NOW)

Josie Maran Whipped Mud Mask Argan Hydrating and Detoxifying Treatment

$48 (SHOP NOW)

Purifying

For oily, blackhead prone skin, or those with enlarged pores, a mud or acid-based mask will really get in there for a deep cleanse that'll leave you feeling pure and luminous.

C.O. Bigelow Purifying Cleansing Mask

$28 (SHOP NOW)

bareMinerals Dirty Detox Skin Glowing And Refining Mud Mask

$34 (SHOP NOW)

Joanna Vargas Dawn Face Mask

*$75 for set of 5 (SHOP NOW)

Pore Minimizing

If you’re looking to rid your skin of blackheads, try a charcoal or clay mask to absorb impurities and remove dead skin cells. The result? Less visible pores and refined skin texture.

Boscia Charcoal Pore-Minimizing Hydrogel Mask

$8 (SHOP NOW)

L'Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Exfoliate & Refining Face Mask

$12.99 (SHOP NOW)

Murad Pore Extractor Pomegranate Mask

$38 (SHOP NOW)

Soothing

Sensitive skin always needs a little extra TLC. Hydrating masks with botanical extracts like rose have cooling anti-inflammatory properties to calm and soothe irritation. Basically, they’re like a hug for your face!