I love sheet masks, and I love them more when they work well and are affordable – as in under $2/sheet affordable. Yes, these sheet masks totally exist and no, you definitely should not have to pay $30 a sheet, unless you’re ballin’ like that. For the rest of you who want to indulge your skin with regular sheet masking sessions but don’t want to declare bankruptcy while doing it, I’ve got 5 sheet masks you need to check out:
Common Labs Ggultamin C Real Jet Mask – Vitamin C*
- Selling points
- Comes with a gentle exfoliating pad and the sheet mask is drip free thanks to the gel essence. Also contains a buttload of great ingredients!
- Where to buy
- $20.99 for 10 on Amazon (with Prime shipping), $2 per sheet on Althea (free shipping for orders $50+, plus new members get 20% off!)
I wrote an in-depth review on this a while back, and the more I use the Vitamin C masks the more I enjoy it. It’s really great at hydrating and giving you that chok-chok plumping effect, and the best part is the effect actually lasts. If you have oily skin you might find the gel essence on the stickier side, but personally my combo skin loves it.
My Beauty Diary Imperial Bird’s Nest Mask
- Selling points
- Hydrates, brightens, smoothes, softens, this mask really does it all for a great price
- Where to buy
- $14 for 10 on Amazon (with Prime shipping), $17 for 8 on YesStyle (free shipping with orders over $35), $9 for 8 on BGO (free worldwide shipping for orders $100+)
My Beauty Diary was one of the first sheet masks I started using, and to this day their masks are still one of my favorites – especially now that they’ve made each mask thinner! My favorite flavor will always be this one as it really gives my skin the best results, and I must have gone through at least 5 boxes of these over the years. For just $1/mask (I always buy from BGO), you seriously can’t beat the value.
My Scheming 7-in-1 Brightening Essence Mask
- Selling points
- Really brightens your skin, like damn dat glow
- Where to buy
- $14.89 for 8 on Amazon (free shipping), $13.9 for 8 on YesStyle (free shipping with orders over $35), $9 for 8 on BGO (free worldwide shipping for orders $100+)
My Scheming is another Taiwanese brand I love, especially this particular flavor. It contains 7 different brightening ingredients – from arbutin to vitamin c – and the results show. Their thin masks are drenched in essence and very comfortable on the skin, which makes using them a delight. This flavor also comes in the black mask version, which is slightly thicker but works just as well – so pick whichever version you prefer.
Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Sheet Mask
- Selling points
- One of the few products that my irritated skin can tolerate, plus it really does soothe any redness + irritations
- Where to buy
- $9 for 5 on Sokoglam (get 20% your first order here), $11.54 for 11 on Wishtrend (free worldwide shipping for orders $69+), $18.3 for 10 on Amazon (free Prime shipping),
I’ll admit that I hate the thick cotton material and fit is questionable, but these masks are God-sent when my skin is irritated. You can probably get similar results by lotion masking with the Klairs Supple Toner, but these masks are so affordable on Wishtrend, especially during their Black Friday sale! While I don’t use these as often as my other masks, I always have some around, just in case.
Moksha Dear. Honey Mask*
- Selling points
- Excellent hydration + soothing capabilities. Plus it’s the most affordable out of the 5.
- Where to buy
- $10/12 on Amazon or $5.90/3 on eBay
I discovered this gem of a mask during my first Althea haul and it was love after first use. First of all the ingredients are friggin’ fantastic, and second (and most importantly), it just works. I love how hydrated and soothed my skin feels after using this, and I’ll definitely be repurchasing this particular flavor as well as trying out other flavors from this brand.
So obviously these are my personal favorites that have stood out for me in one way or another. As for the sheet masks I didn’t list, it’s not because they’re bad, it’s because they provide just the essential hydration + nourishing effects, which is perfectly fine, especially at the $2/sheet price range.
- Runner-ups:
- My Beauty Diary Black Pearl Mask, My Beauty Diary Alps Edelweiss Ultra Repairing Mask , My Scheming Raw Job’s Tears Brightening Black Mask, Naruko Snail Essence Intense Hydra Repair Mask, and Naruko Hyaluronic Acid Hydro-Lock Moisturizing Mask
Hope you found this post helpful, and let me know what your favorite affordable sheet masks are! :)
Alyssa
Monday 28th of August 2017
I'll be honest, I'm too lazy for a face mask. I prefer those that you leave on for the night and wash off in the morning. But I still buy them and use them when I have the time :D These are really nice recommendations, the only thing I've used from this list is the Klairs.
xx Alyssa // STYLE VANITY
Jenny
Tuesday 29th of August 2017
I actually find sheet masks the easiest to use since you don't have to wash them off, and I usually just wear them while watching TV or reading before bed :) And they come in so many great varieties! :D
Mary
Friday 26th of May 2017
When i apply foundation my t zone gets very patchy/blotchy, whether i use a beauty blender or brush it just clings onto dry patches. I used the klairs toner, Cosrx aha, snail mucin 97, Argan oil, and 97% aloe Vera gel. My whole skin looks fine, its just my t zone that "dehydrated" if I must say. Is there anything that you suggest. Serum? Ampoules?
Jenny
Tuesday 6th of June 2017
Hmm, you can try exfoliating using a peeling gel (I really like the Cure Natural Aqua Gel, review here) once a week or every 2 weeks to gently remove any dead skin. I also noticed that you don't have an occlusive in your routine, so you might want to add a cream moisturizer at the end to seal in the hydration.
Stephanie | thefantasia.com
Monday 22nd of May 2017
Is it really sad that I'm not into face masks? Whether sheet or facial masks, I'm clearly averse to anything that adds an extra step or two in my routine haha!
Jenny
Friday 9th of June 2017
Aww, well at least you'll save lots of money in the long run because even these affordable sheet masks can get expensive if you use them regularly! It all comes down to what works best with our skin, so I totally understand that sheet masks aren't for everyone :)
An Dang, TheBeauParlour
Monday 15th of May 2017
Great choice of sheetmasks my dear! I love to try out the My Beauty Diaray (never ever used a sheetmasks of them, shame on me) and the Dear Honey ( because everything related with bees is life). It is funny taht we think the same about the Klairs sheetmasks, it works great but just a booo that the cotton is so thick. I can't leave it for a long time because I start to get annoyed and also i think the thick cotton also dries quicker than the other materials that sheetmasks have. Thanks for sharing your tops!
<333 An | http://thebeauparlour.com/
Jenny
Wednesday 17th of May 2017
Thank you An! Good point about the cotton drying quicker, it also feels like it has less essence to begin with (or is it just me)? If they can only switch to a thinner material it'd be perfect!
Gloria
Monday 15th of May 2017
Yes to $2 sheet masks! While I love indulging in $5+ sheet masks, they're simply not economical. Also my wallet can only handle so much (I may just have a stash of fancy sheet masks lying around because I don't have the heart to use them ????).
I actually have quite a few Moksha and Klairs masks that I never got to, so after reading your post I'm really excited to give them a try! Another affordable sheet mask I really like is the Papa Recipe Bombee Honey Mask- it leaves my skin extremely well moisturized and glowy. Also it smells like honey! ????
Jenny
Wednesday 17th of May 2017
Totally agree Gloria! The cost of sheet masking can really add up, so if I can find more affordable alternatives I'll definitely stick to those! :P
I actually haven't tried the other Moksha flavors, though I'm definitely curious now! The Papa Recipe mask sounds lovely, but I recall them being on the pricier end? If they're in the $2 I'd love to try them out!