8 Easy Sheet Mask Hacks To Maximise The Skincare Benefits Of Your Masking Session

By Rachel Yohannan on 17 Feb 2023

Senior Digital Editor

Crazy cat lady who loves afternoon tea, kawaii Japanese fashion, and all things Sanrio.

Throwing on a sheet mask is a great way to experience a DIY spa experience at home, especially if you’re a busy lady who doesn’t have extra time to spare on lengthy routines and treatments. These 8 sheet mask hacks will help you make the most of those 15 minutes, so that your masking session can be maximised for the best skincare benefits. Think of it as making your mask work harder with little to no additional effort!

While you're here, check out our list of the best face masks to try in 2022 for glowing and radiant skin.

Read on to check out our sheet mask hacks!

#1: Make some quick snips for the perfect fit

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Depending on the brand, sheet masks come in varied sizes - and so do our faces. If you’re lucky enough to have found a go-to mask that fits you perfectly, great! But if not, there are still ways to give it a better fit for most optimal coverage.

Sheet masks from Western brands tend to be made larger, which may result in both gaps around the eyes and nose, as well as portions that hang off certain parts of your face. Simply cut off the excess bits, and place them over the empty spaces that are exposed. This way, nothing goes to waste.

On the other hand, those from Asian brands can be smaller in size to fit their audience demographic. If you find them too tight, make a few snips along areas such as the sides of the nose flaps, jawline, and chin based on what works best for you.

#2: Use a silicone mask cover to prevent shifting and evaporation

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With loops that go around your ears, a silicone cover will help hold your sheet mask in place and prevent shifting or slipping. At the same time, this additional layer serves as a cover to prevent evaporation of the serum, ensuring that all that nourishing essence goes straight into your skin. As silicone is non-absorbent, it won’t suck up the product, and the flexible nature of the material lets it wrap around any face shape comfortably.

You can easily get this online from places like Shopee for just a couple of bucks.

#3: Massage over it using beauty tools like ice globes or face rollers

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It’s possible to multitask with a good book or TV show while using a face mask, but we would suggest giving yourself a little face massage during this waiting period to improve blood circulation and absorption.

You could even go one step further and use beauty tools like ice globes or face rollers over the mask, as these will help heighten the cooling sensation that will aid in reducing puffiness and inflammation-caused redness. It’ll help your facial muscles feel more relaxed too!

#4: Don’t go past the recommended time limit as that’s counterproductive

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Sometimes, less really is more. There’s this misconception that leaving on your face mask for a longer period of time equates to more hydration, but that’s actually counterproductive. Past a certain point, reverse osmosis will occur and the moisture that your skin has just absorbed will be drawn right back into the dry sheet.

As a rule of thumb, it’s best to just follow the instructions on the packaging; The mask should still be damp when you remove it. On that note, do also avoid taking long naps or turning in for the night with a sheet mask on.

#5: Flip it over and pass it to your partner once done

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Sharing is caring. Once your 15 minutes or so are up, pass the still-damp mask over to your partner to get a second use out of it. Contamination shouldn’t be an issue if you’ve started with a clean face (as you should!) and flipped the mask over to the other side, such that the portion that touched your skin does not come into contact with his.

#6: Swipe it over the rest of your body

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Give the rest of your skin some TLC by swiping a used face mask over your hands, arms, feet - wherever else that you would normally use body lotion on. Quick, effective, and refreshing!

#7: Keep the excess serum for future use

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There are many ways in which you can make use of the extra juice from your sheet mask:

Wring out the excess from the sheet once you’re done and pat it over your face
Empty the residue within the pouch and apply onto skin
Pour the leftover serum in a little travel-sized bottle to use on another day

#8: Store it in the fridge for extra soothing properties

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Having your sheet mask or skincare in general stored in the fridge gives it an added cooling effect, which in turn helps soothe tired and aggravated skin.

This also helps prolong the life of your products, as being stored in warm environments for long periods of time can possibly cause their formulas to degrade and lose their efficacy - something to take note of when you’re living in a hot and humid country like Singapore.