CHOOSE WISELY

SENSITIVE SKIN: look for key ingredients such as aloe vera, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and oat milk.

Try: Medik8 Ultimate Recovery BioCellulose Sheet Mask $146 (pack of six) to soothe, detoxify and calm the skin. From selected therapists and Houseofcamille.com

DRY SKIN: look for hyaluronic acid, oat milk, ceramides and glycerin. Try: Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Masque $84, with crosslinked hyaluronic acid and lycopene to lock in moisture for lasting suppleness. Dermalogica.co.nz

OILY SKIN: look for clay, sulphur, charcoal, BHAs and AHAs.

Try: Dr Hauschka Clarifying Clay Mask $69, a powder to mix with water, containing witch hazel and daisy extract to mop up sebum while also soothing. Drhauschka.co.nz

COMBINATION SKIN: look for pumpkin, papaya and AHAs. Try: The Ordinary’s Salicylic 2% Masque $26, to gently exfoliate. Contains charcoal and clays to clear pores for a fresher face.

Adorebeauty.co.nz. Farmers.co.nz

FOR ROSACEA: look for niacinamide and aloe vera. Try: Avène Antirougeurs Calm Soothing Mask $40, to cool and refresh flushed, puffy or tight skin. For your nearest pharmacy stockists see Eau-thermale-avene.co.nz

FOR PIGMENTATION: look for vitamin C, arbutin, tranexamic acid, niacinamide, glutathione and retinol. Try: Environ Ionzyme C-Quence Energising Masque $166, to help rough and sun-damaged skin, with mildly tingling exfoliation. Find salon stockists at Psb.net.nz

FOR ANTI-AGEING: look for retinol, hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Try: Ultraceuticals Ultra Energising Mask $ 89, to fight fatigue and dullness. For stockists or to buy online, see Ultraceuticals.com/nz

TO MAKE YOUR OWN MASK AT HOME, GO TO VIVA.CO. NZ/AT- HOMEMASKS