Beauty

SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR SKIN

BY CHRISTINA KALLERY

The winter months can wreak havoc on skin, leaving it dull and dry—but you can banish post-winter complexion woes with a little beauty renovation. Facial masks offer a fast, fun way to perk up, pamper and perfect your skin. Forget images of curler-donning ’50s housewives—today’s masks are formulated with the latest skin-saving ingredients to work wonders. Here are a few of our favorites:

Dermalogica AGE Smart Multivitamin Power Recovery Mask • $40
Treat mature skin to a mega-dose of vitamins A, C, E, F and B5 and help repair skin, boost elasticity and protect skin from free radicals. A bevy of botanicals soothe and moisturize, so you’ll look perfectly refreshed for spring. www.dermalogica.com

Boscia Clarifying Detox Mask • $22
Looking to multitask while you treat? This natural, deep-cleansing clay mask features botanicals, herbs and other goodies like jojoba leaf, green tea and lavender to refine pores, revitalize and help protect against the appearance of aging. How’s that for efficiency? www.sephora.com

LUSH Mask of Magnaminty • $19
Winter’s drying effects aren’t friendly to oily skin. Dry, flaky cells can cause clogged pores and breakouts. This all-natural clay mask, infused with peppermint oil, aduki beans and evening primrose seeds, helps cleanse and exfoliate the face and back. Plus, it smells wonderful. www.usa.lush.com

MD Skincare Intense Hydra Mask • $60/six
Formulated by famed New York dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross, this self-warming mask is infused with skin-plumping hyaluronic acid, which leaves your complexion smooth, soft and radiant—like you’ve had a great night’s sleep. Plus, it reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. www.mdskincare.com

La Mer The Radiant Facial • $320
Indulge yourself with the ultimate luxury mask. La Mer’s two-part system features brightening ingredients and antioxidants to help boost radiance and clarity while reducing discoloration and unevenness. It comes with eight conveniently—and beautifully— packaged applications. www.cremedelamer.com

Cellex-C Betaplex Clear Complexion Mask • $44
Acne-prone and adult skin types will benefit from this deep-cleaning, exfoliating mask. Not only does the alpha and beta hydroxy acid-enriched formula work to remove dead skin cells, oil and bacteria, antioxidants help protect against free radicals and fight the signs of aging. www.dermstore.com