Tencel, rayon, or hydrogel? How to pick a sheet mask

Sheet masks look alike in the box. Unfold one, though, and the sheet tells a different story. Its material changes how it feels, how it fits, and how you wear it.

Start with the sheet

Most sheet masks use one of three materials. Each one holds essence in its own way, so the feel on your face is different too.

Tencel: thin and close-fitting

Tencel is a lyocell fiber, a type of cellulose fiber. The sheet is thin and soft, so it follows the curves of your face.

Fine lyocell sheets also turn see-through once they soak up the essence. Find it in our Grasen Super Food masks and 77 Classic Glow and Ampoule Mask Value Packs. MeLoSo Easy and Nueu Daily packs use it too.

Rayon: the everyday classic

Rayon is the sheet many people picture first. It holds plenty of essence and turns sheer as it clings.

It’s an easy pick when you love a generous, wet mask. Try the Grasen toner and ampoule masks, or the 14 MeLoSo Total Solution masks.

Hydrogel: a gel that stays put

Hydrogel isn’t fabric at all. It’s a gel sheet that clings to your skin, so it’s easy to wear while you move around.

Some hydrogel masks are made to stay on much longer than a fabric sheet. Always check the wear time before you put one on.

Our Queen’s morning 2-Step Dual Melting Mask starts with an exfoliating solution that contains AHA and BHA. You wait 10–15 minutes, then apply the hydrogel sheet. Use sunscreen while you use it and for a week after.

Then match your time

Wear time differs from mask to mask. We list it in the Details table on every sheet mask page.

• 5 minutes: our Nueu Daily 5-Minute Ampoule Mask Value Packs, made for busy mornings.
• 10–20 minutes: most of our sheet masks.
• Longer: a few hydrogel masks, so read the pack first.

Stick to the time on the pack. The American Academy of Dermatology notes that leaving a mask on too long can irritate skin.

Single sheets or value packs

Single sheets are a fun way to try something new. Value packs hold many sheets in one tub, with tweezers inside.

Close the lid tightly after you take out a sheet. Browse single sheet masks or our sheet mask value packs.

How to wear one

Apply the sheet to your face, then take it off after the time on the pack. Pat or spread the leftover essence over your skin.

Trying a new mask? The AAD suggests testing it on a small area first. If you feel itching, burning, or stinging, wash it off right away.

Find your match

Still deciding? Our team can help you pick at a Glowoori store near you.

Sources

• American Academy of Dermatology, “Do facial masks work, and should I add one to my skin care routine?”
• Textile World, “VEOCEL Beauty introduces fine lyocell skin fibers” (Lenzing)