Dry Skin Season Is Here: 14 Hydrating Masks That Work

Dry skin has a way of showing up right when you least need it. One day your face feels fine, and the next it’s tight, flaky, and weirdly uncomfortable. Usually, it is not even your skincare routine’s fault. It is the weather.

Cold snaps, windy days, blasting indoor heat, and low humidity can pull moisture right out of your skin barrier. And once your barrier is stressed, everything feels worse. Makeup sits funny, your cheeks get rough, and even washing your face can sting.

That is where hydrating face masks come in. They are one of the easiest “reset buttons” for dry, thirsty skin, especially when your usual moisturizer is not cutting it.

Below are 14 face masks people reach for when their skin needs a serious drink of water, whether you want an overnight fix, a quick 15-minute boost, or a sheet mask that makes you look alive again.

1.) Laneige Water Sleeping Mask