Night of 1,000 Face Masks (But Really Six)

10:00 AM, March 7 2012

By Ray Siegel

Once a week, my evening eye mask routine borders on obsessive and compulsive—but it works. And whether it's moisture replenishment or a retinol infusion, all of these masks provide something that your skin really needs. If you have an extra hour before you go to bed, try my night of a 1,000 face masks and then come and tell me how much more luminous and glowy your skin looks. (It's a good activity for sleepovers with girlfriends. My beauty editor friend, Cat, and I do this all the time when she crashes at my place even though we are both way too old for slumber parties. Whatever!) This is the more hydrating, wintery version. In a few short months, I'll hit you with the clarifying, summery version. You ready?

You want to begin the night of 1,000 face mask with a purifying mask. Usually, I recommend a clay masks, but this Boscia one is better for winter since it's more gentle and less drying. Plus, it's the kind of mask that you get to peel it off afterward and it's kind of fun.

This reparative mask relieves stress and helps with cell turnover. VERY IMPORTANT.

Moisturizing and firming—it'll save your skin from the winter.

This one helps to rebalance uneven skin tone.

While you're sitting around with one of your other masks, throw these on. Not only will retinol penetrate the skin around your eyes, but you'll look visably more well rested when you take them off. IT'S AWESOME.

And don't forget about your lips, which need treatment too. Apply while you have your other masks on. And after removal, use a ton of Aquaphor. Your lips will be SO soft.

This reparative mask relieves stress and helps with cell turnover. VERY IMPORTANT.

Moisturizing and firming—it'll save your skin from the winter.

This one helps to rebalance uneven skin tone.

And don't forget about your lips, which need treatment too. Apply while you have your other masks on. And after removal, use a ton of Aquaphor. Your lips will be SO soft.