Spotlight on: Revitalising Face Masks

With winter raging on, your face will be calling out for a little TLC. ELLE tests some of the best skin soothers around.

Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask, £88 at Harrods

This indulgent, heavenly scented mask is our go-to for when skin feels stressed and dull. While black rose soothes and calms and red vine leaf extract improves radiance, Alkekengi Calyx (also known as the crepey shell of the kumquat) helps collagen production – meaning skin feels plumped and nourished after fifteen minutes.

Givenchy Hydra Sparkling Recharging Luminescence Moisturizing Mask, £30 at House of Fraser

Nothing beats this when it comes to re-energising tired skin. With a patented complex that works on reorganising the water flow in and around your skin cells, this soothing gel this is an instant burst of hydration and refreshment for lacklustre complexions.

Dr Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask, £59

Formulated with Azelaic, glycolic and lactic acid for a deep exfoliation, this leaves skin feeling smoother, brighter and invigorated – and the peachy scent is a bonus too. Be warned, it tingles but the glow you’ll have afterwards is worth it. Use once a week to maintain radiance.

Origins Out of Trouble, £19

If skin is oily, congested or on the verge of a breakout reach for this. Zinc oxide and sulphur offer the ultimate in skin-sloughing oil-reduction so skin feels less troublesome after just ten minutes. The camphor provides a welcome tingling which feels cooling on application.

Liz Earle Intensive Nourishing Treatment Mask, £13.50

This works miracles when it comes to dry, dehydrated skin. West African shea and borage oil help lock moisture in while comfrey extract helps to soothe. We love the pleasing ‘zingy’ sensation when slathered on and the fact it restores our skin’s glow within minutes.