Collagen Masks: Why Everyone Is Sleeping in Them, and Which One to Choose

Shop this article: medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask · Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask · Abib PDRN Collagen Overnight Mask · COSRX Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Mask · MEDIHEAL Collagen Essential Mask

If your feed is full of people peeling off clear, jelly-like masks in the morning, you have seen the collagen mask trend. Global searches for collagen face masks have grown by about 80% in a year, and they are among the most popular products in our own stores.

The appeal is easy to understand: you apply the mask, go to sleep or relax for 20 minutes, and your skin looks noticeably plumper and more hydrated afterwards.

The three types of collagen masks

Overnight wrapping masks

These go on as a gel and set into a thin film that you leave on overnight and peel off in the morning. The film keeps moisture from escaping while you sleep. The medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask is our best-selling example. The Abib PDRN Collagen Overnight Mask Firming Jelly adds PDRN to the formula.

Best for: dry or tired-looking skin, and anyone who wants maximum results with minimum effort.

Hydrogel masks

Hydrogel masks are thick, jelly-like sheets that turn clear as your skin absorbs the essence. They cling closely to the face and stay cool, which feels great after a long day. The Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask made this format famous, and the COSRX The Peptide Collagen Lifting Glow Hydrogel Mask pairs collagen with peptides.

Best for: a visible boost before an event, or when skin feels dull.

Sheet masks

The classic K-beauty format: a fabric sheet soaked in essence, left on for 15 to 20 minutes. Sheet masks are the easiest to fit into a weekly routine. Try the MEDIHEAL Collagen Essential Mask or the SUNGBOON EDITOR Deep Collagen Power Boosting Mask.

Best for: regular hydration two or three times a week.

The new pairing: collagen and PDRN

The latest masks combine collagen with PDRN, the ingredient behind many of this year's Korean launches. Collagen focuses on a plump, hydrated look, while PDRN supports skin that looks firmer and more radiant. If you already use a PDRN serum, a collagen mask once or twice a week is a natural next step.

How to get the most from your mask

• Apply on clean, toned skin. A layer of toner first helps the essence absorb.
• Don't over-mask. Two or three times a week is plenty for most skin types.
• Pat in the leftover essence, then follow with your moisturizer to lock it in.
• Chill sheet and hydrogel masks in the fridge for an extra calming effect.

See all our collagen skincare and Korean masks, or stop by our boutiques in Montréal and Québec City to see the textures for yourself.