4 Anti-Ageing Retinol Face Masks You Need to Invest In

Retinoids, including retinol, are derivatives of Vitamin A—and serve as the gold standard for active ingredients that deliver quick, visible results! Retinol works as an effective chemical exfoliant that gets rid of dead cells from the surface of your skin, giving way to a renewed and refreshed layer beneath.

"This wonder ingredient offers a wide range of skin-enhancing benefits including softening fine lines, fading dark spots and hyperpigmentation, combating dull skin, smoothening uneven texture, and unclogging pores," informs Dr Simal Soin of AAYNA Clinic. "However, since it's a powerful active ingredient, it may fail to work for all skin types, and can cause irritation, dryness, redness, and flaky skin. Hence, it's advisable to check in with your dermatologist before adding it to your skincare regime," she recommends. 

If you're hesitant to add this tricky yet magical ingredient to your beauty routine, why not take it for a test run in the form of a face mask? One of the best skincare quick-fixes, retinol-infused face masks are a great way to understand if the potent ingredient is working for your skin or not, before you begin using it in a stronger formula—such as a retinol serum or a cream.

One of India's leading aesthetic and cosmetic dermatologists, Dr Simal Soin shares her top picks for youthful, radiant skin!

 

iS Clinical Intensive Resurfacing Masque

 

 

The iS Clinical Intensive Resurfacing Masque provides exfoliation without the residual peeling of skin. The concentration of retinol present in the mask combines with niacin and botanical acids to smoothen and polish your skin's surface, by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and by increasing circulation. It is also known to restore a healthy glow, as well as unclog and shrink open pores.

 

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque

 

 

The Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Mask serves a multitude of skin benefits, from minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to hydrating and sustaining your skin’s moisture barrier. It also promotes cell turnover for clearer, smoother-looking skin, and the Vitamin C content visibly brightens and improves damage due to sun spots and ageing.

 

Global Beauty Care Retinol Spa Treatment Mask

 

 

This retinol-infused sheet mask contains a moisture-rich formula of ingredients such as collagen and peptides, which not only reduce fine lines and wrinkles, but also help retain moisture in your skin, along with boosting cell renewal and delaying signs of premature ageing. 

 

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask

 

 

A great option for those with sensitive skin, leave this mask on overnight and wake up with healthier and hydrated skin! The soothing combination of avocado and matcha make this mask gentle on your skin, with retinol providing anti-ageing benefits.