For starters, sheet masks are easy to apply and can instantly turn you into a panda or princess in seconds (at least, until you take the mask off). "The reason they can be as effective as they are is because you apply them on a cleansed face, they stay on your face longer than some steps (like cleansers), and they have a sheet that essentially occludes the substance that you're applying on the face," explains Sarkar.
Her favorite time to use sheet masks? During the Summer. "I'll pop it in the fridge before I put it on, and it will help me instantly cool down," she adds. "I like to save the thick, rich, moisturizing masks for the Winter and mix a few drops of facial oil in to really pump up the emollient effect."
Sarkar's current sheet-mask obsession is Blossom Jeju Brightening Vitamin Essence Petal Mask ($6). The two-step mask includes camellia oil, which you apply to the skin first, then a sheet mask to apply on top. "The sheet mask has licorice root extract and other berry extracts that help to brighten the skin. However, you shouldn't use this one if you're allergic to fragrance because it is definitely scented. But it sure does smell amazing," Sarkar adds.
