Skin Type: Combination Current Favorite Mask: "Hyperpigmentation is a pain the ass, so when I look for face masks, I always reach for formulas that brighten up my dark spots without making my face feel like cement. I came across Murad's Hydro-Glow Aqua Peel ($48) a few months ago and it's the unicorn of sheet masks. It comes with two parts: a retexturizing swab that you apply first all over clean skin, and a moisture mask, which you leave on for 20 minutes. The cotton swab is soaked in lactic, glycolic, and citric acids to stimulate cell renewal.
The sheet mask is drenched in hyaluronic acid, which hydrates like none other. I apply this whenever my skin feels dull and lifeless, and I'm always left with glowing, supple skin. My dark spots also appear visibly lighter after each use, which is a miracle in itself." — Aimee Simeon, assistant editor, beauty
