One of the biggest problems many of us deal with in winter is dry skin. While it helps to switch up your moisturiser to something richer, even this doesn’t always do the trick. That’s where face masks come in – they can give your skin a much-needed moisture surge to keep it looking and feeling healthy despite the gloomy weather. Here are our top picks:
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1. Hey Gorgeous Olive and Shea Butter Face Mask
This mask proves that local really is lekker! The combination of olive oil and shea butter makes this formula super-luxurious and a real treat for suffering skin.
2. Aloe Unique Aloe & Honey Gel Mask
If your skin is looking dull and tired, then the healing properties of aloe can help. This mask contains a blend of antioxidants to make skin look more radiant and youthful.
3. Nuxe Crème Fraîche de Beauté Mask
For a treatment that is light and fresh but delivers serious results, then look no further than this mask, which contains plant milks and provides 48 hours of hydration.
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4. The Body Shop Ethiopian Honey Deep Nourishing Mask
Talk about indulgence! The rich formula of this honey-based mask means that it can make dry, tight skin feel smoother and more comfortable and, as the name suggests, nourished.
5. Bioderma Hydrabio Moisturising Mask
This French brand is trusted by many, including A-listers, so you know its products get the job done. This mask retrains skin cells so that they lock in moisture more effectively.

Bioderma Hydrabio Moisturising Mask / R279,95
6. Clarins SOS Comfort Nourishing Balm Mask
Clarins recently launched three face masks to target common skin concerns, and this one, which contains mango butter, is able to soothe even the driest of skin in just 10 minutes.
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7. Freeman Beauty Infusion Hydrating Cream Mask
For all the skincare benefits of manuka honey, as well as a good dose of collagen, this mask is a must-have. It boosts skin’s moisture levels and improves elasticity.
8. Eau Thermale Avène Soothing Moisture Mask
Packed with thermal spring water, which is known to have loads of skincare benefits, this mask helps to restore any lost moisture in dry and sensitive skin, leaving it happy and healthy.
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