3 Dermatologists Agree This Is the Best Face Mask to Try Now

At the end of a particularly long week or just after a rough day, we all wish we could walk into our homes and pop down on a facialist’s table for some skin TLC. But while we can’t all have access to the professionals on a whim, the at-home face masks of today can help bridge the gap when your complexion is feeling extra dull but your schedule doesn’t allow for a trip to the spa. If you’re looking to stock up on the best-of-the-best in new face mask innovations as we transition into the cooler seasons, read on for a dermatologist guide to the face masks you need to try now.

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What’s the best new face mask to try now?

When it comes to next-generation face masks, several of our experts agree that Lumisque’s CO2Lift Carboxy Gel Treatment ($186) is a can’t miss. “My favorite face masks are the CO2 Gel Lifts,” says Montclair, NJ dermatologist Jeanine B. Downie. “They help to rehydrate my face and my body and can be used on mosquito bites and poison ivy, as well as having anti-aging benefits for the face and neck.” New York dermatologist Doris Day, MD also loves the CO2 Gel Lifts for instant rejuvenation, and Southlake, TX dermatologist Janine Hopkins, MD also can’t get enough, explaining that “A very high-end mask treatment that is truly amazing is the CO2Lift Face Masks for hydration, oxygenation and skin tightening,” she says. “They’re amazing post-treatment or before an event. This product is also available for vaginal dryness and rejuvenation.”

Dr. Day also loves LED light masks, “especially for the fall season” to help keep skin firm, bright and smooth throughout the seasonal transition. The 2025 NewBeauty Award-winner for Best LED Face Mask, Current Body LED Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2 ($469) is a favorite among editors, dermatologists and beauty lovers alike.

“I’m in my hydrating era right now,” says Coral Gables, FL dermatologist Anna Chacon, MD. “Sheet masks with hyaluronic acid or ceramides are my go-to for an instant glow, enzyme masks give me a smooth, just-polished look without irritation, and I love an overnight niacinamide mask to wake up with brighter, calmer skin.” If you’re looking for an editor-approved enzyme mask, try our 2025 Award-winner for Best Pore-Minimizing Mask—La Mer’s The Deep Purifying Mask ($170)—which is infused with enzymes for instant pore-tightening and exfoliating benefits.