Double Masking: How To Apply Facial Masks

There’s nothing fairly like a face masks to amp up your skincare routine. The correct masks can ship a shot of vitamin, plus all kinds of advantages — from hydrating to brightening the look of darkish spots, absorbing extra oil and minimizing the look of high-quality traces and wrinkles. And since they’re designed to ship increased concentrations of components, masks can provide your pores and skin an instantaneous enhance, making them a simple and handy addition to your at-home routine. With so many potential advantages and formulation created for various wants, including a masking step to your routine a few occasions per week can do a number of good. However let’s take it a step additional, we could? If one masks is sweet, can doubling (or tripling) it be even higher? Can you utilize two or extra facial masks in sooner or later? The reply is completely!

Double masking is gaining recognition, and for good purpose. All of us have totally different wants, and whereas there are masks that handle a number of pores and skin points, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all reply. Whether or not it’s a change in seasons, fluctuating hormones or your pores and skin is simply in want of some TLC, the proper mixture to sort out these points can change too. Utilizing two or extra masks in a single session lets you personalize a method that can work to your particular wants and provide the outcomes you’re in search of.

What Is Double Masking? | Layering | Masking In Sequence | Masking In Combination | Other Ways To Multi-Mask

What Is Double Masking?

Double masking is basically making use of a couple of masks at a time in the identical self-care session. There are a couple of methods to do it: 

  • Layering entails making use of one masks after which layering the subsequent masks on high of it.
  • Double masking in sequence is finished by making use of one masks, letting it sit for the advisable period of time, then rinsing it off and making use of the subsequent one. This provides your pores and skin a second serving to of concentrated components multi functional sitting.
  • Double masking together is about mixing the masks collectively (in your fingers or a small bowl) after which making use of the combination to your face or different space.
  • Spot masking (or multi-masking) is finished by making use of totally different masks to totally different components of the face suddenly. For instance, in case your T-zone is oily, however your cheeks are dry, making use of masks that handle the precise difficulty in every space of the face can present an excellent personalized remedy that targets the problem with out aggravating the remainder of your mixture pores and skin. 

The advantages of a face masks rely on the components they supply. Masks can ship increased concentrations of components to plump, hydrate and stability the pores and skin. For instance, masks containing hyaluronic acid have the added benefit of attracting and binding moisture, while a clay mask can help tighten and clarify skin. Gel face masks may be infused with ingredients that rehydrate and help the skin with recovery. Exfoliating masks may contain actives that slough off dulling dead skin cells and cleanse pores. 

Ready to learn about mixing and matching your masks at home? Read on to find out more about which masks work beautifully together!

Double Masking In Layers

1. Radish Seed Refining Peel  + Lime Stimulating Masque

The first type of double masking involves applying one mask on top of the other in layers, a technique that works wonders if you’re a fan of both the Radish Seed Refining Peel and the Lime Stimulating Masque. Our Radish Seed Refining Peel contains radish seed extract to reduce the look of fine lines, plus whole grain oat that cleanses and gives the appearance of smoother skin. In addition, the Lime Stimulating Masque revives the skin so you may experience a very mild glow.

To get the most out of this dynamic duo, start by applying a small amount of the Radish Seed Refining Peel to the entire face. Next, apply the Lime Stimulating Masque directly on top of the first mask. Wait 5 — 10 minutes for the masks to dry, then scrub them off in a circular motion with a lukewarm face cloth.

2. Turmeric Energizing Treatment + Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque

Another mask combo that layers well is the Turmeric Energizing Treatment with the Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque. Formulated with turmeric, citrine gemstones and zeolite, the Turmeric Energizing Treatment offers a warm, exfoliating sensation with the purpose of revealing silky, luminous skin. Turmeric is an antioxidant, known to visibly brighten the appearance of skin and reduce the look of puffiness. The inclusion of citrine gemstones helps to energize and recharge the skin, while zeolite invigorates the skin’s appearance. 

Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque brightens the appearance of the skin. More specifically, it contains the powerhouse ingredient Vitamin C, which delivers a brighter-looking complexion, evens out skin tone and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Are you ready for a spicy experience that leaves the skin looking radiant? Apply one small scoop of the Turmeric Energizing Treatment powder into the outer cap and stir in a few drops of water until your mask looks fluffy in texture. Apply a thin layer to the entire face. Next, layer a small amount of the Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque on top. The Turmeric Energizing Treatment requires application for a little longer than most of our other masks, so leave both masks on for approximately 30 minutes. Then you can remove them with a warm face cloth or rinse them off with lukewarm water. 

Before we get to the next mask combination, watch Lead Skin Care Trainer Natalie Pergar explore two easy ways to combine your favorite masks. 

 


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3. Raspberry Pore Refining Masque + Firm Skin Acai Masque

Don’t we all just want a smooth, firm-looking complexion? Try layering the Raspberry Pore Refining Masque and the Firm Skin Acai Masque to minimize and refine the look of pores. This combination also plumps and hydrates the appearance of skin with formulas designed to minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Both masks share similar ingredients and benefits — the Raspberry Pore Refining Masque contains raspberry, blueberry and blackberry, while our Firm Skin Acai Masque contains the same berry blend plus the exotic acai berry. Raspberry is an antioxidant known to tighten the appearance of pores. Blackberry, blueberry and acai berry contain Vitamin C, which helps balance out the skin’s tone. 

To use, emulsify a small amount of both masks in your hand. Add a few drops of water. Apply evenly over the entire face. Allow the masks to dry for 5 — 10 minutes and then remove with a warm face cloth.

Double Masking In Sequence

4. Clear Skin Probiotic Masque + Strawberry Rhubarb Masque

Another unique way of double masking is experiencing two face masks in a row. Apply the first mask, let it sit, then rinse and apply the second mask. With this application technique, the combination of our Clear Skin Probiotic Masque and Strawberry Rhubarb Masque creates one of our most effective pairings. Starting with the Clear Skin Probiotic Masque, you kick off your masking routine with yogurt and tea tree oil to help you achieve healthy, clear skin. Along with these potent components, the Clear Pores and skin Probiotic Masque incorporates cooling cucumber that evens out the look of your pores and skin tone. It additionally incorporates yogurt, a supply of lactic acid. Because the second product on this drawback skincare duo, the Strawberry Rhubarb Masque offers further light exfoliation, brightening your pores and skin’s look and minimizing the look of pores. It even leaves your complexion wanting refreshed, plumped and hydrated because of its inclusion of a Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Complicated. The masque additionally incorporates shea butter and grape seed oil to nourish your pores and skin.

Emulsify a small quantity of Clear Pores and skin Probiotic Masque in your hand with a couple of drops of water. Apply evenly over all the face. Permit the masks to dry 5 — 10 minutes after which gently rinse off. Subsequent, apply the Strawberry Rhubarb Masque and observe the very same steps.

5. Eight Greens Phyto Masque — Sizzling + Calm Pores and skin Arnica Masque

Spice issues up in your skincare routine by including sizzling paprika! You’ll discover it within the award-winning Eight Greens Phyto Masque — Sizzling, a masks that provides your pores and skin a novel tingling response, creating a short lived redness, earlier than constructing right into a rosy glow. That’s why this masks pairs so effectively with the soothing sensation of the Calm Pores and skin Arnica Masque. 

The Calm Pores and skin Arnica Masque not solely minimizes indicators of redness, it additionally incorporates our Biocomplex2™ formulation: a booster of antioxidants, Coenzyme Q10 and Alpha Lipoic Acid to cut back the look of wrinkles and enhance the looks of the pores and skin.

First, apply a skinny layer of Eight Greens Phyto Masque — Sizzling to your face and depart it on for five — 10 minutes earlier than washing it off. Please notice that your pores and skin will really feel heat after utility and could seem flushed for about one hour.

Subsequent, with a clear face, apply a skinny layer of the Calm Pores and skin Arnica Masque and depart this on for five — 10 minutes earlier than additionally washing it off. This could diminish the looks of extreme redness and be certain that your complexion seems toned and balanced. 

6. Eight Greens Phyto Masque — Sizzling + Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque

Think about using the Eight Greens Phyto Masque — Sizzling instantly adopted by the Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque. The Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque incorporates a robust method of Vitamin C, which improves the looks of pores and skin elasticity and hydration. You’ll discover an enchancment within the look of high-quality traces and wrinkles too. 

Apply a small quantity of Eight Greens Phyto Masque — Sizzling to your face and wait 5 — 10 minutes earlier than rinsing. Subsequent, apply the Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque to scrub pores and skin, depart on for five — 10 minutes and rinse off.

Double Masking In Mixture

7. Bamboo Age Corrective Masque + Strawberry Rhubarb Masque

The Bamboo Age Corrective Masque and the Strawberry Rhubarb Masque is a pairing that performs effectively collectively. In case your purpose is pores and skin that seems lifted and agency, this masks combination is for you. The Bamboo Age Corrective Masque incorporates a Pure Retinol Different which corporations the look of your pores and skin, whereas the Strawberry Rhubarb Masque exfoliates to disclose a brighter-looking complexion. This combo will replenish and restore by visibly focusing on the look of wrinkles and high-quality traces.

Combine the 2 masks collectively in your fingers or in a small bowl and add a couple of drops of water. Apply the combination evenly over the face and neck. Go away on for five — 10 minutes and take away with a heat, moist towel. 


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Some Choices To Combine, Pair Or Layer

Some masks may be mixed a couple of other ways primarily based in your wants. The next mixtures may be combined, paired or layered, relying in your desired outcomes and even your schedule. Trace: Save time and create a robust punch by mixing them collectively, which suggests much less ready time and just one rinsing session. 

For greatest outcomes, combine a small quantity of those masks into your hand with a couple of drops of water. Apply evenly over the face, neck and décolleté. If layering, enable every masks to dry for two — 3 minutes earlier than making use of the next masks. Go away on for five — 10 minutes. Take away with a heat, moist towel and observe along with your favourite Eminence Organics serum. Use 1 — 2 occasions per week. 

8. Eight Greens Phyto Masque — Not Sizzling + Bamboo Age Corrective Masque 

Agency and revitalize your pores and skin with this potent pairing. Combine, pair or layer the Eight Greens Phyto Masque — Not Sizzling with the Bamboo Age Corrective Masque to disclose refreshed pores and skin, enhance hydration and visibly easy high-quality traces. 

9. Eight Greens Phyto Masque — Not Sizzling + Strawberry Rhubarb Masque 

If you wish to refresh your complexion whereas indulging it with deep hydration, co-mingling these two favorites will get you there. Combine or layer them for mega advantages, or apply the Eight Greens, then rinse and apply the Strawberry Rhubarb Masque if you happen to’ve obtained time to spare. 

10. Eight Greens Phyto Masque — Not Sizzling + Strawberry Rhubarb Masque + Bamboo Age Corrective Masque

3 times the goodness! Use these three masks collectively for optimum advantages! Start with the Eight Greens Phyto Masque — Not Sizzling, then use the Strawberry Rhubarb Masque and end with the Bamboo Age Corrective Masque. Or layer all three collectively for a fast but intensive remedy. 

Now that you simply’ve found this type of masks cocktailing, are you going to attempt it? Tell us if the feedback under or on social media. Try our facial masks part for the skincare merchandise that greatest fit your wants, or go to your nearest Eminence Organics Spa Associate to seek out out extra.

This text was initially written in March 2015.