13 Face Masks for Men That Promise Great-Looking Skin

This top-selling mask is ideal for concerns like acne, redness, and enlarged pores. That's thanks to its star ingredient blue tansy oil—a powerful anti-inflammatory that soothes the skin—which when paired with white willow bark and fruit enzymes gently exfoliate and resurface the skin. The lightweight gel texture delivers a subtle cooling sensation when applied—just imagine how much better it would feel still if stored in the fridge. We just love it.

If you're an avid Byrdie reader then you know that the team is a huge fan of this budget-friendly clay mask. It has just one ingredient (bentonite clay) known for its detoxifying properties. Smooth this over your face to help decongest pores—it works like a charm. You could also use it on your body or hair, or even mix it with apple cider vinegar for even stronger results. Long story short: It's a versatile tub of clay that you want in your cabinet—trust.

From the brand widely known for its male grooming products comes this clay mask that doesn't skimp on benefits. It uses a combo of kaolin and bentonite clay to deep clean, while aloe leaf juice and witch hazel soothe and hydrate the skin. It's a detoxifying formula, so you can expect your skin to feel refreshed and uber-clean post-use, with a smoother and more even-looking appearance.

Although this mask in on the affordable side, it’s incredibly effective. This 10-minute peeling gel exfoliates to reveal smoother textured skin over time. Potent glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids provide powerful treatment to resurface rough and textured skin. You get results without a major financial investment.

Suitable for normal skin types and ideal for those with dry skin, this lightweight gel mask can be worn for 30 minutes and then wiped off. It can also be worn overnight as a treatment sleep mask that you wash off in the morning. Its main ingredient is niacinamide, which has anti-inflammatory, oil-controlling, and pore-minimizing benefits.

Bring balance to combination and oily skin with this mineral clay mask. In 10-15 minutes it manages excess sebum, debris, and unclogs congested pores. Natural kaolin and bentonite clays draw out impurities while glycerin hydrates. This mask does the trick without overdrying your skin. It leaves skin shine-free throughout the day and can be used multiple times a week.

If you deal with breakouts on the regular, this sulfur-packed acne mask can help. Sulfur, an ingredient approved by the FDA for the treatment of acne, eliminates the acne-causing bacteria on the skin's surface to treat existing breakouts and prevent new ones from forming. All the while bentonite clay draws out excess oil and surface impurities from dirt, product, and sweat buildup. Talk about an awesome tag team.

For dull, lackluster skin, reach for this exfoliating powerhouse formulated with a 28% acid complex. It harnesses the power of potent AHAs (glycolic acid) and BHAs (salicylic acid) to gently exfoliate, unclog, and minimize the appearance of pores. The 20-minute treatment can be used once or twice a week.

Soft’s flagship mask was made specifically to add moisture and life back into dry, thirsty skin. Ginger and turmeric extracts add brightening and anti-inflammatory properties while hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and squalane provide lasting hydration. As a bonus, the creamy texture is non-messy and easy to apply.

Note: This is a rinse-off mask, but can also be worn overnight for extra hydration.

This mask dispenses as a gel but transforms into foam as it gets to work. Key ingredients like squalane and almond oil add moisture while vitamins E and C deliver antioxidant and brightening benefits. In other words, it purifies and deep cleanses skin without sacrificing hydration.

These sheet masks are designed specifically for men’s faces, leaving off the bottom half to avoid interfering with your facial hair. It uses moringa leaf extract, cedar oil, and baobab tree oil as its main ingredients, which work together to brighten, even the skin's tone, and reduce the appearance of blemishes. They're also super portable, so you can take them with you virtually anywhere.

This once Hollywood secret is a go-to for addressing problem skin. The cream textured mask removes dirt, toxins, and excess oil thanks to activated charcoal. K-17 clay helps wash away oil, while the six acid blend—including glycolic, salicylic, and lactic acids—exfoliates and refines the skin's texture.