The Best Overnight Face Masks Are Nothing to Sleep On

Best Overnight Face Mask for Sensitive Skin: Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Sleepair Intensive Repair Night Mask

What stood out about this overnight mask from Sephora favorite Dr. Jart+ isn’t just what’s in it—but what’s not. You won’t find parabens, phthalates, sulfates, or any of the usual irritants. Even skin care staples like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide are notably absent. Instead, this lightweight gel relies on cica complex (a soothing plant extract) and allantoin (a naturally derived humectant) to deliver deep, restorative hydration overnight. The texture is cool, jelly-like, non-sticky, and oddly fun to apply with minimal pillow transfer. By morning, skin looks calm, soft, and super dewy. It’s a stellar all-skin-type go-to, especially clutch for sensitive or over-exfoliated complexions.

Best Multi-Benefit Overnight Face Mask: Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial

Can’t decide whether you’re after hydration, brightness, or repair? Drunk Elephant’s F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial pretty much covers it all. Packed with electrolytes, niacinamide, squalane, and vitamin F, this gel-balm strengthens the skin barrier, locks in moisture, and smooths texture overnight. The consistency is gel-creamy, with tiny vitamin F beads that melt into skin as you sleep for an extra hit of hydration. It’s cooling, non-greasy, and light enough to layer over moisturizer if you’re extra dry—or, if you’re oily-prone, use it occasionally as a moisture reset.

Best Overnight Glow Face Mask: Yon-Ka Glyconight 10% Masque

The first thing you notice about this mask from French cult favorite Yon-Ka is the tingle—and that’s a good thing. It’s one of the few on this list that doubles as a gentle exfoliant, powered by a higher 10% naturally derived glycolic acid that whisks away dull surface cells for fresher, radiant skin. Despite the “peel” in its name, it feels soft and creamy, boosted with brown algae extract (a mineral-rich hydrator that protects) and organic apricot kernel oil (packed with vitamins to nourish and smooth). The result: brighter, smoother, more alive-looking skin by morning. Just go easy—this is your once-in-a-while glow-up mask, not an every-night staple.

Best Overnight Face Mask for Barrier Support: Murad Cellular Hydration Barrier Repair Sleep Mask

Even though winter’s my favorite season, my face usually pays the price with varying redness, dryness, and irritation. Most masks on this list help replenish, but when your skin is under especially intense duress, you need one that hydrates and repairs. That’s where this mask from Murad shines. The formula leans on bilberry seed oil to calm and strengthen, hibiscus extract to boost elasticity and radiance, and a blend of antioxidant-rich botanicals to restore balance. The milky-cream texture feels instantly soothing, working overtime to bring your skin back to life and make it more resilient in the process. Pro tip: Apply generously but not heavily and give it a minute to settle before bed to avoid transfer.