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As Hot Girl Summer reaches its peak, we’re all looking for ways to stay cool amid record-breaking temperatures and soaring humidity levels. Our favorite way to cool off during the warmer months? Popping our favorite face masks in the fridge for an instant cooling effect. Ahead, find five soothing, hydrating masks that you can store in the fridge to treat overheated skin to some chill time on hot summer days.
Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask Extreme De-tox Hydrator, $55
This cucumber-spiked gel mask is a long-time fan favorite, thanks to its refreshing, redness-relieving properties. We’ve heard reports of beauty lovers slathering it on everything from sunburns to razor bumps—even post-chemical peel skin. The lightweight gel formula is soothing on its own, but keeping it in the fridge takes the chill factor to the next level.
I Dew Care Matcha Mood, $25
I Dew Care’s Match Mood mask features a blend of antioxidant-rich green tea and aloe extracts with a buttery-soft, sorbet-like texture that feels deeply satisfying on a hot day. It looks a bit like a clay mask at first glance, but it won’t dry or tighten while you wear it.
Pretti5 Ceramide+++ Hydrating Treatment Mask , $54
Packed with ceramides and varying sizes of hyaluronic acid, this hydrating mask penetrates different levels of skin and stores moisture in each one of them. The result? Plumped skin that keeps fine lines at bay. The already refreshing and rejuvenating boost only gets better once it’s cooled.
Omorovicza Gold Hydralifting Mask , $195
Got a few minutes? That’s all you need to harness the curative power of colloidal gold—and cool down while you’re at it. Nourishing and velvety, this express treatment instantly tightens, plumps, and offers long-lasting hydration. In just a few minutes, skin looks firmer and smoother.
Embryolisse Intense Moisturizing Mask , $25
Enriched with white nymphaea and hyaluronic acid, this gel mask instantly replenishes the water reserves of even the thirstiest skin. Its fresh texture includes seawater—rich in minerals—to smooth and plump. Pop it in the refrigerator to really quench your skin’s thirst.
Originally published July 26, 2022. Updated July 8, 2024 by Nurain Alicharan.