Work smarternot harderwhen it comes to your skincare.

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At REAL SIMPLE, we’re all about keeping ityou guessed itsimple.

But anyone who has perused the skincare aisles knows that there are so many other options.

woman with beauty mask

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Do you need ‘em?

We asked three derms if we should be reaching for sheet masks or rinse-off formulas.

What Are Sheet Masks?

They are especially popular on planes to help people combat dry skin when flying.

“A sheet mask is just a fancy way of placing something occlusive on the skin.

Think of it likesluggingsans the Vaseline.

Who they are good for

So who can benefit from a sheet mask?

Basically anybody looking to hydrate their skin, says Mariwalla.

“For example, I prefer clay masks for my acne androsacea-pronepatients.

Plus, because they’re single-use, they’re more sanitary,” she adds.

“Both sheet masks and traditional masks can be equally effective,” explains dermatologist Joshua Zeichner.

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