Collagen might show up in everything from your supplements to your face serums, but one of the easiest ways to get a quick, juicy hit of hydration is with the best collagen masks. These face masks, especially the ones made famous by K-beauty brands, are beloved for how they can instantly make skin look plumper, smoother, and a little more alive—especially on days when dehydration, dullness, or fine lines are extra apparent. Still, it’s worth remembering that topical collagen doesn’t slip into your skin and refill what time has taken—collagen loss can’t be “replaced” by a smoothie, a serum, or a mask. True collagen molecules are too large to penetrate the skin, so they mostly hydrate the surface. What these formulas can do is hydrate deeply and, when they’re packed with proven collagen-supporting ingredients (think peptides or amino acids), help nudge skin toward a firmer, more resilient look over time.
Our Top Collagen Masks
And the best part? According to dermatologist Justine H. Park, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Westlake Village, CA, collagen masks “are great for all skin types, including the most sensitive, offering a boost in hydration and overall skin health that can last about a week.” With regular use, she adds, those with dry skin or wrinkles can see major improvement.
Ahead, the best collagen face masks that actually deliver bouncy, glowy skin for your glassiest skin yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Best Overall: Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask
Why we love it: The Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask is an innovative K-beauty favorite that acts like Saran wrap for your skin-care routine. It forms a soft, flexible film over your face that locks in moisture and active ingredients while you sleep. Hyaluronic acid works to visibly plump fine lines, niacinamide smooths texture and minimizes pores, and ceramide NP prevents moisture loss and protects the skin barrier.
The unique gel texture sets into a lightweight veil that feels comfortable and stays put, so there’s no pillow staining or sticky residue. Come morning, you remove it in a satisfying, one-piece peel, and your skin feels refreshed before breakfast.
“The way my skin looks with a layer of Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask is exactly how I want my skin to look without it: glassy, glowy, and clear. And with each overnight—yes, overnight—application of its niacinamide- and hyaluronic acid-infused formula, I get a little bit closer to that goal. I’ve been using it once or twice a week and never cease to be delighted by the satisfaction of peeling it away in the morning.” —Dianna Singh, Allure features director
- Mask type: peel-off mask
- Size: 75 mL / 2.53 fl. oz.
- Key ingredients: hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, glycerin, vitamin E, ceramide Np, collagen extract
- How long to use: overnight
Best for Sensitive Skin: Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
Why we love it: Before social media catapulted the Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask into the mainstream, Korean insiders already knew it as the go-to for sensitive, easily-irritated skin craving a serious hydration boost. The hydrogel sheet is noticeably sturdier than most: “This face mask is a bit thicker and does not break as easily as so many other masks on the market—it is a very high-quality face mask,” says Dr. Yoo. Low-molecular-weight collagen boosts elasticity and helps minimize the look of pores, while oligo hyaluronic acid sinks in to deeply hydrate without overwhelming reactive skin. Galactomyces and niacinamide smooth, brighten, and refine texture, leaving your complexion calm, supple, and glassy. And if fine lines are a concern, Dr. Yoo adds, “you’ll notice a subtle tightening feeling immediately after use.”
“When I wake up, my skin is so hydrated and smooth that it literally looks like glass. And that’s just one night. After using this mask for a week, my skin feels firmer, looks brighter, and is so hydrated—like my face went on a retreat and came back dewy, healthy, and refreshed. As someone who doesn’t drink as much water as I should (don’t tell my doctor), this mask is the hydration my skin has been craving for months.” —Angela Trakoshis, former Allure shopping market editor
- Mask type: sheet mask
- Size: 4 masks x 1.19 oz / 34g
- Key ingredients: low-molecular-weight collagen peptide, galactomyces, oligo hyaluronic acid, niacinamide
- How long to use: 3-4 hours
Best for Mature Skin: Mixsoon Bean Collagen Hydrogel Face Mask
Why we love it: Instead of the standard cotton or fiber sheet mask, this hydrogel mask has a thick, jelly-like texture that clings more snugly to the face, holds moisture longer than a cotton mask, and allows ingredients to absorb gradually. That slow, steady absorption is a big win for mature skin, which tends to crave deeper, longer-lasting hydration. Mixsoon’s Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask packs 35 grams of essence into each sheet, using low-molecular collagen to help firm, revive, and restore some of that lost elasticity. Fermented soybean, barley, pomegranate, and pear juice are the main sources of hydration, while niacinamide and adenosine brighten and give everything a more lifted look.
“This jelly-like hydrogel mask is very slippery, so fair warning: Don’t try to throw it on while you’re in a rush. Once it’s in place, though, it feels incredibly cooling and refreshing, which is exactly what I want at the end of a long day, and it sticks nicely to the curves of my face. I usually reach for cloth or fiber masks that are dripping with serum for that instant hit of hydration, but this one stayed plenty saturated and did a great job plumping up the dry spots on my cheeks and forehead where fine lines tend to pop when my skin’s feeling thirsty.” —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure contributing commerce writer
- Mask type: sheet mask
- Size: 35 g / 1.23 oz.
- Key ingredients: hydrolyzed collagen, soybean, barley, pomegranate, pear juice
- How long to use: 1-3 hours
Best for Dry Skin: Sungboon Editor Deep Collagen Overnight Mask
Why we love it: Among the Sungboon Editor Deep Collagen Overnight Mask’s biggest selling points is its hyper-concentrated dose of 2,160,000 PPB low-molecular collagen. (PPB, or parts per billion, basically measures how densely packed the collagen fragments are within the formula.) Because these collagen peptides are ultra-small, they’re better able to sink into skin to boost hydration and support firmness and elasticity. “I like how this mask comes in two parts, so you can adjust as needed. In addition to its high collagen content, it contains multiple peptide ingredients to deliver a powerful, hydrating punch that’s still great for sensitive skin,” says Jane Yoo, MD, a dual board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. Hyaluronic acid, soothing extracts, and ceramides round out the plumping, glass-skin payoff.
“This mask was my first foray into overnight sheet masks, and I’m simply obsessed. When you first apply the mask, it’s opaque, then when you wake up, and all of that delicious, collagen-packed serum has been absorbed, it’s totally clear. So cool, right? If you’re worried about it slipping around overnight, don’t worry—you have to sit still for about 20 minutes when you first apply it, but after that, it’s pretty secure, and you can move about the cabin. I roll around a lot when I sleep, and it was still tacked to my fave when I woke up the next morning. These masks are a great way to lock in a bit of extra hydration, especially if you’re prone to occasional skin dehydration like I am.” —Sarah Hoffman, Allure commerce producer
- Mask type: sheet mask
- Size: 80 mL / 2.7 fl. oz.
- Key ingredients: collagen, Centella Asiatica, niacinamide, 9 peptides
- How long to use: 3-4 hours or overnight
Best for Dull Skin: Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin Glass Glow Hydrogel Mask
Why we love it: If you have yet to behold the power of snail mucin—a popular ingredient in Korean essences, serums, and other formulations—then you’re in luck. Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin Glass Glow Hydrogel Mask contains 25% snail mucin to deliver its deeply moisturizing and soothing properties to skin while you nap. In addition to the snail mucin, it also contains a blend of hyaluronic acid and ceramides to draw in moisture and keep it there, as well as super-small collagen to help boost elasticity. Consider it your fastest route to glass skin.
Tester feedback from commerce editor Sarah Han
“CosRx is basically synonymous with snail mucin. As a long-time user of the essence, I love that all of the hydrating goodness also comes in a soothing gel mask. Because I toss and turn and thus cannot keep one of these masks on for an entire night, I decided to test these out during a WFH day. While I only kept it on for a little over two hours instead of waiting for the mask to turn 100% translucent (you can see parts of it that turned totally sheer though!), it still did the plumping trick and my face looked so noticeably more radiant and less dull than before. TL;DR Do what works for you. I personally started to get annoyed at the tightness of the mask as it dried, especially while talking during meetings (off-camera, of course) and eating lunch. I ended up making tiny rips to the left and right of the mouth area to make eating a little easier, so just a little hack if you need it!” —Sarah Han, Allure commerce editor
- Mask type: sheet mask
- Size: 34 g / 1.19 oz.
- Key ingredients: hydrolyzed collagen, snail mucin, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, niacinamide
- How long to use: 2-3 hours or overnight
Best for Acne-Prone Skin: MDP+ Red Lacto Collagen Wrapping Mask
Why we love it: Acne-prone skin needs hydration just as much as any other skin type, but without heavy formulas or pore-clogging risk. Enter this genius wrapping mask from MDP+, which delivers a hydrated hug to thirsty complexions while keeping enlarged pores in mind. With 70.2% low-molecular-weight hydrolyzed collagen, red lactobacillus ferment, and acne-friendly jojoba seed oil, it helps with skin elasticity, improves texture, tightens the appearance of pores, and creates a lifting effect, resulting in a nice, healthy-looking glow. The mask creates a thin film that locks in all the goodness, but can be peeled off clean or gently rinsed without leaving residue. Consider it your gentle reset button at the end of the day.
“I had reservations about peel-off masks but I’m fully onboard now. While on vacation in Seoul, I picked up MDP+ Red Lacto Collagen Wrapping Mask based on Liah Yoo’s rec and I was not disappointed. Enlarged pores, especially on and around my nose, are one of my biggest (and most consistent) skin-care gripes, and this blend of ingredients is really targeted towards minimizing the look of pores and sweeping excess sebum, as much as it helps boost hydration. Refresher (because I needed one!): Jojoba oil, the second ingredient, mimics your skin’s naturally-produced sebum without clogging pores, and its anti-inflammatory properties also soothes breakout-prone areas. My T-zone looks much calmer after I peel this mask off, and not to mention, it’s super comfortable to wear. — Han, Allure commerce editor
- Mask type: peel-off mask
- Size: 2.36 oz. / 70ml
- Key ingredients: red lactobacillus ferment, collagen, hyaluronic acid, jojoba seed oil
- How long to use: 20-30 minutes
Best for Barrier Repair: Numbuzin No.2 Rose PDRN Overnight Collagen Mask
Numbuzin
No.2 Rose PDRN Overnight Collagen Mask
Why we love it: If you’ve been following Korean skin care, chances are you’ve heard the buzz around PDRN, a salmon DNA-derived ingredient known for supporting skin repair and regeneration. With Numbuzin No.2 Rose PDRN Overnight Collagen Mask, the PDRN comes from rose, making it feel gentler, more nourishing, and friendlier for sensitive or easily irritated skin. That reparative boost is paired with low-molecular-weight collagen, so all those plumping, elasticity-boosting properties benefit skin on a deeper level rather than sit on the surface. A nine-peptide complex helps firm and strengthen the barrier, while pearl extract adds a noticeable brightening effect and amps up your natural glow. The pudding-like texture of the sheet isn’t just for fun—it molds to every contour of your face, ensuring the formula sinks in evenly.
- Mask type: sheet mask
- Size: 37 ml / 1.3 fl. oz.
- Key ingredients: low-molecular-weight collagen, PDRN, peptides, hyaluronic acid
- How long to use: 10-40 minutes
Best for Firming: Mediheal Collagen Essential Mask Sheet
Mediheal
Collagen Essential Mask Sheet
Why we love it: When a K-beauty brand has sold over a billion sheet masks worldwide, you’d expect they’d know a thing or two about creating one that blurs fine lines and wrinkles. Mediheal Collagen Essential Mask Sheet is a firming mask with a cushiony mix of humectants—glycerin, panthenol, betaine, and trehalose—that floods the skin with hydration to plump from within, softening creases on contact. Adenosine and elasticity-boosting amino acids layer in longer-term firming benefits, helping skin look bouncier and more resilient with continued use. And if your skin runs sensitive? Don’t worry—“it’s gentle for all skin types,” notes Dr. Park.
- Mask type: sheet mask
- Size:
- Key ingredients: collagen,
- How long to use: 10-20 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Do collagen face masks really work?
Yes, but not in the way you might think. “Collagen face masks are designed to deeply hydrate and temporarily plump the skin, improving its appearance and texture,” says Ellen Marmur, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. “While the collagen in these masks doesn’t penetrate deeply enough to rebuild structural collagen, the masks help boost moisture retention and can make the skin look smoother and more refreshed.”
Can collagen masks actually stimulate collagen production?
Sometimes, yes. “Masks can help stimulate collagen depending on the ingredients they provide,” says Dr. Marmur. Peptides, for instance, are known to do just that. Alicia Yoon, founder of Peach & Lily adds, “Peptides are short chains of amino acids clinically studied to boost collagen.”
Who should be using collagen masks—and what skin concerns are they best for?
The short answer? Pretty much everyone. “Dry, rough skin, acne, wrinkles, sun damage, and sensitive skin all usually benefit from soothing masks,” says Dr. Marmur. Yoon agrees: “Collagen masks are beneficial for all skin types, which makes them easy to use and has contributed to their virality. Each collagen mask can be formulated quite differently, so it’s best to see what specific ingredients are included in each collagen mask.”
Should you rinse after using a collagen mask or leave the essence on?
Unless the package says otherwise, keep that glow-inducing essence on your face. “Most masks are gentle enough to keep the essence on your skin after use,” says Dr. Marmur. Yoon recommends layering your moisturizer over the essence to seal everything in and boost results.
How often should you use a collagen mask?
Consistency is key. Dr. Marmur suggests using a collagen mask three times a week for 20 minutes. Yoon says her Peach & Lily Glass Skin Ginseng Collagen Mask is gentle enough for daily use, but she personally likes to use it once or twice a week, or anytime her skin is having an “off” day.
Are there any side effects to be aware of?
Like with any skin-care product, irritation is possible, especially if you have allergies or sensitive skin. “Some masks can backfire and inflame the skin like any other serum or essence, depending on the person’s allergies or sensitivities,” says Dr. Marmur. “If you feel stinging, remove the mask immediately, rinse with warm water, and apply your trusted simple cream.”
Meet the experts
- Ellen Marmur, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon based in New York City
- Justine H. Park, MD, a board-certified dermatologist of the Skin & Beauty Center based in Westlake Village, CA
- Jane Yoo, MD, a dual board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon based in New York City
- Alicia Yoon, founder of Peach & Lily
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