These Korean Face Masks Are a Shortcut to Glass Skin
NewsletterSign InSearchSearchNewsletterBest of BeautyNewsSkinMakeupHairNailsWellnessShoppingAllure Beauty BoxNewsletterVideoDEW IT RIGHT11 Best Korean Face Masks for a Glow-Inducing ResetOur editors swear by these intensely hydrating, plumping, and sometimes pore-cleansing formulas.By Sarah Han and Christa Joanna LeeNovember 20, 2025Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyLest we state the obvious: The Korean skin-care industry is a hotbed of innovation, and the best Korean face masks (in all shapes and forms) are essential in helping us look our glowiest. Whether we're masking once a week or daily—hey, daily sheet masking isn't out of the question—these treatments load our skin with barrier-repairing, brightening, clarifying, hydrating, soothing, and texture-smoothing ingredients we can't get enough of. Best of all? They're as gentle on our wallets as they are on our skin—in fact, none of the masks on this page cost more than $45, with tons of $20-and-under picks. Ahead, our editors give us the low-down on their top picks from Beauty of Joseon, Innisfree, Biodance, Sulwhasoo, and more. Time to reap in the glassy skin. What makes Korean face masks innovative?What are the different types of Korean face masks?Meet the expertsHow we test and review productsOur staff and testersBest Wash-Off Mask Overall: Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow MaskBeauty of Joseon Why it's worth it: Beauty of Joseon does a lot of things right, from sunscreens to toner-essences. The brand's masks are no exception: The Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask, in particular, strikes the ideal balance between clarifying and brightening your complexion—all while being non-irritating. The stars of this formula are upcycled makgeolli lees (a byproduct of Korean rice wine), honey, kaolin clay, and rice hull powder—which together sweep away the gunk residing in your pores, gently buff away uneven texture, and with consistent use, help brighten discoloration.