The Mask Edit
The Mask Edit

The Mask Edit

AN INTRODUCTION TO MASKS

Some days your skin needs a little extra umph beyond the basics, and that's where masks come in. From treatments you leave on overnight, to peels and clays you wash off, to quick hit sheet masks they all deliver extra levels of care your daily routine doesn't cover.

Read along for a quick breakdown on which mask type is right for you and when to reach for what mask.

OVERNIGHT MASKS: THE BASICS

Unlike a clay or rinse-off hydration mask that works in minutes, overnight masks act more like slow-release repair creams. They deliver hydration and nutrients while your skin does most of its recovery: during sleep. Designed to support your skin’s natural circadian rhythm, they maximize the repair and renewal that happens overnight.
Our best selling overnight mask BEACH GRASS is built to linger overnight and has you waking up wondering how your skin suddenly looks so fresh. Packed with niacinamide, adapotgens, and antioxidants it calms and promotes moisture retention while you sleep, even more than your standard moisturiser like AMPM. You’ll notice its texture is thicker than even SUEDE L’ÉCLAT night cream and that extra richness is what lets it keep working all night long. Use it once a week (we like to do it on Sundays) as a reset button for the week.
 
In terms of application, an overnight mask simply replaces your moisturizer in the third step of your evening routine. But to recap, start with a good cleanse, apply any serums you use, and then smooth on the mask. It also helps to gently clear away buildup or dead skin beforehand. Scroll on to see why exfoliating first can make your mask deliver even better results.

A QUICK FIX SHEET MASKS

Whether it’s late nights, long flights, or just a rough week, sheet masks are the easiest way to get your skin back on track.

LE FIX lives up to its name, and it’s no wonder it’s been dubbed the best hangover treatment by GQ and Cafe Magazine. Packed with Bamboo Extract and Hyaluronic Acid, this two-piece sheet mask delivers and intense moisture boost while calming redness and smoothing out fine lines.

But sheet masks really stand out when you travel. They're easy to pack in your carry-on and we consider it a staple to bring along any long-haul flight when the dry plane-air and sleep deprivation does a number on your skin. Wear it for 15 minutes during your next long flight and notice how much better your skin feels on arrival; the weird glances you may receive while wearing it will be worth it.

WTF IS A PEEL?!

To maximize the absorption of any mask, start by exfoliating away dead skin and buildup. A clean slate lets the ingredients sink in properly

A classic peel is usually an acid treatment you leave on for 10-15 minutes to dissolve dead skin and then wash it off. Think of it like a shock treatment of our ACID HOUSE serum. ACID HOUSE works more like slow release daily treatment that doesn't have to be washed off, but a full on acid peel should only be used once a week (we've been using this one from Skin Plan lately)

If acids aren’t your thing or your skin is on the reactive side, our scrub ASH gets you there too. It works in seconds instead of minutes, scrubbing away the gunk and leaving you with that freshly polished feel, priming your skin to make masks even more effective!

OUR STORY

Narcyss is a wellness brand for the modern citizen that is inclusive, aspirational and inspirational. We believe it’s ok to enjoy a Negroni or two at dinner and to do yoga in the morning, it’s ok to get high and go running when you come down, it’s ok to do what you can to age in a healthy way, not in an ”anti” way. The Narcyss philosophy of “a life well lived”, modern wellness and healthy ageing is a welcome perspective in the beauty industry.

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OUR STORY

Narcyss is a wellness brand for the modern citizen that is inclusive, aspirational and inspirational. We believe it’s ok to enjoy a Negroni or two at dinner and to do yoga in the morning, it’s ok to get high and go running when you come down, it’s ok to do what you can to age in a healthy way, not in an ”anti” way. The Narcyss philosophy of “a life well lived”, modern wellness and healthy ageing is a welcome perspective in the beauty industry.

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