Bubble Face Masks Are the Missing Step in Your Skin Care Routine

If you’re looking to add a little action to your skin care routine, allow us to introduce you to bubble face masks. Not only does the at-home treatment help boost circulation, but a selfie taken while they’re activated is sure to make you laugh — and get views on TikTok. Whether you’re curious but uncertain or already a devotee, keep reading for more on the trend and which ones are worth the buy.

What Are Bubble Face Masks?

Bubble face masks first burst onto the Korean beauty scene, making their way mainstream shortly after. Also called oxygen masks, these formulas contain teeny oxygen bubbles that expand and fizz after contact with your skin. The oxygen clears away dirt and oil, stimulates the production of collagen, and even helps in cell regeneration. The result is a refreshed complexion that’s prepped for the rest of your skin care routine.

Who Should Use Them?

Just as oxygen facials are intended for every skin type, bubble masks are ideal if your skin is sensitive, acne-prone, combination, dry… yep, just about anything. But unlike the hefty price tag of a spa facial — a Hydrafacial can be upwards of $150 — the cost of a bubble mask won’t leave a dent in your budget. A sheet mask version might even set you back less than $10. You can also find oxygenating bubble masks available in a jar. Just make sure to apply with clean hands so you don’t undo any of the mask’s cleansing effects.

Our Bubble Mask Picks

You’ll likely find a bunch of oxygenating sheet masks in your drugstore or local beauty store aisle, but these are some of our favorites.

Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask

Come for the over-the-top bubbles that form after application, but stay for the tightening and mattifying effect. Green tea extract, charcoal powder, and lavender extract work together to remove oil and dirt from the skin while imparting a tingling sensation.

GlamGlow Bubble Sheet Mask

From the brand that boasts SuperMud as its hero product (and for good reason), each mask in this trio contains bamboo charcoal to detoxify, plus green tea for antioxidants, and kaolin clay for a deep-clean.

Beekman1802 Milk Foam Calming Bubble Mask ($40, beekman1802.com)

Apply to dry skin and let the mask’s oxygenating bubbles get to work. After as little as five minutes, your skin will appear calmer (with less redness) and hydrated. This formula is especially beneficial for those with sensitive skin thanks to its nonirritating goat milk and cucumber ingredients.

Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Bubble Sheet Mask ($9, nipandfab.com)

Perk up dry, dull skin with this deep-cleansing mask. Once the bubbles begin to activate, they help to remove grime so exfoliating glycolic acid and purifying charcoal can get to work.

I Dew Care Glow Up Bubbles Illuminating Bubbling Sheet Mask ($15 for five, ulta.com)

Bubbles that brighten! Thanks to vitamin C in these sheet masks, your skin will appear brighter and more even-toned over time. To boost the bubbling, the brand recommends rubbing the mask before applying it to clean, dry skin.