It’s been 17 years since Destiny’s Child sang those famous words, but it seems everyone is finally ready for this jelly — jelly beauty, that is. Adding a little bit of fun into our everyday skin care regimens, jelly cleansers are making cleansing feel like less of a chore, jelly highlighters are providing a one-of-a-kind glazed look and jelly masks are giving skin major bounce.
There are enough sheet mask varieties to fill a bathroom cabinet to the brim, but even regular sheet mask users will admit there’s only so much excitement that can come from carefully unfolding a serum-soaked mask and molding it to the contours of your face. Jelly masks are different. Whether using a liquid formula or a jelly sheet mask hybrid, they provide some playfulness that brings us back to days of playing with slime.
It’s not all wiggly wobbly play. Jelly masks deliver results. The vitamin- and mineral-rich formulas provide long-lasting hydration and energize skin for a radiant complexion without help from luminizing primers and highlighters. Jelly masks help fight the signs of aging and minimize the appearance of enlarged pores. They can even soothe stressed-out skin.
Are you ready for even more jelly? Click through the gallery to shop the most addictive jelly masks that make beautifying fun.
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9 Jelly Masks That Are So Much More Fun to Use Than Sheet Masks
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Sephora Collection
Jelly Mask Moisturizing & Energizing, $19 at Sephora
Inside the box are six "mono-doses." Open one up and apply the hydrating gel to skin. It's packed with vitamins to brighten, energize and moisturize. There's no need to rinse the mask, making it a good option to apply to tired, stressed skin in the morning. Looking for a more intense effect? Pop a mask in the fridge for 30 minutes before applying. It'll still enliven skin, but will add a soothing cooling effect that will be very welcome on hot days.
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Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Jelly Sheet Mask, $8 at Glow Recipe
Finding it hard to break out of a sheet mask addiction? Try a jelly sheet mask. K-beauty site Glow Recipe has dreamed up a transparent jelly made out of buzzy watermelon extract. In addition to begging for a #masking selfie, the transparent "sheet" has a clever design that adheres seamlessly to the face with no slipping or dripping. What's more, it comes in two pieces for a superior fit. Apply to dry, puffy, stressed skin for a brighter complexion. Glow Recipe says the transparent formulation means the mask could be worn anywhere, anytime. We dare you to try it somewhere unexpected.
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Lancôme
Rose Jelly Mask, $35 at Nordstrom
Rose is a common skin care ingredient, but it's not every day that it comes in an addictive jelly mask. This one has a cooling effect. It coats skin on contact to plump and hydrate using rose water, acacia honey and hyaluronic acid. Apply the treatment before bed and wake up to nourished, glowing skin. When the mask washes away, it won't leave any stickiness behind — just a faint scent of roses.
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First Aid Beauty
Hello FAB Ginger & Turmeric Vitamin C Jelly Mask, $32 at First Aid Beauty
Superfoods and jelly come together in a (nonedible) revitalizing jelly mask. Think of it like a chill pill for the face in a playful lightweight jelly. It calms skin while increasing radiance thanks to ginger, turmeric and vitamin C. It works in 10 minutes and can be used a couple of times a week to keep skin's inner glow at its highest levels. The vegan, non-nano, allergy-tested formula is OK for sensitive skin.
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Dior
Hydra Life Glow Better Fresh Jelly Mask, $69 at Nordstrom
If you're feeling time-strapped, make room for this quick-acting jelly mask that gets skin glowing in just three minutes. The multitasking formula is described as a dual scrub because it physically exfoliates with apricot seeds while providing a "light" chemical peel from citrus fruit extracts. Even better, the packaging is eco-friendly and made with sustainably produced paper.
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J.One
Jelly Pack, $42 at Sephora
Masking at night can help relieve the stress of the day and is a great opportunity for self-care, but masking in the morning comes with its own benefits. For example, this multitasking jelly pack is a treatment, mask and primer. Apply the hydrating product after cleansing and the innovative jelly mask will liquefy on skin. Gently pat until it's all absorbed. It creates a canvas that's imperceptible to see or feel, but helps keep makeup in place all day.
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Huxley
Secret of Sahara Healing Mask Keep Calm, $36 at Nordstrom
Skin looking stressed? Calm it down with this soothing mask. It's formulated with centella asiatica, or tiger grass, which is renowned for its calming properties. Like all other Huxley products, the mask contains prickly pear seed oil to stimulate cell turnover and keep moisture levels replenished. What's more, it has a pleasant jelly-like texture that looks like a freshly grated cactus — minus any prickly bits.
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Lush
Birth of Venus Jelly Face Mask, $13.95 at Lush
Get your mermaid on with this pale blue jelly mask. The skin-balancing formula is made with sea-inspired ingredients, including carrageenan extract and mineral-rich sea water along with some other good-for-skin ingredients like a fresh rose petal infusion. Pinch off a piece of the jelly and roll it in hands to create a paste. Then slather on skin for 10 minutes before rinsing off to reveal a toned, softened complexion that would rival any goddess.
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Ultru
I'm Sorry For My Skin Brightening Jelly Mask, $4 at Soko Glam
Think jelly masks are cold and messy? Think again. This jelly sheet mask falls on the right side of slimy and doesn't leave behind any greasy residue. It brightens, hydrates and minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores. After using it, no one should be apologizing for their skin. They should be owning their dewy, healthy complexion.
