The Best Face Masks To Significantly Improve Your Bank Holiday –Whatever Your Budget

Feel like both your body and your skin needs a detox from a sun (and prosecco) filled summer? Well, while I can't help you with any hangovers, I can offer a solution to parched complexions that are a little clogged up. Using clays like Kaolin to dig deep into pores and give them a good clean, this also contains moisturising qualities, which help to replenish moisture levels. And, if you don't trust me, try listening to the shoppers who go out in force and contribute to L'oréal selling one every minute.

Fancy giving your skin a real treat this weekend? This new mask from Elemis comes from its extremely popular Pro-Collagen range, which is known to give skin an instant soft and smooth finish. This treatment takes things up a notch by giving your complexion a caring and soothing burst of hydration. Skin looks notably plumper and the delishly cooling effect is also great if you're suffering from overheated skin.

Conscious of the impact that sheet masks may have on the environment? You might want to check out the hydrogel masks from Maskologist. Made from plant cellulose, the fully biodegradable masks also come in recyclable packaging, meaning your sheet mask sesh will be completely guilt-free. Use the Rose Glowing Potion Mask as a brightening treatment for dull and dehydrated skin, or their Lavender Youth Miracle Mask to soothe skin after a weekend in the sun.

Ideal for travelling, these cooling face masks are practically addictive. Packed into a handy face wipes-style packet, there are 14 in each. Pop open the lid, slide one out and leave for 10 minutes (the guidelines recommend 2-3 but I found this didn't do much) and peel off. Your face will feel completely refreshed and significantly less dry.

If you're taking time out for a real pamper session this weekend, then why not use a few masks rather than just one. I like to use an exfoliating treatment as my first step, as it deeply cleanses the skin and gets it ready for any hydrating creams or serums that may follow. This one uses a natural exfoliating powder to gently smooth out the skin in minutes, so whether you've got 15mins or 50, there's really no excuse to skip it.

The best face mask for anti-ageing, let's start by saying that this is expensive – but worth it. It's amazing before a special occasion if you want to give your skin a good zhuzh. It really fits to your face and in just 15 minutes, it reduces any hyperpigmentation. It really does make you look radiant.

If you're way too busy to fit in a mask this weekend but you still want to wake up on Tuesday morning looking like you swapped all-day drinking for a spa break, then this new time-saving mask from Aurelia is just what you need. Full of natural, nourishing ingredients, you apply it overnight and the nurturing qualities help to restore your skin's natural goodness while you sleep.

Not only does this smell good enough to eat, it also works in just 10 minutes and is super-easy to use. If you're tired or hungover, put this on after a shower in the morning while getting ready and remove it just before you put on any moisturiser or make-up. It makes you look fresher and feel better. There's also an overnight version if you really need intense hydration.

If you are looking for the best face mask for sensitive skin that doesn't break the bank, you may be overjoyed to discover how brilliant Garnier's masks are. This tissue mask is really gentle and less than £2, which is basically unbelievable. It also contains sakura extract and hyularonic acid, making it super moisturising.

If you feel like your skin has gone AWOL, this mask is for you. It's one of the best face masks for blemishes, as it really draws out impurities from your skin. Mix it with water and apply to your face for around 45 minutes, before washing off with warm water. It takes a bit longer and it's not cheap, but good grief is it good.

This begins as a separate gel and powder which you mix yourself. It hardens once you've applied it your face, so you peel the whole thing off after around 15 minutes. It's certainly one of the best hydrating face masks – if you use it once a week, you'll really notice the difference.

This is so luxurious, you'll want to use it as much as possible but it should really only be used, at most once a week. It's a pink clay mask that you just put on, leave for 10 minutes and then wash off. It comes off easily and really does reduce the appearance of pores and helps with shine, too.

This has become something of a cult classic. While many beauty products fail to live up to major hype, this one really delivers. With 24 Karat Gold and Rosa Damascus Extract, the ingredients feel truly indulgent and it will leave your skin feely silky smooth.

This is one of the best brightening face masks on the market – it really makes your skin glow. It's really sticky and smells quite strong, so may seem terrifying at first. It also makes your skin look like it's covered in latex. It takes a while to remove but it's worth it – it makes skin really bright and you notice a difference straight away.

With lots of different AHAs to remove dead skin cells, this is one of the best face masks for clogged pores. It leaves skin like a fresh canvas – anything you put on your skin afterwards looks better. Plus, you only need to leave it on for 3-5 minutes.

The best face mask for oily skin, this clay mask is part of the brand's Balance range, which is designed to control oil and refine pores without stripping the skin. It really feels like it draws out all the impurities without leaving your skin feeling at all raw or dry. If you struggle with excess oil, this is for you.

Perhaps the bougiest of all the face masks, this is a brilliant all-rounder. It's creamy, smells delicious and is great for taking with you on-the-go. You can massage it in and you don't really need to take it off if you don't want to. You really do see a difference - skin looks healthier, plumper and more hydrated.

One of the best face masks for tired skin, this is slightly different to the others in that it's a warming mask for eyes. If you don't like putting lots of products on your skin but do need something to alleviate tired eyes, these little masks are a dream.

Infused with salicylic acid and tea tree oil, this is one of the best face masks for spot-prone skin, as it works to care for blemishes. It's also feels genuinely calming and gentle, so can be used if you just feel like your face needs a pick-me-up.