Any conversation I have about skincare manages to involve collagen in some way. Am I taking my collagen powder to support my complexion from within? Have I tried that new Korean collagen coffee yet? Should I be using the best collagen face masks for firmer, glowier skin?
These are just a few of the questions I’m posed on a daily basis. By becoming a beauty editor, I by no means expected to become a purveyor of all things collagen—but I get it. In recent years, It’s become quite clear that collagen is integral to maintaining a youthful complexion. It makes up about 30% of our body’s total proteins, and because these reserves diminish as we age, the cosmetics world has been researching how we can replenish them.
Vogue’s Favorite Collagen Face Masks
Collagen, as an ingredient, feels akin to a sort of beauty fountain of youth. The more you have, the better you can look (as it’s wildly perceived). When it comes to getting more of it, experts often recommend eating it—see the aforementioned powders and ingestibles. However, we’re seeing increased supply and demand of topical collagens, too. Searches for collagen skin-care in various forms are up upwards of 40% according to our metrics, and I have been noticing more collagen-infused products landing in the Vogue beauty closet. Biodance’s collagen mask was the first product of its kind that I tried and loved. It gave me the baby-soft skin of dreams, and I continue to use it weekly nearly a year after initially testing it.
But what stuck out to me was that the protein is not easily absorbed into skin due to its high molecular weight. “Contrary to popular belief, these masks are not actually going to stimulate collagen production,” dermatologist Dr. Mina Amin, MD explained. But why are we into topical collagen if it can’t really be absorbed by skin? Part of it is marketing, sure, but it’s also the other ingredients that come with the formulas. All of our favorites are also packed with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, squalane, and niacinamide, which per Dr. Amin “allows for topical application of hydrating ingredients for a prolonged period of time.”
Below, everything you need to know about the best collagen face masks to add to your skin-care arsenal—plus, the expert-approved products to shop.
In This Story
- What is a collagen face mask?
- Do collagen face masks really work?
- Can collagen be absorbed into the skin?
- Benefits of Collagen Face Masks
- How often should you do a collagen face mask?
- Is it better to a sheet or jelly/cream collagen mask?
- Who Should Use a Collagen Face Mask
- What skin concerns are collagen face masks best for?
- Are there any side effects to be aware of?
- How We Tested
- Meet The Experts
Best Overall: Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
- Why We Love It: Vogue’s favorite collagen mask was a TikTok find—heavily influenced by all the people who wore it on long international flights, and arrived with an impeccably glowy visage. Though the Biodance mask rose to virality for its ability to quickly plump and smooth skin, it’s earned its hype. After overnight use, I find that it improves skin’s elasticity and reduces pore size via a blend of low-molecular weight collagen peptide, galactomyces ferment filtrate, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. Plus, it clings to skin well—making it excellent to multitask in. For results we d liken to a mild exfoliation treatment, just be sure to wear it until it becomes transparent to reap all its benefits.
- Editor’s Experience: “I fell in love with this mask at first use. While the application process is cool, what’s most notable is how the combination of low molecular weight collagen, galactomyces, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide delivers deep hydration, while reducing enlarged pores and illuminating the skin after just one use. Yes, I’m still obsessed with it one year later.” —Kiana Murden, beauty editor, shopping
- Key Ingredients: Low-molecular weight collagen peptide, galactomyces, oligo hyaluronic acid, niacinamide
- Type: Sheet
- Size: 4 masks per package
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Suitable for overnight wear | Can shift or peel off during sleep if it doesn t have time to adhere to skin |
| Delivers rich hydration |
Best Korean: Sungboon Editor Deep Collagen Overnight Mask
- Why We Love It: In citing her prediction that overnight masks will be taking over the 2025 cosmetics scene, beauty industry veteran and founder and CEO of Landing International Sarah Chung Park revealed her penchant for Sungboon Editor’s formula. Meant top be worn for at least four hours, or better yet overnight, this Korean face mask blends 2,160,000 ppb of molecular collagen with a host of additional hydrators and skin-nourishers like glycerin, nine types of peptides, and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid for skin that feels soft and bouncy.
- Key Ingredients: 2,160,000 ppb of molecular collagen, glycerin, panthenol, ceramides, peptides, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
- Type: Gel
- Size: 4 masks per package
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Lightweight and drenched in serum | It can be slippery |
| Makes skin glow afterward |
Best Jelly: Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream
- Why We Love It: Though this is definitely more face cream than mask, it works just as well as any of the other formulas on our list. Dr. Spearman recommends turning to Medicube’s Jelly Cream for deep hydration. Packed with freeze-dried hydrolyzed collagen, elastin, niacinamide, and squalane, “this is beneficial for those with dry or aging skin, as it helps improve elasticity and promotes long-lasting hydration,” she says, rejuvenating the skin without making it feel too greasy—a bonus for balancing oily skin types, too. We love it as an overnight treatment, though, its texture and illuminating-finish lends itself useful under makeup.
- Editor’s Experience: “This is what I reach for when I want the experience of a face mask without the hassle. The jelly texture is a sensorial treat—imparting a glow without skin that reads overly dewy if that makes sense. Radiant yet skin-like, its excellent for both end-of-night nourishment and before-makeup conditioning—leaving skin feeling baby soft each time. Its versatility keeps it on constant rotation in my household.” —Kiana Murden, beauty editor, shopping
- Key Ingredients: Freeze-dried hydrolyzed collange, niacinamide, squalane, hydrolyzed elastin
- Type: Jelly
- Size: 110 mL / 3.71 fl. oz
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Creates a smooth base for makeup | Can feel slightly greasy on the skin |
| Brightens the skin | |
| Is safe for acne-prone skin |
Best for Dry Skin: #OOTD Collagen Hydrating Sheet Mask
- Why We Love It: New to the US, Korean brand #OOTD comes with clinical trials that show this mask significantly boosts hydration. It’s packed with collagen, hyaluronic acid and witch hazel, and the brand also makes other targeted versions, including ceramide, cica, and retinol masks. “Hyaluronic acid and collagen are a classic duo for a reason,” says Mieloch. “They give the skin that comfortable, cushioned feel,” she explains, noting that “the touch of witch hazel adds a light clarity.” This mask is especially great for dry or mature skin or for anyone feeling the effects of a cold winter. Fortunately, it works quickly—you only need to leave it on for about 15 minutes. Once you remove it, pat in the remaining essence, let the skin breathe or follow with makeup and see how much smoother everything goes on.
- Key Ingredients: Collagen, hyaluronic acid, witch hazel
- Type: Sheet
- Size: 10 masks per package
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Pleasantly cooling texture for instant relief to dryness and tightness | There is a subtle fragrance |
| Sensitive skin friendly |
Best Cream: Laneige Bouncy and Firm Sleeping Mask
- Why We Love It: Dr. Spearman is a fan of this Laneige Sleeping Mask. Best for dry or sensitive skin types, she says this helps to boost skin elasticity without clogging pores via a gel-like formula that gives the skin a hydrated and refreshed look. To do so, it draws upon a peony and collagen complex, green tea probiotic lysate, hyaluronic acid, and peptides which improve skin’s radiance and firmness with consistent use.
- Key Ingredients: Peony Collagen Complex, peptides, green tea probiotic lysate, hyaluronic acids, hydro-melt glow capsules
- Type: Cream
- Size: 2.0 fl. oz./60 mL
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Superb bouncy texture | The fragrance may be too strong for some |
| Cooling on the skin |
Best Softening: Anua Rice 70 Glow Collagen Mask
- Why We Love It: Infused with rice water and collagen, this hydrogel mask is an excellent choice if your complexion has been looking a little dull. “Rice water has been used in beauty for generations, as it leaves the skin soft and clear. The ceramides help hold onto that moisture,” says Mieloch. The brand recommends applying it after toner, serums, and creams, though it can also be used on bare skin. It is gentle enough for sensitive complexions, and some users like to chill the mask in the fridge beforehand for an added refreshing effect.
- Editor’s Experience: “There are three collagen Anua masks to choose from: rice, peach and heartleaf, and I’ve tried all of them. They each deliver the glow you expect from a sheet mask, so the choice really comes down to your ingredient preference. You can leave them on anywhere from three hours to overnight, although I’ll admit I’ve peeled mine off after 30 minutes because I lack patience. Overall, they are a great option for the days you want a self-care day after not exactly treating your body like a temple over the weekend.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
- Key Ingredients: Anua’s Rice Water+ complex, ceramide, collagen
- Type: Sheet
- Size: 4 masks per package
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Offers noticeable brightness and intense hydration | Does not stay in place if you move around too much |
| Works well for acne-prone skin |
Best Quick Treatment: Valmont Regenerating Collagen Mask
- Why We Love It: Why is Gunn partial to Valmont’s Regenerating Mask? The formula pairs collagen with growth factors to amplify the benefits to aging and stressed skin. “It’s perfect for restoring lost moisture and reinforcing skin’s natural barrier,” she says. The aim here is to really soothe, calm, replenish from within, making it exceptionally gentle. “It can even be used post-procedure.” One quality we really like about it is its speed. To use, simply spray your face with the brand’s featured Spray Swiss Glacial Sprint Water before applying the sheet mask. Let that sit for 30 minutes, remove, then apply a vial of the featured Collagen Post Treatment. Working in less than an hour, it’s one of the quickest collagen treatments on our list.
- Key Ingredients: Collagen, growth factors
- Type: Sheet
- Size: 5 treatments per package
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Safe for all skin types | Priciest mask on this list |
| Works in just 30 minutes | |
| Helps calm irritation and redness |
Best for a Glow: Peach Lily Glass Skin Ginseng Collagen Mask
- Why We Love It: If glass skin is the goal, Peach Lily is fully invested in making it happen. Their latest launch is a supercharged sheet mask packed with 25 potent ingredients, including 2% ginseng extract, nine peptides, and a vegan collagen complex to visibly plump and hydrate the skin. It also adapts to your lifestyle. You can wear it for 30 minutes as a quick fix, or leave it on for three hours to overnight and watch as it turns clear and fully absorbs into the skin. Esthetician Danuta Mieloch notes that both ginseng and peptides are “known to boost elasticity and hydration,” adding that these masks are especially great for travel because they are “compact, hydrating, and easy to use whenever skin needs a reset.”
- Editor’s Experience: “Peach Lily sells plenty of skin-care products that promise glass skin, but I was especially excited about this launch because it simplifies the whole routine—a streamlined version of my usual multistep lineup. I like to put it on first thing in the morning while I journal and meditate as a small way to feel superior to everyone else, and my skin stays hydrated and plump for the rest of the day.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
- Key Ingredients: Vegan collagen, ginseng, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid complex, peptides
- Type: Sheet
- Size: 7 masks per package
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Gives an immediate glow | May be irritating for some skin types |
| Suitable for overnight wear |
Best With PDRN: Lapcos Deep Collagen Glass Skin Overnight Mask
- Why We Love It: “This mask is ideal for those seeking ultra-hydrated, dewy skin,” says Gunn. It helps to achieve that glass skin look by way of yeast fermented-derived collagen and hyaluronic acid that help support skin elasticity while you sleep. The sheet mask is also drenched in rose extract PDRN and niacinamide, which help to boost luminosity and even tone, too.
- Key Ingredients: Yeast fermented-derived collagen, rose extract PDRN, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide
- Type: Sheet
- Size: 4 masks per package
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Works well as an overnight treatment | Some users do not notice a major difference immediately after use |
| Is not sticky |
Best Plumping: Numbuzin No.2 Overnight Face Mask
- Why We Love It: For those who love an overnight gel mask, this option from Numbuzin uses peptides and collagen, which Mieloch says are ideal “if you’re looking for that plumper, well-rested look by morning” (and we are). It is suitable for all skin types and contains 69% collagen water, nine peptides and rose PDRN to visibly plump, firm, and improve elasticity. The brand even has clinical results showing increased collagen and elastin levels after a single use, along with firmer skin and tighter-looking pores. It’s safe to wear for up to 12 hours, and you’ll notice it becomes more transparent as the ingredients absorb. But, as with most sheet masks, you can also remove it after a few minutes if you’re short on time.
- Key Ingredients: Collagen, peptides, rose PDRN
- Type: Gel
- Size: 4 masks per package
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Very hydrating | The fit is not perfect on every face |
| Adheres well to the skin |
Best with 24K Gold: Knesko Gold Repair Collagen Face Mask
- Why We Love It: Those, like Gunn, who are suckers for gold-infused skin-care will love this option by Knesko, which is powered by 24K gold and marine collagen—a duo she explains is great for “reducing inflammation, boosting elasticity, and [creating] the dewy glow we are all looking for.” Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, aloe, and damask rose are also featured for additional redness reducing, skin soothing, and moisture replenishing properties.
- Key Ingredients: 24K colloidal gold, marine collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, aloe extract, vitamin E, niacinamide, damask rose
- Type: Hydrogel
- Size: 4 masks per package
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Only needs 20 minutes | The cost is higher than many comparable masks |
| Can be chilled in the fridge | |
| Helps with pigmentation |
Everything You Need to Know
What is a collagen face mask?
“A collagen face mask is a treatment typically infused with collagen, peptides, and hydrating ingredients designed to nourish and plump the skin,” says Gunn, mostly available in cream or sheet formulations designed to be used before bed. “The goal is to enhance skin elasticity, hydration, and brightness while you sleep.”
Do collagen face masks really work?
Yes, they really work—but not in the way you might think. “Collagen face masks offer temporary benefits, helping to hydrate, plump the skin, reduce fine lines, and improve texture,” says Dr. Spearman. However, she continues that collagen molecules can be too large to penetrate into the skin and remain on the surface when applied. “The collagen itself may not directly penetrate deeply into the skin, but the added peptides, humectants, and antioxidants will,” Gunn adds. “These added ingredients support collagen production for a more firm appearance over time.” To do so, per Spearman, you’re best to look for ingredients like retinoids, peptides, and vitamin C.
Can collagen be absorbed into the skin?
No, collagen molecules are too large to penetrate into the skin; rather, they sit on the surface. “However, collagen peptides are often smaller, making it easier for collagen to penetrate more effectively,” says Dr. Spearman.
Benefits of Collagen Face Masks
The benefits of collagen masks are many. “Collagen face masks hydrate, temporarily plump fine lines, and enhance skin elasticity,” according to Dr. Spearman, which can help improve overall skin texture via hydration. “In addition, hydrated skin looks smoother and firmer.”
How often should you do a collagen face mask?
Experts say that how often you use a collagen face mask is dependent on your skin type. “It is generally recommended to use a collagen face mask one to two times per week, giving your skin enough time to recover and utilize the benefits of the product,” Dr. Spearman advises. “If you have dry skin, you may use a mask two to three times per week for added moisture.”
Is it better to a sheet or jelly/cream collagen mask?
According to Dr. Spearman, the type of mask you use is dependent on your skin type. For dry skin, jelly or cream masks are better, while sheet masks are better for oily or acne-prone skin. “Sheet collagen masks are easy to apply and remove, making them a quick and convenient option,” she continues. “The mask is designed to fit your face, ensuring an even distribution of collagen and other ingredients. Sheet masks are packaged with hydrating ingredients, providing a great amount of moisture for the skin. However, they tend to offer short-term results and may not be suitable for all skin types. On the other hand, jelly or cream collagen masks may provide deeper hydration and longer-lasting moisture,” Dr. Spearman says.
Who Should Use a Collagen Face Mask
“Collagen masks are beneficial for anyone looking to improve skin hydration, firmness, and elasticity, especially those with dry, mature, or dull skin,” says Gunn; though, they’re also great for a quick dewy glow before a special occasion.
What skin concerns are collagen face masks best for?
According to Mieloch, not all collagen masks are created equally. High-end versions can deliver more dramatic results, offering real plumping, deep hydration and that post-facial smoothness. They are especially effective for mature, dehydrated, stressed or jet-lagged skin. “Then there are the individually wrapped collagen masks, the quick-fix heroes,” she says. “They’re great on the go, perfect for flights and instantly revive tired skin. Think of them as skin-care health shots.”
Are there any side effects to be aware of?
“For most skin types, a quality mask should soothe, plump, and hydrate, never irritate,” says Mieloch. The one caveat, she explains, comes from how collagen masks have blown up on TikTok. Many very young, acne-prone users are applying them every day. “That’s where I’d be careful. These masks can be a bit occlusive and may trigger congestion in breakout-prone teens.”
How We Tested
When we test and review a product, we take a holistic approach to deliver well-rounded product recommendations. First, we lean on Vogue’s vast network of experts—from board-certified dermatologists to celebrity estheticians—to gain professional acumen on the industry’s standout products, ones these specialists would actually use on their clients. We pair their expertise with our editorial best practices to curate the thoughtful edits you read on our site.
As it relates to collagen face masks, we selected the best based on the following characteristics: ingredients, mask type, wear time, how easily the masks stay on, and the skin-care concerns they address. To do this, we paired our own personal tests of each formula with expert guidance and reviewer insights to determine which we would recommend to you.
Meet The Experts
- Kristin Gunn is a celebrity esthetician and owner of Halcyon Skincare and Beaux Medspa.
- Dara Spearman, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and owner of Radiant Dermatology Associates in Indiana.
- Danuta Mieloch is an acclaimed esthetician and founder of Rescue Spa and skin-care line Danucera.
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