When it comes to face masks, Lush has got you covered. From their fresh masks, to their newly launched jelly masks, but it can be overwhelming to pick which one to spend your hard earned cash money on. That's why - in the name of investigative journalism - I set myself the task to test and review every single one. From old favourites like Cupcake and Oatifix, to new formulas like Bunny Moon and Fomo. I sacrificed my skin to bring you our definitive ranking of every single Lush face mask, not all heroes wear capes you know.
Mask of Magnaminty Face and Body Mask
What's it for? Fighting breakouts.
What's in it? Peppermint oil, vanilla absolute, evening primrose seeds and African marigold oil.
Pros? You wanna know what my big Friday night plans are? Going home and applying this bad boy again. The peppermint scent is so addictive and it has this satisfying tingle on your skin, like someone gently blowing on your face with an Extra Strong Mint in their mouth. But more importantly it deflated the horrific spot that had rudely popped up on my chin.
Cons? Only that I can't wear it everyday of the week.
Overall ranking: First place baby.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £12.50
Rosy Cheeks Fresh Face Mask
What's it good for? Reducing redness and calming skin.
What's in it? Kaolin, calamine and Turkish rose oil.
Pros? First of all it's a millennial pink face mask so obviously I love it. But on a less shallow note, this felt incredibly soothing and my normal red blotchy face, was significantly less red and blotchy after use.
Cons? For once I have nothing to moan about.
Overall ranking: Second place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £7.50
FOMO Jelly Face Mask
What's it good for? Reducing redness and calming skin.
What's in it? Calamine powder, rose absolute and neroli oil.
Pros? I thought I would hate this but when the jelly transformed to a rich, creamy moisturiser I completely changed my mind. I loved how soothing this was and my skin felt a lot softer after use.
Cons? No complaints here.
Overall ranking: Third place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £6.95
Brazened Honey Fresh Face Mask
What's it good for? Exfoliating and brightening tired looking skin.
What's in it? Fennel, ginger root, parsley, coriander, clove, lime juice, sage, rosemary, juniperberry, cardamom, clove, free range eggs, honey and almond oil.
Pros? I loved the honey scent and the ground almonds made for a really effective, yet gentle scrub. My skin definitely felt and looked smoother.
Cons? Despite washing off with a flannel, I was still left with scrubby bits on my skin which gave me the shivers when applying my moisturiser.
Overall ranking: Fourth place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £7.50
Just to Clarify Jelly Face Mask
What's it good for? Giving your skin a glow boost.
What's in it? Papaya juice, bamboo stem, grapefruit oil, bergamot oil and fresh orange juice.
Pros? I liked the texture and this was one of the jelly masks that was easy to work into a paste. My skin was seriously shiny afterwards, so I can definitely confirm that the glow up is real.
Cons? The randomly placed papaya seeds did make me panic that my house might have a mouse problem.
Overall ranking: Fifth place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £6.95
Don't Look At Me Fresh Face Mask
What's it good for? Exfoliating and brightening.
What's in it? Murumuru butter, ground rice, lemon juice, neroli, tofu, rice syrup and grapefruit oil.
Pros? The fruity scent was seriously uplifting and it was the perfect amount of scrub to get red of dead skin without irritating.
Cons? I guess not everyone will enjoy looking like a member of the Blue Man Group (not me though).
Overall ranking: Sixth place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £7.50
Bunny Moon Jelly Face Mask
What's it good for? Soothing and moisturising skin.
What's in it? Honey, rose oil, chamomile, marigold, vanilla and benzoin resioid (tree bark).
Pros? Once I worked this jelly into a paste it felt really soothing and nourishing on my skin. It was also one of the most pleasant masks to wear and I happily left it on for way longer than the recommended 5-10 minutes.
Cons? While I could feel a difference in my skin, I couldn't see one.
Overall ranking: Seventh place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £6.95
BB Seaweed Fresh Face Mask
What's it good for? Softening and calming skin.
What's in it? Fresh seaweed, ground almonds, rose absolute, aloe vera, rosemary oil, kaolin and millet flakes.
Pros? Now, I will admit I am slightly bias because I've seen first hand how Lush make these particular masks. I've even been out on their boat with a gentlemen called Seaweed Pete who - you guessed it - collects the seaweed. A lot of cleansing face masks can feel stripping, but this left my skin feeling deep cleaned and soft.
Cons? Pre warning, if you are the kind of person who puts a face mask on and then lies in bed *raises hand* you might find little flakes of seaweed in your bed sheets.
Overall ranking: Eighth place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £7.50
Oatifix Fresh Face Mask
What's it good for? Softening and moisturising skin.
What's in it? Bananas, illipe butter, oatmeal, ground almonds and kaolin.
Pros? My skin felt noticeably smoother after use.
Cons? The lumpy banana porridge texture can turn your stomach a bit if you're a sensitive soul like myself.
Overall ranking: Ninth place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £7.50
Catastrophe Cosmetic Fresh Face Mask
What's it good for? Calming and cleansing skin.
What's in it? Blueberries, calamine, chamomile, rose oil and almond oil.
Pros? I liked the consistency and smell of this face mask, it was thick but easy to spread and didn't drip or flake off.
Cons? I couldn't see or feel any real difference in my skin after us.
Overall ranking: Tenth place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £7.50
Cupcake Fresh Face Mask
What's it good for? Absorbing excess oil and calming breakouts.
What's in it? Rhassoul mud, cocoa powder, fresh mint, linseed butter, and cocoa butter.
Pros? It smells exactly like chocolate, as in you genuinely consider eating the tub when you need that cocoa fix.
Cons? It was kind of thick and hard to spread and I didn't really notice a difference in my skin.
Overall ranking: Eleventh place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £7.50
Cup O' Coffee Face and Body Mask
What's it good for? Exfoliating skin.
What's in it? Coffee, roasted cocoa extract, vetivert oil, coriander oil and vanilla.
Pros? A really satisfying -get the job done - kinda scrub. I also liked that I could use it on both my face and body.
Cons? Is now a good time to mention that I hate the smell of coffee? It was so strong I felt like I was in a Monday morning meeting surrounded by people with coffee breath. If you're nothing like me though you will LOVE this because it literally smells like pure espresso.
Overall ranking: Twelfth place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £7.25
Cosmetic Warrior Fresh Face Mask
What's it good for? Combating spots and deep cleansing.
What's in it? Green grapes, garlic, kaolin, tea tree oil, free range eggs and honey.
Pros? This left my skin feeling seriously cleansed, but not stripped or drying. I swear the horrific spot on my chin also looked less red after use.
Cons? The smell, I was really not a fan. One of those smells that you keep going back to sniff because you can't quite work out what it is that you don't like (I think it was the garlic).
Overall ranking: Thirteenth place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £7.50
The Birth of Venus Jelly Face Mask
What's it good for? Calming and balancing skin.
What's in it? Fresh sea water, lavender oil, rose absolute and seaweed.
Pros? Umm...you get to have a turquoise face for 10 minutes? Honestly I'm struggling here.
Cons? This was one of the jelly masks that I found really hard to rub into a paste. It was just kind of lumpy and hard to spread.
Overall ranking: Fourteenth place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £6.95
1,000 Millihelens Jelly Face Mask
What's it good for? Brightening and toning skin.
What's in it? Fresh apple juice, green tea, witch hazel, Sicilian lemon and Brazilian orange oils.
Pros? Can I be real with you here? I don't think there were any. I didn't notice any difference in the look or feel of my skin, plus it was a bit uncomfortably lumpy.
Cons? See above.
Overall ranking? Fifteenth place.
Buy now uk.lush.com, £6.95
Laura is a former writer for Cosmopolitan UK, covering everything beauty and fashion related and specialises in makeup, plus-size fashion and the world of YouTube. Her favourite pastime is reminding everyone of that one time she met Charlie Hunnam and Jason Momoa. Please don't ask to see the pictures...
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