Dealing with Puffy, Irritated Skin? Try These Top Ice Face Masks (2025)

This luxe gel sheet mask is inspired by cryotherapy and uses a powerful cocktail of caffeine, enzymes, and peptides to energize the skin and reduce puffiness. After 20 minutes of wear, your skin will seamlessly look brighter and more refreshed.

• Key ingredients: Caffeine, enzymes, peptides

Customer review: "This mask comes with me wherever I go whether it’s for work trips or leisure." —Wanessa M.

For mornings when you need an extra jolt to wake up, this reusable Skin Gym mask is perfect. Place it in the freezer fabric side down or in the fridge bead side down for less intensity. And as a bonus, the mask's gel beads nicely provide massage and sculpting benefits.

Customer review: "Finally something that reduces the luggage under my eyes! As a matter of fact, when I wear this my whole face is considerably less puffy, and the cold feels so great on my face. I love it!" —Tiffini

Instead of a single piece that covers your entire face, these ultra-thin and concentrated mask pads from the K-Beauty experts at Peach & Lily make it a breeze to target specific areas to de-puff. They're saturated with glacial water, apple mint extract, and aloe for instant cool on contact.

• Key ingredients: Glacial water, apple mint extract, and aloe

Customer review: "Used these last night for the first time when experiencing unexpected irritation after dermaplaning. I had placed ice packs on my cheeks and chin with no relief, so took a chance. These worked so well I fell asleep sitting up! Looking forward to having these around." —Brandi

If you consider yourself a sheet mask devotee, Patchology's Iced Cooling and Firming Hydrogel Mask should be right up your alley. It nicely cools on contact, along with firming and brightening skin thanks to its blend of cloudberry oil, bakuchiol, and vitamin C. We recommend storing them in the freezer for an even more invigorating skincare experience.

• Key ingredients: Cloudberry oil, vitamin C, bakuchiol, peptides

Customer review: "These feel cool and comfortable while wearing and leave skin refreshed!" —Melissa L.

Here's a best-selling cryo mask that's especially ideal for dry skin. "Of all Dr. Jart's ultra-soothing face masks, this sheet mask is by far my favorite," Sam Peters, Hearst senior fashion and luxury commerce editor explains. "It comes with a highly concentrated ampoule of hyaluronic acid, which you apply first, and a rubbery sheet mask to layer on top and lock in all the moisture. The powerful duo feels like a soothing ice bath for my face from the moment I apply it, and after leaving it on for 30 minutes, my skin is noticeably softer and less irritated." According to its clinical trials, the staple reduces the skin's temperature by a full 11 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, glycerin

Customer review: "Great value for the money! The Cryo mask series by Dr. Jart are my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE! Even better deal when they are on sale. Very comfortable and relaxing masks. I highly recommend." —Emily D.

Clarins's Cryo-Flash mask is powered by the ingredient M.G.A.—a menthol derivative—to cool skin, along with primrose oil for extra nourishment. Since each treatment only lasts for 10 minutes, we recommend using it before makeup application for extra radiance and hydration.

• Key ingredients: Menthol, primrose oil, quinoa extract

Customer review: "The upside of this product is it is incredibly soothing and definitely leaves your skin feeling hydrated. It promises to be cooling and yes, it definitely is. If you're naturally warm, in hot weather, or just want to literally cool your temperature down, this is a terrific choice." —Anonymous

Though not technically a face mask, these highly efficacious toner pads from Sofie Pavitt Face can be applied all over for similar results. And not only do they help soothe and de-puff skin after they're frozen overnight, but the pods are also fragrance-free and ideal for acne-prone skin.

• Key ingredients: Niacinamide, glycerin, green tea extract

Customer review: "A very innovative product! These toner pods are pre-portioned and perfect for soothing and refreshing your skin. I put them in the freezer for a few hours before using them, and the cooling effect is everything—it's like a mini spa session for my face." —Anonymous

This popular mask is a hit among beauty lovers for its skin smoothing and cooling benefits. Plus, its electric daisy, linseed extract, and arnica formula is extremely versatile, as it can be used in 15-minute treatments for a quick refresh, or overnight for a no-brainer hydrating experience.

• Key ingredients: Electric daisy, linseed extract, arnica, Hyaluroset complex

Customer review: "I have Rosacea meaning my skin is very sensitive to perfume products and is red constantly. I've found this product by Kate and Scarlett has made my rosacea calm down. It feels cool to touch after using this product and after a couple of hours after applying my face looks normal with a blush instead of red flare. Thank you for creating something so gentle and calm for our skin." —Rose

If you're a serious skincare lover, chances are you're familiar with Perricone MD's holy grail Cold Plasma+ collection, which includes this top-rated cooling gel mask. It contains a proprietary liquid crystal delivery system for faster absorption of its ingredients, which include peptides, Omegas 3, 6, and 9, plus, phospholipids.

• Key ingredients: Peptides, Omegas 3, 6 and 9, phospholipids

Customer review: "I like a full routine, and this mask works well with my other products. The results are instant, but I noticed my skin looks better the day after using it." —Alexa R.

This luxe pick from iS Clinical is a great option for dry and sensitive skin. It uses natural botanical antioxidants like soothing centella asiatica and aloe vera, plus, plumping hyaluronic acid, green tea, and more to refresh dull skin while boosting hydration.

• Key ingredients: Centella asiatica, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, green tea, rosemary extracts, resveratrol

• Dr. Karan Lal, D.O., F.A.A.D., is a double-board certified pediatric and cosmetic dermatologist based in Scottsdale.
• Sofie Pavitt is an esthetician, acne specialist, and the founder of Sofie Pavitt Face.

"Some people are more sensitive to the cold than others," says Pavitt. "If applying ice directly to the skin feels too intense, I recommend wrapping it in a little gauze or sandwich between two cotton rounds for a less extreme experience. However, many clients love it applied directly to their skin in our facial treatments."

"Make sure you keep the ice moving on your skin," she adds. "You don’t want to hold it in one place on the skin; you can run the risk of a freeze burn. One to two minutes in circular motions all over the face, neck, and chest is ideal." If you are using a freezable face mask and are sensitive to the cold, try taking it out of the freezer ten minutes before application to let it warm up a touch.

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