When I was a teenager, applying a face mask felt like the epitome of elegance; it's what real beauty enthusiasts and proper grown ups did, although I'm not sure they were using the same 49p sachets from Superdrug as I was. In the last twenty odd years not much has changed - I still love a face mask and I still see it as a moment of indulgence, as well as an opportunity to treat my skin or tackle any issues I may be seeing in the mirror. I've got a huge basket of different brands and formulas in my bathroom, all offering something new, as my skin is rarely the same from one week to the next; I pick out the ones I think will help boost my complexion, remove the gunk that's giving me jip, or simply help to hydrate, so there's always room for something new. Spring is a hotbed for facial treatments as we look to counteract the festive over-indulgence and look to creating a clearer and brighter complexion for the new season, and there are so many new launches worth knowing about. Having tried, tested and compared, these are the five I think are worth exploring...
THE GLITTER ONE: GlamGlow GlitterMask GravityMud (£44.00)
The most over-indulgent and ridiculous face mask ever made, but I blooming love it. GlamGlow have taken their best selling GravityMud Firming Treatment and turned it into a black transparent glittery wonder, which makes the perfect Instagrammable moment; they are clever, making their face masks totally sharable and unique - something no other brand has even a...