Can this sheet mask from Revolution Skincare clear up maskne?

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The pandemic has changed every aspect of normal life, with social distancing and face coverings becoming the norm.

The latter has brought with it its own problems, as we adjust to wearing some form of face mask, in almost all public spaces to help reduce the transmission of coronavirus.

Something new to contend with is “maskne”, the term coined for the breakouts and irritated skin experienced after long periods of wearing a face mask.

In our guide to treating the condition, Dr Adil Sheraz, consultant dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson, said: “Due to the tight-fitting nature of the mask, this can lead to blockage of the follicular openings (the surface of the epidermis) and cause outbreaks of spots and acne.”

The added humidity and sweating due to the tight-fitting nature of masks doesn’t help either, nor does continuously adjusting it, which combined can transfer oil, dirt and irritants to the skin and lead to outbreaks of acne.

Read more: 10 best niacinamide serums that rebalance your skin

As a result, beauty brands have pivoted to address our new skin needs. Eye make-up sales have soared as we’re ditching lipsticks likely to smudge in favour of playing with lashes, lids, liner and brows.

Budget beauty brand Revolution Skincare has gone one step further and created a sheet mask specifically designed to banish blemishes brought on by face coverings. Designed to be worn on the lower half of your face, it promises to be an easy to use solution to prevent congestion, rehydrate and exfoliate the skin.

Costing just £5, we put it to the test to see if we saw a difference in our skin and if it’s a budget beauty buy worth stocking up on.

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