Fast-Acting Face Masks (That Work On Mum Time)

Sanctuary Spa 5 Minute Thermal Detox Mask (£10.20, sanctuary.com)

Like a mini sauna for your pores, this heats gently on contact to purge your skin of impurities. Great if you’ve been slack with looking after your skin and it needs a detox.

Aveda Intensive Hydrating Masque (£28.50, aveda.co.uk)

Lack of sleep or a poor diet can leave skin a little parched, even if you have oily skin. This clear, oil-free gel mask is soothing and rehydrating with with aloe, rose water and lavender. Like a pint of water for your skin.

Elemental Herbology Facial Glow (£40, uk.spacenk.com)

Brightening and clearing, the mousse-like formula is full of natural exfoliants like papaya and jojoba beads, plus soothing and nourishing Manuka honey and argan oil. In just four minutes you'll see a marked difference to your skin. It also smells amazing.

Champneys Spa Facial Skin Resurfacing Mask (£12.50, champneys.com)

Goes on like a cream and tingles a little on application, but after five minutes (or 10 minutes if you have more time), the salicylic acid smooths dry, tired skin. It also doesn’t leave skin feeling stripped.

Nude 5-Minute Miracle Mask (£38, uk.spacenk.com)

This gel-like mask contains natural AHAs and physical exfoliating rice beads to quickly remove dead skin cells and leave skin glowing. The gentle texture makes it suitable for even sensitive skin.

Melvita Nectar Bright Brightening Exfoliation Mask (£27, melvita.co.uk)

This natural, cream-textured mask gently exfoliates and contains white flowers to brighten skin. A great pregnancy buy or those concerned with harsh chemicals

Sampar Equalizing Foam Peel (£48, feelunique.com)

Apply to damp skin, leave on for two minutes, then massage to create a lather, then rinse off. Leaves skin super-clean and smooth without the harsh effects of some peels.

Clinique Turnaround Instant Facial (£34, clinique.co.uk)

Oil-free, with tiny-but-very-effect micro exfoliating beads, so as you’re removing the mask after five minutes, you’re physically sloughing off dead cells too.

Super Facialist by Una Brennan Intense Moisture Mask (£8.99, boots.com)

Feels cushiony and comforting on skin, this hydrating mask contains calming and replenishing geranium and damask rose water for plump, glowing skin.

Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Crème Cleanser/Moisture Mask (£22, esteelauder.co.uk)

A great multi-tasking cream cleanser and mask in one. Whip off make-up and dirt by massaging into skin then rinsing off, or leave on clean skin for three minutes and it will rehydrate and plump.