Avant Guard
Say goodbye to single-use sheet masks forever. Avant Guard® is a patented reusable silicone sheet mask you can pair with any of your favorite serums and moisturizers to create a custom sheet mask experience without the waste. Do your own experiments to find what works for you, but we recommend pairing this with hydrating serums for best results.
Avant Guard® is a patented reusable silicone sheet mask you can pair with any of your favorite serums and moisturizers to create a custom sheet mask experience without the waste.
Avant Guard® comes in two sizes for small heads and big heads. Use our quiz below to find your fit! Our Hyper Stretch™ ear loops adjust and stretch to form the perfect fit and keep your mask in place (even if you do a handstand) When you’re done just rinse and reuse again and again!
Using Avant Guard is ridiculously easy
Step 1
After cleansing apply a generous amount of your fave hydrating products to your face.
Step 2
Layer Avant Guard on top, apply the forehead area first, then loop on the Hyper Stretch ear loops Wear for as little as 10 min up to an hour.
Feel free to multitask while you wear it– someone told us they cooked their entire Thanksgiving dinner in it :o
Step 3
Remove the mask to reveal your unreal glow. Continue on with the rest of your routine. Rinse the mask with any soap and water, hang to dry, and reuse again and again.
Avant Guard is made of 100% non-porus, stretchy silicone.
Avant Guard produces 93% less carbon emissions and 90% less waste than single-use masks.
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I’m not sure what size to get!
Use our Find Your Fit quiz below. If you’re unsure we suggest you size down!
Can I use Avant Guard with exfoliating products or other strong actives?
Important: Do not use Avant Guard over prescription treatments (ex: tretinoin), exfoliating products (ex: glycolic acid toner), or other actives that can be irritating on their own (ex: retinol). Avant Guard uses occlusion to aid in product absorption. Occlusion is a powerful force, and could lead to these actives irritating your skin for than normally if applied under Avant Guard. We suggest using these actives after your masking session!
Can I sleep in Avant Guard?
We recommend using Avant Guard for shorter term bursts of occlusion to help enhance product absorption and increase skin hydration. We don’t recommend you wear this mask for more than 8 hours though, some studies suggest that longer term occlusion (>8 hours) can disrupt your skin barrier, so this could be a case of “too much of a good thing.”Do your own experiments to see how long you like to wear Avant Guard for, you can try a nap if you’re curious!
136% increase in skin hydration after 30 minutes of using Avant Guard + Super Saturated
44% increase in skin hydration after 30 minutes of using Avant Guard + Super Saturated v. using Super Saturated alone
SMALL HEAD 🐸 BIG HEAD 👽
If you’re unsure, we recommend you size down!
Don’t worry, we offer free size exchanges :)
How Avant Guard Works
Occlusion is the secret ingredient. Occlusive ingredients, or materials, put a protective layer over the skin that keeps moisture from evaporating out of your skin (aka Transepidermal Water Loss) Avant Guard is a silicone occlusive that effectively stops transepidermal water loss for skin that’s more plump, hydrated, and happy after use.
Hydration Down to a Science
124 Days Ago
I have been using the Avant Guard mask 2/3 times a week for roughly 90 days now. Functionally, it’s a sheet mask that corrects the issues plaguing its disposable cousins. 1. Structure! Avant Guard doesn’t sag and drag like disposable sheet masks do, firmly staying put so your base product can do its job without getting disturbed. 2. Comfort! The flexible ear loops fit snugly enough to keep the mask in place without digging into your skin. No more disposable sheet mask ear loop rippage, thank you! 3. Sustainability! The biggest sell, in my opinion. While standard sheet masks often leave significant amounts of product behind in their original packaging, no product waste occurs when using Avant Guard. By putting as much (or as little) product as you prefer directly onto your face, you completely avoid the icky feeling of throwing tons of product and non-recyclable packaging in the trash. My original mask actually ripped a couple months after purchase (user error, most likely- I was aggressive cleaning it), and the team at Experiment replaced it immediately, no questions asked. Their quick, friendly customer service is reason enough to give Avant Guard a shot. My combo/dry skin has never looked better. I am glassy, glowy, and never dry despite using tretinoin almost daily. Super Saturated and Avant Guard are a match made in heaven, but your favorite glycerin-based serum will do the trick if you’re just looking for a way to cut down on sheet masks. I’m obsessed enough to have bought a second mask in the larger size for my boyfriend- he’s loving it too and says it doesn’t irritate his facial hair like many standard, thinner face masks do. All in all, cheers to Experiment for getting the reusable sheet mask down to a science.
I finally get to mask!!!
520 Days Ago
I have always wanted to get into masks but since I have sensitive skin I have been hesitant since have no clue about the ones that are in the stores. When I heard about this product, I loved the idea of being able to mask using my own products. Add in that they have awesome flexible ear straps and are reusable and I am one happy lady! I have a smaller face/head and it fit wonderfully. Didn't have to worry about it falling off like I have seen happen to so many others. It washed up easily and I just hung it up to dry. Once dry, I store it in the zip top package it came in. LESS WASTE, BONUS!!! Highly recommend!!!
I bought this mask...
12 Days Ago
I bought this mask because I wanted to protect my face while styling my hair. It’s perfect for that but also for it’s intended use. Love it!
