The Best Rose Skincare Products for Glowing Skin this Spring

For centuries, the rose has captivated us with its intoxicating fragrance and delicate beauty. In the realm of skincare, it transcends its romantic allure, revealing a potent arsenal of natural actives that nurture, protect, and rejuvenate the skin.
Think back to Cleopatra, bathing in rose milk to preserve her legendary complexion. Or Empress Josephine, adorning her hair with rose-infused oil for its luxurious sheen.
These may be historical anecdotes that whisper secrets of the rose’s power to keep skin youthfully aglow.

But today, we have science to back it up. Proving that rose petals are a treasure trove of beneficial compounds, including:

• Antioxidants that shield the skin from free radical damage, a key contributor to wrinkles and premature aging.
• Anti-inflammatories that soothes irritation, redness, and acne, promoting a calm and balanced complexion.
• Astringents that gently tighten pores and refine the skin’s texture, leaving it smooth and radiant.
• Hydrating sugars that attract and retain moisture, plumping up the skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines.
• Essential oils with many aromatic benefits, from uplifting the mood to promoting cell regeneration.

As you can see, from the delicate petals to the nourishing hips, every part of the rose plays a role when used in skincare. Whether it’s the calming grace of rosewater, the revitalising burst of rosehip oil, or the luxurious indulgence of a rose-infused cream, rose powered skincare products have many benefits for the skin’s health.
And as we leave winter behind, we’ve tried and tested the best rose skincare products to help you shed the dreary effects of winter and enter spring with skin that looks plump, refreshed and glowing. Here are our top picks to suit all budgets.

111 Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask

This Hydrogel sheet mask gets to work by directly targeting skin issues brought on by extreme winter weather such as dullness, dryness and irritations.
It uses clinical grade Colloidal Gold, Peptides and Rose Damask which infuses deep into the skin’s dermis to quickly tighten, plump and smooth it. It also contains special water-based Hydrogel material to lock in even more hydration. Leaving skin looking firm, fine lines plumped and all irritation gone for enviable natural radiance and glow.

Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Anti-Ageing Gel Mask

This cooling jelly textured mask is just what the doctor ordered if you have skin barrier issues or are desperate to reduce the visibility of your pores
It’s fuelled by breakthrough plant biotechnology, which fuses five rose stem cells with four rose extracts with the aim of visibly improving the look of ageing skin.
Use it 10-minute a day or as an overnight mask to see an immediate improvement in the look of fine lines, wrinkles, dehydration and dullness.
Continuous use will see destroyed moisture barriers rebuilt, pores reduced and skin looking supple and radiant. Have we mentioned it has a heavenly rose scent?

Verdilab Extremely Nourishing Rose Radiance Cream-Mask

Having just tried products from this clean skincare brand, we’re starting to believe there’s something in those Swiss waters. (There is, but that’s a topic for another day)
Verdilab’s Extremely Nourishing Rose Radiance Cream-Mask says exactly what it does on the tin. It’s incredibly nourishing and highly effective especially for skin that’s been battered by cold winds and rain, as well as central heating. It is rich in texture and so soothing when applied that dehydrated skin will lap it up.
This mask contains fresh rose petals, pared with 22 Botanical and Marine actives to moisturise and nourish skin back to health. As it does this, signs of tiredness and premature ageing starts to get reversed; wrinkles are smoothened, and skin is brightened. Leaving behind rejuvenated skin and a glowing complexion.

Sisley Paris Black Rose Cream Mask

This cream mask was solely made to plump skin and tackle signs of ageing so it’s no surprise it’s loaded with powerhouse anti-ageing ingredients such as Black Rose, Padina pavonica, and Alkekengi calyx extracts that immediately get to work.
In just 15 minutes, this cream mask smooths and plumps, revitalises and hydrates skin leaving it immediately hydrated and plumped. Be prepared for skin that is visibly smoother, with signs of aging reduced, and your entire face looking less fatigued. Your complexion regains its radiance too.
Using this cream mask daily also acts as a treat on the senses and mood given its rich texture and glorious scent. It makes your skincare routine a daily ritual to look forward to.

The Body Shop British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask

This refreshing gel face mask is infused with real rose petals, rose essence and rosehip oil, making it incredibly hydrating.
Winter weather tends to dry out skin leaving it dehydrated and lifeless so this rose extracts gel also infused with Community Fair Trade aloe vera acts as a soothing antidote to plump up skin and restore its glow. Its British rose scent also makes your skincare routine a real pampering treat.

BY TERRY Baume de Rose Glowing Mask

This rich brightening mask reoxygenates and restores the skin thanks to the rose extracts and rosehip oil in it. It feels luxurious on skin when applied and transforms from a gel into a creamy airy foam to clarify skin and promote a healthy glow. You’ll know it’s working when you feel the tingling on your skin. All you have to do is sit back and wait for the tightened pores, brightened complexion and radiant skin.

Fresh Rose Face Mask

This instant hydrating mask has a cult following thanks to its ability to quench dry and thirsty skin after one use. With real rose petals suspended in a silky gel, it gently soothes and tones skin leaving it soft and plump.
It drenches skin with damask rose extract to help improve hydration so skin feels smooth and supple. It also contains Rosewater, cucumber extract, and aloe vera gel that work to instantly cool and calm skin irritations, and it smells like fresh roses – cult status justified.

Pixi Rose Remedy Mask

This Rose Remedy Mask promises to revitalise, nourish and smooth skin instantly. All you have to do is apply a thick layer, wait 10 minutes and rinse off to unveil a glowing complexion.
It is packed with nutrients and botanicals from Rosehip Oil and Argan Oil to moisturise and restore skin, as well as Turmeric which provides antioxidant protection against environmental agressors. It works on all skin types.

Lancome  Absolue Precious Cells Rose Mask

This Absolue Precious Cells Rose Mask is at a higher price point but oh so worth it. Enriched with rose extracts and rose water, the rich soothing gel texture is infused with rose petals so it’s pampering to both the skin and mind.
It’s a blend of three rose extracts that help to revitalise the skin’s glow, making skin soft, supple and smooth.

Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay

Formulated with a cocktail of beneficial ingredients, this 2-in-1 face mask transforms skin by deep cleaning and refining it to leave skin feeling smooth and clarified.
Key ingredients such as Canadian Willowherb, Persian Silk Tree and a potent blend of actives, work to cleanse the skin while refining the look of pores and improving skin’s overall quality.
The Rose Clay draws out impurities and excess oils to eliminate dirt from skin while diminishing the look of pores and promoting a smoother, softer-feeling canvas.

Jurlique Rare Rose Cream

With reviews like ‘Smells great and feels good on the skin’ and ‘Soft, silky, rehydrates and smells divine’; this Rare Rose Cream is loved, and for a good reason. It contains Jurlique rose which has been shown to improve the skin’s barrier, helping it retain its moisture levels. Another powerful ingredient this Rose cream contains is Calendula which is intensely soothing and calms skin. There’s also Lavender which hydrates and rebalances dry skin leaving it hydrated and refreshed.
We like this Rare Rose Cream a lot because of how it’s able to instantly soothe skin while keeping it hydrated throughout the day. It also protects against environmental aggressors leaving skin plumped, replenished and glowing for longer.

KORRES Wild Rose Night-Brightening Sleeping Facial

This has been described as ‘overnight facial in a jar’, which is a tad dramatic but we can’t dispute the results. Slathering on this cream will have you waking up to soft, glowing skin.
We are a fan of the Wild Rose Oil KORRES uses in this cream, having tried the oil years back. It’s chock full of Vitamin C that reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation whilst brightening skin and leaving it glowing.