Ever felt like you could rival the Sahara in terms of dryness once summer hits? We feel you. The tropical season may bring golden tans and endless sunshine, but it's no friend to your skin. If frequent trips to the pool have left your face feeling as dry as a stale cracker, fear not. We're here to unveil our pick of the best hydrating face masks that'll take you from flaky to fabulous.

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First up, the Cucumber Gel Mask by Peter Thomas Roth. This green beauty isn't just for your salad. With ingredients like cucumber extract, aloe vera, and chamomile, it's like a tall glass of water for your visage. At around $52 for 5oz of chilled bliss, it's not the cheapest, but your overheated skin will thank you.

We're also fans of the Water Sleeping Mask by Laneige - an overnight sensation that'll have you waking up smoother than a Sinatra hit. Formulated with moisture-locking agents like Beta-Glucan and Sleep-Tox, it promises to plump up your skin while you snooze. And at $28 for a 2.3oz jar? A steal.

The Signature Nourishing Facial Mask by Shani Darden Skin Care is another skin savior deserving a mention. Packed with aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants, this luscious mask will make you feel like you've had a spa day - right in your bathroom. Still, for $75 for a 4oz jar, you'd expect to look like a goddess.

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask - a cult favorite that promises to hydrate and give life back to your wilted, heat-battered skin. Priced at $48 for approximately 3.6 ounces of quick-fix salvation.

Farmacy’s Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask is all the buzz, harnessing the power of honey and ceramides. Kinda sticky, but at around $50 for a 4.1oz jar, it's worth every penny.

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Mask is another great go-to, especially for those dealing with dry, dehydrated skin. Infused with hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5, this mask ensures that your skin stays hydrated without a hefty price tag of about $60 for a 2.5oz jar.

On a budget? You might want to try e.l.f.'s Holy Hydration! Sleeping Mask or COSRX’s Advanced Snail Mucin Sheet Mask. At around $10 and $3 to $5 per sheet, respectively, these products prove you can stay hydrated without breaking the bank.

For those fancy folks out there, we have Dermalogica’s Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque and Dr. Jart’s Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Mask. Priced at $50 and $6 to $8 per sheet respectively, these face masks nourish and hydrate your skin while making you feel like royalty.

And if you fancy going full Hollywood and splurging, the Augustinus Bader's The Face Cream Mask is bound to make you swoon. Yes, it'll set you back around $135 for a 1.7-oz jar, but can you really put a price on glowing, hydrated skin?

Staying hydrated during the sweltering summer months means more than guzzling gallons of water; it's high time we gave our skin some TLC too. Our top picks of hydrating face masks are guaranteed to keep your skin feeling refreshed and revitalized even as the mercury soars.

Let's face it; summer can be a dry season, but with these fantastic facial masks at your disposal, your skin should remain hydrated, nourished, and absolutely stunning. And you know what they say, when life gives you heatwaves, grab a face mask!