Clay, oils and acids: 11 cleansing masks for different skin types
Text: Anastasia Andreeva
Cleansing masks along with moisturizers - the most popular on the market. The choice is huge - with clay, coal, acids, oils - at the same time some masks due to aggressive components can dry out dry skin and cause irritation to sensitive ones, while others can not be powerful enough for oily skin with clogged pores. So that you do not make a mistake with the choice, we have collected the most effective means suitable for different skin types.
For oily and combination skin
Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Charcoal Mask
2575 rub.
The composition of this mask - clay and charcoal. The manufacturer directly indicates in the annotation that this product is for oily and combination skin, and it is better not to violate these recommendations - otherwise you are threatened with redness and strong burning sensation. At the same time, the mask does everything that is promised: it cleans the pores perfectly well and removes excess sebum.
Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask To Clear Pores
1750 rub.
Another coal mask is the best-selling Origins brand, which recently came to Russia and is now sold in Rive Gaucher. Here, too, there is clay in the composition, only coal is no longer woody, but bamboo. Masks differ in consistency: this is difficult to wash off, if you leave it for a long time. Otherwise, they are very similar, Origins also cleans well the pores and guarantees irritation to those who have sensitive or dry skin.
Neogen Dermalogy Canadian Clay Pore Cleanser
2700 rub.
Unusual foaming mask with glacial sea clay, carboxylic acid and plant extracts. Brand Korean, Canadian Clay. The mask mattes very well, evens the complexion and cleanses the pores, leaving the skin soft. Dry, it is likely to pull off and make it peel off, despite the fact that the manufacturer indicates that the product is suitable for all skin types.
Mud Mask Fresh Line
595 rub. for 100 g
The mask of the Greek organic brand, which is sold by weight in the "Riv Gaucher": as part of all the same clay and a large number of different oils. The tool mattes the face well and brightens the black spots, but dry skin noticeably tightens, and pinching sensitive skin. The price indicated on the website is asked for 10 grams of a mask: you can take 100 at once, or you can take several different means on trial, having kept the same money.
For all skin types
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Unclogging Purifying Sebo-Controlling Mask Anti-Shine
821 rub.
Mineral clay mask for oily reactive skin, marked on the package, which is suitable even for sensitive. Indeed, it does not cause irritation and does not tighten the skin, although on a face with strong flakings and reddening it is better not to experiment (or test it on a separate site). Pores after it become much cleaner.
Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner
3775 rub.
The mask of dermatologist Frederick Brandt’s authorship is positioned as “vacuum pore cleaning”. There is no clay in its composition, but there is salicylic and glycolic acid, as well as an extract of Japanese rose. Ingredients provide a decent cleansing and matting, while not drying the skin and not causing redness.
Kielh's Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque
2300 rub.
A very effective mask with Amazonian clay, which became one of Kielh's hits. It is designed for skin from normal to oily, however, it doesn’t dry much, and in combination with a good moisturizing cream it will work well after application. It does not create new irritations, although it can tweak a little, but it can aggravate existing ones: it is necessary to focus on the current state.
For dry and sensitive skin
The Refinery Face Mask
2406 rub.
A good basic cleansing mask for those who cannot afford "heavy artillery." Oily skin with deep contamination will be missed, but with dry and sensitive skin it copes perfectly. The composition - clay, juniper, peppermint and almond oil. This is a departure from the aromatherapy series, so if you like herbal soothing smells, then pay special attention, and if you do not like strong fragrances during beauty procedures, then it is better not to. By the way, right now the mask is being sold at a big discount.
Declaré Anti-Oil Mask
2240 rub.
The cosmetics of this Swiss company is designed specifically for reactive skin, so the mask is unlikely to cause irritation to anyone at all. It does not congeal due to the fact that it does not freeze on the face at all, and aloe vera, mulberry extract and oleic acid not only help prevent redness, but also fight off the existing ones, restoring the skin’s protective barrier. Cleansing while on top.
Malin + Goetz Detox Face Mask
3900 rub.
The famous progenitress of bubble masks (those that hiss and foam on the face), which, among other things, will not take more than five minutes from you. As part of this, there is no omnipresent clay, but there is panthenol, soy protein, vitamins C and E, as well as almond oil and white tea extract. Tasks for the tool manufacturers put two: clean and moisturize. It even suits dehydrated skin and has a reputation as an excellent cleansing product.
Uriage Hyséac Purifying Mask
1060 rub.
The mask with clay and ANA-acids is well suited to those who have mixed skin type - that is, oily in the T-zone and dry / sensitive on the cheeks. It successfully cleans and mattes the skin, and as a bonus, it has a calming effect. You need to hold it for only two minutes: during this time, no sensation of dryness arises simply does not have time.
Photo:Rive Gauche (1, 2, 3), Pudra, Fresh Line, La Roche-Posay, Ile de Bote, Kiehl's, Sephora, Malin + Goetz, Pharma Cosmetica