Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Pore Purifying Mask for mature skin
Glycolic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil
Oleanolic Acid
Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract Rose Fruit ExtractCaution
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for mature skin; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate cleansing and exfoliation for wrinkles and fine lines due to salicylic acid and glycolic acid, which help decongest pores and provide mild resurfacing for your normal skin.
- While suitable for normal skin, the formula lacks sufficient humectants and emollients to fully support hydration and barrier function.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask PM as part of your weekly routine, starting once a week and increasing slowly if needed.
- Apply this cleansing mask after using your cleanser and enzyme powder, but before your toner and moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face, making sure to gently avoid rubbing .
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and completely dry skin to help target your fine lines effectively.
- Be sure to avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 4.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this mask is highly effective for oily and combination skin, deeply cleaning pores and leaving skin feeling smooth and matte. Many users appreciate the cooling sensation and temporary tightening effect. However, a significant number of users find the medicinal scent to be overpowering and note that the formula can be drying if used too frequently.
Highlights
Cleans pores Often Mentioned
- “sucks out oil”
- “pores looked clean”
- “deeply clean”
- “clears congestion”
Smooths skin Often Mentioned
- “skin feels very smooth”
- “softness of your skin”
- “smoother, more radiant”
- “baby soft”
Strong smell Often Mentioned
- “smells very strong”
- “medicinal scent”
- “strong mint/menthol”
- “smell is not good”
Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
- “cooling sensation”
- “felt so refreshing”
- “nice tingle”
- “cool and refreshing”
Reduces oil Sometimes Noted
- “less oil and shine”
- “absorb excess oil”
- “matte finish”
- “less greasy”
Drying or tight Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels tight”
- “lifeless and dry”
- “very drying”
- “stripped moisture”
Expensive price Sometimes Noted
- “little on the pricey side”
- “expensive for the amount”
- “pricey”
No visible results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see any change”
- “pores still full”
- “didn't prevent blackheads”
- “no difference”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Pore Purifying Mask for mature skin?
Lovi advises caution because the formula lacks sufficient moisturizing and skin-softening ingredients to fully support hydration and the skin barrier on mature skin. A product for this skin needs rich hydrating and nourishing components along with exfoliating agents to keep the complexion smooth and healthy.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for mature skin?
Glycolic acid and salicylic acid make this mask a poor fit because the formula lacks sufficient hydrating ingredients and softening agents to fully support mature skin's hydration and barrier function. This skin type needs rich hydrating and nourishing components to stay soft and smooth.
What does Glycolic Acid do for mature skin?
Glycolic acid helps smooth mature skin by encouraging fresh skin renewal and supporting firmness. It may also help improve signs of photoaging and increase moisture levels over time.
What does Salicylic Acid do for mature skin?
Salicylic acid helps smooth and firm mature skin by boosting collagen and elasticity while reducing roughness and wrinkles. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used correctly, but this skin type also needs extra hydrating ingredients to stay soft and plump.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Pore Purifying Mask is a poor match for mature skin because it lacks the hydration and barrier support this skin needs. To keep mature skin soft, smooth, and comfortable, use gentle hydrating ingredients and rich emollients instead.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
This mask may be too drying for mature skin when used alongside retinol, as the formula lacks sufficient hydrating ingredients. A product of this type needs rich moisturizers and barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides to keep dry and mature skin soft and comfortable.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask is a poor match for mature skin and requires caution, so you should use it only once a week to test how your skin reacts. Because this skin type tends to be dry and needs extra moisture and barrier support, a product of this type needs rich hydrators and nourishing emollients.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores, but it may feel drying on mature skin because it lacks enough ingredients to keep skin soft and hold in moisture. Mature skin needs hydrating ingredients like glycerin and nourishing oils to support the skin barrier while cleansing.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Polysaccharide-based O/W emulsions incorporated with lavender essential oil applied to cellulosic support are non-irritating, provide softness and moisturizing effects, and are safe for topical patch applications.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Gellan gum hydrogel films co-encapsulating ofloxacin with tea tree or lavender oil achieved 98% wound contraction and completely healed epidermis in rats after ten days of treatment compared to baseline.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Topical application of lavender oil significantly promoted wound contraction, collagen synthesis, and fibroblast differentiation with up-regulation of TGF-beta in a rat model compared to control.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016Polymeric micelles of oleanolic acid applied around the eyes of 23 female subjects for 8 weeks significantly improved all five optical profilometry skin parameters and visual evaluation scores without causing skin irritation.
Nanoscale Research Letters, 2020Oleanolic acid inhibits PM10-induced CYP1A1 expression, reduces inflammatory cytokines, prevents matrix metalloproteinase 1 release, and recovers AhR-mediated autophagy disruption in keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts.
Biomolecules & Therapeutics, 2021Oleanolic acid nanofibers (OAnf) improved water solubility and skin penetration, displaying superior antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-skin aging activities in particulate matter-treated keratinocytes compared to oleanolic acid.
Antioxidants, 2021Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Mannitol, Alcohol Denat, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Glycolic Acid, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract Rose Fruit Extract, Ultramarines, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77120 Barium Sulfate
Behind this fit score
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