Elizavecca Hell Pore Clean Up Mask for acne-prone skin
Charcoal Powder
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
Titanium Dioxide
1,2-Hexanediol
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other cleansing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 for your combination skin, as alcohol and charcoal powder help lift impurities from pores and provide mild astringent action.
- While it addresses general cleansing needs for acne-prone skin, it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively combat blemishes and breakouts.
- The formulation is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask during your PM weekly routine. Start 1x/week and increase if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this cleansing mask after using your pre-cleanser and cleanser , and before your hydrating toner.
- Spread an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face , avoiding any rubbing to protect your skin.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin to help clear up your blemishes effectively.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.0Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this peel-off mask is frequently praised for leaving skin exceptionally smooth and removing peach fuzz, though the removal process is often described as painful. While it effectively resurfaces the skin, its performance on deep blackheads is inconsistent, and the strong adhesive nature can lead to irritation, making it unsuitable for sensitive skin types.
Highlights
Smooths skin Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels baby smooth”
- “Removed all flaky dry patches”
- “Face felt incredibly soft”
- “Texture was glass-like.”
Painful removal Mostly Mentioned
- “Hurts like hell”
- “Cried taking it off”
- “Felt like ripping skin off”
- “Most painful mask ever.”
Removes peach fuzz Often Mentioned
- “Ripped out all my peach fuzz”
- “Like a full face wax”
- “Removed tiny hairs I didn't know I had”
- “Face is hairless now.”
Strong scent Often Mentioned
- “Smells like Elmer's glue”
- “Strong alcohol scent”
- “Chemical smell is overpowering”
- “Smells like hairspray.”
Pore tightening Sometimes Noted
- “Pores looked smaller”
- “Skin felt very tight”
- “Visibly shrank pores”
- “Tightening effect is real.”
Satisfying peel Sometimes Noted
- “Came off in one piece”
- “Satisfying to peel”
- “Peels off cleanly”
- “Fun to remove.”
Causes irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Face was bright red”
- “Left my skin raw”
- “Too harsh for cheeks”
- “Caused irritation bumps.”
Ineffective on blackheads Sometimes Noted
- “Didn't pull out blackheads”
- “Only took off hair”
- “Sebaceous filaments stayed put”
- “Pores still clogged.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Elizavecca Hell Pore Mask work for acne-prone skin?
Elizavecca Hell Pore Clean Up Mask works okay for acne-prone skin by offering moderate cleansing and lifting impurities, but it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively combat blemishes and breakouts. A cleansing mask for this skin needs high-quality acne-fighting ingredients like Salicylic Acid, Zinc Oxide, or Niacinamide along with hydrating agents to clear breakouts and balance oil without causing irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2009
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Charcoal powder and alcohol help lift impurities from pores to clean acne-prone skin. Because this mask lacks targeted blemish-fighting ingredients, an acne-prone skin type needs a product of this type formulated with Salicylic Acid and Zinc Oxide or Niacinamide.
What does Charcoal Powder do for acne-prone skin?
Activated charcoal products are unlikely to treat acne, as they lack clinical evidence to support claims of providing exfoliative benefits for acne-prone skin.
What does Salicornia Herbacea Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Salicornia Herbacea Extract helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and balanced without feeling heavy or greasy. It supports moisture retention and may calm dry patches while keeping the skin smooth.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This cleansing mask is used once a week as an extra step after cleansing and before toning and moisturizing. While it lifts impurities from pores, acne-prone skin needs products with targeted blemish-fighting ingredients to properly manage breakouts.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your weekly routine, but apply it on a different night than your retinol to keep your skin calm. While it lifts impurities from pores, this mask lacks targeted ingredients to combat breakouts and needs soothing additions to properly support acne-prone skin.
How often should I use it?
You can use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine. This type of product for acne-prone skin needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients to better clear breakouts.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because its formula is generally safe and non-irritating, though it lacks the targeted ingredients needed to actually fight blemishes for acne-prone skin. A product of this type needs soothing botanical extracts and gentle exfoliating acids to properly clear pores and keep acne-prone skin calm and smooth.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2009
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Sensory skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols increased with alkane chain length, whereas 1,2-hexanediol showed the lowest objective skin irritation potential compared to both shorter and longer chain lengths, and percutaneous absorption negatively correlated with alkane chain length.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011A preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol showed no delayed Type IV dermal sensitivity reactions in 200 subjects when tested as a 15% mixture in carbomer gel and in a cosmetic formulation.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2009Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007Soap-and-water wash and superactive charcoal paste applied topically at various times after T-2 toxin exposure effectively reduced skin lesion severity in swine compared to untreated controls.
Fundamental and Applied Toxicology, 1989Salicornia ramosissima subcritical water extract at 180 °C demonstrated antioxidant activity, lack of negative effects on keratinocytes, and good elastase and hyaluronidase inhibitory activity.
Antioxidants, 2022Camellia oleifera Abel shell 1,3-butanediol extract decreased facial melanin levels by 59% from baseline at 6 weeks compared to a placebo group showing no effect in 30 female subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Camellia japonica placenta extract treatment upregulated hair growth marker genes in human follicle dermal papilla cells in vitro and improved scalp moisture, sebum, keratin, and erythema in 42 adult female participants in vivo.
FEBS Open Bio, 2021Camellia japonica flower extract protects against urban air pollutant-induced skin damage by scavenging radicals, inhibiting ROS generation, reducing MMP-1 and lipid peroxidation, and increasing collagen synthesis in in vitro and ex vivo models.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019Microfine titanium dioxide does not penetrate human skin when formulated in an oil-in-water emulsion with the pigment dispersed in the aqueous phase, compared to oily dispersions and liposomal encapsulation which allow deeper skin penetration.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Replacing microsized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with nanoparticles in sunscreens eliminates opaqueness and alters UV protection balance while inducing (photo)cyto- and genotoxicity and penetrating viable skin layers during long-term exposures.
Nanotechnology, Science and Applications, 2011Microfine zinc oxide and titanium dioxide do not penetrate the stratum corneum of porcine skin in vitro, indicating that their use in sunscreens does not pose a health risk from internal exposure.
Toxicology in Vitro, 2006A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022
Why other cleansing masks fit acne-prone skin better
A 30% supramolecular salicylic acid peel improved the global acne grading score and skin barrier indicators, decreased cutaneous microbiome richness and evenness along with Staphylococcus proportion, reduced inflammatory cytokines, and increased caveolin-1 expression in 28 patients with moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2023A 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 45% mandelic acid peel showed nearly equal overall efficacy as 30% salicylic acid peel in patients with mild-to-moderate facial acne vulgaris, but with fewer adverse effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Alcohol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Pvp, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Amp-Acrylates Copolymer, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Charcoal Powder, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract Anise Fruit Extract, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Ceteth-25, Aluminum Hydroxide, Oleth-10, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Saccharomyces Caragana Sinica Extract Root Ferment, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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