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Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask for sensitive skin

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Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask

Caution

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • RiskySafety

A poor match for sensitive skin; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 benefits for redness and irritation due to the presence of sulfur and kaolin, which can be drying and potentially irritating for your sensitive skin, though it is highly suitable for normal skin by providing mild exfoliation and absorbing excess sebum.
  • The sulfur in moderate concentrations offers excellent pore cleansing for decongesting pores, but the combination with kaolin may lead to dryness for sensitive skin.

How to apply

  • Use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine, starting slowly to see how your skin reacts.
  • Apply this product after cleansing and enzyme powder, and before your hydrating toner and moisturizer.
  • Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face, making sure to gently avoid rubbing.
  • Put the mask on clean and dry skin to keep your sensitive face calm and comfortable.
  • Do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the mask too close to your eyes.

People Say

★4.3Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this mask is highly praised by users with oily, congested, and acne-prone skin for its fun, fizzing sensation and effectiveness in clearing pores and softening blackheads. While most users find it a quick and satisfying addition to their routine, some note that it can be drying and may have a medicinal or unpleasant scent.

Highlights

  • Clears congested pores Often Mentioned
    • “Brings out all the gunk”
    • “cleans out my pores”
    • “visible difference after one wash”
  • Fun fizzing sensation Often Mentioned
    • “Fizzing formula is cool”
    • “feels like foam on face”
    • “bubbles are popping”
  • Quick, easy use Sometimes Noted
    • “Takes 5 mins”
    • “quick and easy”
    • “fast to business”
  • Reduces excess oil Sometimes Noted
    • “Controls oil production”
    • “absorbs excess oils”
    • “leaves skin feeling clean”
  • Can be drying Sometimes Noted
    • “A bit drying”
    • “follow up with moisturizer”
    • “dried out my skin”
  • Irritating sensation Rarely Noted
    • “Prickle sensation”
    • “feels irritating”
    • “don't like the sensation”
  • Limited effectiveness Rarely Noted
    • “Didn't clear most blackheads”
    • “useless”
    • “just okay”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
    • “Smells like burnt tire”
    • “medicinal scent”
    • “less favorable smell”

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Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise caution with the Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask for sensitive skin?

This cleansing mask is a poor match for your sensitive skin because its sulfur and kaolin ingredients can be drying and may cause redness and irritation. A cleansing mask of this type needs soothing and hydrating ingredients that calm the skin and strengthen its barrier without causing dryness.

Which ingredients make this cleansing mask a poor fit for sensitive skin?

Sulfur and kaolin make this cleansing mask a poor fit because they can be drying and may cause irritation for sensitive skin. This type of product needs soothing ingredients and gentle hydrators to keep sensitive skin calm and comfortable.

What does Sulfur do for sensitive skin?

Topical sulfur helps manage various skin concerns with a low likelihood of irritation, though sensitive skin requires gentle formulations and careful monitoring. This type of skin needs soothing and protective ingredients like ceramides or niacinamide alongside treatments to prevent dryness and redness.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2004

What does Kaolin Clay do for sensitive skin?

Kaolin clay is a gentle mineral powder that helps absorb excess oil and impurities from the skin. However, because fine particles may cause irritation and stress in skin cells, it requires careful use on sensitive skin.

Genes and Environment, 2020International Journal of Toxicology, 2003

Where does this cleansing mask go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?

This mask is a poor match for sensitive skin because sulfur and kaolin may cause dryness and irritation, so this skin type needs gentle, hydrating masks and soothing ingredients instead.

Can I use this cleansing mask with salicylic acid, and in what order?

This cleansing mask is a poor match for your sensitive skin because sulfur and kaolin can be drying and potentially irritating. A product of this type needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and barrier-restoring ceramides to keep sensitive skin calm and soft.

How often should I use this cleansing mask?

This cleansing mask is a poor match for your sensitive skin because sulfur and kaolin may cause dryness and irritation. Sensitive skin needs gentle, fragrance-free cleansers and nourishing hydrating masks instead.

Can this cleansing mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?

This cleansing mask is unlikely to clog pores since it contains sulfur and kaolin to clear out congestion, but it may cause dryness and irritation for sensitive skin. To keep this skin calm and smooth, a product of this type needs gentle, soothing ingredients and hydrating agents that do not strip away natural moisture.

Is this cleansing mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

Ingredients

Water, Disiloxane, Sulfur, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Kaolin, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polyacrylate-33, Hectorite, Butylene Glycol, Zingiber Officinale Oil Root, Quartz, Lecithin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Citrus Reticulata Oil Leaf Tangerine Oil Leaf, Thymus Vulgaris Oil Flower Leaf, Salvia Sclarea Oil Salvia Officinalis Oil, Spearmint Oil Leaf, Peppermint Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Rosewood Oil Wood, Citronella Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf, Sodium Cocoyl Threoninate, Xanthan Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Citrate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

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    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

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    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

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    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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