Grown Alchemist Deep Cleansing Facial Masque for oily acne-prone skin
Triticum Vulgare Germ
Ginkgo Biloba
Cranberry
Aloe Barbadensis
Rose Oil Flower
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- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other cleansing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 your oily skin as bentonite and kaolin clays provide excellent seboregulation and deep pore cleansing, though they are not specialized for targeting acne and breakouts.
- Glycerin and tocopherol offer hydration and antioxidant protection, supporting overall skin health for your oily skin type.
- The formulation is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your cleansing mask PM as part of your weekly routine. Start 1×/week and increase carefully if your oily skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this step after your enzyme powder and before your hydrating toner. Follow the standard weekly order to keep your skin balanced.
- Spread an even layer of the cleansing mask across your face while avoiding the eye area. Let it sit for the recommended time without rubbing .
- Apply the mask on clean and dry skin for the best purifying effect on your breakouts. Clean skin allows the formula to target blemishes directly.
- Always do a patch test before your first use to check for sensitivity. Avoid combining this mask with strong acids or retinoids in the same routine .
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this non-drying clay mask is highly praised for its ability to deeply cleanse and decongest pores without stripping the skin of moisture, making it suitable even for those who typically find clay masks too harsh. Users consistently report that it leaves their complexion feeling noticeably smoother, firmer, and brighter immediately after use.
Highlights
Improves skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels soft, smooth finish, firming effect”
Deep cleansing Often Mentioned
- “unclogs pores, removes impurities, detoxifies skin”
Non-drying formula Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin hydrated, doesn't crack/tighten, comfortable wear”
Pleasant application Sometimes Noted
- “creamy consistency, spreads easily, spa-like experience”
Visible radiance Sometimes Noted
- “instant glow, brightens complexion, revitalized look”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “expensive, indulgent purchase, pricey per tube”
Availability issues Rarely Noted
- “often out of stock, hard to find”
Mild sensation Rarely Noted
- “slight tingling, brief stinging, active feeling”
Strong scent Rarely Noted
- “initial strong smell, herbal fragrance, not for everyone”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Deep Cleansing Facial Masque work for oily acne-prone skin?
Grown Alchemist Deep Cleansing Facial Masque works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as its clays clean pores and help control oil, though it lacks specialized blemish-targeting ingredients. This type of skin needs a cleansing mask with ingredients like salicylic acid and zinc oxide to clear breakouts while controlling oil.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Bentonite and kaolin clays help control oil and clean deep into pores, while glycerin and vitamin E keep your oily skin hydrated and healthy. To be a better fit for this skin, a product of this type needs acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide, or zinc oxide.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
What does Wheat Germ do for oily acne-prone skin?
Wheat germ is generally not the best choice for oily acne-prone skin because it is very rich and heavy, which may clog pores and trigger breakouts. A product of this type needs lightweight ingredients that help control oil and keep skin clear without feeling greasy.
What does Ginkgo Biloba Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Ginkgo biloba extract helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing redness and soothing irritated areas. It also helps protect the skin from everyday stress and damage that can make breakouts worse.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2016Archives of Dermatological Research, 2010
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleansing mask fits into a weekly evening routine after cleansing and before toning and moisturizing. To better fit oily acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs specialized ingredients that actively target breakouts and blemishes in addition to clay for oil control.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleansing mask in your weekly routine, but apply it on a different night than your retinol to avoid irritation. This product helps clear deep oil with clays, but an oily acne-prone skin also needs specialized acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide for the best results.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine. It is safe for your oily skin with no risk of irritation, though oily acne-prone skin also needs specialized ingredients that actively target breakouts and blemishes.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as its clays help clean out deep pores, though an acne-prone skin type also needs specialized blemish-fighting ingredients to fully prevent breakouts.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool plant, citral plant, geraniol plant, and citronellol plant).
What the research says
Quaternized carboxymethyl chitosan/organic montmorillonite nanocomposite demonstrated superior moisture-adsorption and retention compared to hyaluronic acid, good UV-protection ability, negligible dermal irritation, and prominent moisture-retention efficacy on human stratum corneum when formulated into a cosmetic cream.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 2017A bentonite-based facial mask with Alcea sulphurea extract combined with oral azithromycin significantly reduced total lesion count and acne severity index while enhancing patient satisfaction in patients with moderate acne compared to placebo plus azithromycin over 8 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Cranberry oil reduced oxidative stress by 43%, lowered inflammatory cytokines IL-8 and TNF-alpha by 33% and 32% in keratinocytes, reduced SDS-induced skin irritation by 24%, decreased IL-6 by 36% in vaginal tissue, and promoted the growth of commensal Lactobacillus jensenii.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025Topical application of a 2% cream containing combined fruit extracts for 56 days significantly reduced wrinkle depth by 11.5%, length by 10.07%, and area by 29.55% in 21 female subjects compared to a placebo.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract, and mannitol improves inflammatory lesions, Investigator Global Assessment, and seborrhea intensity when added to adapalene 0.1% gel in patients with acne vulgaris.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015Topical application of Ginkgo biloba cream for two weeks reduced wrinkles and improved skin shape, texture, and tautness in human volunteers compared to baseline.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2023Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010An emulgel containing 20% green tea extract and 5% rose oil provided good hydrating properties and effectiveness on the skin barrier function in ten female subjects.
Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013Topical application of Taif rose oil nanoemulsion ameliorated UVB-induced oxidative damage and skin photoaging in rats by modulating antioxidant enzymes, inflammatory markers, MMP-9, and MAPK signaling pathways.
ACS Omega, 2023Treatment with polyphenol-enriched fractions RF20-(SP-207) and F(IV) significantly decreased the expression and cellular protein secretion of pro-inflammatory biomarkers IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, RANTES, and MCP-1 in HaCaT keratinocytes under both stimulated and non-stimulated conditions.
Fitoterapia, 2016
Why other cleansing masks fit oily acne-prone skin better
Two percent supramolecular salicylic acid showed similar efficacy to 0.01% adapalene plus 5% benzoyl peroxide in reducing acne lesions in 31 patients over 28 days.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2019Chemical peels with 30% supramolecular salicylic acid effectively treated acne and reduced facial sebum secretion while improving skin hydration and barrier function in 25 patients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Treatment 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, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Bentonite, Kaolin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate Plant, Cetyl Alcohol Plant, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Glycerin Plant, Sodium Dehydroacetate Listed, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate Listed, Tocopherol Vitamin E Plant, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Geranium Oil, Citric Acid, Wheat Germ Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Oil Flower Rose Oil Flower, Cranberry Extract, Linalool Plant, Citral Plant, Geraniol Plant, Citronellol Plant
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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