beplain Mung Bean Pore Clay Mask for skin with dark spots
Mung Bean Extract
Kaolin
Bentonite
Niacinamide
CalamineAverage
- SuperiorNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other cleansing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 excellent suitability for normal skin with kaolin and bentonite clays purifying pores and niacinamide supporting overall skin health, though its benefits are not directly targeted for your main goal of pigmentation.
- The inclusion of glycerin and mung bean extract provides general hydration and cleansing, which are supportive but not primary for addressing pigmentation concerns.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and poses no irritation risks.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask once a week to start, and increase frequency only if your skin feels fine.
- Apply the cleansing mask in your weekly routine after the cleanser and enzyme powder, but before the hydrating toner.
- Spread an even layer over your face while carefully avoiding the delicate eye area.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin for the best and most comfortable results.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid combining it with strong acids.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users widely praise this mask for its unique creamy texture that cleanses pores without the cracking or tightness typical of traditional clay masks. It is frequently recommended for oily and combination skin types for its ability to gently exfoliate and reduce sebum in just three minutes, though some users with very sensitive skin find the physical granules slightly abrasive.
Highlights
Non-drying formula Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't dry out”
- “leaves skin moist”
- “no tight feeling”
- “creamy texture”
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “skin feels smooth”
- “softens texture”
- “gentle scrub”
- “removes dead skin”
Pore & sebum care Often Mentioned
- “cleaner pores”
- “reduces oil”
- “blackheads less visible”
- “absorbs sebum”
Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
- “feels cooling”
- “refreshing on skin”
- “soothes heat”
- “calms redness”
Quick application Sometimes Noted
- “only takes 3 minutes”
- “quick routine”
- “fast results”
- “easy to rinse”
Limited blackhead removal Sometimes Noted
- “blackheads still there”
- “surface level only”
- “didn't clear nose”
- “temporary effect”
Polarizing scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like beans”
- “earthy scent”
- “weird smell”
- “strong bean odor”
Physical irritation Rarely Noted
- “particles too rough”
- “scratched my skin”
- “caused redness”
- “tingling sensation”
Price vs. size Rarely Noted
- “tube is small”
- “expensive”
- “pricy for size”
- “finished too fast”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “hard to squeeze”
- “thick paste”
- “chunks fall off”
- “messy application”
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Questions and answers
How well does beplain Mung Bean Pore Clay Mask work for skin with dark spots?
This cleansing mask works reasonably well for skin with dark spots, though other products fit this skin better. It purifies pores and supports overall skin health, but a product for this skin needs effective brightening and exfoliating ingredients that target pigmentation directly.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Niacinamide helps support overall skin health and targets dark spots, while glycerin provides general hydration. A product of this type needs effective brightening and exfoliating ingredients that align directly with your pigmentation goals.
What does Mung Bean Extract do for skin with dark spots?
Mung bean extract helps fade dark spots and uneven skin tone by clearing damaging free radicals and slowing down the skin processes that cause dark patches to form. It is unlikely to irritate your skin and works well as a gentle plant-based brightener.
What does Kaolin Clay do for skin with dark spots?
Kaolin clay helps gently absorb excess oil and clear out pores without drying out the skin, which makes it a useful step for managing skin with dark spots. By lifting away impurities, it helps brighten the overall look of the face and allows other targeted treatments to absorb better. To truly fade dark spots and even out skin tone, products of this type need to be paired with brightening ingredients like vitamin C or exfoliating acids.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This cleansing mask fits into a weekly routine as a pore-purifying step, though your skin with dark spots needs a dedicated brightening treatment with ingredients like vitamin C or targeted dark spot correctors to directly fade discoloration.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but it is best applied on nights when you are not using retinol to help prevent dry or irritated skin. When adding this to your skincare, skin with dark spots needs ingredients like vitamin C, alpha arbutin, or retinoids to actively fade dark spots.
How often should I use this mask?
This cleansing mask is used weekly as part of your routine. Skin with dark spots needs products that use brightening actives to target pigmentation directly.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your skin, as it contains clays to purify pores and poses very low irritation risks. A product for dark spots needs targeted brightening ingredients like vitamin C or kojic acid to effectively fade dark spots.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical application of uncoated or silane-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles under occlusive conditions and on barrier-impaired skin of human volunteers results in no measurable penetration into or local toxicity in the viable epidermis.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016Mung bean sprout aqueous extracts demonstrated excellent antioxidant properties with DPPH radical scavenging rates above 85% and chelation abilities approaching 80%, alongside demonstrated safety in red blood cell, CAM, and human skin patch tests.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014A combination of five-colored plants (mung bean, white truffle, black truffle, chrysanthemum, and Lycium barbarum) at 0.5% concentration improved fibroblast wound healing by 59.89%, reduced cellular senescence markers by 76.32%, and increased epidermal thickness and collagen levels in an ex vivo skin model compared to a negative control.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2025Phenolic extracts and compounds from mung bean hull protected HaCaT and HSF cells against H2O2-induced damage and aging, with the ethyl acetate extract, isovitexin, and vitexin providing the greatest protection by modulating oxidative stress and autophagy.
The Science of the Total Environment, 2022Vectorization of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid with clay enabled its penetration into deeper skin layers and led to a significant clinical reduction in fine lines in the crow's feet area compared to placebo after 28 days.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024Twice-weekly use of a clay mask over 4 weeks in 75 adults with oily or combination skin improved acne-related outcomes, sebum content, skin evenness, hydration, and reduced dryness and irritation.
Skin Research and Technology, 2023Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Quaternized 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 novel water-in-oil emulsion with a lecithin-modified bentonite prevented epidermal degradation and inflammatory protein secretion induced by urban dust and cedar pollen more effectively than a conventional water-in-oil emulsion in a reconstructed human epidermis model.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Bentonite nanoparticles and honey co-administration improved skin wound healing in BALB/c mice by reducing inflammatory cell infiltration and increasing fibroblastosis, new epithelium thickness, granulation area, and collagen density compared to the untreated control group.
The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2025Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical 2% niacinamide significantly decreased sebum excretion rate in Japanese individuals and casual sebum levels in Caucasian individuals compared to placebo or baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Topical 0.5% hyaluronic-ZnO nanogel applied twice daily reduced inflammatory-lesion counts by 58% at week four in human subjects compared to baseline without causing erythema.
Biomedicines, 2025Topical zinc oxide 20% ointment achieved a complete cure in 50% of patients with warts compared to 42% in the salicylic acid-lactic acid group, with no serious side-effects.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2007
Ingredients
Water, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Glycerin, Kaolin, Bentonite, Diglycerin, Zea Mays Starch, Propanediol, 2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder, Calamine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Coconut Shell Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Extract, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Chlorella Vulgaris Powder, Polyisobutene, Glucose, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium Edta, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Abies Sibirica Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Phaseolus Radiatus Extract Sprout, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Manicouagan Clay, Illite, Chamomilla Recutita Oil Flower Matricaria Oil Flower, Montmorillonite, Protease
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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