Caudalie Vinergetic C+ Instant Detox Mask for combination skin
Kaolin
Bentonite
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract
Bergamot Oil FruitLow
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for combination skin; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 exfoliation for your combination skin, as kaolin and bentonite clays effectively absorb excess sebum and impurities to manage oily shine. Papain provides mild enzymatic exfoliation, further aiding in texture refinement.
- The formula is highly suitable for your combination skin type due to the absorbent properties of kaolin and bentonite, which help manage excess sebum.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask during your PM routine once a week to control oil. Start slowly 3 times a week and increase if your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply the cleansing mask after the cleansing step and before using your hydrating toner. This ensures it works effectively on your skin.
- Spread an even layer over your face using gentle motions. Avoid any harsh rubbing to keep your skin calm.
- Apply the mask to clean and slightly damp skin for the best results. This helps the product target oily shine efficiently.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a simple patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsThis mask is widely praised by users with oily and combination skin for its ability to visibly clear pores and smooth skin texture. Many users report instantly brighter and softer skin, with a non-drying formula. However, some find the results temporary and the price point high for the small amount of product provided.
Highlights
Smoothes skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Face was so smooth”
- “Skin felt baby soft”
- “Refines skin texture”
- “Left skin squeaky clean”
Visibly clears pores Often Mentioned
- “Saw it pulling impurities”
- “Sucked oil out pores”
- “Dot-to-dot pore effect”
- “Blackheads were gone”
Expensive for size Often Mentioned
- “Pricey for the results”
- “Tube is very small”
- “Not worth the hype”
- “Finished too quickly”
Instant brightness Sometimes Noted
- “Instant beauty filter”
- “Skin looks fresh”
- “Removed dullness instantly”
- “Glowy after rinsing”
Non-drying formula Sometimes Noted
- “Didn't feel tight”
- “Not crusty or cracking”
- “Easy to rinse off”
- “Gentle for a clay mask”
Can be drying Sometimes Noted
- “Felt very tight”
- “Need moisturizer immediately”
- “Dried out my skin”
- “Flaky after use”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Broke me out”
- “Weird allergic reaction”
- “Red rash appeared”
- “Caused more acne”
Strong herbal scent Rarely Noted
- “Smell is too strong”
- “Weird herbal fragrance”
- “Scent gave me headache”
- “Overpowering perfume”
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Questions and answers
Why is Caudalie Instant Detox Mask a weak match for combination skin?
This cleansing mask is a weak match because, while its clays help soak up oily shine, a product of this type needs a balanced blend of oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid and soothing hydrating agents to truly care for combination skin without causing imbalance.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for combination skin?
This mask is a weak match for combination skin largely because it relies heavily on drying clays like kaolin and bentonite without enough hydrating and balancing ingredients to care for the drier areas of your face. Products of this type need a well-rounded formula with oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid and zinc oxide alongside hydrating agents like glycerin to properly balance combination skin.
What does Kaolin Clay do for combination skin?
Kaolin clay helps absorb excess oil in oily areas while keeping dry patches comfortable and calm. This gentle mineral ingredient is unlikely to irritate sensitive combination skin.
What does Bentonite Clay do for combination skin?
Bentonite clay helps improve acne-related concerns, reduces excess oil, and supports evenness and hydration in combination skin when used regularly. It is unlikely to cause irritation while helping to balance oil and moisture levels.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This mask goes into a weekly routine for combination skin after a makeup remover, cleanser, and enzyme powder, and before a hydrating toner, treatment, and moisturizer. Because this product is a weak match for combination skin, this skin type needs a cleansing mask with gentle hydrating ingredients and soothing plant extracts to keep dry areas comfortable while managing oil.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
This mask is a weak match for your combination skin, so using it alongside retinol may cause extra dryness or irritation. A product of this type needs soothing and moisture-restoring ingredients like ceramides or hyaluronic acid to keep combination skin calm and balanced while using strong treatments.
How often should I use this mask?
This cleansing mask is a weak match for combination skin, so you should use it only once a week to manage oily shine without drying out your face. A mask of this type for combination skin needs clays like kaolin and bentonite along with gentle enzymes to absorb excess oil while keeping the skin smooth.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because kaolin and bentonite clays absorb excess oil and impurities. However, it may feel drying for some, so a product for combination skin needs gentle hydrators and balancing ingredients to keep skin soft and smooth without feeling stripped.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol, limonene, and linalool) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Vectorization 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 treatment with a phytocosmetic preparation containing Myrothamnus flabellifolia and Coffea arabica improved skin aging and pigmentation signals in human volunteers by modulating the ubiquitin-proteasome and autophagy processes.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A novel phenolic antioxidant skin care system significantly improved the appearance of wrinkles, firmness, hyperpigmentation, blotchy redness, tactile roughness, and clarity in photodamaged skin compared to a control regimen in 40 Caucasian female participants over 12 weeks.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2010Green Coffea arabica L. seed oil dose-dependently stimulated collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan synthesis, increased TGF-beta1 and GM-CSF release in human fibroblasts, and induced AQP-3 mRNA expression up to 6.5-fold in keratinocytes compared to control cultures.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2009A combination of Vitis vinifera shoot extract and a biotechnological extract demonstrated significant in vitro and in vivo antioxidant effects and improved clinical signs of photoaged skin in female subjects after a 4-week application.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2007Pre-treatment with Vitis vinifera L. water extract (100 ΓΙg/mL) demonstrated antioxidant and scavenger activity against UV-A radiation and exerted an anti-mutagenic effect by maintaining apoptosis in UV-A and UV-B irradiated human keratinocytes (HaCaT).
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2020A water extract from grapevine leaves inhibited proinflammatory-induced interleukin-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor secretion in human keratinocytes compared to untreated challenged cells.
Antioxidants, 2019Combining bergamot essential oil-loaded nano-phytosomes with spironolactone significantly improved therapeutic response against acne vulgaris compared to bergamot essential oil-loaded nano-phytosomes alone in patients.
Pharmaceuticals, 2023Topical cutaneous administration of bergamot essential oil and ammonium glycyrrhizinate co-loaded ultradeformable vesicles showed superior anti-inflammatory activity compared to vesicles containing ammonium glycyrrhizinate alone in human volunteers.
Biomedicines, 2022Topical application of suntan preparations containing bergamot oil with 5-methoxypsoralen produced no phototoxic response under solar simulated radiation but caused a photosensitizing effect in skin type I volunteers exposed to high ultraviolet A doses, along with low photogenotoxicity and low systemic concentrations.
Skin Pharmacology, 1993
Ingredients
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ci 77491 Iron Oxides, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract, Limonene, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Linalool, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract, Coffea Robusta Seed Extract, Carbomer, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Ci 77499 Iron Oxides, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Sandalwood Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Papain, Parsley Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Algin, Potassium Sorbate
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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