DRMTLGY Pumpkin Enzyme Mask for oily acne-prone skin
Pumpkin Enzymes
Glycerin
Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E
Jojoba Esters
Colloidal SilverAverage
- 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 exfoliation for your oily skin, as kaolin and pumpkin fruit extract work to absorb excess oil and gently refine texture, addressing your concerns with acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While the formula is highly suitable for oily skin and provides mild exfoliation, it lacks specific ingredients to target oiliness or shine.
- The product 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
★4.9Overall rating based on 2.2k+ reviewsThis mask is widely celebrated for its "pumpkin spice" scent and self-warming, spa-like application that leaves skin feeling notably softer and hydrated. While many users with dullness and congestion report a glowing complexion and cleaner pores, those with highly sensitive skin occasionally experience irritation or find the fragrance too strong. This summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.
Highlights
Pleasant scent and experience Mostly Mentioned
- “Smells like pumpkin pie”
- “relaxing self-warming effect”
- “feels like a spa”
Softens and smooths Mostly Mentioned
- “Baby soft skin”
- “smooths rough texture”
- “leaves face glowing”
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “Non-abrasive jojoba beads”
- “gentle enough for weekly use”
- “hydrating while exfoliating”
Pore appearance Sometimes Noted
- “Pores look cleaner”
- “helps with blackheads”
- “skin looks clearer”
Lack of potency Rarely Noted
- “Too gentle”
- “didn't see major changes”
- “wanted stronger peel”
Price and value Rarely Noted
- “Expensive for the size”
- “wait for a sale”
- “jar is small”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Caused burning sensation”
- “felt like minor sunburn”
- “skin turned red”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Smells like fireball”
- “fragrance caused headache”
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Questions and answers
How well does DRMTLGY Pumpkin Enzyme Mask work for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask works reasonably well for oily acne-prone skin by offering moderate exfoliation with pumpkin fruit extract and kaolin to absorb excess oil and refine texture. However, because it lacks specific ingredients to target shine and oiliness, a product of this type needs effective clarifying ingredients like BHA and blue tansy, or exfoliating acids combined with soothing agents, to truly master oil control and keep breakouts at bay.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Kaolin and pumpkin fruit extract make this mask a good fit for your oily acne-prone skin because they help absorb excess oil and gently smooth out your skin texture. Vitamin E is also included, which is unlikely to clog your pores. To be a better fit, a product of this type needs effective clarifying ingredients like BHA and blue tansy for deep pore-refining benefits.
What does Pumpkin Enzyme do for oily acne-prone skin?
Pumpkin Enzyme helps clear and smooth oily, acne-prone skin by gently lifting away dead cells that clog pores. Because this type of skin tends to get bumpy and congested, it needs ingredients that control oil and calm inflammation to keep pores clear.
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleansing mask goes in your weekly routine after a cleanser and enzyme powder, followed by a hydrating toner, treatment, and moisturizer. To better fit oily skin, products of this type also need specific ingredients that actively target excess oil and shine.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask alongside retinol by applying it on separate nights rather than the same day to keep your skin calm and avoid irritation. Because this mask exfoliates your oily skin, alternating nights helps protect your skin barrier while still helping with breakouts.
How often should I use this mask?
This cleansing mask is suitable to use once a week as part of your weekly routine. To better manage oily skin and shine, an average fit product of this type needs additional ingredients that specifically target excess oil.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your oily acne-prone skin, as it contains safe ingredients and no harsh irritants. It also does not cause purging because it uses gentle fruit enzymes rather than strong ingredients that speed up cell turnover. To better manage oiliness and shine, this skin type needs a product that includes targeted oil-controlling ingredients.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Topical treatment with pumpkin seed oil-loaded niosomes decreased fallen hairs by 44.42% and increased the anagen to telogen ratio by 1.4-fold after 8 weeks compared to initial conditions.
Pharmaceuticals, 2022Topical application of prickly pear, pumpkin, and linseed oils significantly reduced clinical signs of acute inflammation, inflammatory markers, and oxidative stress in carrageenan-treated rats compared to the normal saline-treated group.
BioMed Research International, 2020A 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, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical formulations containing 3.75% glycerol and 1.25% hydrolyzed jojoba esters produced significantly lower evaporative TEWL values compared to glycerol alone at 8 and 24 hours posttreatment in human subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008Clay 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, 2012Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Chlorogenic acid-functionalized silver nanoparticles of Citrus sinensis in a gel matrix achieved a particle size of 71.78 nm and an entrapment efficiency of 79.42%, providing an effective drug carrier system for the topical treatment of acne.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Sesamol loaded silver nanoparticles gel showed a twofold increase in skin permeation and higher antioxidant activity compared to conventional formulations, demonstrating potential for topical wound healing delivery.
Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2024Topical delivery of silver nanoparticles promotes rapid wound healing and improves cosmetic appearance in a dose-dependent manner in an animal model through antimicrobial properties, reduced inflammation, and modulation of fibrogenic cytokines.
ChemMedChem, 2007
Why other cleansing masks fit oily acne-prone skin better
Chemical 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, 2022Daily treatment with a facial serum containing multiple acids reduced post-inflammatory hyperchromia lesion grade and number by 29.4% at 56 days, and decreased skin oiliness by 30.7% at 7 days in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021A 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, 2023
Ingredients
Peg-8, Kaolin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Steareth-21, Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Pumpkin Fruit Extract, Vitamin E Tocopheryl Acetate, Colloidal Silver, Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Talc, Water, Red 30, Iron Oxides, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
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