Elizavecca Hell Pore Clean Up Mask for dry sensitive skin
Charcoal Powder
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
Titanium Dioxide
1,2-Hexanediol
Caution
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A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 dry or flaky skin, but the alcohol content can be drying and counteract the benefits for your dry skin type.
- The presence of alcohol and polyvinyl alcohol helps lift impurities from pores, providing moderate cleansing, but lacks sufficient emollients and humectants to balance the drying effects.
How to apply
- Use your cleansing mask PM once a week as part of your weekly routine, and increase to twice a week if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the cleansing mask after cleansing and enzyme powder, but before your hydrating toner, serum, and moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face while gently avoiding any unnecessary rubbing.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin to ensure better comfort for your sensitive skin type.
- Always avoid the eye area and do a patch test before using the cleansing mask for the first time.
People Say
★4.0Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this peel-off mask is frequently praised for leaving skin exceptionally smooth and removing peach fuzz, though the removal process is often described as painful. While it effectively resurfaces the skin, its performance on deep blackheads is inconsistent, and the strong adhesive nature can lead to irritation, making it unsuitable for sensitive skin types.
Highlights
Smooths skin Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels baby smooth”
- “Removed all flaky dry patches”
- “Face felt incredibly soft”
- “Texture was glass-like.”
Painful removal Mostly Mentioned
- “Hurts like hell”
- “Cried taking it off”
- “Felt like ripping skin off”
- “Most painful mask ever.”
Removes peach fuzz Often Mentioned
- “Ripped out all my peach fuzz”
- “Like a full face wax”
- “Removed tiny hairs I didn't know I had”
- “Face is hairless now.”
Strong scent Often Mentioned
- “Smells like Elmer's glue”
- “Strong alcohol scent”
- “Chemical smell is overpowering”
- “Smells like hairspray.”
Pore tightening Sometimes Noted
- “Pores looked smaller”
- “Skin felt very tight”
- “Visibly shrank pores”
- “Tightening effect is real.”
Satisfying peel Sometimes Noted
- “Came off in one piece”
- “Satisfying to peel”
- “Peels off cleanly”
- “Fun to remove.”
Causes irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Face was bright red”
- “Left my skin raw”
- “Too harsh for cheeks”
- “Caused irritation bumps.”
Ineffective on blackheads Sometimes Noted
- “Didn't pull out blackheads”
- “Only took off hair”
- “Sebaceous filaments stayed put”
- “Pores still clogged.”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Elizavecca Hell Pore Clean Up Mask for dry sensitive skin?
This cleansing mask offers moderate exfoliation and cleansing, but the alcohol content can be very drying and counteract those benefits for dry sensitive skin. Because it lacks enough softening and hydrating ingredients to balance this out, a product of this type needs nourishing and moisturizing components that protect the skin barrier, provide deep hydration, and avoid irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
Alcohol and polyvinyl alcohol make this mask a poor fit because they can dry out your skin, and the formula lacks enough moisturizing ingredients to balance those effects. A cleansing mask for dry sensitive skin needs soothing and nourishing ingredients that provide deep hydration and support the skin barrier without causing irritation.
What does Charcoal Powder do for dry sensitive skin?
Charcoal powder is unlikely to help dry sensitive skin because these products lack clinical evidence to support claims that they can treat skin conditions. Dry sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients and gentle moisturizers that strengthen the skin barrier without causing irritation.
What does Salicornia Herbacea Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Salicornia Herbacea Extract helps keep dry sensitive skin soft and comfortable by boosting moisture and strengthening the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation, making it a gentle way to lock in hydration. Dry sensitive skin of this type needs rich, soothing ingredients like ceramides and plant oils to stay smooth and calm.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cleansing mask is a poor match for dry sensitive skin because its alcohol content can be very drying, and a product of this type needs nourishing plant extracts and moisturizing ingredients to keep the skin soft and calm.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You should use caution when combining this mask with retinol on dry sensitive skin, as the alcohol content may cause extra dryness and irritation. If you do use them, apply your retinol after the mask has been rinsed off and follow immediately with a nourishing moisturizer containing ceramides and humectants to keep skin soft and protect its barrier.
How often should I use this mask?
This cleansing mask is a poor match for your dry sensitive skin because its alcohol content can dry you out further. A product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients and soothing agents to keep your skin soft and comfortable.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores, but the alcohol content may dry out your skin and cause irritation. Products used on dry sensitive skin need gentle hydrating ingredients and soothing extracts to keep your skin soft and smooth without feeling stripped.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Soap-and-water wash and superactive charcoal paste applied topically at various times after T-2 toxin exposure effectively reduced skin lesion severity in swine compared to untreated controls.
Fundamental and Applied Toxicology, 1989Salicornia ramosissima subcritical water extract at 180 °C demonstrated antioxidant activity, lack of negative effects on keratinocytes, and good elastase and hyaluronidase inhibitory activity.
Antioxidants, 2022Camellia oleifera Abel shell 1,3-butanediol extract decreased facial melanin levels by 59% from baseline at 6 weeks compared to a placebo group showing no effect in 30 female subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007Camellia japonica placenta extract treatment upregulated hair growth marker genes in human follicle dermal papilla cells in vitro and improved scalp moisture, sebum, keratin, and erythema in 42 adult female participants in vivo.
FEBS Open Bio, 2021Microfine titanium dioxide does not penetrate human skin when formulated in an oil-in-water emulsion with the pigment dispersed in the aqueous phase, compared to oily dispersions and liposomal encapsulation which allow deeper skin penetration.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Replacing microsized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with nanoparticles in sunscreens eliminates opaqueness and alters UV protection balance while inducing (photo)cyto- and genotoxicity and penetrating viable skin layers during long-term exposures.
Nanotechnology, Science and Applications, 2011Microfine zinc oxide and titanium dioxide do not penetrate the stratum corneum of porcine skin in vitro, indicating that their use in sunscreens does not pose a health risk from internal exposure.
Toxicology in Vitro, 2006A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022Sensory skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols increased with alkane chain length, whereas 1,2-hexanediol showed the lowest objective skin irritation potential compared to both shorter and longer chain lengths, and percutaneous absorption negatively correlated with alkane chain length.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011
Ingredients
Water, Alcohol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Pvp, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Amp-Acrylates Copolymer, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Charcoal Powder, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract Anise Fruit Extract, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Ceteth-25, Aluminum Hydroxide, Oleth-10, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Saccharomyces Caragana Sinica Extract Root Ferment, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
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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