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Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask for skin with dark spots

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Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask

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A weak match for skin with dark spots; the cleansing masks alongside 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 moderate pore-cleansing benefits for your normal skin due to bentonite and silica, which absorb excess sebum and impurities, but lacks targeted ingredients for pigmentation, not addressing your main goal.
  • Centella asiatica extract and madecassic acid provide soothing and barrier support, enhancing suitability for your normal skin type.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this clay mask is highly recommended for oily and combination skin, effectively deep cleaning pores and managing sebum without causing dryness. Users frequently praise its creamy texture and soothing components. However, results for persistent blackheads may take time, and individuals with dry or very sensitive skin should exercise caution.

Highlights

  • Non-drying and gentle Mostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip dry my skin”
    • “no uncomfortable squeaky clean tightness”
    • “skin feels soft, not dry”
  • Effective pore cleansing Often Mentioned
    • “pores look smaller”
    • “helped reduce my blackheads”
    • “skin texture is so much better”
  • Pleasant texture Often Mentioned
    • “spreads soft on my skin”
    • “creamy consistency”
    • “easy to apply and wash off”
  • Nice scent Sometimes Noted
    • “scent is relaxing”
    • “fresh matcha smell”
    • “smells like matcha”
  • Soothing and refreshing Sometimes Noted
    • “calmed slight redness”
    • “feels refreshing”
    • “soothing ingredients like tea tree”
  • Can be drying Sometimes Noted
    • “felt too drying on cheeks”
    • “slightly drying during colder seasons”
    • “not for overly dry skin”
  • Mild/Slow results Rarely Noted
    • “didn't see anything drastic”
    • “didn't provide big changes for acne”
    • “results weren't very comforting”
  • Physical irritation Rarely Noted
    • “stings on irritated skin”
    • “granules... caution for sensitive skin”
    • “caused irritation”
  • Price point Rarely Noted
    • “expensive”
    • “pricey for the amount”
    • “invest in good... clay masks”

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Questions and answers

Why is Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask a weak match for skin with dark spots?

This mask is a weak match for skin with dark spots because it lacks targeted ingredients for pigmentation and does not address your main goal. A cleansing mask for this skin needs effective exfoliating ingredients that promote a brighter complexion without irritation, along with hydrating and nourishing components like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.

Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for skin with dark spots?

This mask is a weak match because it lacks brightening ingredients to target dark spots. A cleansing mask for this skin needs effective exfoliating ingredients that brighten the complexion and help fade pigmentation while keeping the skin soft.

What does Matcha Green Tea do for skin with dark spots?

Matcha Green Tea helps fade dark spots and even out skin tone by slowing down melanin production and calming oxidative stress. This ingredient is unlikely to irritate most skin types while working to brighten areas with excess pigment.

Molecules, 2022Journal of Veterinary Science, 2015

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 mask does not fit well into a routine for skin with dark spots because it lacks targeted brightening ingredients to fade dark marks. Skin of this type needs products containing specialized brightening actives and antioxidants to help even out tone.

Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cleansing mask with retinol on separate days to avoid excessive irritation, as it lacks targeted ingredients for pigmentation and your skin needs brightening agents and soothing hydrators to fade dark spots.

How often should I use this mask?

This cleansing mask is a weak match for your skin with dark spots because it lacks targeted ingredients for pigmentation. Skin with dark spots needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, or alpha arbutin to help fade dark spots and even out skin tone.

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?

This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts since it contains ingredients that absorb excess oil and impurities. However, because it can be drying, a product of this type needs added hydrating and soothing ingredients like glycerin and Centella asiatica extract to keep skin calm and balanced.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

  • A 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, 2017

  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023

  • Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017

  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009

  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

  • 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, 2024

  • Twice-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, 2023

  • Clay 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, 2012

  • The 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, 2020

  • Ten 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, 2001

  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020

  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Bentonite, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Caramel, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Silica, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Rosa Rugosa Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Water Glacier Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Leaf Water, Water Carbonated Water, Allantoin, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polyvinyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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