Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Pore Purifying Mask for dry sensitive skin
Glycolic Acid
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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 pore cleansing for your dry and sensitive skin due to salicylic acid and glycolic acid, which aid in exfoliating and decongesting pores but may also lead to dryness.
- The presence of alcohol denat further contributes to potential dryness, counteracting the humectant action of glycerin and making it unsuitable for your dry skin type.
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
★4.4Overall rating based on 4.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this mask is highly effective for oily and combination skin, deeply cleaning pores and leaving skin feeling smooth and matte. Many users appreciate the cooling sensation and temporary tightening effect. However, a significant number of users find the medicinal scent to be overpowering and note that the formula can be drying if used too frequently.
Highlights
Cleans pores Often Mentioned
- “sucks out oil”
- “pores looked clean”
- “deeply clean”
- “clears congestion”
Smooths skin Often Mentioned
- “skin feels very smooth”
- “softness of your skin”
- “smoother, more radiant”
- “baby soft”
Strong smell Often Mentioned
- “smells very strong”
- “medicinal scent”
- “strong mint/menthol”
- “smell is not good”
Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
- “cooling sensation”
- “felt so refreshing”
- “nice tingle”
- “cool and refreshing”
Reduces oil Sometimes Noted
- “less oil and shine”
- “absorb excess oil”
- “matte finish”
- “less greasy”
Drying or tight Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels tight”
- “lifeless and dry”
- “very drying”
- “stripped moisture”
Expensive price Sometimes Noted
- “little on the pricey side”
- “expensive for the amount”
- “pricey”
No visible results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see any change”
- “pores still full”
- “didn't prevent blackheads”
- “no difference”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Dr. Brandt Vacuum Cleaner Mask for dry sensitive skin?
Lovi advises caution because this mask contains exfoliating acids and alcohol denat, which may cause dryness and irritation on dry sensitive skin. A cleansing mask for this skin type needs gentle moisturizing and nourishing ingredients that provide hydration and support the skin barrier without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and alcohol denat make this mask a poor fit because they strip moisture and may lead to dryness and irritation. A product for this skin needs gentle, hydrating, and nourishing ingredients that provide excellent moisture retention and barrier support without any risk of irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024BioMed Research International, 2020
What does Glycolic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid can be too harsh for dry sensitive skin and may cause irritation, so this skin type needs gentle calming ingredients and deeply nourishing moisturizers to keep the skin barrier safe and smooth.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997
What does Salicylic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?
Salicylic acid is generally a poor fit for dry, sensitive skin because it is designed to clear out pores by removing excess oil, which can easily leave dry skin irritated. A product of this type needs gentle exfoliating helpers paired with rich, soothing moisturizers and barrier-repairing ingredients to keep dry skin calm and comfortable.
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 acids and alcohol denat may cause irritation and dryness. A cleansing mask for this skin type needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and nourishing oils to clean pores without stripping moisture.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
It is best to avoid using this mask with retinol on dry and sensitive skin, because the exfoliating acids and alcohol denat in the mask may cause severe dryness and irritation. A product of this type needs soothing, hydrating ingredients like ceramides and glycerin to protect your skin barrier instead of stripping it.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask is a poor match for your dry and sensitive skin because its acids and alcohol may lead to extra dryness. If you still choose to use it, a product of this type needs to be used sparingly, just once a week, and followed immediately by a rich, soothing moisturizer.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores, but because it contains acids and drying ingredients, it can easily leave dry sensitive skin feeling tight or flaky. A product for this skin needs gentle hydrating ingredients and soothing plant extracts to keep skin soft and comfortable without stripping moisture.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010Polysaccharide-based O/W emulsions incorporated with lavender essential oil applied to cellulosic support are non-irritating, provide softness and moisturizing effects, and are safe for topical patch applications.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Gellan gum hydrogel films co-encapsulating ofloxacin with tea tree or lavender oil achieved 98% wound contraction and completely healed epidermis in rats after ten days of treatment compared to baseline.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Topical application of lavender oil significantly promoted wound contraction, collagen synthesis, and fibroblast differentiation with up-regulation of TGF-beta in a rat model compared to control.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016Polymeric micelles of oleanolic acid applied around the eyes of 23 female subjects for 8 weeks significantly improved all five optical profilometry skin parameters and visual evaluation scores without causing skin irritation.
Nanoscale Research Letters, 2020Oleanolic acid inhibits PM10-induced CYP1A1 expression, reduces inflammatory cytokines, prevents matrix metalloproteinase 1 release, and recovers AhR-mediated autophagy disruption in keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts.
Biomolecules & Therapeutics, 2021Oleanolic acid nanofibers (OAnf) improved water solubility and skin penetration, displaying superior antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-skin aging activities in particulate matter-treated keratinocytes compared to oleanolic acid.
Antioxidants, 2021Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Mannitol, Alcohol Denat, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Glycolic Acid, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract Rose Fruit Extract, Ultramarines, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77120 Barium Sulfate
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