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Shangpree Pore Tightening Mask for skin with dark spots

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  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for skin with dark spots; a few cleansing masks fit it even 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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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

★2.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, the Shangpree Pore Tightening Mask receives a low overall rating. While some users with dry or combination skin found its texture hydrating and non-drying, a significant number reported that it was ineffective at clearing pores or reducing oil. Several reviewers experienced breakouts and felt the product was overpriced for its performance.

Highlights

  • Ineffective results Mostly Mentioned
    • “Pores look the same”
    • “Did not clear oil”
    • “Nothing to write home about”
  • Non-drying formula Often Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin feeling degunked and hydrated”
    • “Doesn't dry like other clay masks”
    • “Skin felt smooth but not tight”
  • Poor value Often Mentioned
    • “Not worth the money”
    • “Overrated product”
    • “Aztec clay works better for less”
  • Easy application Sometimes Noted
    • “No mess mixing up clay”
    • “Easy to use”
    • “Creamy and smooth texture”
  • Gentle pore maintenance Sometimes Noted
    • “Visibly less blackheads”
    • “Less shiny nose”
    • “Keeps blackheads at bay”
  • Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “Face broke out like crazy”
    • “Caused acne”
    • “Made my skin worse”
  • Good longevity Rarely Noted
    • “Tube lasts 3-4 months”
    • “Don't need a thick layer”
  • Questionable ingredients Rarely Noted
    • “Don't like the perfume”
    • “Contains DMDM hydantoin”
    • “Benzyl alcohol in top four”

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Questions and answers

What makes Shangpree Pore Tightening Mask a great fit for skin with dark spots?

This mask is a great fit for skin with dark spots because licorice root extract helps fade dark spots while kaolin and bentonite deeply clean pores by soaking up extra oil and dirt. Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate add essential moisture, and soothing aloe leaf juice keeps the skin calm and comfortable.

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

Licorice root extract helps fade dark spots by addressing pigmentation, making this mask a great fit for your skin. Clinical studies show this ingredient works well to improve uneven skin tone.

What does Licorice Root Extract do for skin with dark spots?

Licorice Root Extract helps fade dark spots and uneven tone by slowing down the pigment production in your skin. It also calms redness and protects against everyday skin stress, making it a great option for achieving a clearer, more even complexion with a very low risk of irritation.

Experimental Dermatology, 2015

What does Ginseng Root Extract do for skin with dark spots?

Ginseng Root Extract helps fade dark spots by slowing down pigment production in the skin. Studies show it can interfere with the signals that cause unwanted darkening, helping to even out your skin tone over time.

Journal of Ginseng Research, 2021Journal of Ginseng Research, 2015

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?

This mask goes in your weekly routine as a nourishing mask. It helps fade dark spots and balance your skin while deep cleaning pores.

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

You can use this mask in your routine when using retinol, but it is best used on a different night than your retinol treatment to keep your skin calm and balanced. Using them on separate evenings helps prevent your skin from becoming overly dry or irritated while still targeting dark spots.

How often should I use this mask?

This cleansing mask is a great fit for your skin with dark spots and can be used as a weekly treatment. It features licorice root extract to target pigmentation alongside kaolin and bentonite to absorb excess oil and impurities.

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

This mask may occasionally cause breakouts for some users because reviewers moderately complain about this issue. The formula includes oils and clays that cleanse and balance normal skin while helping to fade dark spots, but individual reactions can vary.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • 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
  • Camellia 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, 2007
  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015
  • Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.

    Advanced Science, 2025
  • Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.

    Rejuvenation Research, 2015
  • A 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, 2022
  • A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.

    Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020
  • Liquid crystalline emulsions formulated with camellia seed oil and four different surfactant combinations reduced transepidermal water loss and increased skin hydration without causing skin irritation, with the formulation containing Lecinol S-10 and Tween 80 demonstrating the best clinical results.

    Scientific Reports, 2023
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010

Ingredients

Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Bentonite, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dmdm Hydantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium Edta

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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