Kiehl's Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque for dry skin
Curcuma Longa
Cranberry Seed
Jojoba Seed Oil
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Eucalyptus Oil LeafAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other cleansing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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 suitability for dry skin as kaolin and bentonite absorb excess oil and impurities, though they can be drying, while jojoba seed oil and glycerin provide some humectant and emollient benefits.
- The masque provides general cleansing and hydration, which you may notice, but lacks specialized moisturizing ingredients in concentrations that would effectively combat your dry or flaky skin.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask PM as part of your weekly routine, starting 1x/week and increasing slowly if needed. Always follow with a rich moisturizer to prevent dryness.
- Apply the cleansing mask after using your cleanser and enzyme powder, but before your hydrating toner and moisturizer. This ensures the mask works effectively on your dry skin.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face while avoiding any rubbing. Let it sit for the recommended time before gently rinsing it off.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean, dry skin for the best comfort. Since your skin is dry, this method helps prevent any potential irritation.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin tolerates the product well.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this mask as an "instant facial" that effectively brightens dull, fatigued complexions and smooths uneven texture through physical exfoliation. The majority report immediate radiance and softness. A subset of users with sensitive skin experienced irritation, and many found the cranberry seeds difficult to rinse off.
Highlights
Instant Brightening Mostly Mentioned
- “gives an instant facial glow”
- “skin looks brighter immediately”
- “restores healthy rosy appearance”
- “visibly brightens dull skin”
Smoother Skin Texture Often Mentioned
- “skin felt super smooth”
- “removed tiny bumps”
- “texture is much softer”
- “gentle but effective scrub”
Soft & Clean Feel Often Mentioned
- “face feels baby soft”
- “pores feel very clean”
- “skin feels fresh and purified”
- “leaves face feeling velvety”
Difficult to remove Often Mentioned
- “seeds stick to hairline”
- “hard to rinse off completely”
- “messy to remove”
- “have to scratch seeds off”
Refreshing Sensation Sometimes Noted
- “feels cooling on the skin”
- “invigorating tingle”
- “refreshing sensory experience”
- “wakes up my face”
High Price Point Sometimes Noted
- “very expensive for the size”
- “pricey for a clay mask”
- “not budget friendly”
- “luxury price tag”
Irritation & Burning Sometimes Noted
- “caused burning sensation”
- “face turned bright red”
- “too harsh for sensitive skin”
- “broke me out”
Drying Effect Rarely Noted
- “skin felt tight afterwards”
- “drying if used too often”
- “need heavy moisturizer after”
- “stripped my skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does Kiehl's Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque work for dry skin?
This mask works okay for dry skin, though other products fit it better because clays like kaolin and bentonite can be drying. It provides some hydration and cleansing with jojoba seed oil and glycerin, but dry skin needs richer moisturizing ingredients to feel truly soft and smooth.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for dry skin?
Jojoba seed oil and glycerin help make this mask a fit for dry skin by providing moisture and keeping your skin soft. However, dry skin needs a cleansing mask with rich moisturizing ingredients to properly combat flakiness.
What does Turmeric do for dry skin?
Turmeric helps calm dry skin by reducing inflammation and supporting overall skin barrier functions. This ingredient is unlikely to irritate when used properly, and products of this type for dry skin generally need added hydrating agents to keep moisture locked in.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2018Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2024
What does Cranberry Seed Oil do for dry skin?
Cranberry seed oil helps keep dry skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture and easing tight feelings. It is rich in essential fatty acids that nourish flaky areas and help protect the skin barrier against moisture loss.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cleansing mask fits into a weekly routine for dry skin as a nourishing mask step, before treatment and moisturizer. Because this product has an average fit for dry skin, a product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients and oils to effectively combat dry or flaky skin.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but dry skin needs a nourishing mask with rich moisturizing ingredients to effectively combat dryness rather than clays that may dry it out further.
How often should I use this mask?
This cleansing mask works for your dry skin, though other products fit it better, so you can use it weekly in your routine. It cleans and hydrates, but dry skin needs a nourishing mask with richer moisturizers and oils to properly combat dryness and flakiness.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, because it does not contain heavy, pore-clogging ingredients. However, it contains clays that absorb oil, so dry skin needs rich, deeply nourishing moisturizers and oils to stay soft and comfortable after cleansing.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Quaternized carboxymethyl chitosan/organic montmorillonite nanocomposite demonstrated superior moisture-adsorption and retention compared to hyaluronic acid, good UV-protection ability, negligible dermal irritation, and prominent moisture-retention efficacy on human stratum corneum when formulated into a cosmetic cream.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 2017Topical application of curcumin or turmeric treats various skin conditions by leveraging antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2023Topical formulations of curcumin target oxidative damage and inflammation to improve wound healing in animal models.
Drug Discovery Today, 2017A curcumin-loaded spanlastic anti-aging gel utilizing formula F5 incorporated into 2% HPMC E50 demonstrated sustained release action, compatibility, and the ability to penetrate skin layers to a depth of about 112.5 um without signs of irritation.
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2024Clay 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, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022An ointment containing larch turpentine, eucalyptus oil, and turpentine oil improved discomfort scores (7.3 vs. 4.7) and increased complete healing (67% vs. 46%) compared to placebo in outpatients with painful skin abscesses over 10 days.
Complementary Medicine Research, 2023
Why other cleansing masks fit dry skin better
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, 2016Topical water-in-oil cream containing 3% Crocus sativus extract demonstrated absolute physical stability across various storage conditions and produced a significant increase in skin moisture and changes in transepidermal water loss compared to the base in human volunteers.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014
Ingredients
Water, Kaolin, Sorbitol, Bentonite, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Cranberry Seed, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Jojoba Seed Oil Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Polyacrylamide, Ci 77492 Iron Oxides, Glycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Curcuma Longa Turmeric Root Extract Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Laureth-7, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Peppermint Leaf Extract Extract, Menthol, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract-Epilobium Angustifolium Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Aminomethyl Propanol, Cranberry Seed Oil
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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