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Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack for dry sensitive skin

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  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • Low RiskSafety

Works for dry sensitive skin; other cleansing masks 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 suitability for your dry skin, as Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate provide essential hydration to combat dryness and flakiness. The inclusion of Kaolin and physical exfoliants, while beneficial for pore cleansing, may pose a mild irritation risk for your sensitive skin.
  • The formula's focus on pore decongestion through high concentrations of Kaolin and Houttuynia Cordata Extract supports your goal of clearer skin.
  • The product is generally safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with minimal concerns regarding irritation.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 500+ reviews

Users with oily, combination, and sensitive skin find this mask to be gentle and non-drying, effectively smoothing texture and controlling sebum. Some users report it is not as effective for deep blackheads or instant pore shrinking.

Highlights

  • Gentle & Non-Drying Mostly Mentioned
    • “no tightness after rinsing”
    • “creamy texture doesn't crack”
    • “skin feels hydrated and plump”
  • Oil & Sebum Control Often Mentioned
    • “controls oil on nose”
    • “absorbs excess sebum”
    • “mattifies without stripping”
  • Smoother Skin Texture Often Mentioned
    • “skin feels incredibly soft”
    • “exfoliates dead skin cells gently”
    • “makeup applies better afterwards”
  • Soothing & Calming Sometimes Noted
    • “reduces redness immediately”
    • “calms acne inflammation”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
  • Difficult to rinse Sometimes Noted
    • “takes effort to wash off”
    • “leaves a residue if not rubbed”
    • “need a washcloth to remove completely”
  • Ineffective for blackheads Sometimes Noted
    • “pores look the same”
    • “didn't clear nose sebaceous filaments”
    • “not strong enough for deep clogs”
  • Breakouts (Rare) Rarely Noted
    • “caused tiny white bumps”
    • “broke out the next day”
    • “irritated my barrier”
  • Price vs. Quantity Rarely Noted
    • “tube is smaller than expected”
    • “expensive for the amount”
    • “finished it too quickly”

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Questions and answers

How well does Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack work for dry sensitive skin?

This cleansing mask works reasonably well for your dry sensitive skin, as hydrating ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate help combat dryness and flakiness. However, the clays may pose a mild irritation risk for your sensitive skin. A product of this type needs effective moisturizing ingredients that provide excellent hydration and barrier support without any risk of irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cleansing mask a good fit for dry sensitive skin?

Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Centella Asiatica Extract make this mask a good fit by helping to hydrate dry skin and calm sensitivity. However, because it contains clays like kaolin that can be drying, a cleansing mask for dry sensitive skin needs extra moisturizing ingredients, ceramides, and a soothing, non-stripping formula to protect the skin barrier.

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

What does Houttuynia Cordata Extract do for dry sensitive skin?

Houttuynia cordata extract helps calm dry sensitive skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation while supporting the skin barrier. It may also protect against everyday stress and environmental damage to keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.

Foods, 2024Antioxidants, 2022

What does Kaolin Clay do for dry sensitive skin?

Kaolin clay is a poor fit for dry sensitive skin because it absorbs natural oils and can worsen dryness and irritation. A product of this type needs soothing, hydrating ingredients and a gentle formula to protect dry and delicate skin.

Where does this cleansing mask go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?

This cleansing mask fits into a weekly routine as a nourishing mask used after cleansing. A product of this type needs gentle clays and calming plant extracts alongside rich hydrators like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to clean pores without leaving dry and sensitive skin feeling stripped or irritated.

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

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

You can use this cleansing mask on a weekly basis, but use it on a different night than your retinol to help prevent irritation on your sensitive skin. Clay masks can dry out and irritate dry skin when combined with strong treatments like retinol, so this type of skin needs extra hydrating ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to keep the skin barrier calm and comfortable.

How often should I use this cleansing mask?

This cleansing mask works for your dry sensitive skin as an average fit, though it may pose a mild irritation risk if used too often. To care for dry sensitive skin, a mask of this type needs gentle clay or soothing ingredients along with plenty of moisture to keep the skin soft and calm without feeling stripped.

Can this cleansing mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?

This cleansing mask is unlikely to cause breakouts for dry and sensitive skin, though clay products for this skin type need soothing ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to keep skin soft and comfortable.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this cleansing 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, 2017
  • 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
  • Quaternized 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, 2017
  • Quercetin phospholipids 1% cream significantly reduced UV-, histamine-, and chemical-induced skin erythema (-10.05%) and mean wheal diameter in 30 healthy human volunteers, showing comparable efficacy to 1% dexchlorpheniramine cream.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2016
  • Quercetin-loaded niosomes formulated with Span60-RH40 at a 9:11 mass ratio improved quercetin solubility, photostability, sustained release, and transdermal penetration, yielding a skin retention 2.95 times higher than quercetin solution.

    Molecules, 2019
  • Optimized rutin-loaded glycerosomes formulated into a nanosunscreen gel demonstrated sustained drug release, greater skin permeation, good antioxidant activity, and better epidermal retention compared to the dermis, indicating high safety, stability, and sun protection factor values for topical administration.

    Gels, 2023
  • 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
  • A novel water-in-oil emulsion with a lecithin-modified bentonite prevented epidermal degradation and inflammatory protein secretion induced by urban dust and cedar pollen more effectively than a conventional water-in-oil emulsion in a reconstructed human epidermis model.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
  • Bentonite nanoparticles and honey co-administration improved skin wound healing in BALB/c mice by reducing inflammatory cell infiltration and increasing fibroblastosis, new epithelium thickness, granulation area, and collagen density compared to the untreated control group.

    The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2025
  • A novel electrospun chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol/montmorillonite clay scaffold proved to be a suitable material for cell proliferation and demonstrated strong antimicrobial and scavenging efficacy for wound healing applications.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
  • 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
  • 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

Why other cleansing masks fit dry sensitive skin better

  • Physical exfoliants in this cleansing mask

    Diamond microdermabrasion in twenty-eight patients caused a significant increase in transepidermal water loss, hydration, and erythema immediately after the procedure, but all parameters returned to baseline within one to two days.

    The Journal of Dermatology, 2009

Ingredients

Water, Kaolin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Zea Mays Starch, 2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Water-Soluble Collagen, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Calamine, Xanthan Gum, Dipropylene Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Powder, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Allantoin, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Fructooligosaccharides, Protease, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide Np, Quercetin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Ci 77492

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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