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Papa Recipe Eggplant Clearing Mud Cream Mask for dry sensitive skin

Average

  • LowDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

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 excellent pore cleansing for your dry and sensitive skin due to kaolin and bentonite absorbing excess sebum and impurities, while Centella Asiatica Extract and Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract provide supportive hydration and soothing benefits.
  • The presence of kaolin and bentonite may be drying for your dry skin, potentially stripping natural oils and offering limited humectant action.
  • The formula is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients that could cause 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

★4.2Overall rating based on 3.8k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this creamy, non-drying clay mask is highly regarded for its ability to clear sebum and gently exfoliate. Users with sensitive and dry skin frequently note that it remains soft, brightens, smooths, and hydrates the complexion without causing tightness. Some users mention concerns about the walnut shell powder and occasional residue, though these are infrequent.

Highlights

  • Non-drying texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “Creamy, stays moist, doesn't crack.”
  • Easy removal Often Mentioned
    • “Rinses clean, no scrubbing, melts off.”
  • Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
    • “Smooths texture, soft walnut scrub, not harsh.”
  • Pore clearing Sometimes Noted
    • “Removes sebum, clears blackheads, clean feeling.”
  • Soothing effect Sometimes Noted
    • “Calms redness, good for sensitive skin, no irritation.”
  • Effectiveness Rarely Noted
    • “No visible change, didn't clear acne, average results.”
  • Price Rarely Noted
    • “A bit expensive, steep price point, wait for sale.”
  • Residue/Film Rarely Noted
    • “Greasy feeling, purple tint left, requires thorough rinsing.”
  • Scent Rarely Noted
    • “Unpleasant smell, weird fragrance, not unscented.”
  • Walnut shell powder Rarely Noted
    • “Fear of micro-tears, abrasive for some, physical scrub dislike.”

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Questions and answers

How well does Papa Recipe Eggplant Clearing Mud Cream Mask work for dry sensitive skin?

This mask cleanses pores well with clays, but it may feel drying on dry skin because it lacks strong moisture-attracting ingredients. A cleansing mask for dry sensitive skin needs rich moisturizing agents, soothing extracts, and barrier-repairing ingredients to keep skin soft and comfortable.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

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

Centella asiatica extract and calendula officinalis flower extract make this cream a good fit by helping soothe and hydrate dry and sensitive skin. To truly thrive on dry skin, a cleansing mask of this type needs rich moisturizing agents and skin-repairing ingredients that maintain hydration without stripping natural oils.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Eggplant Extract do for dry sensitive skin?

Eggplant extract helps calm dry sensitive skin while keeping it soft and smooth. It is unlikely to cause irritation and supports a comfortable, balanced feel.

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 cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?

This cleansing mask fits into a routine as a weekly step before your treatment and moisturizer. Because clay ingredients can be drying, a cleansing mask for your dry and sensitive skin needs soothing plant extracts and extra moisture to keep your skin calm and soft.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Can I use this cream with salicylic acid, and in what order?

You can use this mask in your weekly routine, keeping it away from days when you apply salicylic acid to prevent extra dryness. A mask of this type needs added hydrating ingredients and gentle oils to keep dry skin feeling soft and comfortable.

How often should I use this cream?

This cleansing mask works for your dry sensitive skin once a week as part of a nourishing routine. Clay ingredients like kaolin may be drying for your dry skin, so this product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients and gentle soothing plant extracts to keep skin soft and calm.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

This cleansing mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin, as it contains soothing plant extracts and lacks harsh, irritating ingredients. However, because clays like kaolin and bentonite absorb oils, a mask of this type needs added moisturizing ingredients like glycerin or hyaluronic acid to keep dry skin comfortable without feeling stripped.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Behenyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, and arachidyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.

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
  • 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
  • Lupeol isolated from Solanum melongena L. strongly suppressed lipogenesis and reduced inflammation by modulating the IGF-1R/PI3K/Akt/SREBP-1 and NF-kappaB pathways in vitro and attenuated acne pathogenic features in human patients.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2015
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Why other cleansing masks fit dry sensitive skin better

  • A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.

    Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017

Ingredients

1,2-Hexanediol, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Glucose, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Disodium Edta, Dipropylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Betula Alba Juice, Xanthan Gum, Water, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propanediol, Bentonite, Iron Oxides, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Allantoin, Ultramarines, Rutin, Titanium Dioxide

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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