Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask for acne-prone skin
Matcha Green Tea
Kaolin
Glycerin
Centella Asiatica Extract
Tree Leaf Water
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- HighCombination Skin Fit
- SuperiorEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for acne-prone skin; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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
- Suboptimal compatibility for your combination skin as bentonite and capryloyl salicylic acid effectively cleanse pores and reduce congestion, but lack sufficient concentration to fully address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The inclusion of Centella Asiatica Extract and willow bark extract offers soothing and mild exfoliating benefits, which are beneficial for combination skin.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask during your PM weekly routine. Start 1x/week and increase if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this cleansing mask after using your pre-cleanser and cleanser , and before your hydrating toner.
- Spread an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face , avoiding any rubbing to protect your skin.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin to help clear up your blemishes effectively.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this clay mask is highly recommended for oily and combination skin, effectively deep cleaning pores and managing sebum without causing dryness. Users frequently praise its creamy texture and soothing components. However, results for persistent blackheads may take time, and individuals with dry or very sensitive skin should exercise caution.
Highlights
Non-drying and gentle Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't strip dry my skin”
- “no uncomfortable squeaky clean tightness”
- “skin feels soft, not dry”
Effective pore cleansing Often Mentioned
- “pores look smaller”
- “helped reduce my blackheads”
- “skin texture is so much better”
Pleasant texture Often Mentioned
- “spreads soft on my skin”
- “creamy consistency”
- “easy to apply and wash off”
Nice scent Sometimes Noted
- “scent is relaxing”
- “fresh matcha smell”
- “smells like matcha”
Soothing and refreshing Sometimes Noted
- “calmed slight redness”
- “feels refreshing”
- “soothing ingredients like tea tree”
Can be drying Sometimes Noted
- “felt too drying on cheeks”
- “slightly drying during colder seasons”
- “not for overly dry skin”
Mild/Slow results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see anything drastic”
- “didn't provide big changes for acne”
- “results weren't very comforting”
Physical irritation Rarely Noted
- “stings on irritated skin”
- “granules... caution for sensitive skin”
- “caused irritation”
Price point Rarely Noted
- “expensive”
- “pricey for the amount”
- “invest in good... clay masks”
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Questions and answers
Why is Some By Mi Super Matcha a weak match for acne-prone skin?
This cleansing mask is a weak match because its ingredients clear pores well, but they lack the strength needed to fully treat active acne and breakouts. A cleansing mask of this type needs powerful acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and zinc oxide to properly care for acne-prone skin.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
This mask is a weak match because bentonite and capryloyl salicylic acid lack sufficient concentration to fully address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts. A product of this type needs high-quality ingredients like salicylic acid and zinc oxide to effectively treat acne and blemishes.
What does Matcha Green Tea do for acne-prone skin?
Matcha green tea helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing pimples, soothing redness, and balancing oily shine. Topical application of green tea ingredients is unlikely to cause irritation and may visibly improve breakouts over several weeks.
Phytotherapy Research, 2021The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013
What does Kaolin Clay do for acne-prone skin?
Kaolin clay helps absorb excess oil and calms redness in acne-prone skin with a strong safety profile. Using a clay mask twice a week may improve acne and skin evenness while keeping dryness under control.
Skin Research and Technology, 2023Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This cleansing mask goes into the weekly routine for acne-prone skin, after an enzyme powder and before a hydrating toner. Because it is a weak match for this skin, a mask of this type needs stronger pore-clearing ingredients like higher concentrations of salicylic acid or targeted acne-fighting actives to fully address blemishes and breakouts.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but apply it on a different night than your retinol to avoid irritation. This type of product needs stronger pore-clearing ingredients and acne-fighting treatments to properly care for acne-prone skin.
How often should I use this mask?
This cleansing mask is used once a week as part of a weekly routine for acne-prone skin. Because this product is a weak match for your skin, acne-prone skin needs a mask with higher concentrations of active ingredients to clear blemishes and breakouts.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This mask is a weak match for acne-prone skin because its cleansing ingredients lack sufficient concentration to fully address breakouts. To truly help acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs stronger pore-clearing and blemish-fighting ingredients.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2016Co-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, 2023A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Vectorization 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, 2024Twice-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, 2023Clay 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, 2012A 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, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Topical 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, 2020Moisturizer 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, 2019Topical 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
Why other cleansing masks fit acne-prone skin better
Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles selectively inhibited C. acnes, outperformed erythromycin in preclinical acne models, and safely reduced acne lesions and redness in a clinical trial.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2025Topical 0.5% hyaluronic-ZnO nanogel applied twice daily reduced inflammatory-lesion counts by 58% at week four in human subjects compared to baseline without causing erythema.
Biomedicines, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Bentonite, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Caramel, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Silica, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Rosa Rugosa Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Water Glacier Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Leaf Water, Water Carbonated Water, Allantoin, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polyvinyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone
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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