Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask for mature skin

Sulfur
Kaolin
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf
Zingiber Officinale Oil Root
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A weak match for mature skin; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 exfoliation for wrinkles and fine lines due to the presence of sulfur and kaolin, which gently slough away dead skin cells, but lacks specialized ingredients for significant wrinkle reduction.
- Highly suitable for normal skin as sulfur and kaolin provide mild exfoliation and absorb excess sebum, respectively.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask PM as part of your weekly routine, starting once a week and increasing slowly if needed.
- Apply this cleansing mask after using your cleanser and enzyme powder, but before your toner and moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face, making sure to gently avoid rubbing .
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and completely dry skin to help target your fine lines effectively.
- Be sure to avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this mask is highly praised by users with oily, congested, and acne-prone skin for its fun, fizzing sensation and effectiveness in clearing pores and softening blackheads. While most users find it a quick and satisfying addition to their routine, some note that it can be drying and may have a medicinal or unpleasant scent.
Highlights
Clears congested pores Often Mentioned
- “Brings out all the gunk”
- “cleans out my pores”
- “visible difference after one wash”
Fun fizzing sensation Often Mentioned
- “Fizzing formula is cool”
- “feels like foam on face”
- “bubbles are popping”
Quick, easy use Sometimes Noted
- “Takes 5 mins”
- “quick and easy”
- “fast to business”
Reduces excess oil Sometimes Noted
- “Controls oil production”
- “absorbs excess oils”
- “leaves skin feeling clean”
Can be drying Sometimes Noted
- “A bit drying”
- “follow up with moisturizer”
- “dried out my skin”
Irritating sensation Rarely Noted
- “Prickle sensation”
- “feels irritating”
- “don't like the sensation”
Limited effectiveness Rarely Noted
- “Didn't clear most blackheads”
- “useless”
- “just okay”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “Smells like burnt tire”
- “medicinal scent”
- “less favorable smell”
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Questions and answers
Why is Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask a weak match for mature skin?
This mask is a weak match for mature skin because, while it offers moderate exfoliation with sulfur and kaolin to help smooth fine lines, it lacks the specialized ingredients needed for significant wrinkle reduction. A product of this type needs rich hydrating and nourishing components to truly address the needs of mature skin while keeping it soft and healthy.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for mature skin?
Sulfur and kaolin make this mask a weak match for mature skin because they target oiliness and blemishes rather than dryness and fine lines. A product of this type needs rich hydrating and nourishing ingredients to keep mature skin soft and smooth.
What does Sulfur do for mature skin?
Sulfur helps calm acne-prone skin and supports overall clarity with rare mild side effects. To properly care for mature skin, a product of this type needs added moisture-locking ingredients and gentle hydrators to prevent dryness.
What does Kaolin Clay do for mature skin?
Kaolin clay helps absorb excess oil and impurities from mature skin while providing a gentle purifying effect. To properly care for mature skin, this type of product needs hydrating ingredients and barrier-supporting components that prevent dryness and keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This mask is a weak match for mature skin and is not part of its recommended routine. A routine for this skin needs nourishing ingredients and moisturizers that help smooth fine lines and keep the skin soft.
Can I use this mask with salicylic acid, and in what order?
This mask is a weak match for mature skin because it lacks specialized ingredients for significant wrinkle reduction, so a product of this type needs nourishing and smoothing ingredients to keep mature skin soft and plump.
How often should I use this mask?
This cleansing mask is a weak match for mature skin, so you should use it sparingly if at all. Mature skin needs products with nourishing oils and moisturizers like glycerin to help smooth fine lines and keep the skin soft and comfortable.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because sulfur and kaolin help absorb excess oil and clear dead skin cells. However, it can be drying on mature skin, which needs richer, nourishing ingredients and hydrating moisturizers to keep it soft and smooth.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Azelaic acid was probably less effective than benzoyl peroxide in acne treatment response, while showing little or no difference compared to tretinoin, and adverse events were mild and transient across evaluated topical treatments.
Journal of Evidence-based Medicine, 2020Topical application of precipitated sulphur 2-8% petrolatum achieved a 95% clinical and ectoparasitological cure rate in 40 ambulatory scabies patients without relevant adverse effects.
Revista de Investigacion Clinica; Organo Del Hospital de Enfermedades de la Nutricion, 2004Topical 10% benzoyl peroxide and 2%-5% sulfur cream achieved "good" to "excellent" results with no undesirable side effects in 113 consecutive patients with acne.
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 1966Vectorization 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, 2012Topical formulations containing 1.25% Malus sp. extract or 0.75% rutin protected against UVB-induced sunburn cells, caspase-3 activation, cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers, lipid peroxidation, and metalloproteinase formation in ex vivo skin explants and 3D tissue-engineered skin.
Rejuvenation Research, 2020A 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, 2018Tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene gel demonstrated significantly greater reductions in total, inflammatory, and non-inflammatory acne lesions as well as acne severity index compared to adapalene marketed gel in 100 patients with acne vulgaris over 12 weeks.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022Topical 5% tea tree oil gel significantly improved total acne lesions and acne severity index compared to placebo in 60 patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris, showing 3.55 times and 5.75 times greater efficacy respectively.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
Why other cleansing masks fit mature skin better
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide (pal-KTTKS) provided significant improvement versus placebo control in the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines in Caucasian female subjects.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005Topical cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil improved wrinkle grading, reduced nasolabial fold area and volume, and increased skin elasticity in twenty healthy volunteers over 12 weeks without allergic reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Profhilo treatment led to significant improvements in superficial skin hydration and transepidermal water loss over time in Chinese females, while demonstrating good product tolerability.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
Ingredients
Water, Disiloxane, Sulfur, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Kaolin, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polyacrylate-33, Hectorite, Butylene Glycol, Zingiber Officinale Oil Root, Quartz, Lecithin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Citrus Reticulata Oil Leaf Tangerine Oil Leaf, Thymus Vulgaris Oil Flower Leaf, Salvia Sclarea Oil Salvia Officinalis Oil, Spearmint Oil Leaf, Peppermint Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Rosewood Oil Wood, Citronella Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf, Sodium Cocoyl Threoninate, Xanthan Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Citrate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol
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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