Lush Mask of Magnaminty for dry skin
Peppermint Oil
Honey
Kaolin
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Ground Aduki BeansLow
- CautionDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for dry skin; the cleansing masks alongside 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
- Suboptimal for your dry skin as peppermint oil and kaolin can strip natural oils, while glycerin and honey offer only general hydration without addressing significant dryness or flakiness.
- The kaolin and bentone gel hectorite gel provide moderate oil absorption, which is not a primary concern for your dry skin type.
- The product is safe for your dry skin, containing no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this mask is widely celebrated by users with oily and acne-prone skin for its ability to deep clean pores and reduce redness without being overly harsh. Most users report a refreshing, tingly sensation and clearer complexion, though a minority with very sensitive or dry skin found it irritating or too drying.
Highlights
Refreshing tingly sensation Mostly Mentioned
- “feels like a party on my face”
- “delightfully cooling and tingly”
- “wakes up my tired skin”
Clears acne & pores Often Mentioned
- “stopped pimples from blossoming”
- “cleared my blackheads better than others”
- “dried up my spots overnight”
Smells like mint Often Mentioned
- “smells like mint chocolate chip ice cream”
- “scent is utterly delightful”
- “delicious minty chocolatey goodness”
Gentle exfoliation Sometimes Noted
- “aduki beans give a nice scrub”
- “leaves skin baby soft”
- “smooths texture without scratching”
Reduces redness Sometimes Noted
- “calmed my red cheeks”
- “inflammation went down significantly”
- “skin looks less angry”
Can be drying Sometimes Noted
- “left my face feeling tight”
- “sucked the life out of my dry skin”
- “need a heavy moisturizer afterwards”
Chunky/messy texture Sometimes Noted
- “beans get stuck in my hair”
- “messy to wash off in the sink”
- “leaves green flecks everywhere”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “broke me out like crazy”
- “gave me painful cystic acne”
- “irritated my sensitive skin”
Short shelf life Rarely Noted
- “expired before I could finish it”
- “went bad in three months”
- “hard to use up the big tub in time”
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Questions and answers
Why is Lush Mask of Magnaminty a weak match for dry skin?
This mask is a weak match because peppermint oil and kaolin can strip away natural oils your dry skin needs. A cleansing mask for dry skin needs a rich blend of hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients to soothe flaky areas without removing moisture.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for dry skin?
Peppermint oil and kaolin make this mask a poor fit because they can strip natural oils, while glycerin and honey only offer general hydration without addressing significant dryness. A cleansing mask for dry skin needs rich hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients, along with soothing properties.
What does Peppermint Oil do for dry skin?
Peppermint oil is generally not a good fit for dry skin because it can decrease skin integrity and potentially cause irritation. Products used on dry skin need gentle, nourishing ingredients like rich plant oils or ceramides that help restore moisture and keep the skin soft and smooth.
What does Honey do for dry skin?
Honey helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it soft, smooth, and well-hydrated. It also helps calm irritation and supports the skin barrier while reducing water loss.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This mask is a weak match for dry skin because peppermint oil and kaolin may strip natural oils while glycerin and honey offer only general hydration without tackling significant dryness or flakiness. A nourishing mask needs rich hydrators and soothing oils to calm dry skin and keep it soft and smooth.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
This mask is a weak match for your dry skin because peppermint oil and kaolin can strip away natural oils you need, so a nourishing mask with rich hydrators is a better fit.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask is a weak match for your dry skin because peppermint oil and clay can strip natural oils, while honey and glycerin only offer basic moisture. Dry skin needs a nourishing mask with rich oils and deep hydrators to soothe flakiness.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts for dry skin as it contains no harsh ingredients that would irritate you, though some reviewers have reported mild breakouts. It is safe to use, but a product for dry skin needs rich, nourishing oils and deep hydrators to truly soften and smooth dry patches without stripping your natural moisture.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene).
What the research says
Topical application of menthol-based cooling gel decreased intramuscular temperature by 1.9 °C and increased cutaneous blood flow by 0.3 ml/min in healthy males compared to placebo gel.
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2018Cooling skin temperature or applying topical menthol reduced histamine-induced itch intensity and flare diameters in healthy male volunteers.
Neuroscience Letters, 1995Topical 3.5% menthol gel decreased pain perception and resulted in 116.9% higher tetanic force compared to ice in 16 subjects with delayed onset muscle soreness.
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2012Honey-based dressings reduced mean healing duration, length of hospital stay, and VAS pain scores compared with povidone iodine-based dressings in 1236 participants.
Journal of Wound Care, 2021Topical honey application improved the mean duration of attacks and pain, occurrence of crusting, and healing time compared to acyclovir cream in 16 adult patients with recurrent labial and genital herpes lesions.
Medical Science Monitor, 2004Vectorization 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, 2012Electrospun poly (vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate) patches loaded with evening primrose oil applied to the forearm of volunteers for 6 hours increased skin moisture, with pore size, shape, and fiber diameter influencing oil transport.
Biomaterials Advances, 2022A topical preparation containing urea, sunflower oil, evening primrose oil, wheat germ oil, and sodium pyruvate led to clinical improvement after a month in diverse hyperkeratotic skin conditions except pityriasis lichenoides.
Medicina Cutanea Ibero-latino-americana, 1986Topical application of linseed, evening primrose, and olive oil emulsions accelerated wound closure in rats with excision wounds compared to untreated controls, though via different mechanisms.
Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2019Application of Phaseolus angularis seed extract (PASE) cream led to significant decreases in eye wrinkle roughness parameters (R1, R4, and R5 by 18.1%, 18.6%, and 25.0%) and nearly doubled skin moisture improvement compared to placebo in 21 healthy adult women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Phaseolus angularis seed extract treatment at 100 µg/mL counteracted UVB-induced damage in HaCaT keratinocytes by reducing ROS formation, MMP-1, and MMP-3 expression while increasing procollagen type I production compared to untreated UVB-exposed cells.
Molecules, 2023Vigna angularis hot-water extract (VAE) and its component rutin protect against UVB-induced skin aging by suppressing MMP-1 production and promoting elastin, procollagen type I, and TGF-β1 expression in normal human dermal fibroblasts and hairless mice.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2014
Why other cleansing masks fit dry skin better
- Peppermint oil in this cleansing mask
Topically applied menthol produced a subjective cooling effect and increased transepidermal water loss in 18 subjects, but it did not affect thermal or pain thresholds, nor did it alleviate histamine-induced itch magnitude or duration compared to alcohol and control sites.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 1996
Ingredients
Bentone Gel Hectorite Gel, Chlorophyllin, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Glycerin, Ground Aduki Beans Phaseolus Angularis, Honey, Kaolin, Limonene, Peppermint Oil, Talc, Vanilla Vanilla Planifolia, Methylparaben, Tagetes Oil Tagetes Minuta 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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