DRMTLGY Pumpkin Enzyme Mask for acne-prone skin
Pumpkin Enzymes
Glycerin
Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E
Jojoba Esters
Colloidal SilverHigh
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few cleansing masks fit it even 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
- Highly suitable for your combination skin due to pumpkin fruit extract providing mild exfoliation and colloidal silver offering antimicrobial properties, which can help with blemishes.
- The mask offers moderate exfoliation for smoothing texture and general hydration, though it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid for more effective acne treatment.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing Vitamin E Tocopheryl Acetate.
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
★4.9Overall rating based on 2.2k+ reviewsThis mask is widely celebrated for its "pumpkin spice" scent and self-warming, spa-like application that leaves skin feeling notably softer and hydrated. While many users with dullness and congestion report a glowing complexion and cleaner pores, those with highly sensitive skin occasionally experience irritation or find the fragrance too strong. This summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.
Highlights
Pleasant scent and experience Mostly Mentioned
- “Smells like pumpkin pie”
- “relaxing self-warming effect”
- “feels like a spa”
Softens and smooths Mostly Mentioned
- “Baby soft skin”
- “smooths rough texture”
- “leaves face glowing”
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “Non-abrasive jojoba beads”
- “gentle enough for weekly use”
- “hydrating while exfoliating”
Pore appearance Sometimes Noted
- “Pores look cleaner”
- “helps with blackheads”
- “skin looks clearer”
Lack of potency Rarely Noted
- “Too gentle”
- “didn't see major changes”
- “wanted stronger peel”
Price and value Rarely Noted
- “Expensive for the size”
- “wait for a sale”
- “jar is small”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Caused burning sensation”
- “felt like minor sunburn”
- “skin turned red”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Smells like fireball”
- “fragrance caused headache”
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Questions and answers
What makes DRMTLGY Pumpkin Enzyme Mask a great fit for acne-prone skin?
This mask is a great fit for your acne-prone skin because pumpkin fruit extract gently exfoliates while colloidal silver offers antimicrobial benefits that help keep breakouts in control. It also smooths skin texture and keeps things hydrated without harsh ingredients, supported by soothing Vitamin E.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
This mask is a great fit for your acne-prone skin because pumpkin enzymes gently clear away dead skin cells while colloidal silver helps calm blemishes. It also includes soothing vitamin E and glycerin to keep your skin soft and hydrated without causing irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
What does Pumpkin Enzyme do for acne-prone skin?
Pumpkin enzyme gently helps clear away dead skin cells to keep pores clean and calm for acne-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause irritation while helping smooth out rough spots and uneven texture.
What does Glycerin do for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and calm without clogging pores or feeling heavy. It supports the skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth while handling everyday treatments.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This mask goes in your weekly evening routine, right after using a cleanser and an enzyme powder. It uses pumpkin fruit extract for mild exfoliation and colloidal silver to help with blemishes, while vitamin E keeps your skin calm and comfortable.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but you should avoid using it on the same nights you apply retinol to keep your skin calm and prevent irritation. Using them on alternate nights helps you safely smooth your skin texture without overloading it with strong actives.
How often should I use this mask?
This cleansing mask fits well in an acne-prone skin routine as a weekly step. Lovi routines start exfoliating steps like this once a week, and people who tolerate them well and see good results can carefully use them more often.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
DRMTLGY Pumpkin Enzyme Mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for acne-prone skin, as it contains soothing ingredients and antimicrobial colloidal silver that help with blemishes. It is very safe with a low risk of irritation, though it lacks strong acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Chlorogenic acid-functionalized silver nanoparticles of Citrus sinensis in a gel matrix achieved a particle size of 71.78 nm and an entrapment efficiency of 79.42%, providing an effective drug carrier system for the topical treatment of acne.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023A 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, 2017Vitamin E in O/W and W/O emulsions significantly increased stratum corneum hydration and enhanced water-binding capacity, with an optimum concentration of 5%.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998Dermatological 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, 2021Topical treatment with pumpkin seed oil-loaded niosomes decreased fallen hairs by 44.42% and increased the anagen to telogen ratio by 1.4-fold after 8 weeks compared to initial conditions.
Pharmaceuticals, 2022Topical application of prickly pear, pumpkin, and linseed oils significantly reduced clinical signs of acute inflammation, inflammatory markers, and oxidative stress in carrageenan-treated rats compared to the normal saline-treated group.
BioMed Research International, 2020The 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, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical 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, 2025Topical 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, 2024A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical formulations containing 3.75% glycerol and 1.25% hydrolyzed jojoba esters produced significantly lower evaporative TEWL values compared to glycerol alone at 8 and 24 hours posttreatment in human subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008Clay 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 application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Sesamol loaded silver nanoparticles gel showed a twofold increase in skin permeation and higher antioxidant activity compared to conventional formulations, demonstrating potential for topical wound healing delivery.
Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2024Topical delivery of silver nanoparticles promotes rapid wound healing and improves cosmetic appearance in a dose-dependent manner in an animal model through antimicrobial properties, reduced inflammation, and modulation of fibrogenic cytokines.
ChemMedChem, 2007A silver nanoparticle gel formulation exhibited broad-spectrum antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and apoptotic-inducing properties with safety for topical application comparable to silver sulfadiazine at a 30-fold lower silver concentration in rats.
Molecular Pharmaceutics, 2009
Ingredients
Peg-8, Kaolin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Steareth-21, Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Pumpkin Fruit Extract, Vitamin E Tocopheryl Acetate, Colloidal Silver, Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Talc, Water, Red 30, Iron Oxides, Parfum, 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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