Lush Mask of Magnaminty for combination skin
Peppermint Oil
Honey
Kaolin
Oenothera Biennis Oil
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A weak match for combination skin; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 cleansing for your combination skin with kaolin and bentone gel hectorite gel to absorb excess oil and impurities, though these ingredients offer only general skincare benefits rather than targeting your oily shine.
- Glycerin provides humectant action, supporting hydration for your combination skin, but the overall formulation lacks ingredients specifically designed to address your primary concern of oily shine.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask during your PM routine once a week to control oil. Start slowly 3 times a week and increase if your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply the cleansing mask after the cleansing step and before using your hydrating toner. This ensures it works effectively on your skin.
- Spread an even layer over your face using gentle motions. Avoid any harsh rubbing to keep your skin calm.
- Apply the mask to clean and slightly damp skin for the best results. This helps the product target oily shine efficiently.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a simple patch test before your very first use.
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 combination skin?
Lush Mask of Magnaminty is a weak match for combination skin because it only offers general cleaning and lacks the specific ingredients needed to target oily shine. A cleansing mask for this skin needs powerful oil-controlling and acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and zinc oxide, along with hydrating agents to balance the drier areas.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for combination skin?
This mask is a weak match for combination skin because it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid and zinc oxide to effectively control oily shine. A cleansing mask for this skin type needs balancing and purifying components that manage oil without causing irritation.
What does Peppermint Oil do for combination skin?
Peppermint oil is unlikely to be a good fit for combination skin because its strong cooling and stimulating properties may easily upset sensitive areas and trigger irritation. Combination skin needs gentle, balanced care with soothing ingredients and lightweight hydration that treats dry and oily zones without causing redness.
What does Honey do for combination skin?
Honey helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by holding in moisture and calming dry patches without making oily areas greasy. It also helps protect the skin and keeps it clear, making it a gentle addition to your daily routine.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cleansing mask is used once a week in the evening after removing makeup and cleansing, before applying a hydrating toner, treatment, and moisturizer. Because this is a weak match for combination skin, a product of this type needs ingredients that specifically target oily shine to properly balance your skin.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use this mask?
This cleansing mask is recommended for weekly use in your routine, but because it is a weak match for your combination skin, it needs ingredients that specifically target and control oily shine.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores, though reviewers occasionally report breakouts. A cleansing mask for combination skin needs ingredients like kaolin and glycerin to absorb extra oil and support hydration without causing dryness.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene).
What the research says
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, 2017Topical 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 combination skin better
Chemical peels with 30% supramolecular salicylic acid effectively treated acne and reduced facial sebum secretion while improving skin hydration and barrier function in 25 patients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Daily treatment with a facial serum containing multiple acids reduced post-inflammatory hyperchromia lesion grade and number by 29.4% at 56 days, and decreased skin oiliness by 30.7% at 7 days in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
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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