Lush Mask of Magnaminty for acne-prone skin
Peppermint Oil
Honey
Kaolin
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Ground Aduki BeansLow
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
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
- Offers moderate cleansing and soothing benefits for your acne-prone combination skin, as kaolin and honey help absorb excess oil and calm inflammation, though specialized ingredients to directly target breakouts are limited.
- Glycerin and Oenothera Biennis Oil provide hydration and nourishment, which is beneficial for combination skin, but the inclusion of peppermint oil and limonene may pose a slight irritation risk.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no harsh ingredients and a formulation that avoids irritation, ensuring a gentle experience.
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 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 acne-prone skin?
This mask is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because it lacks specialized ingredients to directly target breakouts and contains peppermint oil and limonene, which may pose a slight irritation risk. A cleansing mask for this skin needs ingredients like Salicylic Acid, Zinc Oxide, or Niacinamide to effectively treat acne and control oil without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
Peppermint oil and limonene make this mask a weak fit because they may pose a slight irritation risk for acne-prone skin. A cleansing mask for this skin needs specialized ingredients like salicylic acid, zinc oxide, or niacinamide to directly target breakouts.
What does Peppermint Oil do for acne-prone skin?
Peppermint oil helps acne-prone skin by targeting blemish-causing bacteria and calming angry, red areas. Because it has natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, it may reduce breakouts and soothe swelling with a low risk of irritation.
What does Honey do for acne-prone skin?
Honey helps keep acne-prone skin calm and clear by fighting the bacteria that lead to breakouts. It may also help soothe angry blemishes and heal the skin without clogging pores, though results can vary from person to person.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This cleansing mask goes into a weekly routine for acne-prone skin, used after cleansing and an enzyme powder, and followed by a hydrating toner, treatment, and moisturizer. Because this mask is a weak match for acne-prone skin, this skin type needs a product with specialized breakout-fighting ingredients and soothing components to properly manage oil and calm inflammation.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your weekly routine alongside retinol, but apply it on nights when you are not using retinol to help keep your skin calm and clear. This product is a weak match for acne-prone skin, so an acne-prone skin type needs a cleansing mask with specialized breakout-fighting ingredients.
How often should I use it?
You can use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine. This type of product needs specialized ingredients to directly target breakouts for acne-prone skin.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
Lush Mask of Magnaminty is unlikely to cause purging, but some reviewers do report that it can cause breakouts, and peppermint oil and limonene may pose a slight irritation risk for acne-prone skin. Acne-prone skin needs products with specialized ingredients to directly target breakouts and ingredients that absorb excess oil and calm inflammation without irritation.
Is it 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 acne-prone skin better
- Peppermint oil in this cleansing mask
Topical menthol induced significant pain, cold sensations, punctate and cold hyperalgesia, and increased cutaneous perfusion in 10 subjects compared to ethanol control, acting as a human model for cold pain by sensitizing peripheral cold C nociceptors and activating cold-specific A delta fibres.
Brain, 2004 - Peppermint oil in this cleansing mask
Topical menthol strongly activates and sensitizes Type 2 C fibres to cooling, which also respond to heating and continue to discharge down to 0 degrees C, potentially accounting for paradoxical thermal sensations and neuropathic pain.
The Journal of Physiology, 2009 A 30% supramolecular salicylic acid peel improved the global acne grading score and skin barrier indicators, decreased cutaneous microbiome richness and evenness along with Staphylococcus proportion, reduced inflammatory cytokines, and increased caveolin-1 expression in 28 patients with moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2023
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
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