Sulwhasoo Clarifying Mask for sensitive skin
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
Honey
Polygonatum Officinale Root Extract Rhizome
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- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for sensitive skin; a few cleansing masks fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 normal skin, this mask effectively cleanses pores with bentonite clay to absorb excess oil and impurities, while glycerin and honey provide essential hydration.
- Supportive ingredients like Portulaca Oleracea Extract and honeysuckle extract offer general soothing benefits for your redness and irritation.
- The formula is safe for your normal skin with sensitivity, as it lacks harsh or prohibited ingredients and poses no irritation risk.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine, starting slowly to see how your skin reacts.
- Apply this product after cleansing and enzyme powder, and before your hydrating toner and moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face, making sure to gently avoid rubbing.
- Put the mask on clean and dry skin to keep your sensitive face calm and comfortable.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the mask too close to your eyes.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this peel-off mask is highly regarded for its ability to gently exfoliate and remove impurities, resulting in noticeably brighter, smoother, and softer skin. Many users appreciate the unique herbal scent and the satisfying removal process. However, a significant number of reviewers find the product to be expensive, and some experience issues with messy application or difficulty peeling if the layer is too thin.
Highlights
Smoothes skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels smoother”
- “Baby soft skin”
- “Softens texture”
- “Makeup applies beautifully after”
- “Removes dead skin cells”
Brightens and radiates Often Mentioned
- “Skin looks brighter”
- “Leaves skin radiant”
- “Instant glow”
- “Complexion looks clearer”
- “Visibly more vibrant”
Gentle and non-drying Often Mentioned
- “Not drying”
- “Gentle exfoliation”
- “Doesn't strip skin”
- “Skin feels plump”
- “Moisturizing for a peel-off”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “Expensive”
- “Pricey”
- “Steep price”
- “Not budget friendly”
- “Luxury price tag”
Relaxing herbal scent Sometimes Noted
- “Herbal smell calms”
- “Love the smell”
- “Relaxing scent”
- “Spa-like fragrance”
- “Pleasant herbal aroma”
Satisfying peel-off Sometimes Noted
- “Satisfying to peel off”
- “Peels off in one piece”
- “Fun to peel”
- “Oddly satisfying”
- “Clean removal”
Application issues Sometimes Noted
- “Sticky and messy”
- “Hard to peel if thin”
- “Messy application”
- “Painful to peel (rare)”
- “Residue left behind”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “Strong herbal scent”
- “Smells like medicine”
- “Overpowering smell”
- “Artificial fragrance”
- “Dislike the ginseng smell”
Contains alcohol Rarely Noted
- “Contains alcohol”
- “Tingling sensation”
- “Slight irritation”
- “Strong alcohol smell”
- “Stings a little”
Limited deep cleaning Rarely Noted
- “Doesn't remove blackheads”
- “Surface level clean only”
- “Pores still clogged”
- “Didn't pull out gunk”
- “Not for deep acne”
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Questions and answers
What makes Sulwhasoo Clarifying Mask a great fit for sensitive skin?
Sulwhasoo Clarifying Mask is a great fit for sensitive skin because it gently cleanses pores using bentonite clay while glycerin and honey add essential hydration. Ingredients like Portulaca Oleracea Extract and honeysuckle extract help calm redness and irritation, and the formula poses no irritation risk.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for sensitive skin?
Portulaca oleracea extract and honeysuckle extract make this mask a great fit by offering soothing benefits for redness and irritation. Additionally, glycerin and honey provide essential hydration, while bentonite clay cleanses pores without posing any irritation risk to sensitive skin.
What does Ginseng Root Extract do for sensitive skin?
Ginseng Root Extract helps calm skin redness and keeps sensitive skin comfortable by reducing irritation. It also supports skin strength to make it less reactive over time.
Phytotherapy Research, 2019Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2013
What does Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract do for sensitive skin?
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract helps calm sensitive skin by reducing irritation and soothing redness. It is unlikely to cause issues and may help keep your skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cleansing mask goes into a weekly routine for sensitive skin, used after a makeup remover, cleanser, and enzyme powder, and before a treatment and moisturizer. It contains soothing ingredients like Portulaca oleracea extract that help protect and calm sensitive skin.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your weekly routine, but it is best not to apply it on the same night as your retinol treatment to help prevent extra redness or dryness. Since this mask is a peel-off product, using them separately gives your sensitive skin a safe and comfortable break between active steps.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this mask once a week as part of your weekly routine, as it is safe for sensitive skin and poses no irritation risk. The soothing extracts help calm redness while keeping your skin comfortable.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin, as it cleanses impurities with bentonite clay while keeping the skin calm with soothing extracts and free of harsh ingredients.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, and linalool) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
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, 2017A bentonite-based facial mask with Alcea sulphurea extract combined with oral azithromycin significantly reduced total lesion count and acne severity index while enhancing patient satisfaction in patients with moderate acne compared to placebo plus azithromycin over 8 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Facial masks containing low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea protect sensitive skin from photothermal stimulation and improve skin barrier function during photorejuvenation.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.
Rejuvenation Research, 2015A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020Lonicera japonica and Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Polyphenolic Extract (LCPE) reduces inflammation-mediating cytokines COX-2 and iNOS and inhibits NF-kB and MAPK pathways in lipopolysaccharide-induced skin keratinocytes.
Antioxidants, 2023The incorporation of blue honeysuckle powder into cosmetic face masks resulted in stable emulsions that provided proper skin hydration and altered the physical properties of the masks.
Molecules, 2021Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025Honey-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, 2004
Ingredients
Water, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polygonatum Officinale Root Extract Rhizome, Peg-75, 1,2-Hexanediol, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Bentonite, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Parfum, Limonene, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Propanediol, Honey Mel Miel, Disodium Edta, Linalool, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Tocopherol
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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