Kiehl's Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque for oily acne-prone skin
Curcuma Longa
Cranberry Seed
Jojoba Seed Oil
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Eucalyptus Oil LeafAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other cleansing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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
- This mask is moderately suitable for your oily skin, as kaolin and bentonite effectively absorb excess oil and impurities, while turmeric root extract offers anti-inflammatory benefits. While beneficial for general skin health, these ingredients are not specifically targeted to address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The formula provides general cleansing and soothing effects, which are supportive for your skin concerns.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your cleansing mask PM as part of your weekly routine. Start 1×/week and increase carefully if your oily skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this step after your enzyme powder and before your hydrating toner. Follow the standard weekly order to keep your skin balanced.
- Spread an even layer of the cleansing mask across your face while avoiding the eye area. Let it sit for the recommended time without rubbing .
- Apply the mask on clean and dry skin for the best purifying effect on your breakouts. Clean skin allows the formula to target blemishes directly.
- Always do a patch test before your first use to check for sensitivity. Avoid combining this mask with strong acids or retinoids in the same routine .
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this mask as an "instant facial" that effectively brightens dull, fatigued complexions and smooths uneven texture through physical exfoliation. The majority report immediate radiance and softness. A subset of users with sensitive skin experienced irritation, and many found the cranberry seeds difficult to rinse off.
Highlights
Instant Brightening Mostly Mentioned
- “gives an instant facial glow”
- “skin looks brighter immediately”
- “restores healthy rosy appearance”
- “visibly brightens dull skin”
Smoother Skin Texture Often Mentioned
- “skin felt super smooth”
- “removed tiny bumps”
- “texture is much softer”
- “gentle but effective scrub”
Soft & Clean Feel Often Mentioned
- “face feels baby soft”
- “pores feel very clean”
- “skin feels fresh and purified”
- “leaves face feeling velvety”
Difficult to remove Often Mentioned
- “seeds stick to hairline”
- “hard to rinse off completely”
- “messy to remove”
- “have to scratch seeds off”
Refreshing Sensation Sometimes Noted
- “feels cooling on the skin”
- “invigorating tingle”
- “refreshing sensory experience”
- “wakes up my face”
High Price Point Sometimes Noted
- “very expensive for the size”
- “pricey for a clay mask”
- “not budget friendly”
- “luxury price tag”
Irritation & Burning Sometimes Noted
- “caused burning sensation”
- “face turned bright red”
- “too harsh for sensitive skin”
- “broke me out”
Drying Effect Rarely Noted
- “skin felt tight afterwards”
- “drying if used too often”
- “need heavy moisturizer after”
- “stripped my skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does Kiehl's Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque work for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask works reasonably well for oily skin by soaking up excess oil and calming redness, though it is not specifically designed to treat acne and breakouts. An oily and acne-prone skin type needs a product with exfoliating acids like BHA and salicylic acid to deeply clear pores and target blemishes.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Kaolin and bentonite help absorb excess oil and impurities, while turmeric root extract provides soothing anti-inflammatory benefits for your skin. To better fit oily acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs pore-refining and clarifying ingredients like BHA, salicylic acid, and natural extracts that target blemishes and breakouts.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
What does Turmeric do for oily acne-prone skin?
Turmeric helps calm redness and swelling in oily acne-prone skin while fighting blemish-causing bacteria. It may improve overall skin clarity and reduce breakouts, though a product of this type also needs soothing and oil-balancing ingredients for the best results.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2023Drugs in Context, 2025
What does Cranberry Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Cranberry Seed Oil helps keep oily acne-prone skin feeling balanced and soft without feeling heavy or clogged. It is unlikely to cause breakouts and may help calm skin when used as part of your daily routine.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleansing mask fits into your weekly routine after a cleanser and enzyme powder, followed by a hydrating toner, treatment, and moisturizer. While it helps soak up excess oil and soothe your skin, this type of product for acne-prone skin needs ingredients that directly target breakouts and blemishes to give you the best fit.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your routine. A product of this type needs clay and soothing plant extracts to absorb excess oil and calm your oily skin, while also containing ingredients that specifically target acne and breakouts.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, as it uses clays to absorb excess oil and impurities safely without harsh ingredients. However, because it is not specifically targeted to treat blemishes, this skin type needs a product with ingredients that actively clear acne and unclog pores.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Turmeric and curcumin products, both oral and topical, showed statistically significant improvement in skin disease severity in ten out of eighteen studies compared with control groups.
Phytotherapy Research, 2016Topical application of curcumin or turmeric treats various skin conditions by leveraging antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 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, 2012A 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, 2025Topical 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, 2024Topical formulations of curcumin target oxidative damage and inflammation to improve wound healing in animal models.
Drug Discovery Today, 2017A curcumin-loaded spanlastic anti-aging gel utilizing formula F5 incorporated into 2% HPMC E50 demonstrated sustained release action, compatibility, and the ability to penetrate skin layers to a depth of about 112.5 um without signs of irritation.
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Nanolipidgel formulations with argan or jojoba oil and humectants demonstrate good sensory attributes, instrumental properties, and moisturizing efficacy for cosmetic application.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022An ointment containing larch turpentine, eucalyptus oil, and turpentine oil improved discomfort scores (7.3 vs. 4.7) and increased complete healing (67% vs. 46%) compared to placebo in outpatients with painful skin abscesses over 10 days.
Complementary Medicine Research, 2023
Why other cleansing masks fit oily acne-prone 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, 2022Two percent supramolecular salicylic acid showed similar efficacy to 0.01% adapalene plus 5% benzoyl peroxide in reducing acne lesions in 31 patients over 28 days.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2019Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Kaolin, Sorbitol, Bentonite, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Cranberry Seed, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Jojoba Seed Oil Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Polyacrylamide, Ci 77492 Iron Oxides, Glycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Curcuma Longa Turmeric Root Extract Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Laureth-7, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Peppermint Leaf Extract Extract, Menthol, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract-Epilobium Angustifolium Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Aminomethyl Propanol, Cranberry Seed Oil
Behind this fit score
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