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Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask for combination skin

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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 pore cleansing for your combination skin, as bentonite and capryloyl salicylic acid work to decongest pores, but lacks specialized ingredients like salicylic acid in sufficient concentrations to fully address your oily shine concerns.
  • Willow bark extract and glacial water provide some hydration and keratolytic action, which is beneficial for combination skin.

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 5.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this clay mask is highly recommended for oily and combination skin, effectively deep cleaning pores and managing sebum without causing dryness. Users frequently praise its creamy texture and soothing components. However, results for persistent blackheads may take time, and individuals with dry or very sensitive skin should exercise caution.

Highlights

  • Non-drying and gentle Mostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip dry my skin”
    • “no uncomfortable squeaky clean tightness”
    • “skin feels soft, not dry”
  • Effective pore cleansing Often Mentioned
    • “pores look smaller”
    • “helped reduce my blackheads”
    • “skin texture is so much better”
  • Pleasant texture Often Mentioned
    • “spreads soft on my skin”
    • “creamy consistency”
    • “easy to apply and wash off”
  • Nice scent Sometimes Noted
    • “scent is relaxing”
    • “fresh matcha smell”
    • “smells like matcha”
  • Soothing and refreshing Sometimes Noted
    • “calmed slight redness”
    • “feels refreshing”
    • “soothing ingredients like tea tree”
  • Can be drying Sometimes Noted
    • “felt too drying on cheeks”
    • “slightly drying during colder seasons”
    • “not for overly dry skin”
  • Mild/Slow results Rarely Noted
    • “didn't see anything drastic”
    • “didn't provide big changes for acne”
    • “results weren't very comforting”
  • Physical irritation Rarely Noted
    • “stings on irritated skin”
    • “granules... caution for sensitive skin”
    • “caused irritation”
  • Price point Rarely Noted
    • “expensive”
    • “pricey for the amount”
    • “invest in good... clay masks”

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Questions and answers

Why is Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask a weak match for combination skin?

This mask is a weak match for combination skin because it only cleans pores moderately and lacks enough strong oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid to properly handle shiny areas. To work well for this skin type, a product of this kind needs potent oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid or zinc oxide to manage shine, alongside soothing and hydrating components that balance both the oily and dry areas without causing irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for combination skin?

This mask is a weak match for your combination skin because it lacks stronger oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid and zinc oxide in sufficient amounts to fully manage oily shine, while a product for this skin needs those ingredients along with hydrating agents to properly balance dry and oily areas.

What does Matcha Green Tea do for combination skin?

Matcha Green Tea helps balance combination skin by calming redness, boosting moisture, and managing oil production in shiny areas. It is rich in antioxidants that protect the skin and improve overall texture.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Dermatologic Therapy, 2013

What does Kaolin Clay do for combination skin?

Kaolin clay helps absorb excess oil in oily areas while keeping dry patches comfortable and calm. This gentle mineral ingredient is unlikely to irritate sensitive combination skin.

Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This cleansing mask goes into the weekly routine for combination skin, typically after a makeup remover, cleanser, and enzyme powder, and before a hydrating toner, treatment, and moisturizer. Combination skin needs products of this type with stronger pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid to properly manage oily shine.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this mask in your routine, but combination skin needs a product that uses stronger oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid to properly handle shine alongside retinol.

How often should I use this mask?

This cleansing mask fits combination skin poorly and offers only moderate pore cleansing, so you should use it just once a week as part of your weekly routine. To fully address oily shine, a product of this type needs stronger specialized ingredients like salicylic acid.

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it contains bentonite and capryloyl salicylic acid to help decongest pores. However, it can sometimes be drying, so a product of this type needs extra hydrating ingredients and stronger oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid to fully manage combination skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A 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, 2025
  • A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • A topical serum containing 0.5% salicin applied twice daily reduced visible signs of skin aging, including wrinkles and tactile roughness, in 30 female subjects over 12 weeks compared to baseline.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
  • Bioactive lipid nanocarriers co-loaded with willow bark or ivy leaf extracts and UV-filters provided pronounced UVA photoprotection up to an SPF-equivalent value of 13 and a maximum in vivo skin hydration effect of 97% when prepared with pomegranate oil.

    Nanomaterials, 2022
  • Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
  • Vectorization 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, 2024
  • Twice-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, 2023
  • Clay 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, 2012
  • 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, 2017
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Bentonite, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Caramel, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Silica, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Rosa Rugosa Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Water Glacier Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Leaf Water, Water Carbonated Water, Allantoin, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polyvinyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone

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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