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Home • Skin

10 Marvelous Must-Have Masks

Pamper your pores and banish breakouts with these miraculous skin solutions.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Kiehl’s Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque

The Rare Earth masque helps purify and detoxify skin while minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores. It’s formulated with Amazonian White Clay to gently draw out oil, dirt and toxins that can clog pores. The addition of oatmeal and aloe vera will help soothe, hydrate and protect sensitive skin.

$23, available at Kiehl’s

10 Must-Have Masks
02
Biao Beauty Rejuvenating Mask

With the combination of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, nourishing vitamin E and the healing power of Moroccan rose oil, your skin will be left flawless and fabulous.

$42.50, available at Biao Skincare

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03
Proactiv+ Skin Purifying Mask

This facial in a tube contains kaolin clay to absorb pore clogging impurities and sulfur to dry up acne blemishes. It’s perfect for an oily T-zone area and can even be used as an overnight spot treatment.

Available by request by calling Proactiv+

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04
Joanna Vargas Exfoliating Mask

This miracle mask is a gentle exfoliant that can be used as a quick facial scrub or a 15 minute exfoliating treatment. It smooths away dullness, clears pores and increases cell turnover giving you younger and radiant looking skin.

$75, available at Joanna Vargas Skincare

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05
Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal Mask

Pamper your pores with activated charcoal that acts like a magnet to draw out deep-dwelling pore-cloggers while White China Clay absorbs environmental toxins.

$16, available at Origins

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06
Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin Skin Clearing Facial Mask

This is a deep pore treatment that helps refine, purify and even moisturize your skin while keeping your complexion clean, clear and balanced. It uses organic tomatoes containing Lycopene, a potent antioxidant found in red fruits and vegetables.

$14.97, available at WalMart

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07
Glamglow Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask

This mud mask leaves skin noticeably radiant and glowing. It activates moisturizing collagen synthesis, provides gentle resurfacing exfoliation, and helps to leave skin smoother, brighter, and softer while providing tighter skin texture and tighter pores.

$69, available at Sephora

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08
Juara Skincare Rose and Willow Bark Blemish-Free Mask

This mask reduces blemishes by treating the skin with white willow bark and red sandalwood, an agent that absorbs excess oils and calms irritated skin.

$35, available at Juara Skincare.

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09
Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask

This easy-to-use and 100 percent natural mask visibly improves the appearance of the skin by eliminating dull and blemished skin cells, reducing the appearance of pores and leaving behind a bright, dewy glow.

$55, available at Tata Harper Skincare

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10
Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask

Quench your skin’s thirst with this creamy, oil-free facial mask helps skin drink deep overnight for a soft, dewy glow by morning.

$32, available at Clinique

10 Must-Have Masks