If you have cystic acne, you'll know that it can be a real pain. The condition is often caused by blockages in your pores, which can make it hard to get rid of the excess oil and bacteria that cause the problem in the first place. If you're looking for a way to clear up your skin, we've found some of the best charcoal masks for cystic acne here.
ITEM: 2379444
Size: 0.5 oz/15 ml
$27.00
cystic acne, oily skin AND STILL A CULT FAVORITE!...I have very oily skin, cystic acne, and recently switched from Murad to Tula. ...Acne, What's that?! Best Mask Ever!...I have severe acne with acne scars and I got a sample of this mask in an IPSY bag and I have seen so much improvement with my skin and acne!
What it is: A rich hybrid night cream and mask formulated with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants to lock in vital hydration, soften, and visibly brighten.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate): Highly stable, oil-soluble, and known to visibly brighten and firm.
- Squalane and Hyaluronic Acid: Draw in, replenish, and lock in hydration.
- Proprietary Superberry Complex: Antioxidant-rich berry extracts combat dullness and free radicals.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Wake up to glowing,
$28.00
I have some damage on my skin from cystic acne scarring. It also gave me some uneven skin tone. ...I have discoloration, cystic acne and dry spots. I was actually pleasantly surprised at how wonderful this product felt on my skin.
What it is: A face mask that is packed with concentrated antioxidants to visibly brighten, hydrate, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Loss of Firmness and Elasticity, Dullness, and Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Formulation: Rich Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamins A, C, E, F, and B5: Vitamin A visibly evens skin tone and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; Vitamin C brightens and exfoliates skin‘s appearance; Vitamin E supports skin against damage that can be caused by free radicals and UV rays; Vitamin F is an essential fatty acid rich in omega 6 that supports a stable moisture barrier.
ITEM: 2915312
Size: 4 masks (4.79oz; 1.19oz each)/136g (34g each)
$26.00
I use them one or two times a week and I always wake up with a glow !’z. I find that the mask helps with my skin barrier too! I’m also prone to acne and I find that these masks don’t cause me to break out! ...I love these masks so much. I use these as an overnight mask, do my nighttime routine and then this mask.
What it is: A highly concentrated gel-type facial mask designed to enhance skin elasticity, hydrate, and diminish the look of pores.
Skin Type: Normal and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Low-Molecular Weight Collagen: Minimizing the look of pores and increases skin elasticity
- Oilgo Hyaluronic Acid: Provides deep hydration.
$61.00
Perfect peel mask!...It’s the perfect peel mask that’s so satisfying to take off!! I notice my skin looks and feels so nice afterward!...My Favorite Peel Off Mask...I love this mask! I usually struggle with peel-off masks. I can never get them to peel off well and usually end up scrubbing my skin with water.
What it is: A peel-off mask that removes dead skin cells and impurities for smoother, visibly clearer skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Solomon's Seal Powder: Delivers antioxidant-rich protection similar to vitamin C.
- Ginseng Root Extract: Is antioxidant rich.
- Glycerin: Hydrates.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxyb
$27.00
My favorite part about this mask is washing it off and exfoliating away! My skin is so smooth after and it has honestly helped with the scabbing from my cystic acne (I pick sometimes, I can’t help it). ...This mask actually works pretty well. I have large pores, rosacea, and cystic acne, so I need all the help I can get when it comes to skin care.
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
What it is:
A two-in-one purifying mask that draws out impurities and gently exfoliates to refine skin’s texture and boost radiance.
Solutions for:
- Oiliness
- Pores
- Dullness and uneven texture
If you want to know more…
Made with Mediterranean rose clay, Canadian willowherb, and exfoliating jojoba beads, it helps gently deep clean while refining skin's texture. Pores appear to vanish and clarity is restored for a radiant youthful-looking complexion that's silky-smooth to the touch.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
$35.50
I used to get cystic acne as a teen, and I've been on the verge of flaring up again. ...Miracle Mask?...I adore this face mask so much. I have cystic acne AND sensitive skin, so finding products that work for anything is an insane task of trial and error and money wasting.
What it is: A gentle, exfoliating colloidal-sulfur mask that targets breakouts while hydrating and protecting the skin barrier.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Uneven Texture, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Clinical-Strength Colloidal Sulfur: Targets breakouts and absorbs excess oil.
- Hypochlorous Acid: Reduces harmful breakout-causing flora.
- Azelaic Acid: Visibly brightens skin tone and reduces the look of breakouts.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarb
$32.50
I have hormonal cystic acne, large pores around my nose and scarring. ...I’ve tried a lot of masks that promise to help with acne, but this one actually delivers.
What it is: A daily wash-off two-in-one mask that swirls together pore-exfoliating volcanic clay and hydrating blue cream, leaving skin glowing.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Dullness
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- AHA/BHA Complex: Helps exfoliate and smooth skin texture.
- Volcanic Ash and Kaolin Clay: Absorb excess sebum and remove visible impurities.
- Five Types of Hyaluronic Acid: Immediately hydrate.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Exfoliate your pores and hydrate your skin daily with the first-ever dual-chamber, nondrying, two-in-one ma
$41.00
Hanyul brightening sleeping mask has cleaned my dark spots from acne! I have stubborn spots that would go away and after 2 days of using the sleeping mask my skin looks lighter and healthier. ...It’s been so dull lately, I’ve had cystic acne on my chin for a while now and I’ve had no hope of my skin looking better, but this made a difference!
What it is: A leave-on jelly mask with melting capsules, infused with Korean yuja, vitamin C, and two-percent niacinamide to visibly brighten and even tone.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Uneven Texture, and Uneven Skin Tone
Formulation: Gel
ITEM: 2895233
Size: 2.02 fl. oz./60 mL
$47.00
I have a post acne marks on skin and it made my skin super dry and dull I used this mask overnight it helped me strengthen the moisture barrier....I have acne prone dry skin and this is a lifesaver! It’s super calming and gentle on the skin.
What it is: A rich and nourishing Korean balm-cream mask that soothes stressed skin while strengthening the moisture barrier.
Skin Type: Normal and Dry
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Redness
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Centella Repair Complex: Soothes and calms skin while supporting the skin barrier.
- Ectoin, Allantoin, Panthenol: Provide nourishing, soothing benefits.
- Glycerin, Squalane, Vitamin E, Niacinamide: Nourish and moisturize.
$70.00
I tried everything I could find OTC to combat the redness on my cheeks and the painful bumps around my nose, and eventually I found a combo that controlled both my redness and the brand new hormonal cystic acne on my chin. Until the product that treated my redness was discontinued. ...This mask is so creamy and moisturizing, I have acne prone oily skin and have rosacea.
What it is: A creamy-gel, overnight mask with multiple concentrated actives that calms and reduces visible redness, and replenishes dehydrated skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Redness, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dryness
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Honey and Peptide Complex: Helps to calm, soothe, and reduce visible redness.
- Concentrated Green Tea: Provides strong antioxidant protection against environmental stress.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free and gluten-free.
