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
$24.50
This is a super thick, deeply moisturizing sleep mask and I love it. My hormones have been crazy post-partum and my normally oily skin has been dry AND full of cystic acne. ...If I could pick my favorite skincare product in existence it would be this. I have cystic acne-prone skin that tends to get dry in certain areas and oily in others.
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,
$48.50
My favourite mask EVER. If you have pimples, cystic acne, redness and inflammation, this mask WILL calm it down. ...BEST MASK from Origins that HELPS my cystic acne, it clears my blackheads and prevents me from breaking out !!!!!
What it is:
A multi-action mask that rescues troubled skin.
What it is formulated to do:
When skin is too slick or when more pressing problems start to pop up, it's Origins to the rescue. Formulated with natural troubleshooters, including super-absorbent zinc oxide and sulfur plus calming camphor, this mask rapidly responds to problem skin with a three-part plan: sop up oily-shine, slough off sticky, dead cells, and sweep away irksome debris.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
What else you need to know:
Best for combination to oily skin.
$25.00
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: 1949635
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL
$101.00
This mask is amazing. Calmed my skin down after just one use and I have cystic acne. ...great mask for acne!...I’m on my second jar and it has helped me clear my cystic acne on my jawline. I use it twice a week.
What it is: A blemish-targeting mask that clarifies, exfoliates, and soothes redness with AHAs and quartz micro-crystals for a smooth, clear-looking complexion.
Skin Type: Dry and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes, Pores, and Redness
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- AHA and BHA Blend: Provides chemical exfoliation to target blemishes, clear buildup, balance oil, and minimize the look of pores.
- African Wild Grape and Raw Honey: Hydrate and soothe to visibly calm irritation and minimize the look of redness.
- Quartz Sand Micro-Crystals: Provide physical exfoliation to smooth roughness and soften the look of skin texture.
ITEM: 2459790
Size: 0.95 oz/ 28 mL
$35.00
Cystic Acne...For people with cystic acne or oily skin this product is amazing. ...This is THE BEST mask I've ever used. I have hormonal, cystic acne and rely on a mask to suck out the gunk on the regular.
What it is: A clay face mask that visibly minimizes pores and blackheads instantly, leaving skin refined and smooth.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores and Oiliness
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Fairly Traded Amazonian White Clay: Helps absorb excess oil and detoxify skin.
- Aloe Barbadensis: Helps soothe skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates
$61.00
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. ...Sulwhasoo has other masks which are all incredible (namely the white ginseng mask) and I would recommend you spend your money on those instead.
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
$46.00
I love face masks, they are so refreshing, for me I have to be careful what I put on my skin, because it is very acne prone and sensitive, so this mask was really nice and calming and gentle...help for acne prone skin...It's not drying like alot of other clay Masks I've used
What it is: A gentle-yet-powerful clay mask that clarifies, balances, and removes impurities from the skin’s surface—meet your skin’s new secret weapon.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Licorice Root Extract: Contains soothing and calming properties that visibly brighten, care for, and soften skin.
- Niacinamide: Reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation and visibly evens skin texture while refining the look of pores.
- Kaolin Clay: Absorbs excess oil while fighting breakouts before they begin.
$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
$73.00
Best face mask I’ve used!...I have been struggling with skin texture issues and a dull complexion since I was a teen, as I dealt with cystic acne, but this is the first product that has made such a difference in such a small amount of time, which is why I purchase it. ...Amazing scrub/mask to help with adult cystic acne. It's a clean product route to skin success!
What it is: A two-in-one formula that can be used as a scrub or detoxifying mask. This multi-tasking hero is an at-home facial in a tube, giving instant results.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Pores, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Turmeric Extract: Tackles pigmentation and promotes visibly bright, glowing, even-toned skin.
$70.00
My cystic acne was noticeably less inflamed. I have a glow. ...LOVE this mask...LOVE this mask. I have super sensitive skin and have tried other moisturizing masks that have burned my face.
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Dry
✔ Normal
✔ Combination
What it is:
A two-step face treatment that drives essential actives into the skin through a reviving oxygen exchange for an instantly dewy, healthy-looking complexion.
Solutions for:
- Dryness
- Dullness and uneven texture
- Uneven skin tone
If you want to know more…
Developed to deeply hydrate, cool, and visibly plump the skin, the Hyaluronic Marine Hydrating Modeling Mask is a professional-grade product straight from Dr. Gross' New York City practice.