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
I was hesitant at first because I have sensitive, acne prone skin. I became pleasantly surprised when I took the mask off the next morning and could see it had visibly lightened some hyperpigmentation/acne spots on my face. ...With this mask I wake up to hydrated skin rather than dryness and I haven’t had any acne pop up while using it. ...Great for sensitive, acne prone skin!...Great overnight mask
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.
$56.00
The only thing I didn't like about this is how tight it got on my face, but I should have expected it. That is how masks usually go. I have stopped using it as a mask though and instead just spot treat my problem areas. ...Good mask...Compared to other clay masks this felt not very harsh. Skin felt refreshed, great mask for clogged pores.
What it is: A mattifying mask for oily skin that visibly eliminates the appearance of certain imperfections and impurities, balances the skin, and deeply cleanses to leave skin mattified and clear of imperfections.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Uneven Texture, Acne/Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 100% Natural Green Clay: Absorbs excess oil.
- 100% Natural Zinc: Purifies and mattifies.
- Grape Water: Antioxidant and naturally prebiotic; hydrates and soothes.
$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. ...I love this mask. I have really large pores and acne prone skin.
What it is: A clay 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, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
$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
$27.00
Natural Ingredients Spotlight: Kora Turmeric Mask...I'm a big fan of face masks, especially organic ones, like the Kora Turmeric Brightening Exfoliating Mask. ...best mask ever!!!!!!...I suffer from combination skin and have a lot of acne scars that remain after Accutane and dry skin and this mask saved my skin!!!!!!!!!!
What it is: A certified organic treatment mask that uses rosehip seeds and quartz to polish skin while naturally derived enzymes from papaya and aspen barka natural source of BHAdetoxes pores and refines your overall complexion.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Turmeric: Visibly brightens and evens skin tone, reduces the look of pigmentation, calms redness, and diminishes the visible signs of aging while protecting against environmental stressors.
- Papaya Enzymes: Gently exfoliate dead skin cells and diminish the appearance of scars and blemishes.
$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.