The 9 Best Face Masks for Oily Skin
If you have oily skin, you know that the struggle is real. On the one hand, you’re blessed with supple-looking skin that glows effortlessly and is less likely to form wrinkles. On the other hand, you’re dewy even when you don’t want to be, which can have makeup sliding down your face instead of staying put. Thankfully, there are some choice skincare treatments that’ll cancel excessive oil production and give you a long-term glow that doesn’t leave behind a greasy sheen. Continue reading below for the best face masks for oily skin, all of which were chosen based on Ipster reviews from past Glam Bags.
But First: Ingredients to Look For
There are a few important ingredients you’ll want to spring for when you’re looking for the right face mask to unclog your pores and put an end to excess oil. Clays like kaolin and bentonite are extremely absorbent and work well in drawing out impurities that are embedded deep inside pores. Charcoal is another mineral-rich ingredient that helps draw out toxins and impurities, and also leads to clear pores in the long term.
Sulfur is similarly effective when it comes to absorbing excess oil that sits on the surface of the skin, and its antibacterial properties help keep toxins away. Glycolic acid and other exfoliating acids, like salicylic acid, can keep pores clear of debris and prevent breakouts while curbing oil production.
While you’re at it, steer clear of masks that are loaded with pore-clogging oils and skin-stripping alcohol and sodium laureth sulfate, which can all lead to acne, blemishes, and even more oiliness in the long term. No thanks!
If you’re fighting the urge to pop your pimples, let this mood-boosting purifying mask save your skin instead. The mask includes skin-brightening lemon verbena and impurity-zapping clay. Red bean and rice work together to refine uneven skin. Overall, the slightly gritty texture helps scrub away dead skin cells and reveal a softer, more balanced complexion. One Ipster remarks, “My skin looked and felt better after using this product,” while @shawneydoll88 says, “I love this mask, it dries quickly and feels good on the skin. It also has exfoliating beads, and doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. I can feel it cleaning deep into my pores.”
Purifying active charcoal is your go-to if you want the kind of deep cleanse your face wash can’t give you. While active ingredients that zap grime and excess oil can often be overly drying, this mask is balanced by hydrating hyaluronic acid to leave your skin looking and feeling soft and supple. Use the four-pack mask set every week for an entire month of purified pores and Instagram-ready skin.
Eat your fruits and veggies—and if you like, slather them on your face. Hydrating eggplant is the superstar of this luxe mud mask—not only does it extract blackheads and blemishes by gently exfoliating, it also keeps skin soft and moisturized. In addition, the mask is formulated with oil-reducing kaolin clay. Most skin types, especially sensitive skin, will love the mask, especially considering that it contains no irritation-causing added fragrances. Ipster @bab32490 says, “Texture is awesome and it did a fantastic job,” and @whisperwillow27 agrees: “I love non sheet mask masks, this is great.”
Reduce the appearance of pores without relying on Facetune and filters. This organic, cruelty-free vegan skin mask is the perfect end-of-week treat. Antioxidant-packed chlorella effortlessly draws out dirt and grime while balancing your skin. Ipster @yates29 says, “I use this mask every few days, and my skin immediately feels better. It feels light on the skin and washes off easily. Would definitely recommend!” Another Ipster agrees: “This product actually does exactly what it says it will. It balances your skin tone so well. I love using it.”
Add some naturally beautifying ingredients to your skincare routine, starting with this nutrient-packed clay mask. Spirulina helps you maintain the gorgeous skin you already have, while clarifying tea tree adds a pleasant tingle to your masking step. Hyaluronic acid ensures that you stay glowing and soft, while pearl extract brightens dark spots. Ipster @michjord_2000 loves the medley of good-for-you ingredients and says, “One of my favorite masks! My face feels smooth and clean after a treatment.” And @Meadorrt agrees: “Works great. Makes my skin feel much softer afterwards.”
Antioxidants are everything when it comes to proper skincare, and this nourishing bright pink cruelty-free mask is packed with them. Acai, goji berry, and green tea extracts breathe new life into troubled skin, and kaolin clay combats shine and digs dirt and grime out of pores. The natural ingredients make skin look and feel smooth and fresh without causing any redness or tightness. Ipster @skingirl176 says, “Great peel off mask! Lifts all the impurities from your skin!” And @Tiffani_2002 remarks, “This lifted out the dirt in my pores and left behind my natural beauty!”
This nourishing mask’s botanical ingredients were made for maximum results and all skin types. Brightening kakadu plum stimulates collagen growth and makes skin look refreshed and youthful, bentonite clay deep-cleans pores, and aloe vera transforms excess oil into dewy goodness. Ipster @jessrink1 proclaims, “Love love love!!!! Makes my skin so soft and really gives it a youthful appearance,” while @camsheries says, “This is an AMAZING mask! Your skin will feel so clean, smooth, and healthy after the first use, the best at home spa treatment EVER!!”
If you’re looking to brighten your skin, slow down cellular damage, and nix inflammation and redness, you’ll find it all in turmeric. This all-natural mask’s star ingredient heals and protects skin from toxins and impurities. On top of that, squalane, aloe, and neem extracts work to calm and clear oily, acne-prone skin. In addition, colloidal silver attacks blackheads, and azelaic acid gently exfoliates. Ipsters adore the mask for good reasons—@ChickFilJae says, “I love this mask. It's easy to use and there has already been a difference in my skin's evenness and old acne marks.” And @Lklein2687 says, “I absolutely love the way my skin looks after this mask. Even in color and extra soft. Smells delightful too. It IS tumeric so it WILL stain if you leave it on for too long. I found the yellow coloring came right off with a cotton pad.”
Seasonal shifts shouldn’t mean sacrificing your glow. This 15-minute recovery mask proves that you can sport luminous, super-soft baby skin whether the weather is freezing or humid. Montmorillonite clay, Moroccan lava clay, and Indonesian bamboo team up to smooth, brighten, and moisturize skin. If you tend to get red or flakey after masking, allantoin will cut down on inflammation and excessive drying. One Ipster says, “I really like this. I have sensitive skin and this doesn’t make me break out,” and another appreciates “the exfoliation factor. Left my skin feeling clean and fresh.”
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