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
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. ...I have very oily skin, cystic acne, and recently switched from Murad to Tula. ...cystic acne, oily skin AND STILL A CULT FAVORITE!
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,
$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
$73.00
Amazing face mask and exfoliator...This has become one of my new go to masks. I love the fact it’s a 2 in 1. I’ve found that the product has definitely lightened my acne marks and sun spots. ...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.
$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.
$81.00
I used to suffer from cystic acne on my jawline and cheeks. I used so many products to try to eliminate this problem that I ended up making it worse. ...My Favourite Mask...I do suffer from bad cystic acne breakouts occasionally and I find that using this mask every so often helps keep it under control.
What it is:
A three-in-one skin resurfacer that exfoliates with pumpkin enzyme, peels with alpha hydroxy acid, and polishes with aluminum oxide crystals.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, and Sensitive
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Pumpkin Enzyme: Provides enzymatic exfoliation to help smooth skin’s surface.
- Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA): Chemically peels to help reveal younger, radiant-looking skin.
- Aluminum Oxide Crystals: Polish skin’s surface to help improve the look of uneven texture.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates. This product is also gluten-free.