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
cystic acne, oily skin AND STILL A CULT FAVORITE!...I have very oily skin, cystic acne, and recently switched from Murad to Tula. ...savior for dry, acne-prone skin!...It’s thick, and for someone who struggles with cystic acne and sensitivity to skin care products, I was nervous to try.
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,
$26.00
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
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. ...I usually breakout with some cystic acne on my chin the week before my period but since I've been using this I've noticed that I barely had any.
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
$50.00
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.
ITEM: 2296507
Size: 5 oz/ 125 ml
$63.00
I LOVE this mask. I suffer from hormonal/stress acne and blackheads all around my nose I’ve tried lots of masks. ...Cystic Acne...For people with cystic acne or oily skin this product is amazing.
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: known to help absorb excess oil and detoxify skin.
$27.00
First of all, I have sensitive combination skin and struggle with cystic acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation due to excessive sun exposure in my early 20s. ...Amazing scrub/mask to help with adult cystic acne. It's a clean product route to skin success!
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.