Clay masks are huge hits on the chemical-free beauty circuit. That’s because clay is one of nature’s most effective exfoliators. It draws out deep-seated impurities and combats excess oil to balance your skin’s pH. But not every clay mask is meant for everybody.
If you’ve been cursed with sensitive skin, you need a clay mask with anti-inflammatory properties to banish bacteria and sebum from the surface of your skin. Which type of clay should you be looking for? Bentonite and kaolin clay are both extremely gentle and suitable for finicky complexions.
Here are the best clay masks for sensitive folks.
The Most Effective Clay Masks for Sensitive Skin
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Origins
Original Skin Retexturizing Mask With Rose Clay, $26 at Sephora
This mask is made with Mediterranean rose clay and boasts jojoba beads for extra polish. The two-in-one purifying formula is gentle and leaves you looking radiant.
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Kiehl's
Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque, $35 at Nordstrom
The Amazonian white clay in this mask fights bacteria and unclogs pores. There's even aloe vera to soften and comfort complexions.
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Aztec Secret
Indian Healing Clay Facial Treatment, $7.99 at Target
A best-seller worldwide, this clay mask has some famous fans (including Lili Reinhart). It manages to clean out your pores without upsetting your skin. Made with 100 percent calcium bentonite clay, it's also great for cystic acne.
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Innisfree
Pore Clearing Clay Mask With Super Volcanic Clusters, $15 at Innisfree
This creamy clay mask is a K-beauty superstar thanks to its Jeju Volcanic Clusters. Use it to even out your T-zone and clear clogged areas without drying out your skin.
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Caudalie
Instant Detox Mask, $39 at Sephora
Unlike other clay masks, this detox version won't take a toll on your complexion. It has pink clay and coffee to absorb excess dirt and sebum. Throw in bacteria-busting sage and papaya enzymes that instantly give your skin a lift and you've got one powerful (yet sensitive) mask.
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Aesop
Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Masque, $45 at Nordstrom
This clay-based mask has botanical extracts and is specifically designed for troubled, acne-prone skin. Oh, and it's super gentle.
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Laneige
Mini Pore Waterclay Mask, $25 at Sephora
A watery gel mask with tremendous clarifying properties due to its mineral mud makeup. It's the perfect everyday mask with a fast-acting formula that combats dullness.
