The Best Detox Masks for Your Skin Type & Budget
By Taylor Bryant
Our faces endure some pretty intense abuse in the summertime — we’re talking sun exposure, sweat, and clogged pores galore. There’s no better or easier way to hit the reset button on your complexion than with a good ol’ detox mask.
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“Daily pollution can cause low-level irritation in the skin, so [it’s] best to detox every two weeks,” says Elizabeth Tanzi, MD, founder and director of Capital Laser & Skin Care and clinical professor of dermatology at the George Washington Medical Center.
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With the help of Dr. Tanzi, we broke down the best formulas and ingredients for you based on your skin type and budget. Click through to find your face-mask soulmate, so you can head into fall with cleaner, more radiant skin.
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Acne-Prone Skin
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People with acne-prone and oily skin types are more likely to have clogged pores than others, so detox masks serve as serious skin-saviors. Dr. Tanzi advises to look for charcoal-based options “because [the charcoal] acts almost like a magnet to draw impurities out of pores."
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This mask from GlamGlow is a holy-grail favorite that won’t let you down. As it dries, you’ll be able to see — and feel — the deep-cleansing treatment work its magic.
GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment, $69, available at Sephora.
Acne-Prone Skin
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If you’re looking for a more affordable option, this warming mask from Bioré is a great option. It contains natural charcoal and is pretty entertaining to use: As you rub it into your face, the formula heats up while removing dirt and oil.
Biore Self Heating One Minute Mask, $6.99, available at Ulta.
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Oily Skin
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For those with greasier visages, Dr. Tanzi recommends clay-based masks to absorb oil. This detoxifying mask from Wei is made with a base of soft clay, which removes dirt from the skin without leaving it too tight or dry. It comes with a brush that will make you feel extra-fancy as you swipe it on. Don’t let the small containers fool you; each contains enough product for two uses.
Wei Beauty Golden Root Purifying Mud Mask, $42, available at Wei Beauty.
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Oily Skin
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Move over, sheet masks: There’s a new trend in town, and it goes by the name of modeling rubber mask. Mix the clay-and-botanical concoction together, slap it on your face, and wait as it dries to a rubbery texture. After about 15 minutes, it will conform to the shape of your face, lifting away impurities while supplying nutrients to the skin. Pro tip: Layer on the mixture very thickly, paying close attention to the edges, will make it easier to peel off.
Lindsay Modeling Rubber Masks, $11, available at Glow Recipe.
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Combination Skin
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"A moisturizing mask with glycolic acid will help balance [combination] skin,” says Dr. Tanzi. Ren’s renewal mask (with lactic, citric, and glycolic acids) multitasks by brightening skin, fading hyperpigmentation, minimizing the appearance of pores, and softening fine lines.
Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask, $55, available at Sephora.
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Combination Skin
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This peel-off mask instantly refreshes skin, giving you that post-facial feeling. With its star ingredient — honey — it exfoliates while hydrating.
Hey Honey Take It Off! Exfoliating Honey Peel Off Mask, $29, available at Hey Honey.
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