No matter the type of acne you’re dealing with (inflammatory pustules, blackheads, under-the-skin mounds), there’s a mask waiting for you to slather on. Find our best pimple-fighting picks below. Pro: Visibly brightens and smooths in just five minutes. Con: Might be too potent for those with sensitive skin. Pro: Super hydrating for those with dry and acne-prone skin. Con: Not the best option for super oily skin. Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask, Glow Recipe ($40); Sephora.com, Glowrecipe.com Pro: Great for absorbing oil on slick skin. Con: Bentonite clay may draw too much moisture for drier skin types. Volcanic Sea Clay Detox Masque, MARA ($54); Credobeauty.com, Revolve.com Pro: Leaves reactive skin soft and supple and combats over-exfoliation. Con: Very small jar for the price (1 ounce). SUPERKIND Radiance Mask, Tata Harper ($65); Credobeauty.com, Sephora.com Pro: Visibly sucks oil from pores. Con: Not the best for super-dry skin. Pro: Leaves the skin feeling cool and refreshed. Con: Peppermint oil can be irritating for sensitive skin. Mint Mud Deep Pore Detox Mask, Kinship ($24); Credobeauty.com, Ulta.com Pro: Includes a diverse array of acne-fighting ingredients. Con: Some people can experience flushing with too much niacinamide. Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask, Youth To The People ($36); Youthtothepeople.com, Sephora.com Pro: Great for mattifying excess oil. Con: Charcoal plus clay can be drying. Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores, Origins ($28); Sephora.com, Ulta.com Pro: Can help address trapped, under-the-skin acne. Con: Some reviewers have noted a strong sulfur smell. Clearing Mask, Indie Lee ($52); Credobeauty.com, Indielee.com Pro: Great for clearing hyperpigmentation as well as active breakouts. Con: A smaller-size bottle (1.7 ounces), meaning less product for the price. Fade and Glow AHA Mask, Hyper Skin ($48); Sephora.com, Madewell.com Pro: Powder-to-gel formula lasts a long time. Con: Physical granules can irritate active, inflammatory acne Papaya Bright Exfoliating Face Mask, Golde ($34); Revolve.com, Golde.com Pro: No heavy-duty AHAs or BHAs, so it’s great for dry or sensitive skin. Con: Very pricey. Clarifying Mask, Dr. Barbara Sturm ($145); Sephora.com, Nordstrom.com Pro: Addresses both acne and fine lines. Con: Another smaller bottle (2.5 ounces) Pore-fectionist Refining Facial, onekind ($30); Onekind.us, Anthropologie.com Pro: Satisfying peel-off sensation for stubborn blackheads. Con: Not the best for inflammatory acne. Luminizing Black Charcoal Mask, boscia ($34); Ulta.com, Dermstore.com Learn more about our testing process and clean beauty standards here.
