Clay Masks That Wont Dry Your Skin Out

That said, not all clay masks are created equal. While some formulas can help to draw out pore-clogging gunk and grime like it’s nobody’s business, others can be drying, leading to a tight, uncomfortable feeling after use. The key is to find a clay mask that purifies without stripping the skin of moisture. No easy feat, but it’s worth the extra effort. Lucky for you, we went ahead and tackled the hard part already. Ahead, we share four must-have clay masks—from the L’Oreal portfolio of brands—that can hydrate and illuminate your skin. 

Vichy Mineral Pore Purifying Clay Mask

Calling all combination to oily skin types! This creamy, mineral-rich formula with two ultra-fine mineral clays—kaolin and bentonite, to be exact—helps eliminate excess sebum and impurities. Soothing and hydrating Mineralizing Thermal Water from the French volcanoes also makes a cameo, as it does in all Vichy products. The result? Skin that feels purified and soft to the touch immediately after application. In one month, pores look less visible and skin is more balanced.

Vichy Mineral Pore Purifying Clay Mask, $20 MSRP

L’Oreal Paris Pure-Clay Mask— Detox & Brighten Treatment Mask

Beautify your skin in no time flat with this super-charged clay mask formulated with kaolin-, montmorillonite-, and Morrocan lava clays enhanced with charcoal. The creamy, non-drying formula can draw out impurities like dirt and pollution, reduce dull skin to increase luminosity, and even out skin’s tone. Immediately, skin looks smoother and brighter with a healthy glow.

L’Oreal Paris Pure-Clay Mask— Detox & Brighten Treatment Mask, $12.99 MSRP

Decleor Clay and Herbal Cleansing Mask

Looking for a gentle purifying mask? Look no further than this creamy blend by Decleor formulated with fruit and plant extracts and clay. The mask can help dissolve impurities so skin is left feeling clean, soft, and wonderfully refreshed. 

Decleor Clay and Herbal Cleansing Mask, $45 MSRP

Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque

It’s no secret that pore-clogging debris and dead skin cell buildup on skin’s surface can cause a dull-looking appearance. Kick it all to the curb with this deep cleansing mask. The unique formula—rich in minerals and Amazonian White Clay—helps eliminate surface toxins and purify skin, leaving the appearance of pores minimized and skin refined.

Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque, $30 MSRP 

Editor’s note: To help keep unwanted dryness at bay, follow up with a heaping amount of facial moisturizer after rinsing off your clay mask. We share a few of our favorite moisturizers for every budget, here!