Smoother, clearer-looking skin in 20 minutes. Pores looking more obvious and skin a bit rough before an event? This sheet mask brings four gentle acids and mineral salts for a smoother, clearer look. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Clarifying Mask is a single sheet mask soaked in an essence of mineral salts (from Himalayan pink salt, SKIN1004 say) and succinic acid, with four types of exfoliating acid (AHA, BHA, PHA and LHA), centella and panthenol. It leaves skin looking smoother and clearer, with pores looking more refined. Perfect for: visible or clogged-looking pores, rough texture, combination skin or an oilier T-zoneFeels like: a soft microfibre sheet in a watery, refreshing essenceKey ingredients: mineral salts, succinic acid, AHA, BHA, PHA and LHA, centella, panthenolWhy we chose itWe chose it as an occasional pore and texture refresh in sheet-mask form, not a peel: the acids sit in a hydrating essence with glycerin, panthenol and sodium hyaluronate. It pairs with SKIN1004 Poremizing Fresh Ampoule for daily pore care between masks. What it doesCitric acid, betaine salicylate, gluconolactone and capryloyl salicylic acid give a light, even exfoliation to help the look of rough texture and clogged pores. SKIN1004 describe the mineral salts and succinic acid as the sebum-care, oil-balancing part of the formula. Panthenol, glycerin, allantoin and sodium hyaluronate keep skin hydrated and comfortable. Key ingredientsMineral salts (from Himalayan pink salt, SKIN1004 say): pore careSuccinic acid: oil balancing, as SKIN1004 describe itCitric acid, betaine salicylate, gluconolactone and capryloyl salicylic acid: light AHA, BHA, PHA and LHA exfoliationPanthenol and centella asiatica extract: comfortBest forThe look of visible or clogged poresRough, uneven-looking textureCombination skin or an oilier T-zoneDull skin before an eventNot ideal ifYou avoid essential oils: it contains Japanese mint (mentha arvensis) leaf oilYou avoid animal-derived ingredients: it contains hydrolysed collagen of unstated sourceYour skin is irritated, broken or peeling, or you are already using a strong acid or retinoid that nightWhere it goes in your routineAfter cleansing and toner, in the evening. Leave on for 10 to 20 minutes, remove, pat in the leftover essence, then follow with moisturiser. Use it when skin feels congested or rough, not every day, and skip other acids and retinoids that night. Wear sunscreen the next morning. Pro tip: Skip your other acids and retinoids that night, and follow with SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream. Good to knowRemove the mask straight away if it stings or burns, and keep the essence away from the eyes. Quick facts: 1 sheet, 23 ml · AHA, BHA, PHA, LHA · Contains mint oil · PM · SKIN1004, made in Korea
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