The Best Face Masks to Tackle Your Acne

By Dianna Mazzone
Updated Sep 14, 2016 @ 12:15 pm

When it comes to fighting acne, we’re willing to bring out the big guns—as prescribed by our derm—when necessary. But for mild to moderate breakouts, there are a bevy of masks on the market that can often do the trick. These four are our tried-and-true favorites.

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Best for Dull Skin

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If your complexion also lacks brightness, try a treatment that incorporates exfoliating alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids. Together, they slough off dead surface cells to produce a visible glow and help make pores appear smaller. 

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Best for Oily Skin

$38
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This three-minute flash mask deposits exfoliating salicylic acid and leaves behind a matte complexion. The latter comes thanks to a blend of oil-absorbing myristic acid and pore-smoothing grapefruit extract.

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Best for Combination Skin

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This formula teams 10 percent sulfur—which eradicates bacteria—with moisturizing aloe vera and sweet almond oil. The combo means even those with dry skin can benefit from the traditionally-astringent ingredient.

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Best for Sensitive Skin

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Detoxifying charcoal is a champ at drawing out pore-clogging dirt and oil. The finely-milled bamboo-based variety used here is just as powerful, but stil gentle enough for those with sensitive skin.

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