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Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Cleansing Clay Mask.

Cleansers

About this product

A deep pore-cleansing mask formulated with kaolin and bentonite clay.

Full ingredients

Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Propanediol, Glycerin, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zea Mays Starch / Corn Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteareth-20, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Aloe Barbadensis / Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa Flour / Oat Kernel Flour, Allantoin

Guru Score

77%

Yay

3 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

This clay mask combines kaolin and bentonite with hydrating ingredients like propanediol and glycerin that balance out the moisture-stripping effect, plus soothing compounds that help with sensitivity. The large tub offers solid value for regular use. It's a genuinely good clay mask even for people wary of the stripping problem, though those already satisfied with their current one won't feel they're missing out.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take January 2024

What they liked

Large tub lasts a long time
Hydrating ingredients balance the clay
Soothing components for sensitive skin

What they flagged

Pricier than some alternatives

Best for

Oily skin Acne-prone skin

Type

CleansersCream

Key actives

Vitamin E

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

Sephora → Ulta → Amazon → Google →

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Mamina

282k subs

✓Yay

"Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Cleansing Clay Mask"

James Welsh

1.58M subs

✓Mixed

"My skin is smooth, yes, but not dry. Has it done an okay job at getting rid of my excess oils? Yes. Obviously not poreless, because that's not how any product works or our skin works, but it's fine. It's a clay mask. If you like doing a clay mask, you will like this. If you already have your favorite, you're not missing out on anything."

Hyram

4.34M subs

✓Yay

"It also has caprylic triglyceride, allantoin, and cornflower, which [...] can help reduce sensitivity. I honestly really like this ingredient list. [...] I think this is a great one, especially if you enjoy the clay mask experience. I [...] typically don't use clay masks myself because I find they can be stripping, but if you're looking for a good one, that's definitely a good one to go with."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Cleansing Clay Mask?

A deep pore-cleansing mask formulated with kaolin and bentonite clay.

Is Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Cleansing Clay Mask worth it?

Mostly yes. 2 of the 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 77%.

What is Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Cleansing Clay Mask's Guru Score?

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Cleansing Clay Mask holds a Guru Score of 77%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.