Best blackhead removal masks to deal with clogged pores (2025)

Omorovicza

Omorovicza uses specialised mud from its home country of Hungary as the star ingredient of this clarifying clay product. It is to thank for the purifying effect and the colourway with its naturally black, mineral-rich properties. Hungarian moor mud is packed with calcium and magnesium that have healing and restorative effects, while also buffing away impurities that can clog the pores.

Even with its potent formula, it remains gentle on the skin without that flaky, dry and tight feeling that is often associated with mud masks. Use twice a week for a moment of self-care. The aroma gives a spa-like feeling that is only heightened by the bright and balanced complexion that follows use.

Alpha-H

Used preventatively, this mask will be your best friend in the fight against pesky spots appearing - whether they’re caused by stress, diet or hormones. The Blemish Control formula has a gentle resurfacing effect that can even be used on sensitive skin. In fact, it is one of the few clay masks that won’t cause irritation.

Tea tree and eucalyptus contained within the product have antiseptic properties to remove toxins and balance out oily and acne-prone complexions, while white clay takes this to the next level. Rounded off with aloe vera, the Alpha-H hero calms inflammation. One for a quick anti-redness fix before a big night out.

Kiehl's

After cleansing, layer on this mask from Kiehl’s to detoxify and refine the skin’s surface. It is made up of Amazonian white clay that is commonly found in Brazilian skincare products for its mineral-rich qualities.

For oily skin types, this product will form a staple part of your routine thanks to the mattifying finish that it provides and its ability to counteract excess oil production. There’s also aloe vera in its ingredient line-up that acts as a soothing and hydrating counterpart to the drying effects of clay.

Dr. Jart +

When you're on the go or to simplify the mask application process, call on this single-sheet mask from Dr Jart+. A mess-free solution to your clarifying concerns, unfold this mask and leave on the skin for 15-20 minutes.

Whether you're multi-tasking on a long-haul flight or relaxing in front of the TV, the green mud-based mask removes excess oil and impurities as you unwind to leave you with clearer and cleaner skin in its wake. This ingredient also improves the appearance of blackheads, while sea salt sloughs away dead cells that can lead to future breakouts.

Top tip: the duration is set for a reason. To avoid dryness, make sure you stick to around a quarter of an hour to maximise its benefits.

benefit

The POREfessional range is one of the most iconic on the market. Benefit is known and loved for its pore-blurring primers, but did you know it extended to this new mask? The deep cleansing properties of this clay-based solution work to remove excess oils and decongest the skin - and without the dryness that is so often the downside.

Kaolin clay draws out the impurities in a visible way so you can really see it working, while sphingolipids support the skin’s barrier to boost and protect moisture levels, ensuring that you are clarifying the complexion, while hydrating at the same time. It has a lovely scent too.

La Roche-Posay

If constant breakouts have got you overloading your skin with potent ingredients or you lean towards the sensitive end of the spectrum, you want something more gentle that cares for your skin, while being deeply decongesting. Enter French pharmacy label: La Roche-Posay.

This clay mask is designed for oily or blackhead-prone skin types and as soon as you apply it onto the skin, it begins to unclog the pores and balance sebum production. There are two types of clay; argilla and kaolin that work in tandem to penetrate deep into the pores for a thorough cleanse and to mattify too. The treatment time is just five minutes so it’s easy to slot into your morning or evening ritual.

BeautyPie

Pegged by Beauty Pie as a professional facial in a bottle, this is a product you’ll want to call on when your skin is in need of some attention. It pairs together a cocktail of acids (glycolic, salicylic and lactic) with detoxing kaolin clay as a potent declogging powerhouse.

Chemical meets physical exfoliation with the addition of bamboo as well as the calming and anti-inflammation duo of liquorice and eucalyptus. What’s more, the packaging is made in part from recycled plastic and is all recyclable.

ZitSticka

Purify the pores with this clay mask in your skincare arsenal. As the name suggests, it is designed to even and clear the complexion thanks to a winning combination of AHAs, BHAs and acne-fighting star sulphur that exfoliate and remove excess sebum without stripping the skin.

It does this with a vacuum-like action, lifting the impurities and satisfyingly refining the pores. You can apply it all over the face or just in oil-prone areas like the T-zone.

Sand & Sky

With its pale pink hue, this is one you’ll want as part of your at-home spa shelfie. But it’s not all pastel style over substance. The clay mask dislodges the likes of makeup and pollutants with the detoxifying hero of Australian pink clay.

This is set alongside mangosteen, pomegranate and Kakadu plum, a delicious-sounding combination with brightening effects. There is also witch hazel that you may recognise from your puberty spot-fighting products which is included for its antibacterial and soothing effect.

Caudalie

With over 100 million views on TikTok, Caudalie’s Instant Detox Mask is certainly a crowd-pleaser. The extracts of pink clay and coffee cleanse whilst removing excess sebum and tightening pores, leaving you looking fresh, clear, and glowing - and it can be used on all skin types. The perfect skin detox after a late night.