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19 Best Acne Masks to Banish Breakouts

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Best if Your Skin Is Congested
Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment, $69

Between makeup, sunscreen, sweaty workouts and pollution, we throw a lot at our skin on a daily basis. Which is why pores might be screaming for some exfoliation by the time you get home from happy hour. Clay, charcoal and a blend of AHA and BHA acids vacuum out congested pores, leaving skin clear and radiant. Bonus: if you have a problem area that's giving you a clue it's about to sprout, you can also use this bad boy as an acne spot treatment.

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Best If You Break Out on Your T-Zone
Skin Authority Calming Mask, $52

We all have problematic patches of skin. For some, that pesky t-zone is more acne-prone than other areas and needs a touch more TLC. Consider this acne mask, which contains 10 percent sulfur and targets oily spots, protecting your skin from future breakouts. And if your skin is sensitive? It's even better, since it doesn't include parabens, dyes or fragrances.

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Best Mask for Detoxing Your Skin
Yes to Tomatoes Clear Skin Charcoal DIY Powder-to-Clay Mask, $16

Part miracle worker and part science experiment, this DIY clay mask is not only fun, it's effective. Made with charcoal, clay, tomato extract and good-for-skin probiotics, this powder aims to cleanse skin, while absorbing oil and impurities. Pull out one of the jagged cubes and simply mix with water to turn into a mask.

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Best for an Inconvenient Zit
Pur~lisse Blue Lotus Seed Mud Mask + Exfoliant, $52

The day before your bestie's wedding, your long-awaited Euro trip with your honey or a make-or-break job interview... there it is: a massive zit about to make its grand appearance. To the rescue is this lotus seed mask that works double-duty to dry out the breakout. Best of all, with an added ingredient of ginger, it also detoxifies any unknown acne spots, too.

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Best for Removing Excess Oil
Murad InstaMatte Oil Control Mask, $38

Though breakouts can be more common if you're superstressed out, experiencing PMS or having a reaction to a product that doesn't mesh with your system, a common culprit of acne is oil. Because it lays heavy on your skin and can be difficult to thoroughly remove, you need a product that works overtime for you. Try this 3-minute mask that not only absorbs the oil pockets, but also makes pores appear smaller. Especially during the summer, you can use this as a cleanser for daily oil-control, too.

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BY LINDSAY TIGAR | JUN 26, 2017 | SHARES
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