The first time we caught wind of fizzy masks was when we watched a viral TikTok video of someone applying a clay mask onto her skin. A few moments later, the mask bubbled up and enveloped her face in foam, making her look, hilariously, like Squidward covered in cement in an episode of SpongeBob SquarePants.
Look beyond the “gimmicky” ASMR-worthiness of the foam and how fun the masks are to use, and you’ll realise that fizzy masks, well, fizz for a reason. The tiny bubbles penetrate the pores to degunk them, gently exfoliate the skin, and lift dirt and impurities.
By working their pore-clearing magic, fizzy masks are a must-have product in anyone’s battle against stubborn blackheads.
One bubble mask you’ve got to try is the Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask – 100% of Daily Vanity‘s readers experienced reduced blackheads within just four weeks of using the product!
About Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask
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Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask is a unique mask that starts fizzing upon application to the skin. Made with sulfur and kaolin clay, superhero ingredients for clearing clogged pores, the Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask absorbs sebum and softens pores to remove blackheads from the skin.
It fizzes to clear pores
The cream mask starts fizzing a few moments after you spread it over your skin. Photo source: Daily Vanity
Unlike bubbly sheet masks that are slapped over the entire face, the Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask is a velvety cream formula that allows users to concentrate it on problematic areas on the skin, such as the tip of the nose.
Pump out the creamy mask onto your skin, and almost immediately, it starts to fizz and foam – penetrating the pores and lifting blackheads. Just let it sit for three quick minutes, and then wash it off. It’s fizzy, fun, and ferocious on clogged pores.
It uses blackhead-fighting hero ingredients
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Besides the ticklish fizzing effect, sulfur and kaolin clay are what Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask uses to effectively target blackheads.
A hero ingredient when it comes to pore-degunking, sulfur works by absorbing excess oil, killing acne-causing bacteria, and sloughing away dead skin cells, thus, making way for fresher, clearer skin.
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The one downside to using sulfur is that it smells. We tried the Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask and, let’s just say, it didn’t smell like flowers or fruit.
Smell’s subjective, however, because one of our readers shared that she liked the mask’s fragrance. When my sister used it, the blackhead-clearing effects were impressive enough for her not to worry at all about the scent.
Kaolin clay, similarly, works by binding to sebum and impurities, clearing pores and reducing pesky blackheads!
It doesn’t dry out the skin
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Even though blackhead-clearing products are typically notorious for drying out the skin as they’re infused with drying agents to suck out the grease, Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask isn’t.
Instead, it softens rather than tightens the skin, making it much easier to remove blackheads during your at-home extractions, and our readers also mention that the mask is comfortable on their skin.
Used two to three times a week for about three to four weeks, the Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask promises to reduce blackheads – this was confirmed by five out of five of our readers who saw a reduction in their skin’s stubborn blackheads. Read on for their honest reviews!
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Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask review: 5 readers try it for a month
Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask
Summary
Reduces blackheads and whiteheads
100% of readers expressed that their blackheads were reduced after using the product, with two readers emphasising that it visibly (significantly) reduced their blackheads.
Three readers said that the mask reduced their blackheads after one to two uses, and two readers said that their blackheads reduced after three to four weeks.
Two readers noted that the mask effectively cleared their clogged pores, and their textured skin looked much smoother than before. Other results noted were reduced oiliness, less inflamed acne spots, reduced redness on the skin, and improved radiance.
Does not dry out the skin
Four out of five readers agreed that the mask didn’t cause their skin to feel tight and dry after they washed it off.
Even for the one reader who used the mask four times a week, skin dryness wasn’t a problem She didn’t experience symptoms related to dry skin, such as peeling and flaking.
Three readers also noted that the mask didn’t cause their skin to tingle, and said that the mask felt comfortable on their skin.
Fun to use
Three out of five readers said that this was the most unique masking experience they have ever had, with one reader emphasising that the fizzing sensation made it her favourite masking experience of all time.
Gwen, 23
Skin type: Oily
Skin concerns: Blackheads, acne, visible pores, dark spots, oily skin, textured skin, dull skin
I have really oily and acne-prone skin. Even with makeup, my acne spots are not fully concealed and I always worry that people are staring at my skin’s spots, bumps, and oiliness when I’m talking to them.
After using the Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask just once, the mask reduced my skin’s blackheads and whiteheads. My skin was also significantly less oily.
I was quite taken aback when I used Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask for the first time and felt the fizzing on my skin. I initially thought it was just gimmicky, and I felt slightly uncomfortable as I could feel the fizz going into my eyes.
However, I was pleasantly surprised as I used a fizzy mask in the past, which made my skin very tight and itchy afterwards, but Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask did not do that. Instead, the mask left my skin feeling cleaner and clearer.
Gwen saw reduced blackheads after four weeks of using Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask.
Previously, I used a clay mask to try to clear out my pores, but while it did make my skin feel smoother, it also made it dryer and I don’t think it helped with removing my skin’s blackheads. After using Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask, my nose does look clearer and has fewer blackheads. I also enjoyed smoother skin after one use.
I also think the Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask is easier to use and requires a much shorter time to use compared to the blackhead strips I’ve used in the past. Those took forever to apply and dried out my skin.
I think that it’s an interesting product with a very fun application process. Overall, I noticed a slight improvement in my skin in terms of blackhead reduction. This product is a good product for days when you want to relax and give your skin extra pampering.
Esther, 24
Skin type: Combination-oily
Skin concerns: Blackheads, acne, dark spots, textured skin, oily skin, dull skin
I enjoyed using Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask. It’s cool how it fizzes and I can wash it off after just a few minutes – it’s simple and easy to use.
I didn’t expect the mask to fizz this much when I applied it to my skin. The longer I kept it on my face, the fizzier it got, which was very fun. The fizzy sensation made this my favourite masking experience of all time.
I applied it to my nose, forehead, and chin after cleansing, and washed it off after a few minutes or when it got really fluffy. The mask felt cool and soothing on my skin.
After using it once, the mask visibly reduced my skin’s blackheads. My skin’s acne spots looked less angry and inflamed than before, and my skin was significantly less oily too.
After four weeks, the mask has not only reduced my skin’s blackheads and cleared my congested pores, it has also improved my skin’s acne. My skin breaks out less often now and I have fewer acne spots on my skin.
Even though I used it four times a week, the mask did not dry out my skin, make it feel tight, or cause it to flake.
Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask is a very good product – even my boyfriend likes it!
Adelyn, 24
Skin type: Combination-oily
Skin concerns: Whiteheads, visible pores, textured skin
Generally, I’m quite comfortable with my skin. However, when my skin has clogged pores, it does affect me a little bit. While I hate wearing makeup when my skin is congested, I also want to conceal the clogged pores.
The Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask had a unique velvety and lightweight texture. I had never used this product before – I didn’t expect the mask to start fizzing the moment I applied it to my skin and it was quite fascinating. When it started fizzing, there was a soapy smell.
After one use, my skin felt clean and smooth. After using the mask thrice a week for four weeks, my skin’s whiteheads were reduced by a little bit. It does help to unclog the pores, though consistency is required for any kind of results. I also like that it doesn’t trigger my sensitive skin; my skin is less red and inflamed than before.
Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask is easy to use because of its pump nozzle design and portable for travel. I like it because I can apply this very quickly at night (I only need to leave it on my skin for three minutes) and proceed with my skincare routine.
I used one pump of the product each time and applied the mask only to the areas of congestion on my face. I used it after cleansing and left it on for three minutes or so. Then, I proceeded with my usual skincare routine, which includes a toner, serum, and sleeping mask.
Overall, it’s an interesting process and doesn’t require a lot of time or effort.
Kim Hong, 22
Skin type: Combination-dry, sensitive
Skin concerns: Blackheads, whiteheads, visible pores, textured skin, dark spots
Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask was easy to apply with a fun fizzing effect. I felt a fizzy sensation on my skin due to the bubbles popping. The product was also easy to wash off and made it easier to squeeze out my blackheads after.
As it’s a cream, I was able to apply the Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask to areas of concern like my T-zone. This was unlike another fizzy product I’ve used before, which was a fizzy sheet mask.
After cleansing, I applied the mask to my nose and chin, which is where I have blackheads and whiteheads. The mask started fizzing the moment I applied it to my skin, and I left it to sit for five minutes before washing it off.
Immediately, my textured skin felt much smoother and my blackheads were reduced. I followed with toner, serum, and moisturiser, and my skin felt less oily throughout the day.
After four weeks, Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask slightly reduced the amount of black and whiteheads on my skin. It also didn’t make my skin feel tight or dry, even when used twice a week.
I like that it was fun and easy to use, as well as allows me to target selected areas on my skin.
Xin Wei, 25
Skin type: Oily, sensitive
Skin concerns: Blackheads, whiteheads, acne breakouts, oily skin, textured skin, dark spots
This was the most unique masking experience I’ve had. I felt a tingling sensation when the Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask started foaming up. It was really cool to have the mask foam up once I applied it to my skin!
Even though it fizzed, the mask didn’t cause my skin to “burn” or feel irritated and, instead, felt comfortable on my skin. It was easy to apply but I had to apply it fast before the bubbles started to form. The scent is really good too.
My skin is very sensitive and affected by different environments. It flares up really easily and I also get acne really often. I have big and visible pores, which really affects my confidence, and I rarely can leave my house without makeup.
After using the mask, my skin’s redness was immediately calmed, my textured skin felt much smoother, and my dull skin looked more radiant.
After doing this once a week for four weeks, my face is now less oily. My skin used to have an oily sheen at the end of the day, but it’s much less oily now. The Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask also doesn’t cause my skin to peel or flake, as some other blackhead products are known to do.
I think Clear Start by Dermalogica stands out for its unique formulas and fast-acting results. The Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask helped to exfoliate my skin, unclog pores, and reduce the appearance of blackheads.
Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask was fun to use, effective at clearing up my blackheads, and helped to make my skin look smoother and brighter. I love that dirt and oils are removed during the masking process, making my skin feel smoother!
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