9 Best Deep Cleansing Masks Your Oily Skin Needs This Summer—Editor’s Picks

It’s official: we’re breaking up with clogged pores and built-up blackheads this summer. But it doesn’t have to be a “nasty breakup” when it comes to making things right for your skincare routine, especially for your oily skin. If we’re targeting oil control and pore cleansing, a deep cleansing skin treatment is basically all you need. Think scrub masks, wash-off masks, clay masks (or charcoal clay masks, for some skincare formulas) and mud masks—we’re spotlighting all the best K-Beauty deep cleansing summer facial masks so that YOU can finally get the summer glow-up that you deserve.


No. 1

PURITO - Bentolin Pore Clay Mask

PURITO Bentolin Pore Clay Mask

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Heard great things about Bentonite clay but never given it a try? Consider the PURITO Bentolin Pore Clay Mask your fast-track ticket to getting a real taste of what "deep cleansing" feels like. This pore-clearing hero combines the power of Kaolin, Bentonite, Volcanic Ash + Charcoal Powder to achieve the best oil control result that'll leave your summer skin shine-free and glowing. From gentle exfoliation to dissolving dead skin cells to purifying your congested pores, this wash-off face mask helps you reveal a brighter, more refined skin texture and skin tone — a huge plus for a summer skincare product targeting oily skin if you ask us.


No. 2

Sulwhasoo - Herbal Clay Purifying Mask

Sulwhasoo Herbal Clay Purifying Mask

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Not all clay masks are created equal. Case in point: the Sulwhasoo Herbal Clay Purifying Mask boasts a luxurious, empress-inspired formula to yourself (and your skin) for your coming summer stay-cation. The gel-like clay, sourced from Yellow Sea, not only has the power to unclog pores and purify your oily skin, it also helps bring back your skin's natural youthful glow. So if you're looking for a summer detox to bring back your bouncy, youthful skin, look no further.


No. 3

heimish - All Clean Pink Clay Purifying Wash-Off Mask

heimish All Clean Pink Clay Purifying Wash-Off Mask

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Instead of wearing pink on Wednesday (shoutout to anyone who got the reference), how about trying pink clay on a Wednesday night? We love a good skincare product that we can stick to on a weekly rotation, especially the heimish All Clean Pink Clay Purifying Wash-Off Mask which will give your sebum-concentrated area a regular deep cleansing pore-care treatment. Enriched with 7% calamine, kaolin clay + bentonite, this heimish clay mask is a deep pore cleanser to help relieve redness, reduce skin inflammation, remove dead skin cells and boasts excellent sebum control for your summer glow-up.


No. 4

MARY & MAY - Cica TeaTree Soothing Wash Off Pack

MARY & MAY Cica TeaTree Soothing Wash Off Pack

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Got angry skin? Let the MARY & MAY Cica TeaTree Soothing Wash Off Pack take over. Enriched with a ultra-soothing blend of centella asiatica, tea tree and heartleaf extract, this deep cleansing mask is an all-star player for oily, acne-prone skin in our book. With a well-balanced mix of kaolin and bentonite, this mineral-rich clay mask helps kick your oily skin to the curb before your acne breakouts could stand a chance by absorbing excess oil, wastes, and sebum to clear your pores.


No. 5

innisfree - Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 2X

innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask Original

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Too lazy to do anything about your oily, sensitive skin? Introduce the innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 2X to your skincare routine because your summer glow-up is happening no matter what. This fragrance-free clay mask is formulated with Jeju Volcanic Clusters & Spheres™ which helps cool your skin as you apply it onto your sensitive skin. The highly nutritious volcanic clay will absorb excess oil for visibly smaller pores, all while helping to improve the overall look and texture of the skin.


No. 6

Axis-Y - Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack

Axis-Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Those who struggle with a tough case of sensitive skin plagued with acne and extra oily skin will love the Axis-Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack. This cult-favorite Axis-Y wash-off mask contains 61% Mugwort extract and other skin-loving ingredients to keep your skin bright and soothed. It also deeply cleanses the skin of impurities and gently exfoliates + soothes skin for a bright, healthy complexion.


No. 7

SKINFOOD - Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

SKINFOOD Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Use the SKINFOOD Black Sugar Mask Wash Off on a weekly basis to give your sebum-concentrated area a regular deep-cleanse + pore-care treatment. This SKINFOOD best seller is an exfoliating and hydrating wash-off face mask that features black sugar granules to help you get rid of dead skin cells on a regular basis. Your dry skin will love it because its vitamin- and mineral-rich formula will help restore nutrients and moisture.


No. 8

COSRX - Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask

COSRX Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Sensing a breakout coming? Swap this calamine-infused COSRX Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask in for your skincare pick-me-up. This pore-clearing charcoal mask is made with powerful sebum-absorbing, skin-calming pink calamine capsules + charcoal which penetrate deep inside your pores to detoxify your skin, clean out the dirt, tighten your pores and smoothen the skin’s surface.


No. 9

Elizavecca - Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask

Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: When it comes to fun, bubbly masks, the Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask wins the game. This cruelty-free bubble clay/mud mask has all the fun a masker could ask for as it stimulates your skin with bubbles to draw out impurities from your dirty pores and restore a healthy glow to your face. So expect deep pore cleansing and blackhead removal with a very soft, non-sticky texture that is super easy to wash off.


Oily skin is your biggest nightmare? Not anymore! Remember, deep cleansing is the name of the game, and your summer glow-up is just one cleansing mask away! Discover your favorite wash-off mask, clay mask, charcoal mask, and mud mask to complete your skincare transformation this season. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get more instant product updates and skincare tips!