10 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

Dr.Ceuracle - Matcha Clay Pack

Dr.Ceuracle Matcha Clay Pack

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Best Cult-Favorite Kaolin Clay Mask for Blackheads

Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Heard great things about Kaolin clay but never given it a try? Consider the Dr.Ceuracle Matcha Clay Pack your fast-track ticket to getting a real taste of what "deep cleansing" feels like. This pore-clearing hero combines the power of Jeju Matcha + Kaolin clay 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

So Natural - Facial Design Pink Mud Mask

So Natural Facial Design Pink Mud Mask

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Best Mud Mask for Hassle-Free Skin Treatment

Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Not all mud masks are created equal. Case in point — So Natural’s Facial Design Pink Mud Mask boasts a face-fitting design that wraps tightly around your face so it’s completely mess-free and hassle-free for your coming summer stay-cation. The plant extract and volcanic ash in this trending summer skincare product will help purify and cleanse your oily skin while restoring your skin’s elasticity. So if you're looking for a summer detox to bring back your bouncy, youthful skin, look no further.


No. 3

SKIN&LAB - Dr. Pore Tightening Glacial Clay Facial Mask

SKIN&LAB Dr. Pore Tightening Glacial Clay Facial Mask

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Best Clay Mask for Weekly Pore-Care Skin Treatment

Stylevana K-Beauty Review: We love a good skincare product that we can stick to on a weekly rotation, so try SKIN&LAB Dr. Pore Tightening Glacial Clay Facial Mask on a once-a-week basis to give your sebum-concentrated area a regular deep cleansing pore-care treatment. Enriched with pure Canadian glacial clay, oatmeal and tea tree leaf, this SKIN&LAB clay mask is a deep pore cleanser to help remove dead skin cells and boasts excellent sebum control for your summer glow-up.


No. 4

Isntree - Real Mugwort Clay Mask

Isntree Real Mugwort Clay Mask

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Best Clay Mask for Acne-Prone, Sensitive Skin Type

Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Recommended by everyone’s favorite skincare expert Hyram, this Isntree Real Mugwort Clay Mask is an all-star in our book. This Isntree clay mask helps kick your oily skin to the curb before your acne breakouts could stand a chance thanks to its 6 types of deep cleansing clays including kaolin and bentonite for sebum absorption, as well as exfoliating mugwort leaf powder to gently remove pore-clogging dead skin cells. Add this hard worker to your skincare routine for your summer glow-up!

ALSO READ: K-Beauty Talk with Hyram: 5 Things He Loves about Korean Skin Care and His Current Favorites


No. 5

innisfree - Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 2X

innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask Original

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Best Fragrance-Free Clay Mask for Sensitive Skin

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

PUREDERM - Pore Clean Charcoal Peel-off Mask

PUREDERM Pore Clean Charcoal Peel-off Mask

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Best Charcoal Clay Mask for Peel-Off Treatment

Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Those who struggle with extra oily skin will love the Purederm Pore Clean Charcoal Peel-Off mask, which is made with a blend of active ingredients including charcoal powder, black rice extract, sesame, beans, and citrus complex. Its deep cleansing power is unique in its action and works like a pro. Its skincare duties include removing blackheads, regulating the work of the sebaceous glands, soothing inflammation and redness, and visibly tightening your pores.


No. 7

SKINFOOD - Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

SKINFOOD Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

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Best Wash-Off Mask for Dead Skin Cells

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

MISSHA - Amazon Red Clay Pore Mask

MISSHA Amazon Red Clay Pore Mask

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Best Clay Mask for Clogged Pores

Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Sensing a breakout coming? Swap this MISSHA Amazon Red Clay Pore Mask in for your skincare pick-me-up. This pore-clearing clay mask is made with powerful sebum-absorbing Amazon Red Clay™ which is a mineral-rich ingredient that helps detoxify your skin and unclog pores, especially for oily skin.


No. 9

Elizavecca - Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask

Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask

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Best Bubble Mud Mask for Fun-Loving Masker

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.


No. 10

SOME BY MI - Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask

SOME BY MI Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask

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Best Clay Mask for Irritated Skin

Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Packed with a whopping 120,000ppm of clay, this SOME BY MI Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask quickly won over many K Beauty skincare fanatics for its powerful 10-in-1 highly-functioning formula, from blackhead care to dead skin care to skin-soothing, and oil-moisture care. This deep cleansing clay mask uses Super Matcha Water to cleanse the skin and care for the elasticity of pores. It is also enriched with Centella, Tea Tree Leaf Water, Eoseongcho powder, and Cypress Leaf Extract to help calm the skin.


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!