SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Clarifying Mask 23ML

100% Genuine • FA-Conditional* • Halal-Friendly* • Vegan-Friendly* • Cruelty-Free* • Wudu-Compatible*

*See the Allergens, Conscious Formulation, and Wudu sections below for exactly what each badge is based on.

If shiny midday skin and visible pores make you feel like your skin "looks dirty" by lunchtime no matter how recently you cleansed, that frustration is exactly what this mask is built to interrupt on a weekly basis.

Pros: shares the brand's Centella base with the rest of the Poremizing line for easy stacking; multi-acid complex is positioned gently (trace-level, not a strong peel); no rinsing required; fragrance comes from a named essential oil, not an undisclosed synthetic blend.

Caveats: no brand-disclosed pH or exact acid percentages; contains one FA-conditional emulsifier (see the Sensory and Chemical Profile section); the marketed "Pink Himalayan Salt" and part of the "4-Acid Complex" sit at trace, near-bottom-of-INCI positions — see the Fairy Dusting note in Ingredient Transparency before expecting a strong exfoliating effect from a single sheet.

Classification: YELLOW (14+ with guidance). This mask contains a four-part chemical-exfoliant complex (Citric Acid as the marketed AHA, Betaine Salicylate as the BHA, Gluconolactone as the PHA, and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid as the LHA) — real actives, not just basic hydrators — but based on their position in the ingredient list, all four sit at trace concentration, and the packaging itself is a standard adult pore-care product with no youth-targeted marketing.

Prepubescent and early-teen skin has not yet developed the sebaceous-gland activity that pore-refining and sebum-control products are designed to manage, so there is little functional need for it before roughly age 14, independent of the mild-strength formula.

For teens 14-16 who are curious about it, a patch test and no-more-than-weekly use is a reasonable starting point given the exfoliant complex, even at trace levels.

On a low-energy night this still qualifies as a legitimate minimum-viable routine: apply, wait, pat in essence, sleep. It is a lighter sensory experience than a rinse-off clay mask, with no scrubbing or timing-sensitive rinse step to manage.

1. When: PM, 1-2 times per week (occasional AM use is fine with strict SPF afterward).
2. How much: One full sheet plus all the essence left in the packet.
3. How: Unfold onto cleansed, dry skin, smooth out air bubbles, leave 10-20 minutes, then remove and pat in the remaining essence — do not rinse.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Gentle cleanser
2. Toning toner
3. SKIN1004 Poremizing Clarifying Mask (occasional AM use only — e.g. before a shine-prone day)
4. Lightweight gel moisturizer
5. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (mandatory)

Because this mask carries a trace multi-acid complex, treat sunscreen as non-negotiable on any morning you use it — even a mild exfoliating step can leave skin marginally more sun-reactive for the rest of the day. In humid Mauritius mornings, the toner layer beneath it draws ambient moisture from the air rather than pulling it from deeper skin.

1. Double cleanse (oil cleanser then water-based cleanser if wearing sunscreen)
2. Toning toner
3. SKIN1004 Poremizing Clarifying Mask — 10-20 minutes
4. Pat in remaining essence
5. Lightweight gel moisturizer to seal

Skin cycling placement: treat this mask night as your Exfoliation-lane night (Night 1 of a 4-night cycle). Do not add a separate acid/retinoid product on the same evening — see the Conflict Solver below for the full rule set.

Technique: Pat/press the sheet down, do not rub — friction can dislodge full-face contact and increase irritation from the exfoliant complex. Smooth from the center outward to remove air bubbles.

Required skin state: Clean and dry, applied after cleansing and toner.

Wait time: 10-20 minutes. Do not let the sheet dry out on the face — once drying starts, it can begin pulling moisture back out of the skin instead of delivering it.

Hands vs cotton pad: this note usually applies to liquid toners/essences (hands deliver ~100% of product, cotton pads only ~30-40%) — since this format is a full-coverage sheet, the whole dose already contacts skin evenly; use clean fingertips only for patting in the leftover essence afterward.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global rules: viscosity ladder runs thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, 10-15 minutes before sunscreen if going outdoors. Amount defaults: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face. Exfoliating acids like the ones in this mask work best on dry or lightly damp skin, kept to their own lane. If the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers rather than adding more.

AM Maximum Stack

1. Rinse/gentle cleanse (optional)
2. pH-prep toner (optional)
3. Hydrating toner layers (optional)
4. Essence (optional)
5. Mist (optional)
6. Booster/soothing serum (optional)
7. Antioxidant lane, choose one (optional)
8. Pigment support lane, choose one (optional)
9. Hydration serum lane, e.g. HA (optional)
10. Oil-control/sebum-regulating lane, choose one (optional — this mask can occupy this slot on the rare AM it's used)
11. Peptide/repair lane (optional)
12. Eye cream (optional)
13. Moisturizer
14. Optional sealing layer (dry/AC days only)
15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable)
16. Lip SPF (optional)

In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack

1. Micellar pre-cleanse (optional)
2. Oil cleanser/balm (if SPF/makeup)
3. Water cleanser
4. pH-prep toner (optional)
5. Hydrating toner layers (optional)
6. Essence (optional)
7. Soothing/barrier serum (optional)
8. SKIN1004 Poremizing Clarifying Mask (anchor step, 1-2x/week) — 10-20 minutes, then pat in essence
9. Targeted serum (optional, only if non-conflicting — usually skipped on mask nights)
10. Moisturizer
11. Sleeping mask (optional, skip on mask nights)
12. Occlusive seal (optional)
13. Spot treatment (as needed)
14. Lip sleeping mask (optional)

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night. This mask occupies the Exfoliation lane for whatever night it's used.

One-lane rule: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration steps can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane — barrier/hydration — and reduce layers.

Tier: Water-thin essence held in a microfiber sheet — applied directly after cleansing/toning and before any serum or cream.

Layering rule: because the essence is watery and water-phase, anything applied afterward (moisturizer, then any oil-phase product) should go on top, never before.

Phase compatibility: water-phase. It layers cleanly under a gel or cream moisturizer without pilling, since no heavy film-forming polymer or silicone appears in the declared ingredient list.

Rest days: at least one non-active recovery night after each use gives the exfoliant complex time to work without compounding with any other acid product in your routine.

Overuse warning: using this mask more than 2x per week does not speed up pore-refining results — it produces barrier irritation instead, especially if combined with a separate daily BHA cleanser or exfoliating toner.

Purging vs. Reaction: PURGING shows up in your usual breakout zones, stays surface-level, and resolves within 4-6 weeks of consistent use — normal for a new exfoliant. A REACTION shows up in new areas, involves burning, swelling, or hives, and gets worse rather than better; stop use immediately if that happens.

Before starting this mask, your routine should already include a gentle cleanser, a basic moisturizer, and (if used in daytime) a daily SPF habit. Without those foundations in place, adding a multi-acid treatment on top of an already-stripped or unprotected barrier causes more irritation than benefit.

Graduation ladder: a gentler entry point is the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner for daily pH-balancing, moving up to the SKIN1004 Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam for daily pore-focused cleansing, then this mask as a weekly intensive step. For those who tolerate this mask well and want a stronger daily option, the SKIN1004 Tea-Trica BHA Foam is the next step up in the catalog.

Barrier index gate: if your skin stings on moisturizer, feels tight within 30 minutes of cleansing, or shows visible flaking, your barrier is below threshold for this mask. Start with the simpler SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml (a minimal, barrier-supportive Centella serum) for 1-2 weeks first.

• Enlarged-looking pores: the multi-acid complex (Betaine Salicylate/BHA and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid/LHA are oil-soluble and positioned to work inside sebum-filled pores) plus Mineral Salts marketed for sebum absorption.
• Excess sebum/shine: Succinic Acid is included for sebum-regulation support, alongside the acid complex's surface-clarifying action.
• Texture and dullness: Citric Acid (marketed as the AHA in the complex) and Gluconolactone (PHA) work at the skin surface to support smoother-feeling texture.
• Secondary soothing: Panthenol, Allantoin, and Centella Asiatica offset the exfoliation with calming support.

This mask cannot: physically shrink pore size (pores don't have muscles to open or close — see Myth Replacement below), replace daily SPF, treat active inflammatory acne on its own, or substitute for a daily cleanser.

A high-glycemic diet and dairy intake are linked in some research to increased insulin/IGF-1 signaling and sebum production — this is a general dietary-topical framing worth being aware of, not a medical claim this mask itself addresses.

• SKIN1004 Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam — same "Poremizing" line, preps pores before the mask goes on. PM.
• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner — rebalances pH after cleansing, right before the mask. PM.
• SKIN1004 Poremizing Fresh Ampoule — same pore-care lane, for daily leave-on maintenance between mask nights. AM or PM.
• SKIN1004 Poremizing Light Gel Cream — lightweight gel moisturizer to seal the mask essence without adding heaviness. AM or PM.
• SKIN1004 Air-Fit Suncream Light — mineral SPF suited to oily/combination skin, mandatory the morning after any AM use. AM.

Pilling pairs: low overall risk since the essence is watery, not silicone-based. If pilling occurs, it's more likely from a heavy sunscreen or occlusive layered too soon afterward — wait at least 60 seconds after patting in the essence.

This is a conflict-solver for ACTIVE ingredients. If you run multiple actives, use these rules to avoid irritation, deactivation, and barrier damage.

Universal rule: run only one primary active lane per routine (Retinoid OR Acid Exfoliation OR L-Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C OR Benzoyl Peroxide OR strong acne lane). If you break this rule, reduce frequency or split across AM/PM rather than pushing through irritation.

• × Retinoids (Retinol/Retinal/Tretinoin/Adapalene): never the same night. Instead, treat this mask as your Exfoliation-lane night in a skin-cycling pattern (Night 1 this mask → Night 2 Retinoid → Nights 3-4 Recovery), or use on alternate nights from any retinoid product.
• × A separate strong AHA/BHA product: avoid stacking two exfoliants the same night — over-exfoliation risk. Use this mask on a night you skip any other acid toner or serum.
• × L-Ascorbic Acid (pure Vitamin C): avoid layering the same routine; if you use a Vitamin C serum, keep it to your AM routine and this mask to a separate PM.
• × Copper peptides: avoid immediate layering — the low pH of the acid complex can destabilize peptide bonds. Use peptides on non-mask nights, or wait at least 20 minutes after removing the mask.
• × Physical scrubs/microderm tools: don't combine same day — chemical exfoliation plus physical friction increases micro-tear risk.

Scheduling template (4-Night Skin Cycling): Night 1 — this mask (Exfoliation lane); Night 2 — Retinoid, if used; Nights 3-4 — Recovery (barrier/hydration only, no actives).

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night. If unsure, default to the safest lane — barrier/hydration — and reduce layers.

Pre-period breakouts happen because progesterone causes the pore lining to physically swell, narrowing the opening and trapping sebum beneath — a mechanical change, not a hygiene failure. This mask's sebum-absorbing and pore-clarifying ingredients can help manage the surface symptoms in the luteal phase, but reaching for it daily instead of the recommended 1-2x/week will irritate skin without addressing the underlying hormonal swelling.

Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which increases sebum production, triggers inflammatory breakouts, and compromises barrier function — all of which can make pores look more congested and shiny. Centella Asiatica's calming reputation and the mask's sebum-absorbing ingredients address the visible surface symptoms of stress-driven oiliness, even though the mask itself cannot lower cortisol.

Using this mask during a visibly stressful, break-out-prone week is a reasonable targeted response — just don't increase frequency beyond 2x/week even if stress makes skin feel oilier, since over-exfoliating adds its own stress to the barrier.

Water-Permeable — once the sheet is removed and the leftover essence is patted in, the finish is a thin, watery, non-occlusive residue rather than a wax or silicone film, so water should reach the skin normally during wudu.

The sheet itself is not worn during ablution; only the essence residue remains, and it is not formulated to be water-resistant the way a sunscreen or long-wear makeup would be.

Adilsons provides this assessment based on the product's physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars. Consult your own trusted Islamic authority.

MYTH: "This mask will permanently shrink my pores." REALITY: Pores don't have muscles, so nothing can permanently open or close them. What this mask can do is temporarily clear sebum and debris so pores look smaller and less noticeable — the effect is real but cosmetic, not structural.

MYTH: "Cold water after the mask closes pores for good." REALITY: Cold water can temporarily constrict the skin around a pore, giving a smoother look for a short time, but it does not change pore size permanently — the same "no muscles" principle applies.

Sugar cane burning season (July-November): PM2.5 rises during cane harvest burns. Since this mask is a rinse-free PM/indoor treatment, it is not itself a particulate-adhesion risk, but pair it with a thorough double cleanse beforehand if you commute through smoke-affected areas.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; a mineral film from hard water can leave skin feeling tight after cleansing. Following your PM cleanse with this mask before it dries can help offset that tightness before the moisturizer step.

Hero Actives

*Evidence grades reflect general ingredient-class literature, not a clinical study run on this specific product. Concentrations beyond the disclosed Centella figure are not publicly stated by the brand.

Delivery System

There is no named or proprietary delivery technology beyond the marketing terms "Poremizing" and "4-Acid Complex" — a standard microfiber sheet soaked in a watery essence, held against skin for 10-20 minutes.

Full INCI List

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Centella Asiatica Extract (1,000 ppm), [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Succinic Acid, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Tromethamine, Betaine Salicylate, Glycolipids, Gluconolactone, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Mineral Salts, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid.

This list is reproduced from this exact product's own documented ingredient record; it could not be independently cross-checked against INCIDecoder, CosDNA, or the SKIN1004 brand site in this writing pass due to a tooling limitation. The 1% line placement is a structural estimate based on ingredient order and the brand's own "(1,000 ppm)" marker, not an independently re-verified figure — treat the exact order as sourced-but-not-freshly-re-confirmed rather than newly independently checked.

Fairy Dusting Note

*The entire marketed "4-Acid Complex" (Citric Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid) and "Pink Himalayan Salt" (listed as Mineral Salts) sit below the estimated 1% line, with Mineral Salts and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid positioned as the second-to-last and last ingredients in the entire 33-item list. Their position suggests trace-level inclusion; they likely contribute to the marketing story more than to a strong measurable exfoliating or sebum-absorbing effect at that concentration.

*The INCI also lists "Hydrolyzed Collagen," which by standard nomenclature is typically an animal-derived structural protein. SKIN1004 holds a brand-wide PETA cruelty-free/vegan listing that should cover this SKU, but the specific claim (seen previously on this product's own listing) that this ingredient is "plant-derived from botanical sources" is not standard INCI usage and was not independently verified this run — worth an independent check if strict vegan sourcing matters to you.

Preservative System

Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, and Pentylene Glycol appear in the declared list — all multifunctional preservative-boosters/humectants rather than parabens or formaldehyde-releasers.

Fragrance status: Essential Oils Only — no "Parfum" or "Fragrance" entry appears in the declared INCI; the scent comes from Mentha Arvensis (corn mint) Leaf Oil, a named essential oil.

Scent: A light, fresh, minty note attributable to the corn mint oil.

Intensity: 2/5, dissipation within a few minutes of application.

EU 26 allergen screen: none of the 26 EU-declarable fragrance allergens (Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Eugenol, Coumarin, Farnesol, etc.) appear as standalone entries in the declared list. Mentha Arvensis oil is itself chemically dominated by menthol/menthone, which are not on the EU26 list, but as an essential oil it can still trigger irritation in mint-sensitive individuals — patch test advised.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no ethanol or denatured alcohol appears in the declared list; the various glycols present (Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol) are humectant/solvent/preservative-booster glycols, not drying alcohols.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: SKIN1004 is listed on PETA's public Beauty Without Bunnies cruelty-free database, which also covers vegan status brand-wide, verified directly against the certifier's own published listing. *One ingredient in this specific formula, Hydrolyzed Collagen, carries a naming ambiguity worth independent verification — see the Fairy Dusting note in the Ingredient Transparency section above.

Cruelty-Free: SKIN1004 is listed on PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies database, which we verified directly against the certifier's own published listing — this is a real third-party certification, not a self-assessment. *SKIN1004 also sells through Tmall in mainland China, where post-market animal testing can legally apply to a brand's products; cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt, but which channel applies to this specific Adilsons SKU has not been confirmed.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no solid, insoluble synthetic polymer particles appear in the declared ingredient list. Carbomer and Xanthan Gum are water-soluble/water-swellable gelling agents, not the restricted microbead type.

MFDS classification: General Cosmetic (brand-stated) — meaning it was not registered for a Functional Cosmetic pore/wrinkle claim requiring additional government testing. This is plausible for the pore-care marketing specifically (pore-size reduction is not one of Korea's formally recognized Functional Cosmetic categories), but the INCI's inclusion of Adenosine — an MFDS-recognized wrinkle-improvement Functional ingredient at its registered concentration — was not checked against the actual MFDS registry this run, so this classification is not independently confirmed either way.

Clinical evidence: the only claim on record is a brand-stated, unnamed sensitive-skin irritation test. *Brand claims the formula completed a sensitive-skin irritation test suggesting hypoallergenic performance, but no lab name, sample size, or testing protocol has been publicly disclosed.

Evidence confidence: Low, Marketing-Only* for the trace-level 4-Acid Complex and Mineral Salts specifically. *Given their position below the estimated 1% line, treat brand language around these two ingredient groups as a formulation story rather than a clinically dosed effect.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a lauric-acid (C12) polyglyceryl ester, a fatty-acid chain length inside the range commonly cited by fungal-acne-safety trackers as Malassezia-feeding. Glycolipids are also present but their exact fatty-acid chain length is not disclosed by the generic INCI name, so this is a residual uncertainty rather than a confirmed second flag.

Assessment: Low. The essence is watery with no silicone or heavy film-former in the declared ingredient list, so it should not ball up under a moisturizer applied afterward.

Mitigation: if pilling does occur, it's more likely from a heavy sunscreen or occlusive applied too soon — wait at least 60 seconds after patting in the essence before layering the next product.

The essence should be a clear-to-faintly-tinted watery liquid; a noticeably darkened, cloudy, or off-color essence, or a foil pouch that has ballooned or is leaking, are both signs to discard rather than use.

Storage: keep the sealed box away from direct heat and humidity — a bathroom cabinet exposed to hot shower steam daily is not ideal for long-term storage; a cool drawer is better.

Spoilage signs: off smell, discoloration, or a torn/leaking pouch seal. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test on the inner forearm for 24 hours, then behind the ear for another 24 hours, before your first full-face use — this matters more for this mask than for a passive hydrating mask because of the multi-acid complex.

If you have an adverse reaction: stop all actives. For 72 hours, use only a gentle cleanser, a plain moisturizer, and mineral SPF — no acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce one product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately.

1. Using it more than 2x/week hoping for faster pore-refining results.
2. Stacking it the same night as a separate BHA toner, retinoid, or Vitamin C serum.
3. Skipping the moisturizer afterward, letting the acid-treated skin sit unsealed.
4. Leaving the sheet on past 20 minutes or letting it dry out on the face.
5. Using it on broken, actively inflamed, or eczema-flared skin.

Overuse threshold: more than 2 uses per week does not accelerate pore-refining results — it produces barrier irritation and can trigger the exact compensatory oiliness the mask is meant to reduce.

Phone hygiene: if this mask is part of an acne-adjacent routine, remember that phone screens are a common bacterial vector for jawline/cheek breakouts — wiping the screen regularly complements the mask's pore-care goal.

Textile vectors: if you skip the moisturizer step and go straight to bed, leftover essence can transfer to a pillowcase; sealing with a moisturizer first reduces that transfer.

Usage math: each 23ml sheet is designed for exactly one full-face application; a box contains 5 sheets.

Lifespan: at the recommended 1-2x/week, one box lasts roughly 2.5-5 weeks; using it daily instead would deplete a box in under a week while increasing irritation risk without adding proportional benefit.

Reorder timing: reorder roughly 2 weeks before you expect to run out, based on your actual weekly-use count, to allow for shipping time.

Weekly Pore-Reset Routine

Best for oily/combination skin dealing with visible pores and midday shine. This mask does the weekly intensive work; the surrounding steps prep and then seal it in.

1. SKIN1004 Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam — 1-2 pumps, rinse.
2. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner — 5-8 drops, wait 10-20s.
3. SKIN1004 Poremizing Clarifying Mask — 10-20 minutes, then pat in essence.
4. SKIN1004 Poremizing Light Gel Cream — 1-1.5 peas, seal it in.

If your skin is barrier-compromised right now: skip this mask entirely and use the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml instead until your barrier recovers.

If you're in your luteal phase and breaking out more: keep to the standard 1-2x/week — don't increase frequency just because skin feels oilier; see the Hormonal Cycle section above.

If you already use a separate BHA or retinoid product: use this mask on a night you skip that product entirely — see the Conflict Solver above.

3-4 Product Bundle: Pore-Care Starter

• SKIN1004 Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam — daily pore-focused cleanse.
• SKIN1004 Poremizing Clarifying Mask — the weekly intensive treatment.
• SKIN1004 Poremizing Fresh Ampoule — daily leave-on maintenance in the same pore-care lane.
• SKIN1004 Air-Fit Suncream Light — daily mineral SPF suited to oily/combination skin.

After purchasing, you will receive our skincare education email series covering this product in depth.

The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with this mask, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

This mask is the right pick if pore visibility and shine are your main concern. If your priorities are different, consider this in-catalog alternative:

• For hydration instead of exfoliation: SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Hydrating Mask — choose this if dehydration or tightness is the bigger issue than pores; it carries no acid complex, just Centella and a hyaluronic-acid blend.

Mindful use: if you already have an open box of a similar pore-care or clarifying sheet mask at home, finish it first before opening this one.

Choose *SKIN1004 Poremizing Clarifying Mask* over *SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Hydrating Mask* if you need active pore/sebum control: the trace-level multi-acid complex gives it a mild exfoliating function the hydrating mask does not have at all.

Upgrade triggers (if 2+ apply, choose this mask):

• If your T-zone looks visibly shiny by midday → this mask's sebum-focused ingredients target that directly.
• If you can see clogged, congested-looking pores on the nose/chin → the acid complex is positioned to work inside pores, unlike a purely hydrating mask.
• If you already have a stable, barrier-healthy routine with daily SPF → you have the foundation this mask assumes.
• If you tolerate a BHA cleanser or toner elsewhere in your routine without irritation → you're likely to tolerate this mask's trace-level acids too.

Do NOT upgrade to this mask if: your barrier currently stings or feels tight (repair first with the Ampoule 55ml above); your primary concern is dehydration/tightness, not pores; you're new to any exfoliating product and want the gentlest possible entry point; or you already run a daily BHA/retinoid and don't have a spare non-active night to place this mask on.

If you match 2 or more upgrade triggers above, this mask is worth choosing. If not, the Hyalu-Cica Hydrating Mask is sufficient and safer. Consistency beats complexity.

A real strength ladder exists within this brand's pore-care line: Toning Toner (daily, no actives) → Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam (daily, gentle pore-focused cleanse) → this mask (weekly, trace-level multi-acid treatment) → Tea-Trica BHA Foam (daily, a stronger dedicated BHA cleanser for those who have built tolerance).

Move up this ladder only after at least 4-6 weeks of stable, irritation-free use at the current step — the multi-acid mask being trace-level does not mean it's a substitute for building tolerance gradually.

This product's PRIMARY function is: a weekly, trace-level multi-acid pore-clarifying treatment. You do NOT need this if you already own an unopened box of a similar pore-refining or clarifying sheet mask — finish that one first, since each sheet is single-use and does not expire slowly like a bottled product.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if you already run a daily BHA cleanser or leave-on BHA/salicylic product at an effective concentration — this mask's trace-level acids add little on top; Marginal Benefit if your routine is otherwise passive and you want an occasional intensive step; Significant Benefit if you have no current pore/sebum-focused product at all.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips: the outer box print should be sharp and matte, not blurry or glossy; each individual foil pouch inside should be fully sealed with no tears or resealing marks; the batch code printed on the box can be cross-checked at CheckFresh for a manufacture date consistent with recent stock. This is a single-use foil-pouch format, not a dropper bottle, so the brand's dropper-tip counterfeit marker does not apply here.

Brand: SKIN1004 | Parent Company: Craver Corporation | Founded: 2016 | Headquarters: South Korea | Hero Ingredient: Madagascar Centella Asiatica.

SKIN1004 built its identity around sourcing Centella Asiatica from Madagascar as the shared base ingredient across most of its catalog, positioning itself as a gentle-but-effective option for sensitive and troubled skin. Whether the brand manufactures in-house or through contract manufacturers is not publicly confirmed.

Community reviews for this specific product were not independently found or verified in our research at the time of writing — a genuine search of Reddit, Amazon, YesStyle, and Olive Young Global for this exact mask could not be completed this run due to a tooling limitation. Two review-style quotes previously appeared elsewhere for this product attributed to a Korean review app, but they could not be independently confirmed as genuine this run, so they are not repeated here. This is stated plainly rather than filled with unverifiable quotes, in line with our commitment to not fabricate reviews.

Sustainability: the foil pouches are typically not recyclable in standard municipal streams. Using this mask as an occasional weekly treatment rather than a daily habit keeps packaging waste proportionate to actual skin need.

Can I use this mask every day?

No. It contains a real (if trace-level) multi-acid exfoliant complex, and the recommended frequency is 1-2 times a week — daily use risks barrier irritation rather than faster pore-refining results.

Will this permanently shrink my pores?

No. Pores don't have muscles to open or close permanently; this mask temporarily clears sebum and debris so pores look smaller, which is a real but cosmetic, not structural, effect.

Do I need to rinse my face after using this mask?

No. Pat the leftover essence into your skin until absorbed, then follow with a moisturizer — do not rinse.

Is this safe to use if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

The salicylic-acid derivatives in this formula sit at a trace, low-in-the-INCI concentration, well under typical pregnancy-caution thresholds — but since the exact percentage isn't disclosed, we recommend checking with your doctor before use, as a general precaution rather than a confirmed contraindication.

Is the minty scent from alcohol?

No. Based on the declared ingredient list, there is no ethanol or denatured alcohol present — the scent and cooling sensation come from Mentha Arvensis (corn mint) leaf oil, a named essential oil.

AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid)

A water-soluble acid (here, Citric Acid) that exfoliates at the skin's surface.

BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid)

An oil-soluble acid (here, Betaine Salicylate) that can penetrate into sebum-filled pores.

LHA (Lipohydroxy Acid)

A gentler, slower-acting salicylic-acid derivative (here, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid).

PHA (Polyhydroxy Acid)

A larger-molecule acid (here, Gluconolactone) that exfoliates gently with less irritation than AHAs.

Postbiotic/Ferment Filtrate

Beneficial metabolites left behind after fermentation — not live bacteria.

Estimated 1% line

The structural point in an INCI list, based on ingredient order, below which each ingredient likely makes up less than 1% of the formula.

Fairy dusting

When a marketed hero ingredient is included at a trace, likely sub-effective concentration.

MFDS

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which classifies cosmetics as General or Functional.

Fungal Acne (Malassezia folliculitis)

Breakouts caused by yeast overgrowth rather than bacteria, sometimes fed by certain fatty-acid-chain-length ingredients.

PAO

Period After Opening — how long a product stays safe/effective once opened; not applicable to single-use pouches.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

Source of Truth: This is a quick snapshot. If anything differs, the policy pages are final.

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Best for: oily/combination, pore-prone skin in Mauritius wanting an occasional weekly deep-treatment step, not a daily replacement for cleansing or moisturizing.

Key benefits: gentle, trace-level multi-acid complex layered onto a Centella base; no rinsing required; fragrance is a named essential oil, not an undisclosed synthetic blend; fits cleanly into the brand's existing Poremizing line for easy pairing.

Keep in mind: the marketed "4-Acid Complex" and "Pink Himalayan Salt" sit at trace concentration, so results are gradual rather than dramatic; no brand-disclosed pH; one FA-conditional ingredient worth checking if you manage fungal acne; not suitable for a compromised barrier or active eczema.

Assessment: Consult Oncologist. This mask carries a multi-acid exfoliant complex and a natural essential oil (Mentha Arvensis), both of which can be more likely to irritate skin sensitized by chemotherapy or radiation, even at the trace concentrations found here.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.

Quick version:

• Weeks 1-2: use once a week and monitor for irritation.
• Weeks 3-4: increase to twice a week only if the first two weeks were irritation-free.
• Week 5+: this is the maintenance frequency — do not exceed 2x/week even if tolerated well.
• If irritation appears at any point, follow the 72-Hour Barrier Reset in the Safety section above rather than repeating this schedule.

This product must be introduced as the ONLY new product. Wait 14 days before adding anything else.

Antioxidant pollution defense: Centella Asiatica carries general antioxidant activity in the broader ingredient literature, though this mask is not marketed or dosed specifically as a pollution-defense product.

AC/humidity swing interaction: this is a humectant-heavy formula (Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol), so in a dry, air-conditioned room the vapor-pressure gradient can pull these humectants to draw water from your own skin instead of the air — always seal with a moisturizer if you'll be in AC for a while after use.

Impact: Neutral to Supportive. This formula includes Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate.

This is a POSTBIOTIC — a beneficial metabolite from fermentation. You are not applying live bacteria, and any faint fermented note in the essence (distinct from the mint scent) is normal and indicates genuine ferment filtrate, not spoilage.

Decision point, end of Week 2: any persistent redness, burning, or breakouts in new areas? YES — stay at 1x/week for two more weeks and consider the barrier-repair alternative in the Clinical Triage section above. NO — proceed to the Week 3 frequency.