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Benefit Cosmetics Mini The POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay Mask
7.0
Benefit Cosmetics

Mini The POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay Mask

maskmid-range
Overall score7.0

Benefit Cosmetics Mini The POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay Mask scores 7.0/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

One of the most effective humectants

Lightweight humectant and solvent

Humectant with antimicrobial properties

Score breakdown

Overall
7.0
Hydration Efficacy7.4
Irritation Risk9.5
Active Ingredient Strength2.0
Ingredient Transparency8.5
Formulation Safety9.0

Scores last verified: July 2026

What makes Benefit Cosmetics Mini The POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay Mask stand out

Benefit Cosmetics Mini The POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay Mask is a solid mask with an overall score of 7.0/9.8. Positioned in the mid-range bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (7.4) and low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

  • ✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
  • ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
  • ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

May not suit

  • ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

What creators are saying

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Reviewers love that this clay mask visibly works within 10 minutes, drawing out excess oil and making pores appear instantly refined while feeling gentle and creamy on the skin. They recommend it especially for people with oily skin, large pores, blackheads, and uneven texture, and appreciate that it delivers both immediate results and long-term pore improvement with 12-hour mattifying benefits. The main appeal is being able to actually see the mask working in real-time, which makes it satisfying and effective.

Based on 3 creator reviews

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Full ingredient list

30 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)