2025's Top 5 Clay Masks for Brighter, Younger-Looking Skin

#1: Tru Alchemy Mystic Mask

Mystic Mask contains exfoliating enzymes from raspberry, lemon, orange, and cucumber. Tru Alchemy also uses an activated form of vitamin C that delivers higher potency than most generic versions.

In addition, the formula contains multi-molecular hyaluronic acid, which has been shown to penetrate deeper into the skin. There's also niacinamide, antioxidants, and amino acids — which all support bright, firm-looking skin.

Mystic Mask is free of artificial fragrances and dyes, parabens, sulfates, petroleum, and other harsh chemicals.

Finally, Tru Alchemy offers a 60-Day Money Back Guarantee. We feel that 60 days gives customers enough time to decide if the product is right for them.

#2: Gleamin Vitamin C Clay Mask

Gleamin Vitamin C Clay Mask uses Australian kaolin clay and contains two of the scientifically studied ingredients we look for.

It has vitamin C (from Kakadu plum) and exfoliating enzymes (from fruit). Plus, the formula features turmeric and aloe. This is what earned Gleamin's clay mask our #2 spot.

The one thing missing from this formula is hydration, as it contains no hyaluronic acid. Based on some of the reviews we found, we don’t recommend this mask for people who have dry skin.

Gleamin offers a money-back guarantee, but they only give customers 30 days to decide. So, if you do choose this mask, make sure you test it right away.

#3: Youth to the People Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask

Youth To The People's Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask does contain kaolin clay. However, note that they mix it with bentonite clay. It's free from parabens, sulfates, and added fragrances. 

Unfortunately, this clay mask is missing some of the scientifically backed ingredients we were looking for. Although, it does contain other quality ingredients, including niacinamide and probiotics. 

Instead of enzymes, Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask uses chemical exfoliants such as salicylic acid. These potent chemicals are able to exfoliate deeper than enzymes. The problem is that they are more likely to irritate and strip the skin.

So, while this mask earned our #3 spot, it may not be ideal for sensitive skin.

Youth To The People offers a money-back guarantee. But like Gleamin, they only give customers 30 days to return the product.

#4: Glossier Mega Greens Galaxy Pack

Glossier’s Mega Greens Galaxy Pack uses kaolin clay and contains several fruit extracts that offer exfoliating benefits.

The formula is also packed with plant extracts, like parsley and spinach. But we were unable to find any research that suggests these vegetables have any effect when applied to the skin. Perhaps that’s why some users said they didn’t notice results.

There are a few good moisturizing ingredients. But  this mask doesn't contain hyaluronic acid, so there's nothing to keep the skin hydrated after washing off the mask.

Also note that there may be trace amounts of vitamin C in the orange peel extract, but we were unable to verify.

These factors, combined with Glossier’s 30-day return policy earned this clay mask our #4 spot.

#5: Tata Harper Purifying Mask

Tata Harper’s Purifying Mask contains kaolin clay, but none of the research-backed ingredients we look for. Its high customer satisfaction score is what earned it a place on our list.

The formula is free from synthetic colors and fragrances.

And it is full of naturally derived plant extracts like broccoli and alfalfa. But again, most of these vegetable extracts have not been clinically studied on the skin. So, there’s nothing to suggest they would have an effect when used topically.

On the plus side, we did notice this formula contains both probiotics and antioxidants.

Tata Harper offers a 30-day return policy. But we were disappointed to see they only allow returns if your jar is still at least half full. We believe that this restrictive return policy doesn’t allow customers to give the mask a fair trial.