Lauded as a “vacuum for your pores,” you can literally watch this mask pull grime out from beneath the surface of your skin. The star ingredient here Activated-X charcoal, which purportedly pulls out 500 times its weight in dirt and oil. It’s paired with a blend of five alpha-hydroxy acids (lactic, glycolic, mandelic, pyruvic and tartaric acid) which act as gentle exfoliants to melt away the dead skin cells that tend to trap acne-causing bacteria, as well as salicylic acid, a beta-hydroxy acid that’s small enough to get way down deep into your pores, clearing them from the inside out and helping to prevent the accumulation of dead skin cells, debris, and oil. Apply the mask to your skin, wait a few minutes, and watch the grossness bubble up to the surface so that you can whisk it away for good when it comes time to rinse.