COMPARISON
Skin masks and treatments compared by leave-on time
15 products in our catalog state a time for rinsing, from 3 minutes (Dermalogica Stress Positive Eye Lift) to 30 minutes (Dermalogica PowerBright Dark Spot Peel). The median is 10 minutes. The table shows the 15 shortest, built only from numeric times in manufacturer documents.
Comparison table
| Product | Manufacturer-stated minimum | Condition/source |
|---|---|---|
| Dermalogica Stress Positive Eye Lift Eye mask | 3 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask Purifying mask use | 3 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask Enzymatic resurfacer | 3 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| Clinique All About Clean 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask + Scrub Charcoal mask | 5 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Five-minute mask use | 5 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask Cooling face mask | 5 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| Fresh Rose Face Mask Hydrating mask | 5 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| CeraVe Acne Clay-To-Foam Cleanser Clay-mask use | 10 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| NIOD Flavanone Mud Mud mask | 10 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| Origins Clear Improvement Blackhead Clearing Mask-To-Scrub Salicylic-acid mask | 10 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay Clay mask | 10 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| Origins Out of Trouble 10 Minute Mask Problem-skin mask | 10 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution Rinse-off acid peel | 10 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque Charcoal and clay mask | 10 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
| Dermalogica PowerBright Dark Spot Peel Extra-boost mask use | 30 minutes | Use only as directed; the current package directions control. |
Quick answers
Which has the shortest stated time for rinsing?
Among the 15 products in our catalog with a numeric milestone for rinsing, the shortest is Dermalogica Stress Positive Eye Lift at 3 minutes.
How wide is the range for rinsing?
Stated times run from 3 minutes to 30 minutes, with a median of 10 minutes across 8 manufacturers.
What can change the order?
Temperature, humidity, thickness, airflow, surface preparation and what the manufacturer means by this milestone can all change which product is right. We keep the manufacturer wording on each product page so you can check before relying on a number.