Deascal might not be the most famous name on every bathroom shelf yet, but it is quietly building a reputation for science-led formulas that actually try to earn their glow claims. There is a certain polish to the brand that feels intentional rather than flashy, with an obvious focus on active ingredients and results instead of gimmicks.
Their Pink Clay Glow Mask sounds like it was named in a lab after a particularly optimistic brainstorming session. It promises to refine, clear and brighten in one go, with pink clay, niacinamide, natural AHAs and pro-vitamin B5 working together to decongest pores, smooth texture, dial down shine and dial up radiance for all ages and all skin types. Deascal positions it as a UK-made, market-leading clay treatment that not only tackles blackheads and breakouts but also supports firmness and long-term luminosity.
In a skincare world crowded with glossy marketing, social media hype and formulas that often feel under-dosed, it makes sense to pause before buying into yet another glow mask. That is exactly why I spent 5 weeks using and testing Pink Clay Glow Mask in real life, to see whether it lives up to its ambitious description and if it genuinely deserves a place in your routine and your budget.
What is Pink Clay Glow Mask?
Pink Clay Glow Mask from Deascal is a rinse-off clay mask designed for all skin types and all ages. It sits in the clay mask category of skincare, which means its main job is to use clay to help pull out excess oil and impurities from the skin while also providing some level of exfoliation. In practical terms, clay masks are often used to clear pores, manage blackheads and shine, and give the skin a cleaner, more refined feel after you wash them off.
This particular mask is described as a refining, pore-clearing brightening treatment. It has been formulated around the brand’s Clay Infusion Technology, which is essentially their way of combining pink clay with a mix of active ingredients so they can sit on the skin for a short period, then be rinsed away. The key advertised benefits are clearer pores, smoother texture, less visible blackheads and whiteheads, fewer breakouts, reduced shine and a more radiant, “glowier” look to the skin.
According to Deascal, the mask works in four main ways. First, it aims to clear and decongest pores by drawing out sebum, dirt and other buildup to help reduce existing clogged pores and make them less likely to refill quickly. Second, it is meant to exfoliate surface buildup by loosening dead skin cells so that skin feels smoother right after use. Third, it is meant to support a brighter, more luminous complexion both immediately and with repeated applications over time. Finally, it is positioned as supporting skin firmness by helping the skin’s own renewal processes and giving some structural support beneath the surface.
In short, Pink Clay Glow Mask is a UK-made clay mask that targets congestion, dullness and early signs of loss of firmness in one step. It is built for people who want a straightforward wash-off treatment that can fit into an existing routine without needing a lot of skincare knowledge to use it, as long as it is applied, left on for a short period, then rinsed thoroughly as directed.
Did it work?
To give this a fair shot, I actually stopped using my usual clay mask for a few days before starting Pink Clay Glow Mask, which felt very scientific of me! Five weeks is a decent stretch of time to judge a treatment like this, and it was more than enough for the results to make themselves very obvious.
I used it twice a week most weeks, occasionally sneaking in a third use when my skin felt especially congested. After cleansing in the evening, I applied a thin but even layer over my face, avoiding my eye area but taking it right over my nose, chin and the sides of my cheeks where I get the most blackheads and enlarged pores. I left it on for around 10 minutes, then rinsed with lukewarm water and followed with a gentle hydrating serum and moisturiser.
The first use was already a pleasant surprise. You know that tight, squeaky, slightly uncomfortable feeling some clay masks leave behind? I kept waiting for that to kick in, but my skin never crossed into that over-stripped territory. When I rinsed it off, my face looked immediately cleaner and more even, and my nose in particular looked like it had been gently power washed. Pores were not magically erased, but they definitely looked less murky and a little smaller right off the bat.
By the second and third uses, the short term results really started to become consistent. Every time I used it, my skin emerged softer, smoother and noticeably brighter, almost as if I had done a light at-home facial. I especially noticed that makeup applied more evenly the next day. My usually stubborn texture along the jawline and around my mouth softened, and foundation sat better on my nose instead of catching on little patches of congestion.
What impressed me most, though, was what happened after the first two weeks. My usual cycle of getting small whiteheads and blackheads around my T-zone started to slow down. Spots that would normally form along my chin around hormonal times did not fully disappear from my life, but they were fewer, less inflamed and cleared faster. My skin looked calmer even on the days I was not masking, which is when you can tell a product is really doing more than just a quick, superficial clean.
By week three and four, the changes in radiance were hard to ignore. My face had that healthy, lit-from-within look that usually only shows up when I have been eating very clean, sleeping well and staying away from central heating, which was absolutely not the case! The glow was not a fleeting, just-masked flush either. It lingered into the next day and, with regular use, became my new baseline rather than a temporary high point.
Another standout result was the way it handled shine. Clay masks often keep oil at bay, but they can also push combination skin into that annoying pattern of being matte in some spots and parched in others. This did the opposite. My T-zone stayed noticeably less shiny through the afternoon, yet my cheeks and forehead never felt tight or flaky. The overall effect was more of a softly balanced, satin finish rather than a flat, powdered look.
In terms of texture, I saw a clear shift by the end of the five weeks. Tiny bumps along my forehead and near my temples were less noticeable to the touch, and the general surface of my skin felt finer. I found myself absent-mindedly running my fingers along my cheekbones and thinking, “This feels weirdly smooth for someone who has definitely not changed their diet or stress levels.” There was also a subtle firmness to my skin that was hard to pinpoint at first. By week five, my cheeks and lower face looked a bit more held in place and less tired, which made my whole face look fresher.
My favorite part of using it regularly was how my skin looked the morning after a masking night. Even when sleep or hormones were not cooperating, my face still managed to look more rested and clear. That dull, greyish cast that can set in at the end of a long week was dramatically reduced. The mask did exactly what it claimed: it kept my pores clear, gave a consistent glow and nudged my skin toward a more refined, balanced state.
If I have to nitpick, I would say that those with very sensitive or reactive skin should probably start with once a week to make sure the combination of clay and actives is not too much all at once. I did not experience any irritation, redness or tightness, but I always prefer to be cautious with products that exfoliate and decongest this effectively.
Overall, though, this performed at a level I usually associate with a much more intensive treatment. It cleared and decongested without stripping, it smoothed and brightened without any drama and it steadily improved my skin week after week.
Pink Clay Glow Mask’s main ingredients explained
Pink clay sits at the heart of this formula and it is doing a lot of the quiet heavy lifting. In skincare terms this is a type of kaolin, a gentle clay that excels at soaking up excess oil and pollution from the surface of the skin without bulldozing your moisture barrier. Here it is used in a “blanketing” way, meaning it forms a soft layer that draws out impurities from the pore lining while your skin still feels surprisingly comfortable. That balance is what gives you a proper deep clean and less visible blackheads without the tight, stripped feeling that many traditional clay treatments leave behind.
Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is the second big player and it goes a long way toward explaining the refinished, more even look the mask delivers over time. Niacinamide is a multitasker that helps regulate sebum, supports the skin barrier and calms the kind of low level redness that can make skin look dull and blotchy. It is also well known for softening the look of enlarged pores and fine lines by improving texture rather than literally shrinking anything. In this mask, paired with clay, it seems to act like a smoothing filter: pores look more refined, tone looks more uniform and the overall surface of the skin appears quietly upgraded with each use.
The exfoliating side comes from a blend of natural alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) sourced from sugar cane, sugar maple, bilberry, orange and lemon extracts. AHAs dissolve the glue that holds dead skin cells to the surface, which is why the mask leaves skin looking fresher and feeling silkier straight away. They also help keep pores clearer by preventing old cells and excess keratin from compacting into new blockages. This is likely why the mask not only clears existing congestion but also slows down the reappearance of those tiny bumps and dull patches that creep back between treatments.
Pro-vitamin B5, listed as panthenol, brings the comfort factor and the subtle plumping effect. B5 is a humectant, which means it attracts and holds water in the top layers of the skin so everything looks a little smoother, bouncier and more hydrated. In a clay mask this is especially valuable because it counterbalances the oil-absorbing action and helps explain why the formula felt more like a glow treatment than a drying one. That light springiness and post-mask suppleness I noticed is exactly what you would expect from B5 paired with barrier-supportive lipids.
Those lipids come mainly from olive oil and grape seed oil, which are both included in relatively small, supportive amounts. Olive oil is rich in fatty acids and has a reputation for being a bit heavier, while grape seed oil is lighter, high in linoleic acid and naturally packed with antioxidants. Together they soften the potential harshness of actives, cushion the clay and add some antioxidant protection against everyday stressors like pollution and UV exposure. For many people these oils will feel nourishing rather than greasy, although anyone extremely prone to clogged pores may want to patch test since olive oil is considered mildly comedogenic for some skin types.
That idea of comedogenicity is worth a quick explanation. A comedogenic ingredient is one that has a tendency to clog pores and potentially lead to blackheads or breakouts in susceptible individuals. In this formula, the main candidates that can be comedogenic for a minority of users are olive oil and, to a lesser extent, some of the richer emollients like glyceryl stearate and cetearyl alcohol. Most people tolerate these without any issue, especially in a rinse-off mask that is only on the skin for about 10 minutes, but if your skin reacts to almost any oil you may want to introduce it slowly. The rest of the ingredient list is largely non-comedogenic and the overall performance clearly skews toward clearing rather than clogging.
There is also a supporting cast of antioxidants and conditioning agents that quietly round out the formula. The fruit extracts that supply AHAs also bring their own antioxidant benefits, while the grape seed oil adds further protection against free radicals. Galactoarabinan from larch trees helps with gentle exfoliation and improved water retention, and humectants like glycerin work alongside panthenol to keep the skin feeling hydrated once you rinse everything off. Taken together, this mix helps skin look more resilient and less easily thrown off by stress, central heating or daily grime.
On the more functional side, the mask contains preservatives like phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol and dehydroacetic acid, which keep the formula safe and stable, along with ethylhexylglycerin that has both preservative-boosting and skin-conditioning roles. Benzophenone-4 appears as a UV filter that mainly helps protect the formula itself from light degradation rather than acting as sun protection for your face. There is also fragrance and a blend of colorants (the various CI numbers you see on the label) that give the mask its distinct scent and pink tone. They help make the experience more pleasant, although very fragrance-sensitive or reactive skin types should be aware and, again, patch test first.
From an ethical standpoint, the ingredients list does not show any obvious animal-derived components. The wax used is candelilla, which is plant based, and the oils and actives are mineral or botanical in origin, so on paper this looks suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. As always, anyone who follows a strict lifestyle may want to check directly with the brand for confirmation about cross-contamination or supply chain details, but there is nothing in the INCI that stands out as non-vegan.
For pregnancy and breastfeeding, most of the star ingredients here, like niacinamide, AHAs at cosmetic levels and panthenol, are generally considered low risk in topical skincare. However, everyone tolerates actives differently during pregnancy and formula strengths are not always fully disclosed. The safest approach is to avoid starting or continuing any new active-rich treatment without checking in with a doctor or midwife first, especially if you have a history of sensitivity or are already using other exfoliating or brightening products in your routine.
Looking at the ingredient list as a whole, it is clear what Deascal was aiming for. They have wrapped classic, effective actives like clay, niacinamide, AHAs and pro-vitamin B5 in a base that is cushioned with plant oils, humectants and barrier-friendly emollients. The result is a mask that works on multiple fronts at once: it purges and polishes, brightens and balances, helps keep pores cleaner yet leaves skin feeling surprisingly comfortable. This is not a minimalist formula, but it is a considered one, and the real-world results line up very neatly with what you would expect from such a smart mix of deep cleaning, exfoliating and replenishing ingredients.
What I liked/didn’t like
To keep it simple, here is what genuinely stood out for me, along with the one small watch-out.
What works well:
- Delivers a very clear “after” effect every time, with smoother texture, cleaner-looking pores and an immediate boost in radiance
- Manages oil and shine in the T-zone without leaving the rest of the face feeling dry or tight, so skin looks balanced rather than flat
- Helps reduce the frequency and intensity of blackheads and small breakouts over several weeks, not just on the night you use it
- Pairs effective actives like pink clay, niacinamide, AHAs and pro-vitamin B5 in a way that feels surprisingly gentle for the level of results
- Feels like a results-focused treatment that holds its own against more expensive clinic-style masks, which makes it feel good value for the performance you get
What to consider:
- Very sensitive or easily reactive skin may want to patch test first or start with once-weekly use because of the exfoliating acids and added fragrance
My final thoughts
Finding a genuinely good clay mask is trickier than it should be. Most either zap every last bit of moisture from your face or are so gentle you wonder if they did anything at all. I have tested my way through more than a few formulas over the years, from basic supermarket options to expensive “treatment” masks, so I felt pretty confident I could tell within five weeks whether Pink Clay Glow Mask was the real deal or just another glow-by-marketing product. I used it regularly, paid attention to how my skin behaved between uses and tried it in different situations, from hormonal flare ups to tired, dull weeks, and I can say I gave it a fair and thorough try.
Does it live up to the brand’s very enthusiastic claims about being a market-leading clay mask that boosts glow, clarity, firmness and general life satisfaction in one go? Surprisingly, it comes close enough that the wording feels more cheeky than unrealistic. My skin looked clearer, smoother and convincingly brighter, pores stayed cleaner for longer and there was a quiet but noticeable lift in overall firmness. It is not a substitute for professional treatments or a magic eraser, but it absolutely behaves like a serious skincare step rather than a once-in-a-while pamper product.
This is a great fit if you have normal, combination or oily skin that deals with congestion, blackheads or recurring dullness and you want something that visibly moves the needle without wrecking your barrier. If you already use active skincare and are comfortable with gentle acids, this will probably slide into your routine very nicely. It is also a good option if you like the idea of a weekly or twice-weekly reset product that noticeably changes how your skin looks the next day instead of just feeling nice in the moment.
Who is it less ideal for? Very sensitive, easily flushed or reactive skin might find the mix of AHAs and fragrance a bit too lively, especially if you already use other exfoliants. Extremely dry skin that dislikes any level of oil absorption may prefer something more purely hydrating. It is also not the one product that will fix deep lines or loss of volume on its own, despite the firmness claims, although it can absolutely make skin look fresher and more supported.
Personally, I was genuinely impressed by how consistently it delivered clearer pores, smoother texture and a stable, believable glow over the entire five weeks. It performed like a high quality treatment, backed up its claims more often than not, and made a visible difference that held up under everyday conditions. For me, Pink Clay Glow Mask earns a very solid 5 stars.